Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-11
TIMES REruB11CAN MARsHAILTowN IOWA JULY ii 1912

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Ssxuty became mSss 1bpsssax Il was
one Of these double hrepded freaks.
which DO occur on rarS occasions, or
merely IN Daeloo ImpeT16nSr moth that
In the cool damp northern forest had
failed to emerge In June. Edith Carr
drew back with 4 long, shivering
breath. henderson caught her hands
and gripped them firmly. Steadily she
looked the thought Of her heart into
his eyes.
.By Ill The powers, you shall notl'
swore the man. "You have done
enough. Twill smash that thinsy'
.Oh no, you WON'T cried the girl,
clinging to his hands. II am not big
enough yet, Hart, but before l leave
this forest I shall have grown to
breadth and strength to carry that to
her. She needs two Of each kind. PHI
only got her enc. You may watch me
deliver tty'
'Phil may b there by now"
II hope he Is. should like him to
see mo do one decent thing by which to
remember me-
II tell you that is not necessary"
".'Not necessary" cried the girl,
her great eyes aiming. mot neces-
sary? Then what on earth is the thing
doing here7 just have boasted that
would change; that would be like
her, that i would grow bigger and
broader. As the words are spoken, God
gives me tho opportunity to prove
whether am sincere. Help me, AZ
you always have done!"
Henderson clinched his teeth and
held her hand. The moth had emerged
too recently to be troublesome. 1t
climbed on her fingers quietly and
obligingly chung there without moving.
SO hand in hand they went down the
dark forest path. A strange excitement
took possession Of Edith. She began
to feel proud Of the creature.
''Do you know" she said to Hender-
son. this is growing easier every
step. Its clinging Is not disagreeable,
as I thought 1t would be- feel as
II were saving it. protecting it. am
proud that we are taking it to be put
into q collection or book. 1t seems
like doingsa thing worth while"
3 Edith, il you don't stop" said Hen
derson, II will take you in my arms
and kiss the face half of you. here
on the avenue. You are adorable"'
There's the place, and. thank good
ness, there is crowd she said.
"Hello, every one. she cried as she
came on the wide veranda. "Only see
what we found up in the forest We
thought you might like to have 1t for
some Of your collections
|, She held out the moth; as ahe walked
straight, to Elnora, who arose to meet
her, crying, "How perfectly splendid!
I don't even know how to begin to
thank you z
hands with NJ Of them and asked
Philip if hesfe Improving. She saial
u few. polite Words to the O'Moreae
declined to remain on account Of an eIs
gagement and went away gracefully. y
''Well, bully for herr said Mrs. Conf
stock. "Shes a little thoroughbred
after al1.' Is
to be doing" said Breckles In a hushe(
voice. Il
If you knew her as we'll as do.
said Philip Ampon, '.you would have
batter cpncspti1h of what that cost"
s"I have g take care Of this" faltered
Elnora, hdfrying for the door to hide
the tears which were rolling down her
cheeks.
II must help" said Ammon. disap-
pearing also. 'Elnora," he called, catch
ing up with her, stake me where can
cry too. Wasn't she great?" I,
Superb exclaimed Elnora. II have
no words. Ifeel SO humbled!' ]:
$50 do l." said Ammon. II think 4
great deed like that always makes one
feel SO. Now are you happy?" !!
''Unspeakably happyw answered Ell.
nora.
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