Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-03-12
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CHAPTER xlI-Contlnued.

The New York driver looked at the
raw-boned westerner and then pro-
ceeded to become absorbed in the all
important matter of consuming the
largest possible number Of griddle
cakes in the least possible time.
WELL" remarked the sociable wait
Or. as he brought another cup Of cof-
fee, Il guess we don't get any of your
crowd tonight"
You wouldn't get our crowd any
wayl" And the westerner inflated
his chest. "Our bosses are Quailon-
toast boys"
And champagne, too, / supposeT
Nope. my boss don't drink, don't
smoke, don't keep yachts or horses.
don't keep WON" He stopped as
he realized that he was talking
loudly.
The little woman quietly eating
crackers and milk looked up as she
heard tho old. familiar formula.
why. Jakei" she exclaimed in
quick surprise. The westerner jumped
up hastily and looked to see where
the voice came from. There was only
one voice as sweet and gentle as that;
Il was the voice of q woman who had
been the best friend he had ever 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 much
trimmer figure than she had been
when he had last seen her.
Il recognized your word" she
laughed as he came over to her table
I've kind of got that by heart hear
ing 1t 30 often" Jack stammered.
Then turning to his companion. he
asked him to go on alone.
What are you dom here, on .
night like this?" he asked as he drew
mp a chair beside Mary.
"Oh, often come here" replied
Mary IT'S late. though. I'm glad to
see you, Jake; it's SO seldom l see q
face know" and she looked at him
intently. and Jake thought bit Of
her old wistful look crept into her
eyes
I've been to the meetin' tonight.
Jake" she explained. II wanted to
hear Mr.. Slade. saw in the paper he
was goin' to speak"
I'VE 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 loss to know what to say.
'Oh. drift round" Mary told him.
II live near here. got tired Of ho-
tells, they're public and lonely. And
boarding houses--well. people are so
inquisitive. So got q nice, pleasant
furnished room and go out for my
meals. come here because it,
coy. Ii 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 him
to put on his rubbers? and her voice
was very tender.
II sure do" laughed Jake. Il make
him do everything you did. That's
why I'm East with him."
You're 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. Il 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.
ernors we're travelling with-they
amt heard. Do you think you'll ever
como West again, Mrs. Slade?"'
NO." answered Mary, decisively
I'm pushin' right ahead. I'm going
to Europe next Jake, I'm q citizen OF
the world now"
WELL" Jake got to his feet. A sud.
den resolution had formed in his mind
a. 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 80 much OF his at
tention to motors and tires and car
buretors that he had neglected to
cultivate the art of judging human
nature. II Jake we're any Judge
and Jake thought he was-a woman
didn't 60 to hear a man speak II she
was wholly Indifferent to him. Also
q woman didn't fuss and worry abou,
q mans overshoes II she hated him
II wish you a pleasant journey, Mrs
6lade. I guess I'll have to run along
now"
Jake. I'd just as soon you didnt
say you saw me-" Mark remarked al
she shook hands with him.
You can depend on me, Mrs
6lade." Jake's candor and sincerity
would have deceived a saint "Yot
eat your supper in peace. / give yor
my word of honor l won't say {
thing"
Thank you, jake" she replied, sat
isfied. Good night"
As Jake opened the door the snow
sddied In and a blast of cold win(
sent chill through Mary's body Il
seemed good to meet Jake, but some