The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-01-07

en-. 1T must be great luxury for the
the farmers to have the post-ofice at
their very DOORS"
eyes, but the school and Mr.. Glen
arm always send for their own mail
to Annandale."
"Our mail is all going to my law.
YER" said Miss Pat, "and it must wait
until we can have it sent to US with
out danger"
Certainly, Aunt Pat" replied Hell
en-, readily. II didn't mean to give
Mr.. Donovan the impression that my
correspondence was enormous; but 1t
is odd to be shut up in this way and
not to be able to do as one likes in
such little matters"
It was time for me to leave and !
picked up my hat and stick. AS /
started away vas aware that Helen
Holbrook detained me without in the
least appearing to do SO, following a
few steps to gain, as she said, a GER
tain view of the lake that was par
ticularly charming.
There is nothing rugged in this
landscape, but it is delightful in its
very tranquility" she said as we
loitered on, the shimmering lake be-
fore us, the wood behind ablaze with
the splendor Of the sun. She spoke of
the beauty Of the beeches, which are
Of noble girth in this region, and
paused to indicate a group of them
whose smooth trunks were like mas
sive pillars. AS we looked back I saw
that Miss Pat had gone into the house,
driven, no doubt, by the persistency of
the west wind that crisped the lake.
Helen's manner changed abruptly, and
she said:
III any difficulty should arise here,
If my poor father should find out
where we are, trust that you may be
able to save my aunt anxiety and
pain. That is what I wished to say
to you, Mr.. Donovan"
Certainly" I replied, meeting her
eyes. and noting CULVER of the lips
that was eloquent of deep feeling and
loyalty. She continued silent as we
marched on and I felt that there was
the least defiance in her air; then she
drew handkerchief from her sleeve,
touched it lightly to her eyes, and
smiled.
Il had not thought Of quite follow
ing you home! Here is Glenarm gate
and there lie your battlements and
towers" ]
Rather they belong to my old
friend, John Glenarm. In his goodness
of heart he gave me the use of the
place for the summer; and as gener-
osity with another's property is very
easy, I hereby tender you our fleet
canoes, boats, steam launch-and the
stable, which contains a variety of
traps and good riding-horse or two.
They are all at your service. hope
that you and your aunt will not fail to
avail yourselves of each and all. Do
you ride? l was specially charged to
give the horses exercise"
Thank you very much" she said.
When we are well settled, and feel
more secure, we shall be glad to call
on you. Father Stoddard certainly
served us well in sending us to you,
Mr.. Donovan"
In moment she spoke again, quite
slowly. and with. thought. very
pretty embarrassment.
"Aunt Pat may have spoken Of an
other dificulty-a mere annoyance.
really" and she smiled at me gravely.
90 "Ok. yes; Of the youngster who has
been troubling you. Your father and
he have. of course. no connecticut"
No; decidedly not. But he is a
very offensive person. Mr.. Donovan.
It would be q matter of great distress
Il no should pursue us to this place"
1T = uncomfortable that . gentle