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MOY-.JEp- dried fruit juice. makes yo 2 pkge SI town of Willow Creek lies of junction of a rivulet THE thename, with the Big Mud- woman. healthy When 1 I. was Macmillan Co. Dear, was it really you or I? In truth the riddle's ill to read. Bo many are the deaths we die Before w. can be dead indeed." W. E. Henley. Compound. I have taken it off and on for twenty years and it has helped me th, But the people of that community being boru scoffers, have changed the name of the Big Muddy in common parlance to Mud Crick," and, transformed by the alchemy of popular depredation, the name of the town itself has shriveled Into "Wilier Creek. It might have been something of a town, as towns go in the West, but instead of pulling with his neighbors for the success of the town, each of its founders spent his time making fun of the pretensions of others. When there was talk on the part of "old man Mead, the primeval postmaster, of securing the government land office for Willow Creek, the Indian trader, and the saloonkeeper, and the blacksmith, made great sport of the old man's ambition. A few years later, when civilization had crowded in with a hotel, a lumber yard, a new saloon, and a barber shop, someone spoke of starting a newspaper; but the laugh that went up from Willow Creek was the only unanimity that greeted Editor McCray when his back was turned. But the newspaper came, and so did the people, and they kept coming, until, when the boom of the later eighties struck Kansas, it found Willow- - Creek with about two thousand scoffing inhabitants. But, in one way or another, tha boom seemed to bring wealth to Willow Creek. And with wealth, came some attempts at the organisation of polite society. There were innumerable young real estate agents, young doctors, young lawyers, and clerks, all from the East, in the village; and these, with the daughters of the early settlers and such friends as they chanced to make In the high school, constituted the aristocracy of the town. It was a vulnerable aristocracy, and the scoffers made sad havoc with it. It was said of Flora McCray, who went to boarding school and came back, timid, retiring, and distinctly Unsocial, that, She neednt hold herself so high. If her father would only pay back the money he stole In the school land fraud she would be as common as anybody. But the girl paid no heed to these rumors, if she heard them. She quietly filled her small sphere, bounded on one side by her mother and her busy father, on another side by her church on a third and her church social, side by a very brief glimpse of a very big world and her memory of it, and on the fourth side by occasional day dreams and night thoughts, pretty much the same as those which come to any young girl of good health, good spirits, and twenty-on- e years, who lias never had a sweetheart. As the reaction, caused by the decadence of real estate prices set in, Willow Creek became poorer. As the young men, who paid for the orchestras, and halls, and flowers, gradually left town, the young women, who formerly frequented receptions, parties, and balls, were seen more and more often at the church socials. After a two years Ineffectual struggle Willow Creek gave It up. the town could no longer support two branches of society, and the church crowd and the dance crowd merged Into one. Wheu it was announced that the entire social body of Willow Creek was going out to Robinsons for a taffy pull one Saturday night, the rest of Willow Creek laughed. The town people sneered at the young women who had planned the party, and Intimated that the night ride out to Robinsons and buck was a heroic measure; and they laughed at old man Robinson and his family for tolerating people who would snub them If they came to town, and lastly they laughed at the young men who would have to pay the livery bills. Saturday morning, John Howard, Mr. McCrays partner in the stock business, came up from the farm on Dry Creek, and after going over some details of business, McCray asked his partner to Suuday dinner, as was his custom, when the young man was In town, and the invitation was accepted. During the boom Howard had made monpy. Hq had mingled with what Is known as the swell set of Willow Creek, and though not a favorite at the flood of the boom," the very idaet that he had the social instinct, made him a necessity In society at Its ebb. Soon after leaving his partner's office, he had learned of the plans for the taffy pull," that evening. He was urged to go. and finding that all the rigs were full, and that all the girls of his set" were provided with escorts, in a moment of despairing inspiration the young man sent a note to his partner's daughter, asking for His the pleasure of her company. invitation was accepred, and late that afternoon, Flora McCray stepped into a buggy with the first beau she had ever had, and headed, a long procession for Robinstms. dy. meek-voice- nearly midmglit, winn me "lady pud" at Robinson's broke up. As Flora McCray sat alone in the Robinson parlor waiting to hear the grinding ol' wheels across the graveled paih that would herald her escort's buggy, she went over the evenings impressions In her mind. She decided that it had been a very pleasant evening. She had never before found herself surrounded by the masterful attentions of a young man. She was pleased with his business-like devotion to her coffee cup, and was amused, yet a little startled, w hen he plied a monument of cake upon her plate and called on everyone to pass things down his way as Miss McCray was very hungry. It was a new