The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-15

intentions. Now, Size realized that
before her was young man. clad
in garments far too sophisticated
and too well cut to belong to any
xrOcer's assistant In Peace Valley.
Undoubtedly she was being ''hstd"
by this young man. Mary's blue
eyes snapped.
II admire your uncle" she said
with feeling and obvious emphasis.
"He's my hero. too. just now"
Ned agreed.
Mary could not keep from laugh
ter. and somehow laughter cleared
the air and seemed to leave all eX-
plantations for future time. Ned
went gayly down the steps. At the
foot ne turned and looked back at
the girl. She stood watching him
from the doorway. lie had not the
slightest doubt she was specializing
about him. He devoutly hoped SO!
That afternoon Ned helped Mira
Pulsifer out and ushered her into
the JOhnstOn kitchen, which was
empty. and urged her toward the
dishes piled on tray. Not know.
Ing the etiquette OF work by the
day, Ned feared she might resent
not being tremendously welcomed.
He watched her begin her task
and, much relieved, went into the
garden.
He found Mary there. investigat-
ing the growth OF lilies In small
flower bed under the side window.
He was whistling. and she rose
from the ground and put q finger
to her lips. He stopped instantly.
II think my mothers asleep"
was the low-toned explanation she
gave him, with 4 gesture toward
an upper window. Ned explained
briefly the arrival and temporary
employment Of Mrs. Pulsifer.
Mary, delighted to hear this. in
timated politely that he had now
done all and more than was ex-
Dected and might add to her deht,
Of gratitude by his departure.
It being Z lovely spring afterA
noon, warm and delightful. Ned
had no idea whatsvsr Of doing this
ana obtusely followed her into the
kitchen. He insisted. pleasantly.
that having brought Mrs. Pulsifer
there, he must introduce her.
The Introduction performed. Ned
still fingered. Mary ignored him.
but Mrs. Pulsifer had been young
once and scented an approac hing
romance more readily than might
be supposed. She was the type Of
woman who would always be on the
side Of the man, right or wrong.
With a sly glance ut Ned, she asked
Mary II 1t would not be ~ kinda
good time to get 4 SHIFT Of fresh
air!"
Il need no telling. I've set
things to rights often enough ID
the Greens. who usta have this
house: you 80 down along with
Ned Carter here and pick and
choose something for dinner He'd
bring you back In jiffy. Amt ~,
sense In you two wllnen running
your delicat stuimmicks with canned
trash-with me here to cook. You
can git u chicken IN no time"
The thought Of providing some
thing appetizing for her mother APP
pealed to Mary. She made u digni-
fled exit to consult her mother.
She found her mother asleep and
rej0iced ut the sight, because moth
er looked dear asleep. and be-
cause she needed sleep. Mary
pinned q note on the pillow to ex-
plain the presence OF Mrs. Pulsifer
| and her own departure for the VII
laye.
Then. secretly amused with coun.
try life and Its responsibilities.
Mary serenely pulled on a jolly
J little hat. the brim lined with blue
! to match her eyes, thrust her purse
In the pocket Of her blue coat arm
ran softly down the stairs aud o,
into the garden.
"We've our own car, you know.
Mr.. Carter" she said. as she tucked
her shopping list In her pocket.
1.-THE chauffeur left when the others
did. but Of course the car Is ours,
and ! can drive It,"
| 4~Cu ICpsIeu tuQk ~ WOUu tu0C
time to get her car out, while his
was ready, unaware that she
loathed driving and had meant to
60 in his car from the first. That
she did not take the front seat
with him was a blow to Ned. He
had quite counted on this, but Mary
had not forgotten the morning.
Revolving In her mind several
things she would do and say to
him II he reverted to this me ~
ing's manner, she forgot them all
when Ned. In q casual manner. re-
marked that the country about
them reminded him of the Marne
valley. At once Mary saw him In
new light. II he was one Of ther,A
one Of ours from over there. he
had the key to her liking and re-
spS'.. (TO BE CoNTINrED.)