Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

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She Gave Him DaintiIy Gloved Hand
Reckon she's been used to Twin kinder
| different from the way folks down herr
do-hope faint goin' to be so hard OF
her she won't want to stay"
| 81 was thinking about that myself.
said Madison, gravely knotting his
brows. ut is certainly greatly to hel
credit that she would give up her Owl
interests unselfshly and come here Il
devote her life to the care Of a relative
whom she had never seen before. I've
an idea that the girl who would dt
that is the kind of q girl who's got grit
enough to see it through"
$50 she be-" assented Mr.. Higgins
heartily. "Ain't every one nd do it
not by heap!"
| They carried the large trunk between
them into the cottage. and as Helene
called to them. down the little hallway
! past what Madison knew to be tho
| Patriarch's bedroom and stopped be
| fore the next door. which was open.
1t wasn't luxurious. the little cham
| Der. but it was fresh and sweet an(
| clean.
Upon the Patriarch's face rested s
sort Of pleased expectancy. and Hell
ena promptly took his arm and pressed
it affectionately.
"Isn't it perfectly dear Of him." she
said softly ITO think of his going t
all this trouble for me when he could
scarcely seer
Madison settled himself to study OF
the Patriarch's beaming. happy face,
while Helena under Mr.. Higgins guild.
ance explored the cottage
+ "D'ye know. old chap he said and
leaned across thu table to touch the
| Patriarch's hand. "Isfeel like a bloom
ing philanthropist An outsider might
think was playing you pretty low
and taking advantage OF you. and even
Helena's got budding bunch that
way. it seems, but just think Of the
mess you'd have been in II it wasn't
for me. just think Of the good you're
going to do and just look ut yourself
and see how pleased and happy you
look
The Patriarchsspiled responsibility to
the touch upon his shand.
Presently there came the sound Of an
az busily at work. and moment later
Helena came laughingly into the room.
Hes filling up the wood box she
explained and, darling across to Madi-
son, put her arms around his neck.
Aren't you going to tell me you're
glad to see me?' she whispered coyly.
"Oh, I've been longing so for you! Kiss
me-" She held out tempting little red
lips invitingly pursed up.
mix on that" said Madison. smil-
ing, but firm. as he disengaged her
arms. "Soft pedal. Helena. my dear"
But he can't see or hear"
II should hope not" said Madison.
with gasp. But you never know
who else might or when they might.
We begin right and run no risks. see?
People have charming habit of drop.
ping around informally here. Every
body's at home"
Don't you love me any more:" in
quired Helena, unconvinced.
"Of course do" laughed Madison.
Don't be a goose. Helena. You re-
member what told you all In the
Roost. don't you? Well. / haven't been
living in Maine village two weeks
for nothing, and what said then goes
now more than ever. Now, Cont get
sore. kid. There's big stake up, and
II we're going to play the game we've
got to play it to the limit. We I've
perfectly ultra proper. decent lives
mentally, morally, physically, till we
beat 1t out Of here for keeps"
"Ain't we going to have nice timer
murmured Helena sarcastically.
"Oh, cheer up!' "a Madison. 1T
may be quiet for a or two. but not
much longer than that. Now tell me
about the Hopper and Pale Face be-
fore Higgins gets back-have they got
things straight? And pat your uncle's
hand while you talk. Helena-get the
habit"
X don't have to get the habit" and
Helena perched herself on the arm Of
the Patriarch's chair and took his
hand. Il think he's perfect dear. and
for us to sit sit here ant taxi: advantage
OF him when he trusts us Isl
"Now, cut that out!' directed Madi.
son. Think Of those gondolas In Ven
Ice when we get through with this
that'll make you feel better. Go on
about the F'lopper and Pale Face can
the Hopper speak any English yet"
Helena laughed in spite Of herself.
give had dream Of time with
him" she said. Hes broken his neck
trying, at any rate; and he's not SO bad
as he was-quite."
"Good! Go on
II read them your last letter saying
they were to come together and work
the train On the way down.. abe con-
tinued. "The Flopper got the postmas-
ter,s letter too