Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-29

| VI COuiStt sic hastily dHSntiCu hc
own question, their anxiety to hav
me marry Philip Barton. AS If the
could expect me to love Philip, afte
having known him all my life.
"There is nothing they can tell m
about him which l do not alread,
know-his integrity, stability and al
that Why" she laughed softly. "on'
can't be reasoned into love Dom"
Her companion smiled.
"Nor reasoned out Of it," he said.
Here is Philip, held up to you a:
a paragon. Here is my unworthy self
showed mercilessly in all my unworth
mess, yet" His eyes met hers hui
morously. "You do love me, Wild
RoseY
81 love you" the girl repeated anC
sighed. "But you are not to be allow.
ed to call any more, Don. 1t humili-
ates me to tell you so. Aunt Martha
insists that playing with hearts was
your pastime. Father says"
"Spare me what father says" the
man interrupted good naturally.
"This Philip person is to take my
place as visitor and escort. Is that
the idea? Not a bad idea either,
where your interest is concerned" he
added ''The Philip person is establish
ed, believe, and what your aunt would
call a good provider.' I" he drew
the girl closer.-'T am not so fortu-
nate, Rose. However, what do you
propose to do about it?"
"What is there that / can do" she
asked piteously.
The man sat erect, his eyes mar
rowed.
Lack of confidence in your judgment
should be paid with lack of conf
dence," he answered tersely. "Of
course it is with you to decide what
you will do. In your place, should
take the desired interest In this per-
feet Philip. Accept his escort or treat
him Obediently well when he calls.
But" he bent to look tenderly into
the girls face. "An' you love me,
DEAR" he quoted, continue to meet
me here, or there, or wherever may
bid you"
Philip desired a home and Rose was
his idea of hOmemaker. But if Rose
was serious, she was at least gracious,
and in that he found new courage
Philip came again. Hopefully, he
driving, and Rose accepted.
So visits and drives became a habit.
A gratified family cautiously re-
strained their satisfaction, lest Rose
should rebel in defense of her de-
LhrOned lover.
"What has become of this Donald
BURNER" the father secretly Ques-
Toned.
His wife shook her head.
Rose has ceased to mention his
lame," she said.
Better So" the father replied, "for
While we know no bad of the man,
neither do we know any good"
The disfavored one idly driving his
wn small car, occasionally passed his
weetheart and her sutton. Always, he
miled pleasantly, and always Philip
upon him the family glance
f disapproval.
1t was the day when Philip drove the
irl up the steep and narrow way, that
e decided to breach to her the sub
act of love and marriage. So intent
yas Philip upon his coming message,
nat he failed to give the warning sig
al of his coming Then, as abruptly
e made the turn. For one breathless
loment both man and girl saw another
ar directly in the narrow path before
lem.
Before there was time to retrace, be-
IRE, indeed they barely realized their
anger, the other car, Donald Burnie's
If, dashed recklessly over the edge of
lie road, to the sloping brush below.
efore the other two could realize 1t,
lie small car overturned.