Bisbee daily review., 1911-08-15

ter between us. There had been no formal deelaraiion, but you knew that ! loved you-I never tried 10 hide it fCu accepted my attentions, letting lae hope everything '-then suddenly yen cut me absolutely I can't think you a eoqnetts. there must be g req sen Ton nc. plainly what it is"
 "Coquettel" she shriiled. You couldn't complain if l were
 He studied a bit. Honestly. Kate. don't know what you mean"
 How exceedingly lnnooenti" she jeered.
 Kate he begged. "Ten me frank y what you mean, what islander you have heard about me
 None, saw But 1t doesn't mat ter, it's nothing to me"
 T had hoped that anything concern ing me was considerable to you Kate" he pleaded And though I suppose your manner should be sufficient, am going to have a straight answer. I love you. Kate. Win you marry me2" Proposing to 8 girl on horseback hss its disadvantages. At that instant one of Does foTelegs went into a hole, pitching the pair forward to the verge of unseating them When they were again under way Roger immediately repeated his declaration and request.
 That question should go with your kiss, sir'" Kate retorted. You never kissed me, thank fortune!" Meaning, I take it. that did kiss some other girl-and from what you said a moment ago. infer that you saw me. When. whom and where. l please?"
 Your pretense is oontemptibIel" she burst out. T could respect you if you had simply discovered that you were mistaken in your feeling for me, but to be trifiing with both of usl- Well, then, though l hate myself for mentioning it--and I haven't before now. even 10 mother, and she was with zne-we were coming from town. It was almost dark--you were at the gate with Ella Mason. and you-you kissed her! That's my last word," she said
 T suppose you never dreamed you might be mistaken?"
 T couldn't bel know your brown overcoat as we'll as know youl IT you're half man you'll try to make Ella happy
 He said nothing. but urged Doc around a corner.
 Let me of, or take me straight homet7 she ordered.
 We're going up 10 see abou. EHa's happiness first he returned, paying no heed to her angry comniands and demands.
 Ella ran down to the gate. Iauraing. Well If you folks aren't in stylel"
 Don't leggh at us,7 Roger begged, slyiy. You know you wouldn't mind riding so with Frank White.
 It's none of your business fl I wouldnt." Ella tossed her head. There was an explosive breath behind Roger. Come in," Ella urged.
 Can't" Roger replied. Kate seemed dumD. --f stopped 10 ask you 1T you remember when 1t was that Frank was here with my overcoat on. I want the date particularly. haven't seen him since"
 ~Why-why t was three weeks last Thursday. the seventh Evidanly Ella I had reason for remembering the date, ! her face famed scarlet. | Thank you. guess you're right" [" . Roger said. turning Doc ! Kate mumbled a few words to Ella ! over her shoulder as Doc trudgcd away.
 l Roger whistled softly until they i neared her home, then remarked to ! the atmosphere. It wasn't yery cold and Frank had come out without an ] overcoaL He was just up from the { grip, and mother made him take mine, he added. plaindvely. He has it yet, too"
 1 Rates attempted speech quavered into a sob.
 As they rode up to the side porch her mother came out. exclaiming:
 q told you it would be dreadfuTy muddy in the bottoms, Kate. Pm glad Roger picked you up. Did you get to Mary's?@
 NO, she didn't" Roger fnteTposed. ~Bat we went up and saw Ella Ma. son a minute, at the gate"
 q saw Ella at the gate, too. and Frank White with her They didn't , seem to mind the public a little bit" Mrs. Williams responded smartly. ! Come in and stay to supper, Roger" !"
 Thank you. I wiliv
 Roger lifted Kate down and kissed her boldly. saying. Evidence all in. Miss Williams. Here's the kiss with the question I asked yoa awhile ego. You're going to marry me, you know" "
 Kate d1d not deny the impatient as- sertion, but ran away as her mother cried:
 Did you ever! You two don't seem to mind the public a little bit either"