Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1914-04-09

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The ski6 aad cone orG to the mAia-
land. YouIi.dnd tho latcAstrfng alvsys
out on the Hussey house"
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Carol gratefully.
First Captain Hussey took the bunch
Of keys from Carol and unlocked the
boathouse. Here everything was IN
perfect order. the cedar trimmed row.
boat. the oars, the fishing nets and
poles all arranged with careful hand.
Captain Hussey dropped the skif
into the water beneath the bOathOuse.
laid the oars In it and showed Carol
how In q moment of emergency she
might run down the short flight Of
steps. get into the boat and emerge
through the swinging doors into the
lake.
Its all lovely" murmured Carol as
they walked through the pines toward
the little log house amoug the trees.
Its kind Of tidy little place.. as.
scented the captain as he unlocked the
front door I've heard say that out at
al his houses your cousin Stephen
liked this hest. Amt that just the
way? Millions of money. palaces to
i've in. and him coming way mp here
to live in his log cabin and cook his
own meals. 1t does beat ALL
II wonder why"
I've heard that he had poor Health
for awhile. and he got well up here.
And he always said that his riches
want nothing without health Seems
like be valued health more than
money. You look kinder delikit your
self" added the captain. looking with
concern at the girls face. pale in the
gloom Of the darkened house.
I'LL feel better after I've been here
few days." laughed Carol. III
Cousin Stephen could regain his health
here. perhaps | can find mine also"
Ibid You ever see your cousin.
Stephen Atwood?"
Yes. once. A year ago be sent for
me to come to his Office. He qnes-
toned ME closely. but he made no re-
mark upon my answers. never bearo
from him afterward. Two months
,..,. 4 h,,.d of b;S. do,th In rufifnrpia
and | was notified that he had left
Pine island to me. thought 1t rather
a ghastly joke mt first. but there is this
lovely little house. and. Captain Hus-
sey. I've great mind to stay here all
summer" A pink color flew into her
cheeks Mt the notion.
Never gasped the captain. How'd
you live. miss?"
Maybe | could take woman board.
er" said Carol hopefully. I'LL adver-
tise at once.
That amt bad idee.' muttered the
captain. II think know Of some one
right now. Miss Halpin and her
nephew. They're artists, and they'd
admire green little spot like this.
Want me to speak TO EN-: They're
stopping ut the Benner House. and
YOU know what tbDt IS.
IF you only would. dear Captain
Hussey!' cried the delighted Carol.
I'll row over to the mainland tomor-
row and find out. If they want to come
I'll send in my resignation to the office
at once"
I'll see about it soon's get ashore"
promised the captain as he departed.
Carol felt very much alone as she
went all over the little house. with
Watch trotting patiently Mt her heels.
She found the log cabin furnished
plainly. but with every comfort for
snug housekeeping and lazy enjoy
ment Soon every window was wide
open to the pine scented breeze and a
small fire WAS cracking on the living
room hearth just tor the very hOmell-
ness Of it's blaze.
1t was fun to light the blue fame
oil stove in the kitchen and to prepare
her evening meal with the dainty
aluminium cooking utensils. From
Mrs. Hussey's generous basket there
came forth homemade bread and but
ter. preserves, cakes and pies, besides
groceries from the store.
The next morning Carol awoke feel
ing strangely strong and energetic.
She found everything so attractive that
she was quite bewildered rs to what
TO do first. Should she satisfy her
longing To 20 ont nt once or remain in.