Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1915-03-12
CHAPTER xIl-contlnued.

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important matter of consuming the
largest possible number of griddle
cakes in the least possible time.
Well" remarked the sociable wait
er, as he brought another cup of COT
fee, Il guess we don't get any of your
crowd tonight"
You wouldn't get our crowd any
wayi" And the westerner inflated
his chest, "Our bosses are Quail-on-
toast boys"
And champagne, too, l suppose?"
Nope. my boss don't drink, don't
smoke, don't keep yachts or horses,
don't keep wom-" He stopped as
he realized that he was talking
loudly.
The little woman quietly eating
crackers and milk looked up as she
heard the old, familiar formula.
Why, Jake!" she exclaimed in
quick surprise. The westerner jumped
up hastily and looked to see where
the voice came from. There was only
II voice as sweet and gentle as that;
1t was the voice of a woman who had
been the best friend he had ave- had.
Why, Mrs. Slade!" he exclaimed
gladly, as he recognized her in spite
of the fact that her hair had grown
grayer and that she was a much
trimmer figure than she had been
when he had last seen her.
II recognized your word" she
laughed as he came over to her table
I've kind of got that by heart hear
ing 1t so often" Jack stammered.
Then turning to his companion, he
asked him to go on alone.
What are you dom here, on a
night like this?" he asked as he drew
up a chair beside Mary.
"Oh. l often come here" replied
Mary. It's late, though. I'm glad to
see you, Jake; it's so seldom l see a
face know and she looked at him
intently, and Jake thought a bit of
her old wistful look crept into her
eyes.
I've been to the meetin' tonight,
Jake" she explained. Il wanted to
hear Mr.. Slade. saw in the paper he
was goin' to speak"
we kind olive 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, / drift round" Mary told him.
Il live near here. l got tired Of ho-
tells, they're public and lonely. And
boarding houses-well, people ara SO
inquisitive. So l got a nice, pleasant
furnished room and go out for my
meals. / come here because It'll
coy. Is Mr.. Slade well?"
yes"
Very we'll"
Yes, the governors very we'll"
do you make him wrap up nights
weather like this? Do you get hin
to put on his rubbers?" and her voice
was very tender.
II sure do" laughed Jake. u make
him do everything you did. That's
why I'm East with him."
You're a good boy, Jake" and sh'
reached forward and patted his hand
Tell me, does he always get thu
applause he did tonight" she asked
eagerly. Il was very proud. He go
LuT6G tlu6S db HUGH do duyOnO clse
/ found myself applauding, too"
You bet he does" Jake was YER
proud of his "old man" He get
over The other four western go,
ernors we're travelling with--the
amt heard. Do you think you'll eve
come West again, Mrs. Slade?"
NO." answered Mary, decisivel,
I'm pushin' right ahead. I'm goin
TO Europe next. Jake, I'm a citizen {
the world now"
We'll" Jake got to his feet. A su,
den resolution had formed in his min
as he heard about the contemplate
trip to Europe. He hadn't been wit
the governor daily for the past tw
years without knowing what this
personage's secret wish was. Neiths
had he devoted 30 much of his a
tention to motors and tires and ca
buretors that he had neglected
cultivate the art Of Judging huma
nature. If Jake were any Judge
and Jake thought he was-a woma
didn't go to hear a man speak II 81
was wholly Indifferent to him. ALI
q woman didn't fuss and worry abol
q mans overshoes II she hated hir
Il wish you a pleasant journey, Mr.
Slade. / guess I'll have t o run alor
now"
@Jake, I'd just as 1901 you didn
say you saw me-" Mark remarked
she shook hands with him.
you can depend on me, MI
Glade" Jake's candor and sinceri
would have deceived a saint. "Yt
eat your supper in peace. l give "
my word of honor l won't say
thing"
THANK you, Jake" she replied, 81
isfed. Good night"
As Jake opened the door the sno
eddied In and a blast of cold vii
sent a chill through Mary's body.
seemed good to nee Jake, but SON
how she almost wished she hadn
It had brought back SO forcibly I
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