Arizona republican., 1911-07-10
PICKLES
BY Philip S. Hichborn.

| n CuIter can marry GrenI. 1Oul
own family would be the first to smut
| me-"
I'D like to see them!" said Carter
through his teeth. IL love you," he
went on quite simply, you believe me
don't you, Dora? and you love me q
little. Please say yes"
| The girl nodded, her eyelids f1uttered
and she glanced quickly away.
Carter took her swiftly In his arms
and kissed her twice. Once she sobbed
softly, and then looked up. Their eyes
met
"Ah, Dick" she whispered, IF you
love me like that, let's not wait, and
1t doesn't make q bit OF difference
about the yacht or what people think,
zoe knOp."
Steps sounded outside the door. Mr..
Grent appeared. Carter saw him
clearly now for the first time. in the
light Of the swinging lamp. He was a
small, rather stout, round-faced man
with light blue eyes that met Carriers
| In friendly humorous gaze.
Just my luck! Everythings a mess
down there" he complained to his
/ daughter. 1T does seem as IL every
time | want TO show anyone the tur.
bines, McFarlane has them half apart
and Is standing on his head with his
| feet waving in the air. He says he'll
have them fixed In half an hour, but
we can't sail tonight anyhow. You
couldn't cut the fog with a knife
never saw 1t worse. Sit down, Mr.
Carter, for a moment and smoke
cigar. I'll show you the rest of the
n a Dnintyta-fYrct
get my breath"
Miss Grent put her arm through her
fathers and led him to a chair.
Poor Dad" she said, Its too bad,
but Mr.. Carter can see them to-mor-
row. Captain Mayo wouldn't leave to-
night in this fog" She went TO port
hole, opened il, and peered out. II
tcds perfectly cl4k and starlight. The
wind was blowing. There was no fog
at all. She shut 1t quickly. You see"
she cried, we couldn't possibly leave
tonight, it's thicker than ever OUT
and blushed.
Her father nodded.
No. but, Dora, ycu know ought 10
he in New York" The fog-horn no
longer interrupted on Rock Island, but
only Dora noticed.
These fogs are perverse things UP
here" Carter remarked, they either
shut IN on you for DAYS at a time. or
only a couple OF hours. and then in five
minutes it's as clear as bell
Mr. Grent shook his head despair
ipely.
well, I'm glad this is one of your
th-ee-day kind"
He offered Carter a cigar. and Car
ter, with Dora near him, listened to
TIE old man tall of many interesting
things, with his ayes always Oh DoTc's
face. Every nov and then Dora went
quickly to he portfolio and peered out.
and then sat down There was an in
s; cutable smile 1T hs- face
Suddenly Mr.. Gre.t stopped speak,
ing, abruptly in the Middle of a sen
tence.
Coed Lord" he cried, staring AT
Carter, and srrang up. Il do believe
we're under way. The fog must have
lifted and they don't know you're
aboard"
Carter looked at Dora. but could sec
only the uncompromisiug back Of her
golden head.
Mr.. Grent threw open the portfolio.
land" he moared holding up his
hands helplessjy Mr. Carter. | owe
you a thousond apologies. never
dreamed of SUI a thing. I'll have
them put back al once"
Carter intercepted him. he tried
not TO look his joy.
why. not at ALL he said. 81 was
going down tomorrow anyhow. have
TO be in New York. too. | have husi-
ness there" and he looked at Dora.
She was watching him q little doubt
fully from the corner of her eve, a
smile half trembling on her lips.
Dora" exclaimed her father with
sudden intuition, you've bean Up 70
tricks. l believe you know all along"
The girl flung herself among the
cushions and her shoulders heaved.
There. there, Dora" ter father
cried. What is It. Dora? Are you
crying? What's this all about?"
She looked up. There were tears on
her cheeks, but she was laughing Car
ter came quickly beside her AMI put
his arm around her. She let her head
fall upon his shoulder by way OF shar-
ing the responsibility.
''Oh. tell him. Dick. please, | can't"
she pleaded And then: .
"Oh. Daddy, t1ont you understand"
We're engaged" said Carter man.
fully. II love her"
Good Lord" cried Mr. Grent, for
the third time. The girl sprang up
and threw her arms about her father
The DOrGS whistle blew twice as she
passed another ship. signifying she
meant to go to starboard.
All stopped TO listen. Mr.. Grents
face was stern AID there was Il keen
sharp CLINT in his steel-blue ewes.
which estimated Carter shrewdly at a
glance.
Mr.. Carter, do you like pickYesS"
he asked defantly. as he gently stroked
his daughters golden hair.
II dote on them" said Carter, "I
could eat whole jar at time" Dora
went over 10 him and took his hand.
HE means II. Daddy dear" she said.
"he really does, he's the right kind"
For just an instant old man Grent
and Carter looked each other in the
eyes. and neither wavered
81 believe he is" replied Dora's
father. and held out his hand There
were tears in his eyes. only you two.
IL you must get married" he pleaded
almost piteously, please don't leave
the old man"