Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-09-20

ingly. did ne DlCe me! L
was not sure, you know. He
gave such an awful leap for me. How
did you do it?'
"a simple twist of the wrist, as the
prestidigitators say. You had a close
call. my dear Mrs. Delaney" He was
a-quiver with new sensations that were
sending his spirits sky high. After all
1t was not turning out 80 badly.
"He would have dragged me down
had 1t not been for you. And l might
have been torn to pieces" she shud-
dered, glancing down at the now infu-
rated dog.
sit would have been appalling" he
agreed, discreetly allowing her to I'M
agine the worst
How can / ever thank yOu?" cried
she impulsiyely. He made very cred
liable show of embarrassment in the
effort to convince her that he had ac-
complished only what any man would
have attempted under similar circum-
stances. She was thoroughly convinc-
ed that no other man could have sue
ceeded.
"Well, we're In pretty position, are
we not?" he asked in the end.
II think l can stick on without be-
ing held, Mr.. Frosby," she said, and
his arm slowly and regretfully came
to parade rest.
Are you sure you won't get diZzy:'
he demanded in deep solicitude
"Ill not look down." she said, smit-
Ing into his eyes. He lost the power
of speech for moment. May look
at those figures now?"
For the next ten minutes she stu
diously followed him as he explained
the contents of the various papers
She held the sheets and they sat very
close to each other on the big beam.
The dog looked on in sour disgust.
"They cannot be wrong" she cried at
last. Her eyes were sparkling. You
are as good as an ANGEL
81 only regret that l can't complete
the illusion by unfolding a strong and
convenient pair of wings he said do
lorously. "How are we to catch that
train for Chicago"
I'm afraid we can't" she said de-
murely. You'll miss the box party
That's a pleasure easily sacrificed"
Besides, you are seeing me on bust
ness. Pleasure should never interfere
with business, you know"
'It doesn't seem to- he said, and the
dog saw them smile TRANQUILITY into
each others eyes.
ooh, isn't this too funny for words?'
He looked very grateful.
81 wonder when Austin will conde
scend to release u.s."
81 have come to a decision, Mr.. Cros-
by" she said irrelevantly.
'Indeed?'
81 shall never speak to Robert Aus
tin again, and I'll never enter his house
as long as l live" she announced de-
terminedy.
Good! But you forget your per-
sOnal effects. They are in his house."
He was overlooking with happiness.
"They have all gone to the depot
and I have the baggage checks. Ny
ticket and my money are in this purse.
You see, we are quite on the same foot
ing"
Il don't feel sure of my footing" he
commented ruefully. ''By the way.
have a fountain pen. Would you mind
signing these papers? Well be quite
sure of our standing at least"
She deliberately spread out the pa
pers on the beam and, while he Oblig
ingly kept her from falling, signed sew
en- documents in a full, decisive hand,
Louise Hampton Delaney"
"Therei That means that you are to
begin suit" she said finally, handing
the pen to him.
"I'll not waste an instant" he said
meaningly. SIN fact, the suit is al
ready under way"
II don't understand you," she said,
but she flushed.
That's what a lawyer says when he
goes to court" he explained.
"Oh!" she said thoroughly convinced
At the end of another hour the two
on the beam were looking at each 9th
er with troubled eyes. When he
glanced at his watch at 6 o'clock his
face was extremely sober. There was
a tired, wistful expression in her eyes
do you think they'll keep us here
all night?" she asked plaintiyely.
Heaven knows what that scoundrel
will do"
I'VE have the papers signed, at any
rate" She sighed, trying to revive
the dying spark of Elmor.
"And we won't be lonesome" he
added, glaring at the dog
did you ever dream that man
could be so despicable?"
All, here comes some one at last"
he cried, frightening up.
The figure of Robert Austin appear
ed in the doorway.