La Junta tribune., 1910-07-23

you the best l can With the rest of
your delivering"
Madge could scarcely thank him for
gratitude. She had never seen the man
before. but she thought she recognized
the team as one that occasionally ca
reered at full speed through the West
more streets. She helped him transfer
her traps and get Pinto in place. Then
she climbed into his buggy and let him
tuck her up under his fur robe.
Pretty coldf' he said. peeping into
her face well. I'm going to get you
home as quick hs can. By the way,
haven't introduced myself yet. My
name Is Don Cary"
And mine Is Madge Hill," said
Madge. She was beginning TO feel
warm and reassured.
In spite Of the delay It was only
few moments past 6 when Don drew
his bays to halt at Madge's own
door.
We've made excellent time" he
said. Now. Miss Madgc. II you are
willing. I'll just take your wagon
round TO Tom wick's shop and leave
4, 10 be repaired. l don't think Tom
has gone home yet"
"Oh. you're so good You've taken
80 much trouble" Madge breathed, 81
can't thank you enough"
Her father sighed with relief as she
entered the house. He had a good f,re,
the table set and was frying meat and
potatoes FOR supper, "You dear. brave
little girl" he said remorsefully. III I
was only half man
"Now. dad. you shan't say that"
Madce cried. Then she laughed softly.
''I've had such an adventure" And
she told him wha, had happened. add
Ing. who Is Don Cary. dadT"
why he must be one Of the Carys
up Nor,hfeld way" her father said
and could tell her nothing more.
Next day. when Madge went to get
her wagon. she found II not only re-
paired, but paid for. After that she
often found something for herself in
the large box at the junction of the
westmore and Mortified roads-a box
Of candy. new book or a pretty bas-
ket Of figs or dates. There was no
sign To tell whence they came. but
Madge knew. and the knowledge made
her heart wondrous light.
ON sunday morning In church Madge
felt the influence OF strong gaze
upon her and. turning. looked straight
Into Don Cary's eyes. After church
he walked hume with her.
She tried TO thank him for all his
Kindness. but he pretended not TO un-
derstaud. After that he came several
times to the church and each time ac-
companled her home. Miss Winter
noticed him
"Madge has got beau sure enough"
she thought. and she went stralghtway
10 interrogate Mndge.
Il saw that young Cary walking
home with you from church yester-
day" she said. Hes the biggest
catch up Northheld way. His fathers
worth $4,000. they say. and Don's his
only child"
She was nt home sitting rather sad.
~ silent one Sunday afternoon when
the doorbcll rang Madse went TO an.
swer the ring and saw Don Cary smil.
ing aud powdered white with snow.
fakes
win you let me come In. snow and
nlli'' he asked
Madre was only too glad. She had
forgotten everything at the sight OF
him.
Wei. your wear viii soon be up"
Miss Winter said n month later, drop
plug IN 10 chat with Madge. who was
busily sewing You've held out won.
derfuliy. aud never thought you
could, Going TO take II another yeari"
"No." Madse answered gently.
We'll ! thought as much" Miss
Winter said, squirting sharply n,
Madse's sewing
"Madec Hilrs going 10 be married
soon, n her year Is up as carrier"
she announced that same afternoon 10
n group 81 her croni.s "She's going
90 marry Don Cary. and sne's making
her wedding clothes It's a fne thing
for Madg.. But one thing beats me
How In the world did she ever get nc.
qualnted with hlmy
But not one of the group could an.
sw.r her that