Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-12

You are too honest to finish that" he said. as
she paused. Besides, why should imagine it? My
opinion would naturally be that you would be glad
TO have me to talk demonstrating the scarcity OF
people On the contrary, You never bestow word
upon me unless hold you up for it.
II think this time shall refuse To be held up.
with smile to temper the decision In her voice.
The more the acquaintance grew the greater the
complications. She picked up her book again. de-
libeTatey.
Il will keep very STILL" he said There was
another green bench under tho tree. He sat down
on it and laid his hat beside him. H did not even
look at her. When she unwiilingly glanced at him.
the top OF her book he had his head thrown
back and was gazing up into the green branches.
He was very handsome. Miss Sinclair found this
fact getting mixed up with Sidney Lanier's SYM
phony when she returned to her book She frowned
and endeayored to concentrate her mind the
poem. Her neighbor was abnormay quiet. She
closed her book and rose Instantly ne was on bis
feet.
III you have finished reading IN walk up with
you," he said. There soemnity In his tone. She
smiled In spite OF herself.
81 have not finished reading" she said Il am
going down by the brook
Then I'll walk down there with you." obliging-
ly. There cows"
Frances Diana Sinclair sat down again the
seat she had just left. She did not know whether
to be angry not. and while she was making up
her mind Peters voice plaintiyely across the
lawn, and the painting Peter followed.
What is it," she inquired with some asperity
the situation getting on her nerves. 1T is that
tone or great exhaustion She made me walk
across three fields to listen to Wheeler and Will
son thrush. and caught a little sunstroke. And
here was you, my appointed protector. having
NICE comfortable. COOL and happy time under
tree" He dropped upon the bench beside her.
did she ever attack you, Mr.. Gresham?" he in
CURED.
She never walked across three fields" said
Mr.. Gresham 'She only asks me whether I've
noticed the cloud effects
That's her." assented Peter. Il look
the clouds any more. | inquire in the morning If
there are to be any effects, and if there stay
in used to be perfect child Of nature, too"
underrata Peter"
said Diana
perhaps do Mrs. Sinclair" he murmured
and Mr. Gresham noticed how she colored and then
laughed. Her face was charming when she laughed
and the fact that all her laughter seemed to be
against her will made it all the more auring. She
Strengthened out the in her red lips and
looked Peter severely.
Where is Grace?" she asked.
"Of somewhere with the Jackson kid He's
been leaving since we came told me he only
ran UP for days fishing"
How many guests are there?" Mr.. Gresham
appreciated Peters presence aid to conversa-
ton.
Well. there's Mrs. Ivorson. She reads Elmer
son between meals. and she says you are what you
think you are"
1T isn't true" said Mr. Gresham II thought
| was an interesting and agreeable companion, and
! am not"
Diana ruthlessly interrupted Peters demand
for light on this statement why. here is Grace"
she said. as IL she had supposed that young person
Grace and the Jackson boy came up, smiling
Grace sat down beside Mr.. Gresham and the Jack
son boy dropped onto the grass.
Caught those fish yet. Jackson?" inquired
Peter
No" said the Jackson boy soemnly. eyeing
the sky. Il believe I'll go tomorrow. It's been
miserable weather for fishing"
I'VE have been telling Mr.. Gresham about the
guests. Peter observed after he had waited sue
cessfuly for the Jackson boy to turn crimson I'VE
began with the New Thought woman the one that
helps you with suggestions, Gracie"
Il wish some one would help you with few
In the way OF manners" said Grace sharply. You
ion
1T is my one little gift. | do what | can with
It. If had your talents"
There are only half dozen guests" put In
hand on Peters arm, and he subsidized with gentle
grin at her. Mr.. Gresham fell into half-teasing
conversation with Grace. His manner with her
was charming and such IS the jackson boy could
see without pang. Diana caught herself smiling
once or twice at the badinage. He caught her, too
and smiled physically into her eyes An air of
peace hung over the group.
Jove!" said Peter. 81 wish william could
come on for the fishing"
william who?" demanded Grace
why. Mr.. Sinclair, OF course"
MI Gresham paused little I'm something he
was going to say. Grace gave q start and glared
at Peter. Diana. who had kept her youthful prone
ness to laugh at the wrong time smiled help
lessly.
IF he could come ON for week and BRING
Willie" pursued Peter. Diana gasped Grace tried
to conceal her unwilling mirth in the lace of her
handkerchief Peter sat In pleased and contem-
plative silence.
Il am afraid" said the Jackson boy. .that they
would Ind It pretty poor nshing."
Not they" said Peter promptly. why. Il