The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-15


maculate outing fiannels. It was sew
eral weeks after his sisters last visit
there Winthrop took the convalescent
Collie to the Moonstone rancho In t.s.
car.
Aunt Eleanor and Walter Stono
were at the gate Collie was helped 70
the house and Immediately taken tp
the guest room. He was much fatigu-
ed with the journey. The question in
his eyes was answered by Aunt
Eleanor Louise rode over to the
north range today. She should be
back now
Winthrop scarce needed an introduc-
tion He was Anne Marshalrs broth, |
er. That was sufficient for the host
and hostess He was made welcome
as he was wherever he went. He hasi
heard a great deal from his sister OF
the Stones and their beautiful niece.
Louise Lacharme He was enthusi.
astic about the Moonstone canyon. He
grew even more enthusiastic after
meeting Louise.
She came riding her black pony
Boyar down the afternoon hillside-a
picture that he never forgot Her
gray sombrero hung on the saddle
horn. Her gloves were tucked in her
belt She had loosened the neck Of
her blouse and rolled back her sleeves
at the spring above to bathe her face
and arms in the chill overflow. Her
hair shone with soft golden radi-
ance that was ethereal in the flicker of
afternoon sunlight through the live
oaks From her golden head to the
, tip of her small riding boot she was a
harmony of vigor and grace, Of exqui-
site coloring and infinite charm.
II have been quite curious about
you. Mr.. Winthrop" she said. "You
are quite like Anne. l adore Anne.
Shall we turn Boyar into the corral?"
IL William Stanley Winthrop had had
any idea of making an impression he
forgot it. The impression Louise was
unconsciously making straightway ab
| sorbed his attention.
Yes. indeed! Turn him into the cor
ral-turn him into anything. Miss La
charme. You have the magic. Make
| another admirer Of him."
| Thank you, Mr.. Winthrop. But
Boyar could hardly be improved
| You trained him. didn't your quer
led Winthrop.
Louise laughed. Yes. But he was
well bred to begin with"
Then Winthrop CALCULATED mental
"Ouchr' Simplicity did not necessarily
mean stupidity.
do you enjoy mining-the real wort
out there in the desert, Mr.. Win
throp?"
Il could enjoy anything in compan!
with Overland"
"Of course. Do you think people VIII
have lots Of money are apt to he cyn
ical?" she asked.
Not more so than people withou
money. But what splendid animals!
he exclaimed as they approached tn
corral.
] Uncle Walter and are very fon
Of them." she said. turning Boyar int
the inclosure.
DO you know, Miss Lacharme. lik
horses and dogs and cats, and jus
revel In burros. But. animals don
, seem to like me. They're rather indi
J ferent to me. | wonder II it is ma
ter of health, or magnetism. or SOM
: thing Of that sort?'
"Oh, no. But it Is difficult to explain
e Even If you are very fond Of anima
d It doesn't follow that they will lii
4 you. That seems rather cold. doesn
: It? It's almost unfair"
! Eyes, If one considers 1t seriously"
Don't your
: Winthrop gazed at her for secoI
e before replying. Il see must tell ii
j TRUTH" he said lightly. you compel
s It does hurt me to have anything
d any one that care for Indifferent
e me. Perhaps it's because I realize th
e am giving affection and selfish
n want value returned so to spesl
l. Pardon me for becoming serious"
II Surely. But l thank you too. s
y Boyar roll! He's happy. No; he doesI
roll because his back itches. You Sc
Is he's sweaty where the saddle cover'
l. him. Before he rolled you noticed tn
IS he deliberately found u dusty spt
The dust dries the sweat, and
8 doesn't take cold. That's the real g
D. planation."
l. Il knew 1t couldn't be through ha
piness at leaving YOU" said Winthrt
l. IF you are determined to keep
5. up" said Louise mischievously, .
l. right. But be careful, sir. enjoy
!. It's been dull ldreadfully dull-sin
y. Anne and the doctor left May | ha
your knife2'
4 A belated crimson Colombo rose NJ
10 ded beneath the guest room windo
Il Louise cut the stem and pinned
flower in the lapel Of Winthrops wh
e, flannel coat. He gaZed ut her intent
III her task.
.There!'' she said, with light TOT
I'd Of her supple fingers. 'That will d
ed And slowly her gray eyes lifted to b
d. The color flooded to his face.
is eyes became momentarly brilliant.
er drew a deep breath. "You told me
be careful shall be-" he s9id. be
It, ing slightly. please say somethi
at Your silent attack was little too
,e. successful
- "Truce!" she queried, laughing.
Never" replied Winthrop, ''even
Inn our rather mutual and distinctly i'll
es. trious friend Overland says, Not
me wires are all down and me Liz
,ur are out"
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nc CHAPTER Xxx.
ou Rose Girl Ovsrhears All.
OLLIE. standing at the o