The Huttig news., 1911-04-01
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{ ut GShtu hSLtly She laughed merriiy As he watcl ed Her be thought he had nev- CT seen . pfettier pair of eyes. all life and vivacitv.
 q fancy know kim." he hazard ed.
 @oh, do your" she latse. Who is her"
 ..1 mean. I may b. acquainted with him. met several men at college rom Albany .she smiled. But considering AL baGy has several thousand inhahi tants, you are quite unlikely to know him
 T may" he said. ewho is-he?~
 Do you know any one namod- Doug.as?. she asked quietly
 @Douglas!" he said Not Tom Douglas?"
 "Yes. Do you know Tom? What fun.' She simulated surprise and her dimples made their appearance again.
 ."Know him, Well, I should say I did We played on the same foot ball team at college. l certainly am glad I came over here this morning l am supposed to meet one of my fathers friends and escort him down. town, but he may wait. l wouldn't miss seeing Tom for the world. l want to congratulate him. Lucky fellow he continued, speaking mere to himself than to. her. but then he deserves it." He turned and ad- dressed the girl, who stood regard ing him thoughtfully through half- closed eyes over the top of her huff. 'I shall never forget, when l had funked two subjects. he came to my room evening after evening to help me work off my conditions so could remain on the team. You are getting one of the finest men 1 hIow. and I heartily congratulate yon.p
 "'Thank you she said sweetly Dear old Tom, do love him. al though We have squabbles every now and then I am headstrong. and Tom does like to ho s me
 "Yes. I imagine you like yolr own way" He looked at her determined little tilted chin and the dainty mouth. which he was sure could close very firmly at times.
 Hello, what is that?" he said sud denly turning and looking up the track.
 A locomotive steaming in. Sse gazed at the clock in the waiting shed
 "only a local" she said. It $ not time for our train yet, MT. Eaton"
 He turned quickly How did you know my name?"
 From a picture of the team, ane he has so often pointed you out and told me about the good times you used to have together Really. Mr Eaton she continued serious ly you don't think I would speak to q man I didn't know? Having heard Tom speak of you so many times, felt that knew you, and the mo ment saw you at the news stand l recognized you and thought would have little fun. When we both seemed to be waiting for the same train I couldn't resist-and this is the result want to know all of Toms friends D
 She started to pace mp the track again, and he walked beside her
 There she comesi" she explained We lad better go back so as not to miss any one in the forward coach, es."
 They hurried down the platform nd took t5eir stand few feet fron the gate. The train came rantine l and hissing down track No. & It topped and the porters dropped 0 . with valises The passengers began to pour out, and soon tie platform was black with travellers.
 The man stood with his hands ir his overeoat pockets watching tic crowd Just behind him the gir' waited. peering eagerly over his shoul der
 The passengors came along. jost ling one another
 From the midst of a group of traN elers a young mans head nodded turning this way and that, searchins eagerly for some ore. There he is nowi" exclaimed the girl; then she was off. lodging in and out among the passengers Her com.
 anion followed.
 At last sl e reached the man she sought. and throwing her arms around his neck, kissed him. "Oh. Toml" she cried q am so glad to see you. We have been wait ng here for some time
 Tt is good to see you again. Bess. ' he said, and he gave her an affection ate hug Then he turned
 Well. never If this isn't old Handy Eaton! Glad to see you, old chap" His hearty shake confirmed his words. You must surely have lunch with us, mustn't he, Bess?" He turned to the girl. who stood watch. ing them, very much amused Par, con me. Randy, I thought you had l met my sister,
 Your sister. Tom," exclaimed his friend "Why~?''