The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 12, 1947, Page 3

rer ert ee ete oe ene Ne Chee amen ee . Chapter 27 TT day of Norway’s funeral was melancholy with that low- hanging grayness that hints of rain and is more typical of early Northwest winter than May. Al-| 45 though word of his death had spread through the skid roads and logging gangs of every lumber outfit, and he was mourned in every camp where he had worked and some where he had not, no one had come forward to claim him. He was buried at the top of the THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ae BY CAMERON DOCKERY |the time to speak of it, but my birthday is tomorrow and I won- dered if you two would come to dinner with me.” Hardin’s eyes darkened omi- nously then he grinned. “Both of “Yes both of you. And please save any fighting until after- wards.” The boss logger chuckled. “Didn’t Andrews tell you? We finished up our fight and he won.” “Well I’m glad you've settled things—I want you both around to help me celebrate. After losing Norway I don’t feel much like rejoicing but Grandfather in- sisted, Sukie’s planning a roast high clearing, looking eastward | goose, so please come.” toward the Cascades and the ever-changing waters of the Inlet. The towering peaks of the Olym- Pics and a stand of magnificent Douglas firs were at his head. As old Sven Larson’s strong voice intoned the burial service a breeze came up fluttering the pages of the prayer book. There was a rift in the grayness above and a few pale lances of sunlight Speared the fresh mound. Doug swallowed the lump in his throat and looked around him. Elsa's cheeks were unashamed- ly wet. Ollie Pedersen’s frail shoulders shook uncontrollably until another logger put an arm across them. Lily, who perhaps had lost more than any of them, Stared at the ground with dark enigmatic Indian eyes that seemed to find consolation in the mystical beliefs of her ancestors. Hardin’s expression was sober and .bitter. Doug knew the boss logger was thinking that he had lost not only a fine conscientious worker but a tolerant good-natured character whose very presence was an in- fluence for harmony and incen- tive in the outfit. He was think- | ing too that hanging was too good for his murderer. When the service was over and the crowd dispersed, drifting away down the _ tree-canopied trails that led.to Queets or back to camp, Elsa waited, hanging back until Doug and Hardin “Roast goose and you, Elsa,” Doug grinned, “That’s unbeat- able.” She laughed softly. “Correction please,—Me and roast goose!” [t WAS the first time Doug had worn his business suit since Shedding it in a Seattle store for more practical logger’s clothes. When the men noticed that Har- din also was dressing more for- mally they made no attempt to restrain their good-natured gibes about currying favor with the boss’s granddaughter. Doug and Hardin took it grinning. At the Larson’s Elsa came for- ward to meet them, a hand ex- tended to each. Her cheeks were flushed with excitement compli- menting the warm robin’s egg blue jersey she wore. “Ed will be down in a minute,” she said, “And Grandfather is in the kitchen dusting off a bottle of his favorite Norwegian brandy. It’s about as smooth as greased lightning,” she warned with a giggle. Doug reached into his pocket and brought out a small tissue- wrapped package; he put it in her hands carefully. “This is for you, Elsa.” With widening eyes she opened it and stared down at the brilliant blue cabochon resting in her palm. “A star sapphire! It’s—it’s beautiful!” “It isn’t real .”’ Doug explained. NR ST TTI, to have it set as a pin ring,” he added slowly. “It’s lovely. Doug. Thank you.” She gave him a warm swift kiss. Hardin said “Hey!” sharply and when she turned smiling, asked “Do the rewards go in proportion to the size of the gift?” Elsa’s fingers closed over the cabochon. “What do you mean, Bill?” “Just this.” He presented her with a square package and grinned as she undid it and stared down at the red leather-bound volume. “Kipling’s complete poems! Bill, how marvelous—you remem- bered!” } She kissed him as she had Doug but he relinquished her with ob- vious reluctance. “There’s a string attached, Elsa—let me read ’em to you.” “Fine,” she agreed, “And Doug can listen with me.” Hardin made a wry face then turned as Ed Frawley entered the room, he was patently surprised at seeing Hardin and Andrews in such close proximity. “Well, has the hatchet been buried?” His pale eyes questioned them. “Ten feet deep,” Hardin cor- roborated. “Andrews licked me this time so we’ve decided to call it a draw.” “Glad to hear it. Now maybe things will run more smoothly around here.” Hardin frowned but for the sake of harmony let the remark pass. The appearance of Old Sven Larson was providential. He car- ried a tray of glasses and a short squatty bottle. Quickly he filled the glasses and gave one to each of the men. Holding his own glass high in salute he drew his stalwart figure even more erect and motioned to Elsa “To Elsa Larson, on her twentieth birthday, the finest - granddaughter an old Norwegian timber-bucker ever had. Skoal!” With one accord the others raised the clear white liquid to their lips. As it coursed down their throats like molten fire Doug’s and Hardin’s eyes met ex- oo. OF 8 caught up with her. Her lashes! “I picked it up in India: it’s one|citedly. Unknowingly old Sven were still moist as she looked up/of the semi-precious stones they | had just supplied the missing key at tnem. The Weather FORECAST Key West and Vicinity: siderdble cloudiness with scatter- ed thundersnowers occurring during Con- showers and mostly and Saturday. Gentle to moder- ate east to northeast winds. Florida: Partly cloudy with, few afternoon or evening thunder- showers over north portion. Con- siderable cloudiness with scat- tered showers and thundershow- ers occurring during afternoons and evenings over south portion today, tonight and Saturday. East Gulf and Jacksonville through the Florida Straits: Gen- tle variable, mostly west to north- west winds and partly cloudy weather over north portion. Gen- tle to moderate east to northeast winds, considerable cloudiness, with seattered thundershowers over south portion today through Saturday. No small craft or storm warn- ings are being displayed any- where on the Florida coasts. 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