Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1915-03-05
CHAPTER xlI-Contlnued,

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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. II 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, suppose?"
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 az 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
one voice as sweet and gentle as that;
II was the voice OF 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 II 30 often" Jack stammered.
Then turning to his companion. he
asked him to go on alone.
What are you doin' here. on q
night like this?" he asked as he drew
up q chair beside Mary.
"oh, often come here" replied
Mary. IT'S late, though. I'm glad tc
see you, Jake; It's SO seldom see g
face ! know" and she looked at hin
intently, and Jake thought q bit o.
her old wistful look crept into hel
eyes.
I've been to the meetin' tonight
Jake" she explained. Il wanted u
hear Mr.. Slade. saw in the paper h
was goin' to speak"
I'VE kind of-we didn't Away
know Jest where you were," Jake toll
her. his surprise and pleasure q
meeting her so Unexpectedly puttin
him at q loss to know what to say.
"Oh, / drift round" Mary told him
ct live near here. got tired OF he
tells. they're public and lonely An
boarding houses-well. people are
inquisltive. So ! got a nice, pleasan
furnished room and go out for m
meals. / come here because It
cozy. 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 hill
To nut on his rubbers?" and her voic
was very tender.
'T sure do" laughed Jake. Il max
him do everything you did. That
why I'm East with him"
You're a good boy. Jake" and 81
reached forward and patted his han
Tell me, does he always get Il
applause he did tonight?" she aske
eagerly. 81 was very proud. He g
three times as much as anyone els
found myself applauding, too"
You bet he does" Jake was ve
proud OF his "old man" He &c
over. The other four western 60
ernors we're travelling with-th
Amt heard. Do you think you'll ev
some West again. Mrs. Slade?
NO" answered Mary, decisive
I'm pushin' right ahead. I'm goil
10 Europe next. Jake. I'm citizen
the world now"
well" Jake got to his feet. 81
den resolution had formed In his mi
a he heard about the contemplat
trip to Europe. He hadn't been wi
the governor daily for the past Z
years without knowing what II
personage's secret wish was. Neith
had he devoted so much OF his
tention to motors and tires and C
buretors that he had neglected
cultivate the art OF judging hum
nature. II Jake we're any Judge
and Jake thought he was-a won
didn't go to hear a man speak II
was wholly Indifferent to him. A
woman didn't fuss and worry abb
mans overshoes II she hated HI
II wish you pleasant journey, M
Glade. I guess I'll have to run ale
now"
Jake, I'd Just as soon you did
say you saw me-" Mark remarked
she shook hands with him.
you can depend on me. N
Blade." Jake's candor and SINGER
would have deceived a saint. "i
sat your supper in peace. ! give
my word Of honor l won't say
thing"
"Thank you, Jake" she replied.
sned. Good night"
As Jake opened the door the sn
added in and blast Of cold W
sent a chill through Marys body.
,eemed good to meet Jake, but so
how she almost wished she had
Il had brought back 30 forcibly
things she was trying to forget.
rat looking into space for long Il
after he had gone. People came
went, a queer assortment OF nun