sensation to find herself a part of the merriment. Heretofore, she had been only a spectator at such scenes. And thus, with a mind Isolated from the vain world by such reflections, she started with Howard on their homeward ride. It was a blustering, cloudy night At first they chatted on about the commonplaces of Willow Creek. Flora McCray tried again and again to her recollection of the associate familiar face of her fathers partner with the smooth-shaveface so near her In the night. Her repeated efforts were tantalizing. Little by little, did the wizard of the night weave her fancies, and then herself into the woof of his uncanny spell. Not only was she with a stranger, but she was herself a stranger to herself. It may have been the utter lonesomeness of the night that drew her close to him, but she came, and was not afraid. Again he reached over her, and again tucked the wraps closer than ever about her, and the fumbling touches of bis hands awakened the girls new self to a delightful realization of the fact that a new being had come to her out of the darkness. She came even closer to this presence, and almost cuddled against the man's great coat, and snuggled under his arm, that rested loosely upon the cushions behind her. Their talk, which had been growing more and more serious, gradually stopped. Are you cold dear? the young man asked, when he felt her come close to him. His words and his tone startled the girl and almost broke the spell. Flora McCray struggled a moment with tbe Girl In the Dark, and shuddered In despair as a voice from n new-foun- d ,i.l ( (lie li.it UoWli. ftlif ilui iftoK it again, but blew out the light ami went to bed with her face turned Iroiu the guiliy reminder. And ail night Says Indigestion at long Horn M'lray lashed liers 'lf for the folly of the tJirl in I lie Dark. As she remembered it. she had made all the advances; In had only been kind and good to her. The next morning, all of Willow Creek knew tlmt John Howard had taken Flora McCray to Robinson's the night before, and that he was going to eat Sunday dinner with the McCrays that afternoon. But the town, One-hal- f as usual, was divided. claimed that the McCrays had to have all of Howards money, or they would fall; and the other half that John Howard was going to marry Flora McCray to keep the old man from prosecuting him for running off mortgaged cattle and reporting them as dead. And In the whole town no one could have been so thoroughly surprised as was Mr. McCray, when his daughter said to him, Father, If Mr. Howard says anything to you about me, you will toll hint that I cannot marry him. McCray and Ids daughter were walking along the narrow, rough sidewalk toward the church, when these words were spoken. The mother had dropped back, and was not In hearing distance. McCray could not find voice for a few exclamatory whys and whats before his daughter had said firmly, You will be sure, wont you, father? and was waiting for her mother to catch up with them. After the service, the women, Flora and her mother among them, hurried home to attend to the feast of the day. At the dinner table the young people met for the first time that day. Flora McCray felt keenly, and with a twinge of anguish, that the young mans cordial suavity in greeting her was only Inspired by gratitude for her generosity in releasing him from any obligation. She met his eye, and thought she read there a recollection of everything that had been. Then, as she looked down and away, all the sweetness and unreality of the night's ride was made real to her. After dinner the men went Into the parlor, where they smoked and talked alone, while the women put away the best china, afraid to trust It to the hired girl. Finally, young Howard d the Girl, who felt a strong arm quiet and Mr. McCray thought that the evfr A little. her, answered: ning mall would be In and distributed. They put on their overcoats and were As the lights of the town came In in the hall, when the elder maa door and said: the dining-roosight the young couple grew silent. A opened thinks John its time to go, Mother, turn In the road brought the buggy under the white glare of an electric and I am going to walk down to the light. Flora McCray was silting up- post office with him." When tiie front door closed Mrs. Mcright with her hands folded under the robe, and Howard, with the whip and Cray said: the lines in his hands, was consciously What a hice young man John Howclucking at the horses. Each saw the ard is, isnt he?" others face clearly, and as they Oh, yes, lie is nice enough, I guess, crossed the circle of light the man answered the daughter, rising to go to her room. spoke : It must be two oclock." As she neared the top of the stairs, The girl did not reply, and the young Flora McCray quickened her pace. man leaned over to look out of the She run through the upper hall. Once buggy, as If to scan the clouds. The in her room, she went straight to the prospect did not altogether satisf him dresser, where the rumpled hat was and he said : still lying. The lonely girl stood be"It's going to be a pretty gloomy fore It a moment, and then, stooping awkwardly, touched the crumpled velSunday. I guess." As Howard put out his arms to vet with pursed, uncertain lips, as one help her from the buggy she barely ashamed, it may have been the dusk touched his outstretched hand, and her In the room, or It may have been the decided shyness surprised him. In a ghost of an odor front a cigar, that this unschooled heart bewilderment of confusion he said: transported You have made me very happy to- back to the darkness, anil the joy of