Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-07-16
Out Of a Clear
SKY


Maria said" related Borker. "that
we wouldn't be able to keep her. That
was the only trouble In my mind. too.
She was perfect.
Il watched her removing the din.
ner dishes. Her movements were
swift and accurate.
Il suggested that we pay her the
highest wages. for the coffee had been
perfect and the biscuits delightful
brown. Maria replied that that would
be the best way in the world to lose
her The more you pay her. she ex-
planned, the better she win dress.
and so the greater will be the risk.
u was silenced- sat at the table
In a bitter mood Here was cook
held dazzlingly before me for a mo-
ment, only to be snatched away when
she had grown absolutely necessary.
She was too pretty to last. tried.
however. to be optimistic.
Maria suggested, perhaps she
has had a disappointment. Perhaps
all her hopes have been blighted and
she win never love againl Or per-
haps he died or somethingl'
No. said Maria. She added:
There are three or four young men
on the premises.'
Wen look for apartments else.
where cried.
"'Why?' gasped Maria.
To escape the male quartet I ex-
planned.
However l came to the conclusion
that flats and apartments would not
DO at all. What we wanted was
house with yard; a big yard with a
house away at the back. Maria
agreed with me.
Then we began to consider the sub
urbs, with view of getting place as
secluded as possible wherewith to re-
tire with our cook. But, like an in
spiration. / suddenly hit upon the
island! The very thingl
The island Is very secluded place
nifty miles out in Lake Superior. 1t
is very difficult to approach on ac-
count OF the shoals. If took Maria
and my delightful cook out there we
could live bountifully on provisions
taken from the mainland and the op-
portunity would be splendid for the |
working up OF my treatise on moral |
philosophy.
Maria said the plan was good. The
cook was delighted with the novelty
Of 1t. The details were soon ar
ranged.
I'VE had delightful voyage and |
landed upon the island in safety. with /
our ample stock Of provisions. all in /
good condition.
I'VE are cut of from all com !
munication by MALL chuckled to |
Maria NO young man can even write |
to her! So we need have no fear of /
a proposal BY letter
It's good thing there is no wire
less station here, unused Maria
Isn't ft!' cried. I don't suppose
there Is any danger Of telepathy or
soul kissingl'
I'VE shall have to take our
chances sighed Maria.
The first day for lunch we had |
chicken with cream gravy. Drowned
biscufh and delicious coffee.
Il arose the next morning. happy as
a lark. met Maria and Gwendoline,
the cook. strolling along the beach,
full Of interest in the aquatic animals
and birds. especially the birds. The
flight of the crane, Of the gull and
Of the wild duck pointed out to
them and made exhaustive compari-
sons, which would enable them to
distinguish each.
"'Oh! look, Mr. Borker!' cried
lifting her pretty arm
pointing enthusiastically. What kind
Of bird is thatf
81 hesitated: 1T is neither a duck
nor crane I decided. It's an air
ship!'
I'VE were delighted to behold for
the first time an exhibition of mans
conquest of the air. The airship
floated around US. coming lower and
lower, Presently a begoggled crea-
ture appeared and a voice called,
'Hello!'
"'Hellol' cried Maria and Gwsndo-
line with one voice.
"The airship man was proceeding
on his way when he sighted Gwendo-
Incl The airship quiyered, then 1t
slowly descended to the ground.
"'Good morning said the man
with the goggles.
81 hope the air currents are pro-
pitious this morning said l.
Aren't you afraid to go up in the
air like thatr cooed Gwendoline, adj
miringly.
''The aeronaut stepped out Of his
ship and removed his goggles. He
was blond. blithe and handsome.
HE looked at Gwendoline and she
looked at him.
Maria turned to me and whispered
sadly: We may as well pack up and
go back home Chicago Daily News.