The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-03

Mily hurried into her things, but she did
not share her escorts enthusiasm She dis
tinctly recollected that when Tony had
pages in tho; there had been no third part.
On the way they said little, but as they
passed the corner where he had rescued herr
from the Jbes of those rude loafers he felt
her fingers tighten little on his sleeve and he
stiffened his arm muscles reassunngly.
When they reached the cobbler's Tony was
engaged with one Of his assistants.
Glow long ago did he bring-a den3"
The assistant examined the marking on a!
bundle that he held in his hand.
Al-mos' hva mont he said, throwing the
package on the bench for Tony's verifcation-
" Den we cannot keep dem no more" de-
cided the boss cobbler. I'VE sell-a to pay de.
repair. [
Milly and Mr. Mayer had been staring
incredulously at the paper around the bundle
Milly stepped forward and snatohed it up
that she might make sure. 1t vast
couldn't be-it-it was! She could scarcely
believe her eyes
Glow mucha she asked with great
effort at calmness
"Dey are not de shoe for de ladies' Tony
explained to her with an apologize smile.
II will pay you a dollar for them, said
Mr.. Mayer, taking out his wallet
Tony threw up his hands in protest. Gone
dolP7 l cannot give you for under two
DEFY vera hna shoe. Wait I show you. y
''Look out!" exclaimed Milly, drawingttheI
bundle back in alarm. You'll tearethe
paperl"
Mr. Mayer pressed two-dollar billy into,
Tony's hand, and before the eobbler .couIdl
recover from his establishment, they had
hurried out of the shop, hugging theirsprize-
Soon after their return to the apartments
while they were undoing the bundle, and
smoothing out its precious wrapper, Mrs
Mayer announced with a yawn that IF thew
would excuse her she thought she would. bel
going to bed.
then-perhaps you who do not live all. alone
in an 8x1o fourth-story rear will not UNDER
stand, but when Mrs. Mayer kissed Milly
tears came to the girls eyes.
Z" Goodnight, dear" the old lady told her,
and don't forget that we III always be glad to
have you whenever you get the chance to-
come. And Charlie, dear, don't forget to
put out the gas in the hall when you go to bed.
Goodnight. +"
Mlly blew her nose for an excuse to dry her
eyes.
You read" she told Mr. Mayer when they
were alone.
Clearing his throat he took up the thread Of
the story where it had been so rudely broken
off Milly had been right Sir Charles
face fell. Apparently he had expected that
Mildred's surname was something other than
Hannigan. And, in view of what happened
at magnificent garden party given by Sir
Charles mother, perhaps his expectations
were correct
Mildred, feeling that she was once more
i. well and strong, had announced that she must
be leaving on the morrow, and the garden
party was in her honor
Together they read how Sir Charles missing
Mildred from the merry throng, hunted for
her high and low. When at last he found her
she was standing on secluded path in dis
tant corner of the garden. And-This story
will be continued in Number
BAH exclaimed Mr. Mayer disgustedly.
But nc" he said more gently, gazing
searchingy into Milly's pale blue eyes.
with your permission, sweet lady, this
!, story will be continued'-he dropped to
, his knee and took her strong, bony hand
, in his-"in Number 1888 West Sixteenth
Street.