But dusk, or ghost, night, Miss McCray. Shall I ieak to a first caress. to this shy girl dincame I or out to come when father something, your ner tomorrow? there, and nerved her whole being, s The girl tlld not reply, hut went up that she was no longer awkward, no the steps and into the house, while longer uncertain, nor In any wise The pretty velvet toy she the young man climbed into the buggy, ashamed. and bent time with the whip to the made her shrine, and In her worship tune he was whistling, as lie gave the she kissed it, rubbed it with her burnhorses the rein for the stable. ing cheek, turd buried her face in It Flora McCray locked the door and sacred folds. In Willow Creek where they scoff slipped the holi as' quietly as site could. She blew out the light In the and higgle over sordid tilings, in Wil- parlor and stole noiselessly upstairs. low Creek tin hard, tits arid, the liar Just Injure going to bed she started ren, they su$' no matter what, hut in to put away tier hat. .ut picked It and out of tiie narrow ways, turning The velvet and the ribbon the sharp corners with the rest, with! up. Someone had stopped the clock that seemed crushed. She put out her tired feet, mid timid, unsure hands, nlglit, and the young women, putting hand to smooth them. A hot flush of there goes a woman whose womanhood o a their ivraps, guessed that It was recollection swept over her, and she came to her as a dream- -in the night. Is Entirely Ended 1 .4) by McClure Newspaper Syndicate ) Tell your fortune, pretty lady? Cross your paltu with a piece of silver aud Ill tell you lots of nice things. Alicia said to herself, "Why not? tihe let lu three gypsies. Iu three different rooms the girls had their fortunes told. 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Well, we are sure of our supper at the restaurant, answered Alicia. Alicia was a Southerner, with a won- derful talent for music; she could play the piano or violin either. She played for a stage dancing teacher also, so she had more money than Thelma, but she was very lonely. I wish I had a sweetheart, she remarked to the authoress one day. The authoress sighed sympathetically. .She, too, was lonely. Alicia went to play accompaniments Mrs. Sarah Lamb. East Bakersfield, Calif. Dr, Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery la the best tonle and blood purifier I have ever taken. I have taken anil have used 'Golden Medical Discovery In my family for many years. I find It excellent for coughs, colds and as a blood purifier and Spring tonic. When- for a singer one evening, and met an agreeable young man. They liked each ever I become run down or have a feeling. I take the other, and he saw her home. When he tired and worn-ou- t was leaving her at her dtjor be asked Discovery' and It builds me right up and gives me new life. Golden MedIf he might call. ical Discovery Is a very essential famAlicia gave him permission. Laughily medicine and can he relied upon. ingly she asked, Is your name WilMrs.'Sarah Lamb, 1008 Pacific St. " liam? Obtain the Discovery In tablets or No; why?" liquid from your nearest druggist or send 10c for trial package to Dr. Oh, nothing," smiled Alicia. One evening Thelma, who had a Pierces Invalids Hotel. Buffalo, N. Y. beautiful voice, was singing Somecolor your halo time." Allda played beautiful variaaUy, quickly aod aafsly by tions between the verses. Looking up, QBas using Bair Color fctw she caught the eye of a young man torer. to um as water. MaUea you took youeig who was thoroughly enjoying the mu- again. At all good druggists, 7h rnta, or direct Tono from HKSSIQ Chemist. ' YOU GAN ELLIS, sic. both smiled. I hope his name Is William," They she murmured. Whose name is William?" Inquired Thelma. Nobodys, dear, that I know," whis- pered Alicia. , q'hen Thelma sang again. Jack Thornton gazed around the room and caught a glimpse of a familiar face. Why, theres Mrs. Browne, he thought. He strolled over to her table and spoke to her. If it isnt little Jack Thornton grown up!" she exclaimed. It surely is, he replied. They talked of the time when he was little and they were neighbors, of the music, and Mrs. Browne told Jack he must come and see her. I I shall he delighted. he said. am lonely in the city." One evening as he sat with Mrs. Browne, whom he now visited often, a strain of lovely music swept through the house. What is that? he quesHow beautiful !" This time tioned. it was a violin. Mrs. Browne opened the door. "That Is Alicia Randolph playing. Her music I write my Is wonderfully inspiring. prettiest things when she plays. The violin laughed, talked and screamed fairly, while they sat en- tranced. "What a soul that girl must have!" She lias, and her voice, even. Is full of music." The next time he came Mrs. Browne Invited Allda down, and Jack knew when he left that he had found the one girl he had been looking for so long. Ills dream hail come true. If he could win her. Mrs. Browne, Alicia and he spent many pleasant evenings at the opera, concerts and so on. Alicia knew him only as Mr. Thornton, as Mrs. Browne never called him by his given name, because she wanted Alicia to have the sweetheart she had said she would like. Allda lost Interest In the young man she had met at Mrs. Hasketts when she learned his name was not William. They ha-- Jolly times, and one day Jack told her he loved her. To his astonishment Alicia asked : Is your name William?" What do you mean? Dont you know my name, dear?" No, 1 never heard it." Thats funny. My name is John Jack to those who love me. Do you love me, dear?" 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