Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-28

yourself. Or course I know yon are a
wood nymph. hut evcn they must have
haineS-otherwiSe there would be no
end Of confusion"
There's nothing very Interesting to
t"'i. she replied quietly. her eyes fixed
on the fame. I'm Rose Carey. and
father and live I'm the brown house
over there. He carries the mail. so I'm
alone all day. He used to be a school
principal. and then he developed tn
berculosis and vas ordered to stay ont
OF doors. so we bought this little place
and came here tn live. With the mail
route and the garden we get along.
had TO give up high school. but he has
taught me evenings. Mother died when
1 was baby-there are just two OF
us-and wouldn't for anything have
him suspect I'm dissatisfied. In sum-
mor. with the flowers and berries and
chickens. it's not so bad. But winters
are Observation-Disclosures I Just long
to see the real world"
For moment Jack Raynor was
silent. Then. to hide the depth of his
sympathy. he sprang up quickly and
busted himself with the vulcanizer.
wood Nymph." he inquired present
ly, couldn't you be persuaded to have
lunch with me? brought a substan.
tial one along, and it's only faIr to
share it with you. since you've sup
piled the drinks and dessert"
Then. taking her acceptance for
granted. he fishcd out q large box from
the rear of the car and deposited ii
beside her with the comment:
IF you like you may set the table
while l finish pumping up these tires"
To them both the waySide meal was
delightful adventure, entered into
Fundamentally and In the spirit Of
comradcship. Jack Raynor found him
self more and more impressed by the
charm of his companion and she her
self under his approving gaze grew
mOmentarily more radiant. Her face
lost its usefulness and her brown eyes
sparkled with fun. He was sorry
when, the lunch hour over, she rose
to go.
Its been n wonderful party, Wood
Nymph," he said smiling down at her.
II have you to thank for turning my
bad luck into fortune-now that l
know where you live perhaps you'n
permit me to stop without the excuse
Of repairs. Meanwhile here are the
Hateful tacks to remember me by"
But even as he laughingly extended
them change came over the girl.
She drew back with little shuddcr
and turned her head away. But the
gesture was not quick enough to hide
the tears in her brown eyes.
''Why, Wood Nymph." he cried in
genuine concern. whats the matter?
Have offended you? Surely you
know that l didn't mean tu-I-"
''It-its not you, it's-oh. you'll new
cr want to see me again when | tell
you-I put those tacks in the road
myself
You put them thcrc?" he repeated
wondcringly.
Eyes, be-becnuse II wanted some
thing to happen, because was tired
Of seeing just the dust Of the cars and
never any of the people, put the
lacks there this morning when / came
out after bcrrleS-then behind the
bushes ] waited-when your car came
along ! heard what You said and real
lied the damage I'd caused I WAS
frightened. First I thought I'd run
away, but / wanted 10 make up n little
for what I'd dOne-SO I brought the
water and the peaches. When you
treated me so like real fri"nd-I-
| m INT,
all, but now,' she added, miserably,
81 can't let you go without contrasting.
I'm sorry about the tires, and" fam
bling in her pocket, I'D like TO pay
for them with my berry money, then
l wouldn't feel quite $3.50 like "a
bandit" she finished. helplessly.
You poor little girl" lie said gently.
Don't you realize I'm grateful to those
very tacks for helping me to find YOU
and Of course l can't accept your berry
money. But I'll tell you what you can
make it up to the Greyhound If you
like, with your own society, say twenty
miles per tack"
With relief he observed that the
brown eyes were smiling again.
You Sec" he went on, "thcre's a
prospect Of running the road through
your fathers fundamentally that
would considerably increase !,s value
I'll he over TO talk to him about il some
evening soon. and we can arrange
aboHt the ride then. Is it bargain? 2"
Brief as 1t was, the handclaSp sent n
thrill through his veins. With reluc-
lance he released her slim brown fin
gers.
Except that it wouldn't be playing
fair, I'm nightly tempted to turn ban
dit myself and carry you of: but ]
warn you it will take more than tacks
TO keep me off this road i'm the future.
ana just by way Of farewell" he said,
climbing into the car-hc knew he