Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-02

..CAY, this is a lark, isn't it?" ex.
y claimed Priscilla Hill as she set
tied herself comfortably in The little
roadster of her friend, Evelyn Miller. ut
certainly was lucky that could get
from the office in time TO catch
that last ain.
1t was not long before they had coy-
cred the distance Of country road lead
ing from the railway station to the
pretty lake, where the Miller family
spent their summer vacations. and the
car was locked in the garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and their two
youngest children We're taking an auto
mobil trip through the mountains, and
had left the camp in charge of the old
est daughter, Evelyn. who had imme-
diately invited Priscilla to spend sat
urday and Sunday with her at the camp
After exploring the pantry and ice
box. the two girls decided that sand
witches, pickles and cream puffs would
make an appetizing lunch, and they ate
with youthful enthusiasm, discussing all
The events of importance which a &C.
Cured since they had last met,
Speaking of your brother, Dick, who
is at the navy yard, suggests to me a
thought | had on the train coming up.
Really, Evey, l decided that | had lost
my heart-and to an unknown sailor
boy. TO be sure. he sat beside me-
but we never inquired each others name
just talked about ordinary things. And
I'm very sure he stopped off at the same
place | did, as just before arriving at
the station he said good-by, mentioning
something about having left a box in
the smoking car. Don't you think we
a better. travel down to the village
tomorrow p
We'll, maybe we will" said Evelyn
but | do wish YOU knew my brother
before you look at any other sailors.
II wish ! had a picture of my sailor
but | guess it's a useless wish"
f'RFDEA ~ hnHIE and Lot M fan VOL
about the mysterious mar that has beer
Fostering the campers lately. ] haven't
seen him, but they say he is very tai
and thin and begs for food at the, bach
refuse him. That makes me think-l
haven't locked the back door. Ill go
now"
About an hour after retiring both girls
were suddenly awakened by a loud
knock at the back door, followed by an
other.
The knockings then ceased and the
girls breathed easier until they heard
the windows being tested. Again silence,
and then a thunderous knock at the
door.
I'm going to settle him, once and for
ALL" said Priscilla as she slipped into
her warm bathrobe and slippers. II
get a broom and-well, / guess he VIII
be scared OF me-
She marched determinedly TO the
kitchen, turned the key in the lock and
threw open the door suddenly. 1--WE
haven't got anything for you. so &c
away 90 she flashed at the black figure
on the back porch. Instead of retreatins
as expected, the figure advanced briskly
"Oh. | say. give a poor starving Eel
low a bite TO eat and a blanket TO sleeI
under" came the breezy half-mutieo
tones from this unusual tramp.
You heard what said IL you dom
leave at this instant, | shall awaken tbs
household"
IF you don't give me something to ca
I'll kiss you" and without giving hei
further opportunity for escape. the CIR
was seized and given a hearty kiss.
At this moment the lights were flashed
on and Evelyn. very white. came hest
tatingly through the kitchen door. Tn
sight that met her eyes caused her e
blink uncertainty.
"You-Dick ~ she cried and rushed /,