Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1920-09-03
&c o n t j n u e d)


the Mikado, you make the punishment
fit the crime"
"Meaniel" she pouted. "You wouldn't
say that If Ellen offered to hug YOU"
"How do you know? Anyway, l
mean precisely" He stopped short
and pointed at the spots on her big
apron where she had knelt in the damp
soil. you've been working hard"
1.-THE early bird has been catching
the worm. Those nasty cut
worms" she complained. II catch
them and give them to Teddy Jones
for his fishing. Poor things! It's too
bad they have to be such a nuisance.
Come and see the roses"
To avoid bruising the flowers that
dropped or thrust out over the path
on either side he had to walk behind
her. She danced ahead of him, rap
turously calling his attention to her
especial favorites among the blossoms.
He agreed with all her praises, evil
IDENTIFY willing to accept her judgment,
since he never shifted his gaze away
from her dainty head and graceful,
girlish form. She had on crisp ging-
ham dress, and her abundant hair
hung down her straight little back in
a thick braid. There was excuse for
even brother to consider her ador-
able, particularly brother who could
not realize that she was his sister.
She glanced about and caught his
rapt expression. "Oh, WILL what is
it?" she asked. you look $780,
as IL you've been moonstruck
II am trying to compose a poem,"
he said. "How is this?
1.-THE Princess of Posies,
Amidst her bright roses,
Alas! me supposes
Her brother to be!'
mo wonder you look daft, If that is
the way you feel" she remarked.
maybe so much beauty on an empty
stomach has upset YOU"
ut is not the lack of breakfast"
he asserted.
"Well, then Oil there's Ellen
coming out of the pergola."
He colOred and looked toward Ellen.
who was eagerly approaching. AS he
caught her gaze his flush deepened.
"We're waiting for you, dear" said
Amy.
"ReallyT breathlessly murmured
Ellen.
Amy tugged at Clinton's arm.
Don't be a dummy. Speak to her."
He bowed hastily to the other girl
in futile attempt to avoid her tender
gaze. Pardon me, Miss Kirkland.
L"
miss Kirkland THE idea !"-ad-
monished Amy, and she sang mean
ingly:
The maiden's standing by. sir;
IT'S yours to do or die. SIR
AMY" murmured the stately Miss
Kirkland, her cheeks scarlet with bliss
full shame.
Milford, your fiancee waits" an
nounced the little tease.
Clinton drew back, stiff with embar-
rassment "Miss-Lowrie," he replied,
"you and Miss Kirkland alike forget
that / am not"
please, please, Will |" broke in FL
len. do not say that-do not !"
HE only means not himself" sug-
gested Amy. She smiled at the young
man hopefully. perhaps you might
remember, II you made believe. Don't
mind me. I'll turn my back"
The young man gave over the I'M
IL
If you must; only please remember,
and spare me when Doctor Kirkland
receives the answering telegram with
regard to Mr.. Lowrie."
when you know and must believe
that you are youl" sighed Ellen.
But we won't starve you while you
wait" added Amy. Come In to break
fast. / smell bacon''
Breakfast at Amy Lowrie's usual
hour was far too early for Mrs. Kirk
land. Clinton remained at the mercy
Of the young ladies. But he was quite
submissive. He drank his cup of near
coffee without protest, and even went
so far as to ask the dainty server for
a second cup. In return the girls linn
tied their demonstrations Of affection
to tender glances.
After the meal he at once excused
himself on the plea of letter writing
and withdrew to his room. He did not
come out until midmorning, when, as
had been agreed, Doctor Kirkland
called to take him down to the bank.
"Good morning, SIR" he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. May
I ask IL you have telegraphed for news
of Mr.. Lowrie?"
'The message was sent last night"
"Then you will probably receive the
reply this morningT
-Not nearly so soon-no. We shall
hear not later than this evening, how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely at Amy. I'm
that event please do not expect me