Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-02-06
An Intensely Bcwilderins Can.


1t was the busy part Of the day. Iha
paper would 60 10 press in half an
hour aud the cnt're staff were deem in
he mysteries Of cops of allsorts. The
city editor hadJust started in on the
assortment of q great heap Of copy
in front cf him, when two dainty exam-
pics Of the fair sex. decked oat in the
height sof fashion, approached. his desk
in a half -bashf,A way audi glanced ner-
yously al the reporters, rs they thread
ed their way ainongsthe desks.
Can we see YOU just q moInent?"
asked theyoltnge' and more sprightlv
looking of the twain, throwing her
sealstvin cloak back ffom her shoulders
and settling herself in u chair next to
that Of the editor.
Certainly, madame, or is It miss?"
and the city editor pushed aside the
copy before him ard turned To his Wis
itors with the most crushing smile.
What can We do,for yoa this morniag
.oh. Is. How ssai,i q ii ! s,vas inshssns a il
such thing? Why. you know Tn
never going 10 be married, and my
dearest friend here has promised ~
Perhaps party ?'' said the editor.
Shall be happy to detail reporter"
so sorry to disappoint You again.
but it's not apai1y, iC's a-~oh, it's to
be Just too intensely delightful for any
thing. You must make us visit"
''Shall be delighted said the city
editor, half rising from his seat aud
bowing. "But | have not the pleasure
of knowing the address.
ssOh, it's TO be at the Assembly
Rooms, and know You win help us
all you possibly can, won't you?" and
a pair Of deep blue eyes looked appeal
ing!y upward. - x~@ ~~
with the greatest Of pleasure in the
world,'' said the editor, leaning over,
the desk and letting his hand wander
dangerously near a number iours glove
covering another hand. .'Bnt. my dear
mad4I should say miss yoa have
not explained i
s'Ch, how utterly, intensely stupid
in me. OF eoureenot. Why. YOU see,
we are about to open an aesthetic bazar
for the EeEeit of sailors widows, or
orphans. or something OF That sort. l
have really forgotten the object, don't
YOU know; but that doesn't matter We
expect 10 have just too l6velv Il time
for anything. ] have made heaps and
heaps of intensely beautifal things.
You should see table scarf ! finished
this morning Crushed violet silk. all
covered with a delicious confusion of
big roses, sun tlowers and horse shoes
GA, | must bring it down and show IL.
TO you. Il wonid look Just too intense.
" interesting Oh your desk" and the
fingers If the number Tour glove Just
touched The tips OF the editor's fingers.
sending an elec rie thrill fsom his to-.
to the Top OF his head.
"Of course, wc shall he happy 70
give you notice. Wheh does your bazar
open?
20, I'm SO delighted We shall be
all ready this evening. Do please come
around. Ne have such hewillerin =
lv lovely collection of slippers. There
is a pair with Cupids' heads On tacm
know ,v9uli suip y0t, suetl de@r,
chubby, delightful little Ctpids, o,
you nhu.t come around. Won't YOU,
please"
Nothing, maaame>4I should say
miss s-wils be allowed 10 stand III the
way OF my enjoying such q heast en-
csi"nling aud soulmly enrapturing dis
pay OF the intensely, nnu;ttrabiy otar-
tiful in the divine realms cf decorative
art Madame-i I should saa1 rnjss--my
sGnl is IN sack cloNl and ashes OF roses
until this eyen:slgssz 'ssood iiaotnsags. ON
ialllcr, as those divine e thees our
trennh cousins SAY. 'au ravolg! -
brookgA Aage.