The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-08

linger over the keys at the concluding
bars.
Ida, can you give me the slightest
hope, darling? You must know I love
you, dearest. Dare / hope thai you
will consent to snare my lot some day?
Tell me o care for me just a little,
dearest, and / will be content"
Ida raised her eyes shyly to his face,
and then dropped them again, while he
pleaded:
Ida, do not say me nay-not just
yet, at least. Perhaps l have spoken
too Soon, or is 1t that you do not care
to marry a struggling journalist? Oh.
Ida, my darling, cannot you love me
just a little bit?"
She looked up bravely now, murmur-
ing in a sweet voice, which was scarce
ly audible:
Not a little, dear, but a very great
deall"
My dariing!" exclaimed Arthur, lis
IT possible that you consent to become
the wife of a poor man? Remember,
dear, | have nothing beyond what I
earn as a journalist. 1t would mean,
perhaps, waiting for years ere we
could build a home"
Yes" she replied in the same tone,
II love you Arthur, and | am young,
you know, and can work tool"
The next day Arthur announced his
~ IL up W ~
again, much to Ida's regret.
You know darling, my principals are
getting impatient, and it would never
do for me to get into their bad books
now" To which lad agreed reluctantly
compelled to agree.
Three days later Arthur wrote APP
rising his solicitor iMi. Ramsey OF his
Intention of going down to the Pop
lars in a day or two, If convenient,
to which letter he received a reply
that Miss Hayes would be very pleased
to welcome her guardian on Thurs
day, and hoped that ne would be we'll
impressed with the place.
Arthur smiled somewhat at this reply,
and took the morning train to Gran
field Glen the next day (Thursuay1,sr-
irving at the familiar little station
about . in the afternoon.
On ringing the bell he was admitted
by a new butler. much to his relief,
for he did not want to be recognized
yet. He sent his card up to Ida, who
very soon came into the room.
Arthur, oh, 1 am SO glad!" she
exclaimed. But" looking around,
where is my guardian? l was told
he was here"
And SO he Isl" replied Arthur.
But don't see him. said Ida.
Darling, don't you understand? 1
am Sir Arthur Hayes, and
But You said you We're Mr.. Arthur
James, and a journalist" she said
Wol1deringiy, blu smiling m~ischievously
the while.
THAT is perfectly true, dear. My
name is Arthur James Hayes, and up
to the present have been earning my
living as u journalist. I thought of
coming over here the day you upset
the trap, but changed my mind as I
thought / should like to have a look
round first without being recognized.
-Nnt,. 1yvrnurI no ,ae.t xlzo, -, IE ~.
whatever are you laughing at, Ida z"
as he looked around and saw that she
was standing by the window. her
shoulders shaking with suppressed
laughter.
Why, what a dear old simpleton7Sou
are" she laughed. You ought to
have guarded your fnen more carefully,
sir, if you did not want to be dis
covered. Look" holding up a hand
kerchief, Il found this the other day,
after you left!" pointing to the mark
In the corner, "A. j. Hayes"
tfThen you knew ali the time? he
questioned, coloring.
Not all the time, dear: / only found
this after you left us on Friday after
noon. Oh, base dereiver!
But there was no trace of anger in
her voice at the said deception, and
Arthur sprang up, catching her in his
arms. and kissing her repeatedly, eM-
.cIlL lIllIlE a.4EAE1a Is
You're NOT angry. then, darling? I
WAS afraid [ should not win you in the
role of baronet and guardian, and SO 1
had to resort to the e best means
OF managing matters!"
You know L always said you would
never make a good burglar!" laughed
Ida.
You don't deserve her, my fine fell
low." WAS the comment of DIR. Bland,
who was summoned the next day to
attend one OF the servants who had
beent aiken suddenly i'll.
AL the same!~ retorted Arthur,
I've got her. and, what is more, ]
mean to Keep herrT
hut Ida would have none of that,
| saying, as the worthy old doctor ira
printed a kindly kiss on her cheek:
Il n not worthy of him, doctor;
but / mean to try and make him a good
wife, with Gods help!
Twelve months later they were mar
RED and started off on a continental
tour for their honsynoon, the happiest
lpair that IN could wish to see.
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