The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-30
Thanks to Little Brother
By MARY GILBERT
lCopyright lq1I. By Assoc,s.s I'd Literary press.l I

That's my affalr-until tomorrow
morning. Will you conner"
II guess So"
"Sure?' The boys tone was very
earnest.
Sure" the man agreed, wondering
what would come Of the promise.
"Goodby till then!" exclaimed Maui
rise. springing to hih feet, "but you'll
lear from ne when the time comes,
and don't you forget It'll"
BY the way, DicE.", responded cor
daily. Can you get good fishing
tackle at any store here?"
"Sure-if you've SIT the price"
'If71-ff you see that matters are
coming my way in. the morning, just
pick out the best fishing outfit you
can find and LET me loot the bill"
"Gee!" exclaimed Maurice. Amt
glad | acame! I'll tell the cook to
count on fish, beginning tomorrow"
But for his talk with Maurice. Dick
thought that he could never have
borne the miserable evening that fol-
lowed. Margaret seemed unconscious
OF his presence. Chase, looking hand
somer and better groomed than ever.
exuiLed in his rivai's discontinue.
Dressing next morning to meet his
early appointment. Dick cursed him
self for his folly.
THAT rascal Maurice is playing
some trick on MEL he thought
wrathfully. What would the fellows
say If they knew I'd do fool thing
like this just to humor a boy in tis
whim?"
He dropped his collar button, and
that gave him a fresh outlet for his
ill shiimor Then he laughed at the
whole affair and felt more at peace
with himself and the world.
AS he left the house his watch told
him that he would reach the rendez-
vous almost on the stroke of six. He
concealed himself behind the thicket
and awaited developments.
Suddenly a boys cry of terror.
sounded on the air, followed by a
woman's wild shrek. Instinctively
Dick sprang 20 aid them.
Maurice was far out on the lake,
apparently seized with cramps. Mar
garet. wringing her hands. helplessly,i
stood on the shore calling for help.
Off went Dicks coat and shoes. A
few vigorous strokes took him to the
side of the sinking boy There was
"a thrilling scene in the water, then
both were safe on shore, with Mar
on rot Il \ i.
MauTice's futtering eyelids opened
at last, and he whispered that he'd
soon be. all right Reassured as to the
boys condition, Margaret stunned her
grateful eyes to his rescurer
'How can l ever thank your" she
exclaimed. ~
81 don't want your thanks. Dick
answered boldly. IL want-you!"
The rosy flush of dawn seemed re-
fiected in the girls cheeks as she
stood for moment with downcast
eyes, M .,#
This is no sudden desire" Dick
continued earnestly. 1T has been the
greatest thing in my world since the
first time saw you. You remember
that glorious EVENING""
He was standing close. beside her
now, his dark eyes seeking hers. AS
she slowly raised her dropping
lashes, Maurice. whom they had both
quite forgotten. sprang up with
whoop of delight.
Congratulations: he exclaimed.
I'm off for that fishing tackle!''
The color deepened in Margaret's
cheeks as she drew from Dick, 'ex-
claiming: Whatever does the boy
mean?"
Never mind him!!' responded Dick,
regaining his former position Lets
talk about something more interest
ing. Let us talk about--us!",