The Coolidge examiner., 1934-10-05

The question vas Ms unique as
che woman: but In thar moment her
somcwhat mann.sh c0untcnance
was lighted by a contagious smile.
Jack actually Erinned. while Nance
responded quickly: 1t looks as II
soc hadl DID Cousin Columbine
send you 20 meet usT'
A quick nod answered her
Il dar. say you're hungry as two
bears. and 80 an I. Come 10 and
eat. These eastern trains always
arrive AZ meal times"
sun talking. she led them toward
the s;stion restaurant and motoned
10 seats az the counter.
-No Use in paying a dollar for a
dinner when you can get a hot roast
beef sandwich for flfty cents. DO
you Ike roast beef In my opinion
there's nothing better. DO you want
conecl They say It's bad for peo-
pie bu, I've drunk 10 every day for
more than afty years and am still
able TO get about"
Struck dumb by this breezy ind.
vldual. Jack stiaed a smile and gave
bis sister a dlsconcertinE nudge
Their escort had hung her cape on
nearby hook. and was a notice
able ngurc ia her broad felt hat
and scarlet MILDLY. People looked
a, her. mildly amused: but there
was nobility in her weather beaten
countenancc. and her smile was
winning.
Lunch was quickly served. and
there being 20 privacy AZ the eoun-
ter. was consumed In silence save
sor q fcw questions regarding their
Journey. As the train pulled away
from the station. both boy and girl
turned 70 watch IL. feeling a subtle.
regrctful twlnEe. as II some good
friend we're deserving them. and as
Nance resumed her meal their com
panlon asked Sorry to see the
train depart without youf"
Il suppose am" replied the girl
and added AZ this unexpected In
sight of her mood You see. Il
makes me feel as II the last bridge
behind us was burning Every
things 50 different from MasSachu-
seits: and not knowing Cousin
Columblne at all I'm silly enough TO
be a little nervous
The woman smiled one OF her
nice smiles
You neednt be. don't think
you'll hnd Columbine Nelson hard
to live with
Have you known her longT
asked Jack. hoping to secure a bit
Of light on the character OF this
unseen relative.
"All my life. She was born In
Pine Ridge seventy-odd years ago
In covered wagon"
Il know" said Nance. ITS one
OF our family stories. that. and how
she happened 10 be named"
rs II indeed 7" The woman tipped
their waitress and glanced up
quickly. "Oh. there you are. Mark -
The lunch room was almost empty
now. and as she slipped from the
high stool Nance saw q young fel-
low In a sombrero. which he re
moved as be caught sight OF their
companion.
Jack stole an amused glance AT
Nancy--a glance she had 20 trouble
In interpreting. II said as plainly
as II he'd spoken: Enter the for
bldden boy friend! Take care. Sis r.
II was Jacks glance. not the sud
den arrival OF this unexpected
youth which made her color rise.
and. suddenly. the girl was furious
with her brother.
This Is Mark Adam. who Is 10
drive Us up." explained the lady.
Mark. these young folks are Nancy
and Jack Nelson. Where are your
trunks. Jack7 / presume you've
both brought luggage. And where's
Matthew. Mark
The young man smiled. showing
strong. white teeth and a crlnkle
OF humor around the eyes
Glad to know you" He stretched
out a welcoming hand. Mats out.
side on the truck-too bashful 10
come in and meet the-er lady
That's 1t" tas Jack produced the
ehecksl. you'll hnd the car
parked back OF the station. I'll be
there as soon as / help Matt with
the baggage"
Marks a good boy" observed
their new acquaintance as the driver
strode away. He and his brother
came down to the creamery today
(they run a dairy ranch). so | roped
them In TO drive US and get your
| trunks. There isn't a better driver
In Pine Ridge than Mark Adams
Nancy. so you've no call 10 fee