The Lamar register., 1916-07-05
THE new GIRL
BY EARL SlLSERs.

ton tomorrow morning, and maybe in
Rhinecliff in the evening. I'm not
sure about the latter date. though"
Come home as soon as you can"
his sister advised. Il hear that a new
girl has moved into the house across
the street"
Tom looked Interested.
Know anything about herr"
No. except that she comes from
along the Hudson somewhere. and is
said to be something OF a wonder"
UNI" Tom glanced at his watch.
We'll. I must be going. Don't expect
me home till you see me-
He spoke in Kingston the next
morning. and finding that II was nee
essary to visit Rhinecliff for an even
ing lecture. he decided to cross the
river. which was frozen from shore to
shore. But upon reaching the bank
he met with difficulties.
The ice is too soft for crossing"
an old man. evidently a trackwalker
told him.
The old man was evidently sincere
In his admonition. and Tom hesitated
As he stood debating. a young girl
with eyes the color OF clear October
sky. appeared around bend In the
road She carried a suitcase and
seemed to be In a hurry. She ad-
dressed Tom directly.
Are you going to cross the riverT'
she asked in a voice which droned
softly.
Tom instantly decided that he was.
why, yes; are your" he answered.
Il must get across in order to catch
the 4 O'Clock train for New York" Her
eyes glanced over the ice inquiringly,
80 must l." Tom picked up his
own grip. II you want TO get over,
I'll 20 ahead and you can follow Then,
II fall in. you don't have to go any
farther You can beat IT back to
shore"
The girls eyes spsrkled.
IAN right" she said. Go ahead"
He stepped out upon the river. the
girl following. Near the shore the ice
was thick enough to hold them easily.
so the leader OF the expedition at
tempted conversation.
This is lots OF fun" he began hope
fully. DO you live around here'"
mo. not now. I've moved
Very far7"
"A hundred miles or So"
Quite a distance. Doesn't happen
to be near New York. does it,
Yes. pretty near"
UNI" There was q short silence.
my names Tom barrow"
1T is?"
Tom looked around but as far as
making fun OF him.
Maybe wen meet down there some
time" he suggested.
Maybe we will"
Tom glanced around again; he
didn't quite understand the girl fol.
lowing in his wake. Suddenly the ice
gave way. and he only saved himself
from q complete wetting by q remark
able contortion act.
You'd better keep your eyes to
the front" the unknown warned him.
You almost fell in then"
Advancing cautiously across the
channel OF the river they managed to
reach the firm Ice near the farther
shore. From thence It was an easy
matter to proceed to the bank.
I'm very much obliged to you" the
girl said Il should have missed the
train II It hadn't been for you
oh. that's all right" Tom gazed
for long minute into the blue OF her
eyes. VIII you tell me your name7'
he pleaded.
My name" she paused for mo
ment. smiling-'is Doris Stanhope."
And your address,"
81 don't think I'll tell you my ad-
dress" She seemed to be only half
in earnest. so Tom persisted.
81 live in Railway. N. j." he said.
Now tell me where you live"
The girl started. seemed about to
say something. and then checked her
self
mol" She shook her head deci
siyely. I'm not going to tell you
Good-byei"
PLEASED" he urged.
moi Maybe well meet some time.
Goodbye"
Before he could protest further. she
WAS on, and had disappeared into the
small station.
she has the most wonderful eyes