The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-12-24

Ths next second he was hurrying her
away to the cabin.
Help. help she called In mock ter.
ror Hal, bring the suit cases The
mountain brigand is carrying Off your
sister"
Claude Extrum deposited his guest In
great easy chair In front of the blnz-
ing pine log on the fireplace. Then he
helped her remove her wraps. Present
~ she sat hnck quite at her euse her
handsomely shod feet on un improvised
footstool. while her face glowed In the
dancing freight
what are you cooking, Claude. that
smells 70 tarnation good?" demanded
Hal. shifting robustly as he found a
place for the suit cases In an unoccu-
pied corner OF the studio.
mot a Christmas turkey. you young
astronomer" answered Claude. his
somberness leaving him under the
merry mood Of his two unexpected
guests. Its beans-pure. unadulter.
nted beans" he added. with tragic air.
This Is regular bean soup even.
ing" observed Adyce. I'm sure |
shall enjoy IT,"
81 want the largest bowl In your
china collection ordered Hal. assist
Ing the artist to sift -four for the bis
cults Mature has endowed me with
big sized attachment for bean SOUP"
THE pot is full" said Claude. lifting
the lid to give the boy a peep. but II
a1t tTrh
bring the wash boiler into service"
1t was merry meal to which they
sat down as the early dusk of Christ.
mas eve began to creep into the rustic
studio. Hal declared the bean soup
was nectar. and Aldyce herself pinned
up her sleeves and made delicious cof.
fee But the reaction came to Claude
at the close of the feast. He suddenly
pushed back his chair from the table
and sat moodily staring into the crum-
bling embers on the hearth.
Aldyce regarded the young mans
clouded countenance for short time
In silence, II mysterious twinkle In her
dark eyes. Then she arose and walked
over to the window.
"Hal," she called to her brother,
who showed symptoms Of doing in his
chair. the snow has almost stopped.
want you to 20 out and see II the
car is still properly covered"
With II yawn the young fellow obey
ed. whlsting merrily as he trudged
down the canyon.
Quickly AIdyce opened her suit case,
took out long envelope and laid it
before the artist.
N Christmas gift for you" she said
simply. the mysterious smile now Turk
ing at the corners of her mouth. "Open
1t. Claude"
He obeypd and crisp check for
$4,000 dropped into his hand. Then he
read the accompanying note:
Dear old Pal-The inclosed check Is for
your painting, Rainbow Canyon In Sum-
mer." sold to the famous art collector,
Mr. Stevens OF New York. He wants the
same scene In winter at your own price.
He says to be prepared for some orders
from his friends. Merry Christmas!
LAWRENCE.
"Aldyce. how did you learn was
here?" he asked, moving toward her
Lawrence told me was in the
studio when Mr.. Stevens bought your
picture on exhibition there. He was
SO happy for you he let out your Sc
creU that you were coming here 10 bury
yourself tor the holidays" she replied
Then punued"-
she hesitated blushed. looking az
him with laughing eyes.
Dell Fra2ier's party" he finished
boldly
How dare you insinuate that fab
ricated thar rs an excuse to bring You
the good news of your fortune?' she
tainted htm, assuming II tone OF Ia
jury
lie sprnng toward her With little
cry of frigned fright she eluded him.
hut stopped under the hanging Uump
where II dangling spray of miStIetup
Touched her hair Then he kissed her