The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-03-08

"Ah-seen her. SUPPOSED"
Yea" returned Keith, not thinking
II worth while TO mention the lady's
denial Of having sent for him. 'Thave
tust come from there"
"Hum--thought you'd be through by
this time--fine looking girl, amt shef
believe I'll run In and chat with her
myself"
II would advise you to select some
other time. Doctor" said the younger,
drily. 'as the lady mas q visitor at
present"
"A visitor7" his face rosy. his
shrewd eyes darkening. "Ah, indeed!
or the male sex?"
II Judge so-'Black Bart Hawley."
Good Lord!" so startled his voice
broke. did he see your"
Rather: | backed him up against
the wall with gun while made my
adieu."
But what brought him there7 Are
they acquainted"
Don't ask conundrums. Doctor. He
may be your rival with the fair lady
thies are all with you. Only wouldn't
try to soc Miss Christie just now; I'D
wait for clearer field. Hawley Is
] probably not In the best OF humor"
Fairbain stared into the face Of the
speaker. uncertain whether or not he
was being laughed at
Reckon you're right" he acknowl-
edged At last. Tired. anyhow--been
out all night-thought I'd like TO see
her again. though-hnest looking
woman I've met since came West
remarkable eyes-well. I'll go along TO
bed-see you again tomorrow. Jack"
Keith watched the sturdy figure
stamp heavily down the hallway.
loose boards creaking under his posi-
tive tread. and smiled to himself at
the thought that he might have. In
iced, become truly Interested In the
music hall singer. Somehow, the doc
tor did not harmonic with the con
eepton OF love. or IT graciously into
the picture. Still. stranger matings
had occurred. and Cupid does not ask
permission before he plays FRANKS
with hearts Keith turned again to-
ward the stairs. only 20 observe n
woman slowly cross the office and
commence me ascent she was In the
shadow, her face even more deeply
shaded b. her hat, yet he stared at
ner IN ama1ement-rnreiy u was
MISS Maciaire' yet how could II De!
ne nAd lett mat person scarcely nVe
minutes before IN ~ ana this STAR
way was the only exit HIS hano
Grhspeo the raii' MS heart throooink
strangely. as suspicion OF the truth
crossed ms brain Could TINS be
hopeE Gould II be that she was mere
hhoE Az her 1901 touched the land
ing. she saw MIN. her eyes hghung up
suddenly IN recognition a wave OF
color noodlnB her cheeks
why captain Kern she eSolAlm
cd extending her gioved hand frankly
you have been to my room and were
gong away am so glad came IN
ume'
hardly thought to meet YOU" he
rephed' retaining her myers In his
grasp. when did you reach sheri'
Gan!
only last night J mad no Idea you
were mere until Doctor Fairhsir
chanoed 70 mention your name Their
! AZ once pegged MIN 10 tel you now
eNeeedinsly anxious was TO see you
You see ! was sure you would come
II you only knew really thought
you ~ouio De mere tnis morning and
remained IN my room waiting, but
mere were some Things actually hao
10 nave ! WASH out ten minutes SO
you mustn't mink sent you mes
sage ana then forgot
me nature OF the mistake was be
coming apparent, ana heiths gray
eyes smiled as they looked into the
oepths OF the brown,
iour message nad rather an anus,
ING result ne SAID as me doctor IN
formed me 1hat MISS Unrisue Maclaire
was tne one VINO desired my pres
enee,
MISS maeiaire' her voice exhibit
ing STARTLED surprise Why-why--
on ] did forget; l never told him dit.
ierentiy' why II was most ridicu''
lous' sne laughed white teoth'
Gleaning petWeen the parted RED lips,
ye' NOT M,ogfther happily Let me