Arizona republican., 1910-02-16


 anything and found her peacefully sleeping, re turned to do the honors of the noon-day meal But she was tired and worried about her dinner, and with the frghtful results of her mornings labors and her untidy appearance staring her n the face. she could not respond easily to Harveys well-mesnt efforts at conversation, and quite unlike the airy, merry little sprite she usually appeared.
 As for Harvey being so exceedingly hungry and determined to make the best of things, he vaantly with all obstacles and even<disposcd, in its turn of peach-puf. coming out of the battle with only queer sensation of having swallowed a few pieces Of sewer-ppe or something of that nature. He went out to the orchard, his usual custom, to look after the workmen but dull, Somnolent feeling oppressed him. impeng him to wander of to the hay-loft and drop into the soft masses of dried timothy and clover, where he fell He was surprised, when he awoke, 10 find the sun drifting far to the westward, and the shadow of the barn grown long. His head was aching in a dull stupid fashion, and he felt disinclinaon to move hand or foot. However. it must be nearly supper-time: He groaned at the thought. firmly believing that another of Bonnibelrs meals would terminate his earthly Still, 1t would not do to hurt her feelings by remaining away at stpper-time, and the wretched young man pulled hiuselt together and descended to the regions be- low The nearer he got to the house the des- peratey was he tempted to steal away to the garden and make his supper upon cucumbers. just of the vines or tomatoes-or indeed he felt that he would gladly consume green gourd, rather than wage another unequal with Bonnbells cookery. Courtesy and kindly feeling prevailed, however and he strode manfuly on. determined to have the ordeal over as soon as possible. When he reached the old appie-tree under which the evening meal was usually spread, he opened his eyes in amaze ment The table was there, draped in its white cover, and the fearful mixtures he had braced his nerves to meet were nowhere to be seen. Upon one corner, protected from flies by wire apver was q loaf of the lightes most delcate-lo looking sally luun he had ever seen The inevitable glass dish of sliced tomatoes was there, and nearby bowl or chicken salad with bordering of lettuce leaves Upon another stood fruit-dish heaped witt, dark purple, musky grapes, and dainty. Powered china bowl held the very perfection of apple sauce clear and amber hued, with rich, lucent syrup. Everything was cool looking, so dainty so tempt ing. that he felt his headache diminishing at the mere sight
 Bonnbeli came fitting out in her airiest costume ot rose organdy and pink rik6ons. He observed her hsflessy Some one else was coming out of the dning-room door, graceful bgure Tn smooth, fresh linen. with white apron She was bringing great bunch of dand-white petunas for the table; her brown hair was caught in becoming coil at the back of her head; she was trife pale perhaps. but vcvy sweet and fair-it was Linda, Harvey arose and came forward quickly his stlessness was gone lie held ou his hand n-an enthusiastic greet mg' as II she had lust returned from long journey She .,, smiled, Lndas own kind, chsgfnl smile.
 I'm all right again she said brightly. every Vestlge oi the headache has gone, so came down to help Bonnbell with the supper
 You shouldn't have bothered yourself about the supper. he sad reproachfully., and you should have let us wait on you, instead of you seeing to our comfort"
 She laughed merriiy. q haven't worked hard nbelfs chicken, stewed over. did nicely for the salad; just stirred up sally lunn and the rest is mostly fruit. hope you can put up with it."
 "ld be satisfied with slice of bread and cup of water. now that you are back with us again" he said earnestly and. Miss Linda I'm not such a tnghtful gourmand as you may think; believe me- rather than that you should ovcr-exert yourself I'd gladly eat potatoes and salt" adding to himself "just Bonnbell didn't cook them"
 checks 05 5u before Ui sS0 @ ,od %a com coming n9 hnds had fitted to the front of the house, now came say dancing back.
 They've come home" she cried and Uncle Phil says, whisk up the chairs quick and pour the coffee he's starving, and IS going to fall onto evervthpz Tn sght as soon as he gives the horses their oats ana Aunt beeky says she's ready to faint for some
 Notwithstanding the fact that Linda's supper fulIy e9uahed the usual excellence of he< meals, Harvey dd not eat much. Whether it was on account of an indigestion engcndered by Bonnbcu's dinner or the new emotions wakened in his heart, he did not trouble himself to determine; he was busv dcvisino some scheme to see Linda alone Ii was not untl the sun had dropped beyond the blue hills and the katydIds were beginning their mo1otonous sere- little walk across the lawn. while Uncle Phil sat smoking on the porch listening to BonribelPs chat ter, and Aunt Becky dozed over her knitting
 That night, as Linda sat beside her window look as It she had entered upon a new world and very lovely one All the hearaches she had experienced that in sea of happiness She and Harvey were en- gagged. The one crumpled rose-eaf in her garden ot delight. the only thought that troubled her, was what It her happiness purchased at the cost oi Bonnibells unhappiness, And what if in their idle summer Hirtations, the little city maiden had come to believe that Harvey loved her, Linda did not oeiieve that he even meant to misead her. but what II she had mistaken his attentionsl Before she had settled the question little figure stole iu in the dusk nestled up to Linda's side, and wound an af- fectionate arm around her neck
 Linda. darling" said BonnibelIs soft voice "vh,t dc you think has happened? Congratulate me, dearest uncle Phil has asked me to marry him, and maybe you don't know it for I keep secrets but i've been in love with the dear old boy ever since I've been here And he says he doesn't care whether ever learn to cook or not he'll hire dozen girls if want them, and l needn't set eyes on cooking stove; but I'm going to set work in real earnest tomorrow to learn all about cooking and house keeping Linda, kiss your aunt; I'm the happiess girl in the State"
 And the little maid had TO reason to complain O, lack ot warmth in the hug and kiss Linda bestowed upon upon her; Miss Rebeeea was the only
 I do think" she confded to herself. aphiI is q. loony as March hare to think of such a thing The girl hasn't got brains enough to boil an egg ~