The Huttig news., 1911-10-14

but did not know much about 1t, ex- cepting the churches. She went to a new one every Sunday for variety. q have Sundays off," she said
 Cant you take an evening of also and go with me to the musical show tomorrow night?" Marean asked. He was speaking after thoughtful consid eration. He had never seen girl that interested him so much as did this one, and he believed he knew her well enough to ask her to go with him She thought a moment, but he could see that she was pleased.
 'I'll ask Mary she said. "and let you know tomorrow morning. Will that do?"
 Marean said that it world He had to admit to himself that he Has how ever, little anxious about the oslt- come. Suppose the MeCanns should not let the girl off? Next morning he was a half hour earlier than usual at the shop and he carried with him a bunch of sweet peas.
 For your desk" he said as he gave them to her.
 She took them eagerly and put her face to them
 Thank you" she said eI'll wear them tonight"
 Then you are going?" Marean's heart leaped
 Mary says I may"
 That uoc oyopipo ovor tf hn ro membered The show was not very good. the company being of the sum- mer stock variety but that did not matter since it afforded such an ad- mirahle opportunity for becoming bet ter acquainted The sweet peas were followed by other floral offerings. Marean's calls at the shop became longer and more frequent. He and Viola became fast friends
 One Sunday they passed long do lightful afternoon in the park after they had attended church together and lunehed at restaurant. in a delight fully unconventional and friendly manner. That day Marean decided to propose to Viola the next time he saw her if he could make an opportunity
 But next morning when he stopped at the store as usual he found Mary tending it.
 Where Is Miss Heath?" he asked
 She's gone home-went this morn ing on an early train. Mary counted out his change carefully. You see. my husband is better; he can come downstairs now And Viola had to go."
 Marean turned dejeetedly away Gone without saying oneswo9d to him. But he would follow her. She should see that she couldn't get away from him like that. At the door he paused to ask for her address
 Just Sharon. You ask for Miss Heath. Do you think of going to see herr" Mary asked. innocently.
 I've got business down that way and I thought I might look her up,' Marean lied.
 Viola is a sweet girl. Danny and I think our eyes of her." Mary said
 Marean meant to seek out Sharon at once, but it was two weeks before he could get away One wilting June day he alighted at the Sharon station. The man on the platform of whom he asked information told him that Miss Heath lived on the next street-"to'ds the upper end"
 Marean set forth. Sharon's popula- ion was scattered over the greatest possible area and the next street was he longest Marean, in his eagerness, ever remembered having traversed There were no door plates to guide him. Near the end of the street he failed to ask his informer what kind of house Miss Heath lived in
 There was one set far back from the street upon a mighty lawn-an old fashioned brick residence, with com fort and wealth peeping from every window. Of course she would not be there. That little drab house now looked more like what her home would be. He was on the point of going up and ringing the bell of the drab house when from mass of rhododen- dron bushes on the lawn of the big brick house a figure emerged-a tall girl in blue who had shining brown hair Marean never remembered how re got to whether he flew or ran IT merely walked in 8 becoming man Ter. He know only that he stood at ast before her with her hands in his
 i've found youi" he exulted.
 But I thought you never would" she said. with weary smile.
 They walked across the turf to a haded seat and sat down together Presently it occurred to Marean to tsk:
 What are you doing here. Viola?"
 Why. I live here.' she said This is my home.'
 Marean stared.
 Your homei" he stammered. "Bnt thought-you tended shop for the McCanns"
 "Ob, yes Mary used to work for my aother And it's my shop. you know Danny bought it from me and he Is rying his best to pay for it. It means 70 much to him and Mary. When he