Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1912 — Out of a Clear Sky [ARTICLE]

Out of a Clear Sky

“Marla said," related Borker, “that we wouldn’t be able to keep her. That was the only trouble in my mind, too. She waa perfect. “I watched her removing the dinner dishea. Her movements were swift and accurate. “I suggested that we pay her the highest wages, for the coffee had been perfect and the biscuits a delightful brown. Marla replied that that would be the best way in the world to lose her. Ttfe more you pay her/ she explained, 'the better she will dress, and so the greater will be the risk/ T was silenoed. I sat at the table In a bitter mood. Here was a cook held dasxlingly before me for a moment, only to be snatched away when she had grown absolutely necessary. She was top pretty to last I tried, however, to be optimistic. “‘Marla/ I suggested, ‘perhapi she has had a disappointment. v - Perhaps all her hopes have been blighted and die will never love 'again! Or perhaps he died or something!’ “ ‘No/ said Marla. She added: There are three or tour young men on the premises.’ \ "‘We’ll look tor apartments elsewhere/ I cried. " *Whyr gasped Marla. “ ‘To escape the male quartet,’ I explained. 7 “However, I came to the conclusion that flats and apartments -drould not do at all. What we wanted was a house with a yard; a big yard with a house away at the back. Marla agreed with me. “Then we began to eonstder the suburbs, with a view of getting a place as secluded as possible wherewith to retire with our cook. But, like an Inspiration, I suddenly hit upon the island! The very thing! “The island Is a very secluded place fifty miles out In Lake Superior. It is very difficult to approach ou account of the shoals. If I took Maria and my delightful cook out there we could live bountifully on provisions taken from the mainland and the opportunity would be splendid for the working up of my treatise on moral’ philosophy. “Marla said the plan was good. The cook-was delighted with the novelty of It. The « details were soon arranged. “We had a delightful voyage and landed upon the Island In safety, with our ample stock of provisions, all In good condition. ‘“We are cut off from all communication by mail!’ I chuckled to Marla. ‘No young man can even write to her! So we need have no fear of a proposal by letter.’ " ‘lt’s a good thing there is no wireless station here/ mused Marla. “ ‘lsn’t It!’ I cried. T don’t suppose there is any danger of telepathy or aoul kissing!’ '“We shall have to take our chances/ sighed Maria. - “The flrsf my m itinoh WNir chlcken with cream gravy, browned blacuit and delicious coffee. *T arose the next morning, happy as a lark. I met Marla and Gwendoline, the cook, strolling along the beach, full of Interest in the aquatic animals and birds, especially the birds. The flight of the crane, of the gull and of the wild duck I pointed oat to them and made .exhaustive comparisons, which would enable them to distinguish each. “‘Oh! look, Mr. Borker!’ cried Gwendoline, lifting her pretty arm pointing enthusiastically. ‘What kind of a bird la thats

“I hesitated; Tt is neither a dude nor a crane/ I decided. Tt’s an airship!’ U “We were delighted to behold for the first time an exhibition of man’s conquest of the air. The airship floated around ns, coming lower and lower. Presently a begoggled creature appeared and a voice called, 'Hello!’ “ 'Hello!* cried Maria and Gwendoline with one vol<&. :^ “The airship man was proceeding on his way when he sighted Gwendoline! The airship quivered, then it slowly descended to the ground. “ 'Good morning/ said the i«*n with the goggles. “T hope the air currents are propitious this tuornlng/ said 1. “ 'Aren’t you afraid to go up in the air like that?* cooed Gwendoline, admiringly. “The aeronaut stepped out of hit ship and removed his goggles. He whs blond, blithe and handsome. “He looked at Gwendoline and she looked at him. “Maria turned to me and whispered sadly: 'We may as well pack np and go back heme.* “—Chicago Daily Newa