Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-03


free. He would arrange to meet Dan,
bring him to Kitty. and see them
married.
That night, on a train going north.
he wrote the letter to Dan, and then
tried to dismiss the matter from his
mind.
Saturday morning he was on hand.
eagerly scanning the passengers from
the Murphy train. In the tall fellow
who slouched out of the smoker, he
knew his bridegroom. He had the
dark beauty often seen among the
mountain boys. although his few
years Of manhood had already tar
nished 1t with signs of dissipation
II was. however. too late to stop.
Briefly introducing himself he hur-
ried Dan up the street to the Pleas
ant View hotel.
Kitty was setting the tables In the
dining room, bellboy informed
them. Two girls we're laughing and
talking at the table. The taller one
raised her head II was Kitty. She
clutched the back OF chair and her
face whltened.
Il have brought Dan. Kitty" Car
ton explained. with vogue sense of
| uneasiness.
The color had come back to Kitty's
| cheeks Her eyes cleaned dangerous
ly. "You--brought--Dan," contempt
uously. We'll, you might have saved
yourself the trouble"
But he wants to marry yoI." he
persisted awkwardly
Marry him!" she flashed back. 81
wouldn't marry him II he were the
last man on earth A nice sort OF
husband he'd make for mel"
you mind what you say, Kitty Raj
ston." Dan began angrily.
Kitty never gave him glance.
And you thought would take him.
when had talked to you and you
knew how l felt You" She burst
into tears.
| The other waitress stepped up
quickly and put her arms around the
sobbing girl. Il think you had both
| better 80 away" she said severely.
Il never imagined she would take
It this way Carton exclaimed rue
fully. when they were once more on
the street.
might have known" Dan said sui.
lenly. kitty always was a spitfre."
Perhaps she will feel differently
tomorrow" Dick suggested. Il can't
| understand IT,"
Looks TO me as II Kitty might be
sweet on you, I'm done with her for
good. I'll Just knock round while
to see the sights and then I'll make
for home" Turning on his heel he
walked up the street.
The abashed state pathologist re-
manned for some moments stupidity
staring after him.
Kitty was not in the dining room
the next morning, nor the next, nor
the next. Cartons uneasiness In
creased from day to day. To what
desperate measures had he forced
her? or perhaps she was i'll? Either
alternative was disquieting. At length
he resolved to consult one OF the
waitresses
II was ar the end of the dining
| hour. and the room was free from
/ guests. The Mattresses congregated
| In little knots. talking. To his dis
! turbed conscience they seemed 10
watch him furtIvely. Plucking up hts
courage. he beckoned to the nearest
one
Where is Kitty Ralson?"
she has gone away" The girl
spoke meaningly. and he recognized
1 init n n
fortunate Saturdays encounter.
He gave a little sigh Of relief. 20.
then you know about It," His tone
was so miserable that the girl re-
Tented
kitty was afraid you might bring
| that fellow back. so she left"
But where has she gomez" he per
sisted eagerly.
The waitress eyed him sharply.
III we're you would not hunt her
up unless"--she hesitated unless
you like her pretty well"
But why, why?" Carton stanl-
mered, the blood rushing to his face.
"Becauoe Kitty likes yo; Didn't
she hang over your table the blessed
time you we're in the room? Didn't
she turn color II you as much az
spoke to her? Anyone but a man
would have seen It," The scorn OF
her tone was inexpressible.
His head whirled. Kitty loved him.
And he-and he-like one in dream
he heard himself saying. And II /
do like herr"
Then she is at the Bixby hospital.
starting "A course in trained nursing"
He made straight for the telephone
booth, and then caught a car to the
hospital. All the way his heart was
singing. In his chosen work OF
teaching the mountain folk how to
farm he would have a loving help
mate, he would have one Of his peo-
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