The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-19

something 70 say 70 you.s He turned
to his superior. "Just 60 into the cafe,
Dalton I'll see you in a moment"
Lee Virginia, hitherto ashamed Of
the house. the furniture. the bed-ev-
erything-led the way without a word
OF apology. It was all detached now
something about TO be left behind. like
a bad garment borrowed In q time Of
stress Nothing mattered since Ross
did not return
Lie. looking unwontedIy refined and
gentle, was sitting In a big rocking
chair with her feet on a stool. her
eyes fixed on the mountains, which
showed through the open window. All
the morning a sense Of profound
change. Of something passing. had ep-
pressed her. Now that she vas about
70 leave the valley its charm appealed
TO her. She was tearing mp e multi,
tnde OF tiny roots Of whose existence
she had hitherto remained unaware.
II belong here" she acknowledged 81
lentIy. "Pd be homesick anywhere
else on God's earth. It's rough and
fy bit and all that but 80 am L
wouldn't at IN anywhere that Lee be-
llcnged.s
She acknowledged Al especial liking
for Redheld. and she had penetration
enough. worldly wisdom enough. to
knsw that Lee belonged more 10 his
world than to her own and tE4t his
guidance and friendship were worth
more. much more, than that Of al the
rest Of the country, her own Included.
TherefoFe she said: I'm mighty glad
to see you, Reddy. Sit down You've
got to hear nay little spiel this time"
Redfeid. perehed on the edge Of q
tawdry chair. looked about dixie the
charity visitor in a slum kitehenl with
out intending to express disgust, but
It was a dismal room IN which to be
sick. and be pitied the woman the
more profoundly as he remembered
her In the days when "all outdoors"
was none too wide for her.
Lie began abruptly; I'm down.
but not out In fact, was coming up
to see you this afternoon. Lee and
are just about pulling out for good"
Indeed Why not 60 back with
me?"
you can take the girl back II you
want to. but now that I'm getting my
chance at you may not GO"
Redheld's tone was entirely cordial
as be turned to Lee. Il came hoping
to carry you away. WIN you conner
"Fm afraid I can't unless mother
goes" she replied sadly.
Lie waved an imperative hand.
Fade away, ehild ! want to talk
with Mr.. Redfeld alone, Go-seep
Thus dismissed, Lee went back to
the restaurant, where she found the
forester just sitting down TO his lunch
con- -ME Redheld VIII be out in q
few minutes" she explained.
Wont you join mefp he asked in
the frank accent Of one to whom wem-
en- are comrades. The supervisor has
been telling me about you
She took q seat facing him, feeling
something refined IN bis long, smooth.
" shaver. boyish face. He seemed
very young TO be district forester, and
his eyes were q soft brown. with small
wrinkles Of laughter playing round
their corners.
he began at once on the subject of
his visit "Redfeld tells me you are a
friend Of Mr.. Cavanagh's. Did you
know that he had resignedr
She faced him with startled eyes.
no, indeed Has he done SOP
sYes. The supervisor got q letter
yesterday Enclosing his resignation
and asking TO be relieved az once,
And when l heard Of II ! asked the
supervisor to bring me down to see
him. He's too good a man to lose"
why did he resignT
@Hs seemed very bitter over the
chiefs dismissal But ! hope to per
suade him to stay In the service, Hes
too valuable a man to lose just now,
when the war is so hot. realize that
his salary Is too small. But there ara
other places for him. Perhaps when
he knows that I have a special nots
to him from the chief he win recon
slider. He's quite capable Of the su
perYisor's position, and Mr. Redheld il
willing to resign in bis favor. I'm
telling you all this because Mr.. Red
field has told me Of your interest In
Mr.. Cavanagh. or, rather. his interest,"
In you.v
Sam Gregg, entering the door at this
moment. came directly to the forest
ers table. He was followed by thu
sheriff. bearded old man with soil
ed collar and dim eye.
! Gregg growled out, You'd better