St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-23

unpleasant incident on the stairway al
the Athenaeum building. Balcomb had
been In the undignihed attitude OF
lodging Captain Pollock, though he
had said, during Pollock's absence
from town, exceedingly cruel things
about the officer
Mr. Dameron came out and shoot,
hands with the young men, address
Ing few words 20 each. Balcomb had
called upon him repeatedly In reference
to the purchase OF the tract of land
on the creek but without encourage
ment Dameron had just been wonder
Ing how he could communicate with the
promoter without seeking him directly.
and this call gave him an opportunity.
by the way, Mr. Balcomb," said the
old man, pleasantly, some time when
you are passing, I'd be glad n you'd
/ call at my office. There's a matter (
mutual interest that I'd like 10 speak
TO you about a beautiful night, gem
tlemen. Very much cooler here than In
the city, as you may have noticed"
And he went down the steps and out
upon the highway for his usual even
Ing walk
"A remarkable man. your father.
Miss Damcron. He's quite the ideal
business man OF the old school" aali
ialcomb. we youngsters are quicker
on the trigger, but our aim isn't 20
sure. No. stree, your father In an Ideal
business man"
He had spoken impressiveiy. He
would, In his own language. make
himself solid" when he had chance
Leighton was talking to Olive, and
Balcomb set about entertaining Zelda
He ran on monOtonously. Hc was anx.
lous 90 make an impression az once
without rellnqulshing the floor.
Il suppose you and Miss Merriam
do lot Of reading out here. What
are the books one ought 10 talk about7"
we don't read much-exoopt the
ook-books" replied Zelda.
HAT hal That IL rlch--from tho
great Miss Damoron. too. like that
suppose aa a matter of fact you real.
ly spend your morning with tho clas-
sizes"
I'm sorry 20 dianppo'nt YOU but our
mornings are spent with cook books
My cousin IL writing a cook book and
we're reading all the old ones 20 b,
sure hers IL all new les delightful,
exciting"
Wouldn't that Jar one7 say.
want 60 speak right now for an auto.
graph copy OF the first edition OF that
book"
"ollvo viii be delighted" said zei.
da. TITS designed. you know. for tho
very young"
There Il goes again. Everybody haa
II In for mel oh. welll My time will
II came In an unexpected way. Can.
tain Pollock was riding up the drive
way, lle was on very good terms tt
The neeehes, and had been told that
while there were lights there was a
hope of hnding some ono at home.
Here comes another messenger
tidings." said Baicomb. In his
most cheerful note. Il hope Il isn't
bad news"
mo; irs Captain Pollock. That
horse of his Is a beauty. isn't it7 | |
wish he would trade with me-" an.
sWered Zelda,
leighton groaned inwaFdly al the |
sight OF Pollock, whom no liked well |
enough ordinarily he did not under. |
stand the reason Tor nalcomba hur. |
ried night, 50 that the humor OF the |
situation ala not strike him
You may have Mr.. nalcomb's seat |
there by the railing. n you like" said
Zelda 90 Pollock,
You do mo too much honor" said
The officer. as he shook hands with
leighton
"oh. don't knowl" and olives lmi.
iation OF haloomb's intonatlon was so
true 10 life that they all laughed
Il don't see why any one should
augh." said Zelda.
I'm sure l don't" declared Pollock
lie put back his arm against the rail-
ng. knocking down the boz OF candy
hat Baicomb had left behind him
"Ah. I beg everybody's paFdoRi"
"MF Balcomb's feelings might be
lurt II he came back" suggested Eel.
IA
He won't come back. I'll wager an
'ther box no won't" replied the ON
'ver. blandly, as he fumbled with the
Itring. Miss DameTon. permit me
IN sure they're delicious, Chocolates,
fancy from the bonquet-and. Miss
you viii not decline. Mr.,
leighton, little candy now and then
. relished by the wisest men. l pro-
'ose Mr. Balcomb's health, 10 DO eaten
itting and In silence"
1t isn't polite TO treat the gift OF
'artlng guest In that way" protested
llive, I'm surprised at you. Captain
o'clock"
When man Is In love. ne becomes "a
master OF harmless deceit and subter-
uge Morris leighton had sought
.elda Dameron tonight with a great
ope In his heart lie did not Intend
o miss a chance 10 talk 10 her alone.
I he could help II. lie had taken her
wrap from her, and purposely dropped
!; and he seemed to have aim ulty In
nding Il. although II was white
hing that one could not miss In the
loonllght. unless one were blind, But
elda paused when they reached Poll
lcks horse. which whinnied and put
at its nose TO her In friendly way.
AS they reached the road, which lay
'hite In the moonlight Ezra Dameron
anne toward them, walking slowly. hat
/ hand, and the two watched him
Is queer shufiiing walk. his head bent,
as gray hair touched with the silver I
the moonlight
Wont YOU come with us. fathers"
aid Zelda. as they met In the road,
NO! no, l thank YOU, Zee, have
ad my little constitutional Don't go
20 far-there may be malaria abroad.
leighton looked furtively at Zelda
he had greeted her father kindly, hap
ily; but there was something repel
mt In Ezra Dameron. Leighton never
~ Il moro than tonight That such
girl should have father so wretohed /
'emed imposslble; but the thought /
liekened his love for her. There was l
,methlng fine In her conduct toward
sr father; her unfailing gentleness /
nd patience with him had impressed
eighton from the time OF her home l
,ming. She made a point OF speaking /
! him often and always with respect I