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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

She said it was
'bout half and half."
"So 'tis!" cried Mickey. "Tell you Lily, don't let's ever _be_ rich! Let's
just have enough."
"Mickey, what is 'enough?'" asked Peaches.
"Why plenty, but not too much!" explained Mickey judicially. "Not enough
to fight over! Just enough to be comfortable."
"Mickey, I'm comf'rable as nangel now."
"Gee, I'm glad, Lily," said Mickey in deep satisfaction. "Maybe He heard
my S.O.S. after all, and you just being _comfortable_ is the answer."

CHAPTER IV

"_Bearer of Morning_"

"Douglas," called Leslie over the telephone, "I have developed nerves."
"Why?" inquired he.
"Dad has just come in with a pair of waist-high boots, and a scalping
knife, I think," answered Leslie. "Are you going to bring a blanket and a
war bonnet?"
"The blanket, I can; the bonnet, I might," said Douglas.
"How early will you be ready?" she asked.
"Whenever you say," he replied.
"Five?" she queried.
"Very well!" he answered. "And Leslie, I would suggest a sweater, short
stout skirts, and heavy gloves.


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