The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-08-29
JOSSELYN'S WIFE.


Mrs Rose continued to protest, but shs
kissed Ellen goodby none the less, ant
her husband ran with the two younf
persons down the steps, tucked Ellen's
bag into the back OF the car. and
forced her to slip into his big fur coat
for the two-mlle trip.
Leave 1t In the Office some day
I Gibbs" he said "You can make 1t,
guess Goodby. Miss Awfully sorry
old boy, but such things will occur
Abby's all upset about 1t. l know"
Young Josselyn put Ellen into the
car, and tucked the heavy robe snugly
about her. In another ten seconds he
had sprung into his own seat. and
waved goodby to the watching Roses.
The roaring of the car drowned out all
farewells.
A day or two ago Ellen might have
felt 1t her place to keep the conversa-
ton moving. But che last forty-eight
hours had been full of painful lessons
for her; she knew better now than to
younger than she had snubbed her,
girls Of seventeen had looked upon her
askance. So she kept absolutely silent,
her bright eyes moving between the fur
OF her hat and the fur of her collar
like those Of timid but interested
bird.
AS the car was brought neatly
against the station platform, she began
to free herself from her wrappings,
and said politely:
I'm a thousand times obliged to
you, Mr.. Josselynp
Il don't know whether you are or
not" he said, narrowing his eyes at
her quizzically. Il think we've missed
it,"
missed It'll Oh, goodness !" Ellen
echoed in dismay.
"Stay where you are" he said, jump
ing from his seat. "I'll and out"
He crossed the station platform and
disappeared. and Ellen sat in a panic,
waiting for him. Oh. she couldn't go
back to that house, and have the whole
thing begin over again
yes maam. we've missed It," said
Gibbs Josselyn. coming back, and lean
ing against the car with sympathetic
eyes on her face. "War 1t pretty i'm
portant, or what? The Rext is at one
Its not so important" Ellen said,
in troubled voice. "B1t don't like
to go back-I'll wait Aerel"
''What-until after ops o'clock p
I f1Ir
FIRMLY. II don't know them very
WE'LL" she went on confhsedly. And
and / think rather wvrry Mrs Rose,
not getting on exactly Nth the Others"
She stopped, consciouf that this expla-
nation was rather lasue, and added |
finally: "You see, thee all know each |
other so well, and they don't know
ne %
81 see perfectly" Gibbs said pleas
antly. "You would be safer i'll a band !
If Hottentots !"
Ellen laughed. Her white night had
,nly added touch Of mystery, of spir-
tuality, to her Irish beauty, after all,
md the drive, after Der breakfast, had
brought back her wild rose color. The
nan looked at her as If he saw her for
he first time. looked down at his big
ur glove. plunged his hand suddenly
nto 1t, and asked carelessly:
"You couldn't make the run with me.
suppose? I'm going straight down to
ny club. 1t won't take us more than
couple of hours"
The girls blue eyes danced. The
bought Of a refusal never entered her
cad.
"Oh, I'd love itr' she answered hap
lily.
"Good grill" he said. He walked
bout his car, cycling 1t from all sides,
pened the engine-hood and made a
sw mysterious investigations, got back
i his place. and they were off. Her
who was wearing dark
oggIes, turned to Ellen and dropped
lother pair of glasses In her lap. with ,
lie four brief words: Better put them
a." Ellen obediently snapped them ,
yainst her soft hair. Not another
ord was spoken for three miles.
lien was entirely conscious that the ,
an beside her was gradually work 5
& off his irritation and anger.
After awhile he glanced at her, +
oiled a sudden and perfunctory :
nile, and said:
I'm pleasant company for you I
hat? Have you minded my chatter?" t
len laughed, In some embarrassment.
81 didn't mind-not talkingI" she s
Id, shyly. "
4ou-what !" he asked In so loud q s
ice that she felt rather frightened. .
you didn't mind? Well, that's so S
UGH gained. anyway" He drove on n
r a minute or two, and then asked
ruptly: miss Latimer, how much s
that did you getT
Ellen was not quite sure she under Il
BOD him. s
you mean-there at the house?" S
e faltered, as he gave her a shrewd s.
lie glance. Il
Exactly ~ p
II knew that Mr.. - that your IA a
er was thereI' the girl said, timidly. q
Gibbs wrenched at the wheel with | a.