Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-05

note.
Then she took a short cut across the
woods and walked swiftly to Onabasha.
It was after G o'clock. but all OF the
city she wished to avoid were asleep.
She had no trouble in finding a small
boy out, and she stood at distance
waiting while he rang DR.. Ammons
bell and delivered the package for
Philip to a maid, with the note which
was to be given him Mt once.
On the way home through the woods
passing some baited trees she collected
the captive moths. She entered the
kitchen with them so naturally that
Mrs. Comstock made no comment.
After breakfast Elnora went to her
room. cleared away all trace Of the
nights work and was out 10 the arbor
mounting moths when Ammon came
down the road. II am tired sitting"
she said to her mother. II think 1 will
walk a few rods and meet him."
"who's q trump" called Ammon
from afar.
"well, not your retorted Elnora.
Confess that you forgot"
Completely" said Ammon. But
luckily it would not have been fatal.
wrote Polly last week to send Edith
something appropriate and handsome
today. with my card"
CHAPTER XXI.
Wherein Elnora Makes q CenfsssIen.
@HESE days were the beginning
Of the weeks that followed.
After June the moth hunts
grew less frequent-the fields
and woods were secured for material
Tor Elnoras grade work. Mrs Com
stock was a great help. Always her
practical thought and sterling COM
non sense were useful. When they
we're afield until exhaus they came
back to the cabin for food. to prepare
.peclmens and classify them and to
talk over the day.
One warm August afternoon blue
coated messenger entered the gate.
Il have a message for Philip Am
mon"
Mrs. Comstock stepped to the back
door and changed the dinner bell sharp.
~. paused a second and rang again.
In a short time Ammon and Elnora
came.
Are you III, mother?" cried Elnora.
Mrs Comstock indicated the boy.
There is an Important message for
nhilip." she said.
Ammon muttered an excuse and tore
open the telegram. His color faded
lightly. II have to take the first
rain" be said. My father is i'll and
am needed"
He said goodby to Mrs. Comstock
epeatedly thanked her for all hel
;iadness and turned to Elnora.
Will you walk to the edge OF the
.iinberlost with me?" he asked. FL
IRA assented. Mrs. Comstock follow
II to the gate. urged him to come
';ain soon and repeated her goodby
len she went back to the arbor to
"ait Elnora's return. AS she watch
down the road she smiled softly.
! had an idea he would speak to me
St" she thought. but this may
llnge things some. He hasn't time
mora will come back happy girl
Hd she has good reason. He Is a
lode young man. Her lot will be
Mighty different from mine"
On the road Elnora spoke nrst. 81
% hope 1t is nothing serious" she said
Is he usually strong?"
quite strong" said Philip. Il an
ct alarmed. but am very much
.hained. | have allowed him TO over
y himself until he is down. anG
mother and Polly are north at our cot
age. He's never been sick before
ID it's probable l am to blame tina,
10 is now"
You have had fine time?" asked
t,!norn.
They had reached the fence. Am
non vaulted over to take a short GU
> cross the fields. He turned and look
: II at her.
The best. the sweetest. the mos
wholesome time any man ever had II
his world" he said. "Elnora. II
,niked hours l couldn't make you un
ierstand what a girl think you are
never in all my life hated anything
IS hate leaving you. 1t seems to M
|. that have not strength to do It,"
III you have got anything wort
while from me-" said Elnora. the
should be it-Just to have strength t
20 to your duty and to 60 quickly
Hoodby! You must hurry!"
!. Ammon gazed at her He tried I
drop her hand and only clutched
loser. Suddenly he drew her towar
MIN. "Elnora." he whispered. wi
YOU kiss me GOODBYE"
Elnora drew back and stared at hir
,. with wide eyes. I'D strike you soor
! or" she said "HaNa | ever said q