The Huttig news., 1912-07-06

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watcl ed her he thought he had new
er seen a prettier pair of eyes, all
life and vivaeity.
Il fancy | know him." he hazard
ed.
"oh. do your she asked. Who
is he?"
Il mean, may be acquainted with
him. | met several men at college
from Albany"
She smiled But considering Al
hany has several thousand inhabi-
tants, you are quite unlikely to know
him"
Il may" he said. who is he?'
DO you know any one named
| Doug'as?" she asked quietly.
Douglas" he said. Not Tom
Douglass"
Yes Do you know Tom? What
fun" She simulated surprise and
her dmples made their appea rance
again.
know him, Well, I should say
did We played on the same foot
ball team at college.k | certainly am
{
| am supposed to meet one of my
| fathers friends and escort him down
town, but he may walt. | wouldn't
miss seeing Tom for the world. |
want to congratulate him. Lucky
fellow. he continued. speaking more
10 himself than to her. but then he
deserves it He turned and ad
! ~ - a
ing him thoughtfully through half
closed eyes over the top of her muff
Il shall never forget, when ! had
iiunEed two subjects, he came TIC
my room evening after evening to
help me work off my conditions so !
could remain on the team. You are
getting one of the finest men I know,
and | heartily congratulate YOU"
Thank you,' she said sweetly.
Dear old Tom. do love him. al
though We have sGuabbes every nov
and then. | am headstrong, and
Tom does like to boss me"
Yes. ! imagine you like your own
little tilted chin and the dainty
mouth. which he was sure could
close very firmly at times
Hello. what is that. he said sud
denly turning and looking up tho
track
locomotive steaming in. She
gazed at the clock in the waiting
shed
only local" she said at Is
not time for our train yet. Mr..
Eaton
He turned quickly How did you
know my name?"
From picture OF the team. an6
he has so often pointed you out ant
told me about the good times vol.
used to have together. Really. Mr.
Eaton" she continued seriously
you don't think | would speak to 2
man | didn't know? Having hearf
TEN speak of you so many times.
. felt that l knew you. and the mo
ment | saw you at the news stant
recognized you and thought
would have a little fun. When We
both seemed to be waiting for the
same train couldn't reGist-and
this is the result. want 10 know
all of Toms friends
She started 70 pace MP the track
again. ard re walked beside her
There she comes!" she explained
I'VE lad better go back so as not to
miss any one In the forward coach.
es''
They hurried down the platform
md took tl;eir stand few feet from
the gate. The train came painting
and Kissing down track No 8. 1t
stopped and the porters dropped OF
with valises. The passengers began
to pour out. and soon the platform
was black with travellers
The man stood with his hands In
his overcoat pockets Watching the
crowd. Just behind him the cir!
waited, peering eagerly over his shout
der
The passengers came along, lost
ling one another
From the midst Of a grorp OF tray-
elers young mans head nodded
turning this way and that, searching
eagerly for some ore
There he Is now!'' exclaimed the
girl, then she was off. lodging in and
j out among the passengers. Her com
panion followed
AT last SIZE reached the man she
sought, and throwing her arms around
his neck. kissed him
"Oh. Tom" she cried II am so
glad to see you. We have been wait
! ing here for some time"
ut is good to see you again. Bess. :"
! he said, and-he gave her an affection
/ ate hug Then he turned
We'll. ] never If this isn't old
Randy Eaton, Glad to see you, old
chap His hearty shake confirmed
his words. You must surely have
lunch with us. mustn't he, Bess?" He
] turned to the girl. who stood watch
Ing them very much amused Par
don me. Randy. thought you had
met my sister
Your sister. Tom" exclaimed his
friend why"