Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-06-08
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~ AOOls llc lldu NIlIlcI 10 HIS
solicitor. telling him that he was UNI
III to do anything definite for the
present, but would communicate with
him later.
The days We're now getting rather
chilly, and n evenings drawing in. for
the first week of November had al
ready passed. 1t happened that one
evening, Ida was seated at the piano,
singing softly to herself that lovely
old ballad. When Other Lips and Other
Hearts when Arthur entered the room
silently, n stood behind her until she
had finished the song, letting her hands
linger over the keys at the concluding
bars.
Ida, a you give me the slightest
nope, darling? You must know / love
you, dearest. Dare / hope tina you
VIII consent to share my lot some day?
Tell me o care for me just a little,
dearest, n l 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 it that you do not care
TO marry a struggling journalist? Oh.
Ida, my darling. cannot you love me
just a little bit?'
ing IN a sweet voice, which was scarce
ly audible:
Not a little. dear, but a very great
dealt"
My darling!!" exclaimed Arthur, lis
1T possible that you consent to become
the wife OF a poor man? Remember,
dear. l have nothing beyond what I
earn as a Journalist. 1t would mean.
perhaps. waiting for ear ere we
could build a home.'
Yes" she replied in the same tone,
Il love you Arthur, and I am young,
you know, n can work tool"
The next day Arthur announced his
of running up to London
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 (Mr. Ramsey of his
Intention of going down to 1.-THE Pop
lars" In a day or two, il 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 he 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 (~Thursday), ar
irving at the familiar little station
about 2 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.
exclaimed. BUT" looking around,
where is my guardian? I was told
he was here"
And so he isl" replied Arthur.
But / don't see him." said Ida.
'lO2rItnR. dnn'f vnl0 r1n6orofo r6 . p
am Sir Arthur Hayes, and"-
B you said you were Mr.. Arthur
James, n a journalist" she said
Wonderingly. but smiling mIschievously
the while.
That is perfectly true. dear. My
to the present I have been earning my
living as a Journalist. I thought Of
coming over here the day you upset
the trap, but changed my mind as I
thought I should like to have a look
round first without being recognized.
You know h rest, dear. and I-why,
whatever are you laughing at, Ida?"
as he looked around and saw that she
was standing by the window, her
shoulders shaking with suppressed
laughter.
Why. what a lear old simpleton you
are!" she laughed. You ought to
have guarded your linen more carefully.
OAAt a. yV0 0kO uOt Will u U8 UI0S
covered: Look" holding up q hand
kerchief. 7 found this the other day.
after you LETT" pointing to the mark
In the corner. "A. ]. Hayes"
IN you knew all the time?" he
questioned, coloring.
Not all the time. dear; I only found
this after you left US on Friday after-
noon. oh, base deceiver!"
But there was no trace Of anger In
her voice at the said deception. ana
Arthur sprang up. catching her in his
arms, and kissing her repeatedly,
claiming:
You're not angry. then. darling? I
role OF baronetsa and guardian. and 20 I
had to resort to the nex best means
OF manaSing matters!"
You know I always said you would
never make . good burglar!" laughed
You don't deserve her. my hne fell
low!" was the comment Of DR.. Bland,
who was summoned the next day to
attend ~ Of the servants who had
beent taken suddenly i'll.
"All the same!" retorted Arthur.
I've got her. and, what 10 more, I
mean to keep her!"
But Ida would have none OF that,
printedsa kindly kiss on her cheek:
am not worthy OF him. doctor;
but I mean to try and make him ! rood
wife with Gods help!"
Twelve months later they were mar
rted and started on on q continental
tour Tor their honeymoon, the happiest
|patr that a could wish to see.
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