Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-01-27
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surprise, and Tommy Ardmore's sis
ter admired his in any one and she
particularly admired it in Jerry, who
was so charming in so many other
ways.
Il hope" said Mrs. Atchison, put
ting down her cup and gazing dreami
ly into the west, that you have not
given Tommy any commission in
which he is likely to fall
This was. as the lady knew, almost
vulgarly leading; but Jerry folded her
arms. and spoke out with charming
frankness.
Il have heard my father say said
Jerry, that incapable men often rise
to great=oppprtunities when they are
pushed. Mr.. Ardmore has undertaken
to perform for me a service of the
greatest delicacy and not unattended
with danger. You have been kind to
me, Mrs. Atchison, and as you are
my chaperon and entitled to my full
est confidence it is right for you to
know just how l came here, and why
your brother is absent in my service"
For once curiosity bound Mrs. Atch-
ison in chains of steel.
TELL me nothing, dear. unless you
are quite free to do So" she muir
INJURED; but her heart skipped a beat
as she waited.
II should not think of doing so ex-
cept of my own free will" declared
Jerry, carelessly following the flight
of a hawk that tapped close by to-
ward the neighboring woods. TT may
interest you to know that just now
your brother, Mr.. Thomas Ardmore,
is the governor of North Carolina. He
does not, exactly know it. for at
Raleigh l myself was governor Of
North Carolina at the time we met
and I only made Mr.. Ardmore my
private secretary; but when 1t became
necessary to take the field I placed
him in full charge, and he is now not
only governor of the Old North State,
but also the commander-in-chtef of her
troops in the field"
Mrs, Atchison moved forward slight
ly, but evinced no other sign of sur
prise. The hour, the scene, the girl
were all to her liking. She would
ever p~rolong the delight of hearing
the further history of her brothers
amazing elevation to supreme power
in al American commemorative
was sc foreign to all experience, so
heavy with possibilities, SO delicious
in that 1t had happened to Tommy of
all men in the world!
Il trust" she said, smiling a little,
that Tommy will not prove unworthy
Of the confidence you have reposed in
him."
IF he does,' said Jerry, Shaping
her hands together to free them of an
Imaginary sugar .crumb, Il shall never,
never marry him"
II love you more and more! You
may tell me anything you like with.
out fear of being misunderstood; but
tell me nothing that you prefer 70
keep to yourself" 7
III you we're not Mr.. Ardmore's
sister 1 should not tell you this; and j
shall neverstcll another soul. I was
coming home from a visit in Balti
more and the train stopped some
where to let another train pass. The
two trains stood side by side for a
little while and in the window OF the
sleeper opposite me l saw q young
man who seemed very sad. SO. JUS,
as my train started, at the very last
moment that We looked at each other
l winked at that gentleman with,
think. my right eye"
Miss Geraldine Dangerfield touched
the offending member delicately with
her handkerchief.
Mrs. Atchison bent forwsrd ANA
took both the girls hands.
And that Awas Tommy-my brother
Tommy"
That gentleman has proved to b.
Mr.. Thomas Ardmore. / had not til,
slightest idea that ! should aver II
the world see him again. My onl,
hope wa that he would 30 on his va,
cheered and refreshed BY my sign q
goodswill. though he was either % q
pressed q % surprised that Ne maa'
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