The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1922-06-09

When Stephen kendall's physician
ordered him away for a rest the ONCE
staff hoped 10 join in the cure. For
if the dominating stephen had been
under a strain 50 had his long suffer
| ing associates.
Stephen was naturally master. In
| his mothers home his word was law.
and one maiden who had secretly
adored him dried her tears ut his de-
rarture in unconscious relief.
Yet the big successful man had
| many coupensating attractions; ms
| manner ofttiues as teuderly winning
as child's.
The place designated by his physi-
clan as possessing healing and dis
tracing power was an isolated coun-
try of dangerous paths and uneX-
pected beauty. This doctor gave to
! Stephen letter of Introduction 10
old Gene De Bray, the mountain guide,
who, he was sure, would also take his
| patient to board.
But when the long journey ended and
Stephen Kendall sought the substan-
tial cottage in the wood it was to his
displeased surprise, young woman
who opened the dOor-a comely young
woman, undoubtedly, but he had
sex eXacting conventional attire and
| manners.
Therefore Stephen froWned and
asked in his usual tone of disapproval:
Does Gene De Bray live here, and
may | engage his services as guide?
| would also like to secure board with
him if possible"
The young woman calmly read
Stephens letter of Introduction and
glanced up from its perusal with a
considering smile.
1--WE may be able to take you for
Doctor Gray's sake" she conde-
seemingly agreed. MY father being
unable to do so at present, l shall
have to act as your guide"
Il am quite competent" she an
swered his dissenting stare Il have
roamed these hills since childhood.
was born an riz here"
Stephen regarded the bright face
amazedly, the girls tone, as her APP
pearance, was so out of keeping with
her primitive surroundings
She it was, he found upon the fol-
lowing morning, who had cooked their
delicious breakfast; she who, clad in
corduroy trousers, later awaited to
escort him over the hills.
Gene, pleasing, shrewd old noun
taineer, waved to them as they started
with luncheon up the trail.
Forbiddingly, as usual he accepted
the girls merry sallies, in silence re-
ceived her descriptive information of
the picturesque country.
Smilingly Indifferent she dropped
into song. When she had disregarded
for some time his repeated Miss De
Bray" Stephen abruptly asked if that
was not her name.
Il am called so frequently Just
Marette," the girl laughingly ex-
planned, that l almost forget the
other"
This spot will do then, Marette."
he ordered peremptorlly.
1t was delightful spot and Stephen
was quite out of breath. following his
swift and tireless guide From the
page of his book he long and surrep-
titiously regarded her. She was as in.
teresting as charming this calmly SUI
perior woodland person. Stephen had
caught resentful toss of her head at
his ordering. Her pretty head now
against the tree, she amused herself
initiating and answering the calls of
birds.
Then suddenly she turned on him a
volley of questions. where did he
come from, and how long did he in
tend to stay among them?"
I like this spot" he said ar length.
decidedly. Entertain yourself as Won
choose, Marette. l shall remain until
evening""
ii" Marette quietly returned "must
return home directly after luncheon"
we Will stay, as it pleases me-"
the master-man firmly replied. "You
nave been engaged as my guide"
Marette laid out his luncheon. across
the white cloth her dark eyes Knocked
! him.
Directly have eaten" she repeat.
ct, II must go"
! She was rs good as her word. Ste
phen, looking absently up from an I'm.
accustomed day dream, saw the flash
or her crimson hat like a fitting bird
far down the trail.
The wilderness threatened at n,gb,.
falL knowledge came TO Stanban
There was service which even moror
might not buy; there were orders
which might not always be oheved-
an hour Of helplessneSs to tho mos.
resourceful mantle stars were ou+.
how still, how terribly stiu. II was
Well asked a sweet Vibrant voico
are YOU ready TO 90 back with ms
now. stephen kendall?"
stephen jumped to his feet 70 rroo,
the girl. 7'ee'
Quite ready" he said. and I,pebo,
l am sufficiently punished for nv nra.
sumption. pre-