Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-03

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her"
RI mean, l may be acquainted with
him. met several men at college
from Albany.
She smiled. but considering Albany
has several thousand Inhabitants, you
are quite unlikely to know him."
II may" he said. who Is hep
do you know any one named Doug
las?" she asked quietly.
'DOuglas!" he said, mot Tom Doug
las?"
Yes. Do you know Tom? What
fun!" She simulated surprise and her
dimples made their appearance again.
Know him! Well, I should say l
did. We played on the same football
team at college certainly am glad
came over here this morning. am
supposed to meet one of my fathers
friends and escort him downtown,
but he may wait. wouldn't miss see
ing Tom for the world. / want to con.
graduate him. Lucky fellow" he con-
tinued, speaking more to himself than
to her, t'but he deserves it," He turned
and addressed the girl, who stood re-
garding him thoughtfully through half
closed eyes over the top of her muff.
II shall never forget, when had
flunked two subjects, he came to my
room evening after evening to help me
work of my conditions so could re-
main on the team. You are getting
one Of the finest men know, and II
heartily congratulate YOU"
Thank YOU" she said sweetly
Dear old Tom, do love him. al
though we have squabbles every now
and then. am headstrong, and Tom
does like to boss me"
YES, imagine you like your own
way" He looked at her determined,
littlo Tilted chin and the dainty mouth
which he was sure could close very
firmly at times.
Hello, what is that?" he said sud
denly turning and looking up the
track
A locomotive was steaming In. She
gazed at the clock in the waiting shed.
"Only local." she said. 1T 1t not
time for our train yet. Mr.. Eaton"
He turned quickly. How did you
know y name?"
From picture Of the team, and he
has so often pointed you out and told
have together. Really, Mr.. Eaton" she
COlC1uucu 6ClAOuoAyy yOu NOA IAAuh
I would speak to man didn't know?
Having heard Tom speak Of you SO
many times, felt that knew you,
and the moment saw you at the news
stand recognized you and thought
would have little fun. When we both
seemed to be waiting for the same
train couldn't resistant this is the
result. want to know all OF Tom
friends"
She started to pace up the track
again. and he walked beside her. /.
There she comes!" she explained.
I'VE had better 60 back so as not to
miss any one in the forward coaches.
They hurried down the platform and
took their stand few feet from the
gate. The train came painting and hiss
ing down track No. g. 1t stopped and
the porters dropped OF with valises.
The passengers began to pour out, and
soon the platform was black with
travellers.
The man stood with his hands In his
overcoat pockets watching the crowd.
Just behind him the girl waited, peer
ing eagerly over his shoulder.
The passengers came along, jostling
one another.
From the midst of group of travel
1ers a young mans head nodded, turn
ing this way and that, searching
eagerly for some one.
There he is now!" exclaimed the
girl; then she was of, lodging in and
out among the passengers. Her COM
panion followed.
At last she reached the man she
sought and, throwing her arms around
his neck, kissed him.
ooh, Toni" she cried. II am so glad
to see you. We have been waiting here
for some time"
"It is good to see you again, Bess."
he said, and he gave her an affection
ate hug. Then he turned.
well, never. II this isn't old
Randy Eaton! Glad to see you, old
chap" His hearty shake confirmed
his words. "You must surely have
lunch with us, mustn't he, Bess?" He
turned to the girl, who stood watching
them, very much amused. Pardon me,
Randy. thought you had met my
sister,"
"Your sister, Toni" exclaimed his
friend. WHY
well. what is the matter?"
Nothing. am glad to meet your
sister, The stress on the last word
made the girl blush prettily.
Tom looked at both very much
mystified, but knew better than to ask
any questions. The three made a
merry party at luncheon, and so happy
was Eaton that he forgot his fathers
friend, who was left to find his way
downtown as best he could.
Three months later, when Elizabeth
Douglas and Randolph Eaton an
nounced their engagement, all their
friends were puzzled by the inscription
Track No 8" engraved inside the
ring; but the couple would not tell
them anything, and Tom could not en-
tighten them.
Worse than an alarm Of fire at night
is the metallic cough of Group, bring
ing dread to the household. Careful
mothers keep Foley's Honey and Tar
in the house and give it at the first
sign of danger. 1t contains no opiates.
Drug Store: Owl Drug Store.