Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-12-19


young man living in Brutus who
worked on Adams ranch. and he's
very fond OF him. This young man
viii act as his guide.
Now. I've had correspondence on
my own account before hrouching the
plan to you. and learn that there
Is family In Brutus by the name Of
Lineman. The family Is just a lady
ana her daughter. poor but honest. and
sometimes they take boarders and
roomers. 1t would be good it,en
reservations there"
For once Lucia was deluded. and
early December found her rooming
with the Linemans and enjoying her
self immensely. She rOamed the woods
every day with either Miss Lineman or
Mrs. AlbertS as n companion and her
rosy cheeks were becoming more rosy.
IT'S the life" she cried. Nothing
is lacking"
But one day while wandering aim
lcssly through n strip Of pine forest
she became separated from Miss Line
man. She called repeatedly, but could
get no response.
I'm lost" she decided. but she was
not greatly alarmed. In facr. the nov
city was rather exhilaratinG.
She continued along the path. swing
Ing with cnrefree motion in spite OF
her predicament. and whistling softly.
Suddenly man stepped from behind a
tree-a tall. blond young man. CARRIED
In hunting costume. carrying a gun.
She stopped and stared at him. and
he stared back. There was something
fascinating in the look from his eyes.
and she was spellbound. A strange
power she had never before felt drew
her to him. ID.
Hes come ut last" she breathed.
This is the man that was meant for
me-" Aloud she said: "fm lost. Can
you help me?'
Adam Forthgiver and his erStwhfle
employee We're having the time of their
lives. Only once had they gone hunt
Ing. and on that occasion they had not
found anything to shoot at. and prob
ably would not have Cred If they had.
They loved the outdoors and had no
particular propensity for killing.
On one of their tramps the young
men became separated. Adam felt some
rrepidation. for he was not well &C.
quainted with the pine forest they had
hecn exploring: but he continued walk
ing along tie path calling to his guide.
He hoped the path would take him
somewhere. but was not sure 1t would.
there was such q network Of paths.
crossing and recrossing one another
mt many points. .r.r
Some carving on a tree drew his at
tcntion.
This lODks like the tree we cut our
names In the other day." he said. aud
proceeded to investigate. 1t was as nc
had suspected. and with the tree as
marker he felt reasonably sure he
could find his way. .T ~
AS he stepped from behind the tree
he came face to face with n girl.
remarkably attractive girl. he caught
his breath. ~
"Can 1t be?" he exclaimed, as hr
stared back. "Cun it be this Is the girl
I've been waiting for all these years?
Love ~ frs: sight? That sure is what
this is"
Mrs. Glendale Chesterton slipped her
sixth cup of tea.
well. we got them married" size
said, setting the cup on the table.
Mrs. Forthgiver sighed.
eyes. they're both married. all right:
but such a horrible mess: We sent
Lucia and Adam into the woods To
mnrry each other, and instead Lucia
picks out Adams guide for husband
and Adam decides. that Lucia's land.
lndy's daughter Is the girl for him.
Such mesS!''
"Still. If they're both happy" oh
served Mrs. Chesterton, picking up the
cup. won't you have some tea!"
"No more, thank yOu." replied tie
guest. II suppose we may rs we'll
make the best Of 1t. AS you say, IS
long M they're happy"