The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-27

intently, and Jake thought a bit Of
her old wistful look crept into her
eyes.
1--we been to the meetin' tonight,
Jake" she explained. Il wanted to
hear Mr. Slade. saw in the paper he
was goin' to speak"
1--WE kind Owe didn't always
know jest where you were," Jake told
her, his surprise and pleasure at
meeting her so Unexpectedly putting
him at a loss to know what to say.
''Oh, l drift round" Mary told him.
81 live near here. / got tired Of no.
tells, they're public and lonely. And
boarding houses-well, people are so
inquisitive. So / got nice, pleasant
furnished room and go out for my
meals. l come here because it's
coy. Is Mr.. Slade well?"
yes"
Very WELL"
YES, the governors very WELL"
do you make him wrap up nights
weather like this? Do you get him
to put on his rubbers?" and her voice
was very tender.
Il sure do" laughed Jake. II make
him do everything you did. That's
why I'm East with him."
You're a good boy, Jake" and she
reached forward and patted his hand.
Tell me, does he always get the
applause he did tonight?" she asked,
eagerly. 81 was very proud. He got
three times as much as anyone else.
found myself applauding, too"
You bet he does" Jake was very
proud of his "old man." HE gets
over. The other four western gov
errors we're travelling with-they
amt heard. Do you think you'll ever
come West again, Mrs. Slade?"
NO." answered Mary, decisiyely.
I'm pushin' right ahead. I'm going
to Europe next. Jake. I'm citizen of
the world now"
well" Jake got to his feet. A sud-
den resolution had formed in his mind
as he heard about the contemplated
trip to Europe. He hadn't been with
the governor daily for the past two
years without knowing what that
personage's secret wish was. Neither
had he devoted so much of his at
tention to motors and tires and car
buretors that he had neglected to
cultivate the art of judging human
nature. If Jake were any Judge
and Jake thought he was-a woman
didn't go to hear man speak if she
| was wholly Indifferent to him. Also
a woman didn't fuss and worry about
a mans overshoes If she hated him.
Il wish you pleasant Journey, Mrs.
| Slade. l guess I'll have to run along
now"
Jake, I'd just as soon you didn't
say you saw me-" Mark remarked as
she shook hands with him.
you can depend on me. Mrs
Slade." Jake's candor and sincerity
would have deceived a saint. "You
eat your supper in peace. 1 give you
my word of honor I won't say a
thing"
Thank you, jake" she replied, sat
isfied. Good night"
| AS Jake opened the door the snow
eddied in and blast Of cold wind
sent a chill through Mary's body. 1t
seemed good to meet Jake, but some
how she almost wished she hadn't
1t had brought back so forcibly the
things she was trying to forget. She
sat looking into space for long time
after he had gone. People came and
| went, a queer assortment Of human
| ity-women of the streets and char.
women wanting a cup of coffee-but
she scarcely saw them. She knew
| when the door opened by the accom-
panying chill, but she paid no atten
ton to anyone coming or going. When
Shades handsome figure appeared and
his eyes searched the room anxiously
she did not look up.
For a moment he looked at her
hungrily-sadly. She was pathetic
even now, although she had changed
and improved, but she did look sc
little and wistful as she sat eatinf
her lonely, simple meal of crackers
and milk and coffee.
He walked down the room and stood
before her. but 1t was only when hs
spoke that she looked up. Her eyes
showed first amazement and then the
love she could in no wise conceal.
warm flush made her look, to him
almost as pretty as she had wher
she was girl.
"Well. how are you. Maryr ha