Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-16

grasp; the owner OF the arm averted heI
eyes.
to go?" Dolph went on earnestly.
The L is little crooked, Charley"
was Josies sole response.
"Of course clint any idea OF taking
her." said Doir =, beginning to look
alarmed. But n--an she came right
out and got In, what vould do? I"
The 81 ought to go little higher"
said Josie calmly.
Look here !" said Dolph desperately,
"this is diculous. you know; it's I'M
reasonable; It's"
II think, Charley" said Josie mus
ingly, % that the E ought to be little
| lower"
There was pause.
:" You're joking, aren't your" said
Dolph anxiously. "You aren't madi
You'll help me sell candy tonight, won't
your" he added obviously.
How do you dare to ask mef" cried
Josie, blazing round at him suddenly.
"No, won't! Ask Miss Lavine!''
"All right" said Dolph quietly.
And tho next moment, Josie, standing
with heated face and flashing eyes.
heard Miss Lavine's eoft voice crying
gayly:
me. yes, How perfectly jolly, Mr..
At eight o'clock that evening the
school was transformed.
The girls were at their prettiest, in
their white ruffied caps, and lace bordered
| aprons.
| Josie Wheeler among the rest, looked
as sweet and fresh as a flower, as she
| fitted about among the tables, already
| filling rapidly with trays of crimson ber-
ries and pink, and brown, and yellow
tinted cream.
Dolph German watched her wistfully
from behind his candy-stand.
Miss Lavine was at his side, in a
lovely costume of pale and dark blue.
She was particularly bright and fas-
cinating. Everybody was magically
drawn to her corner; jhe had already
sold an immense amount.
Josie, in spite OF her apparent absorb.
ton, had watched it ali with incrcas.
ing misery.
She had seen the charming blue dress
with q jealous pang; she had kept a
mental record of the number of remarks
panion; she had noted her smiling re.
sponses bitterly.
- don't know. really" said Nellie
storey, depositlng MIR. Ricketts, straw
berries before him, and addressing Josie
over his head, ~ don't know what people
see In that girl (Charley Ransom had
been hanging about the tandy-stand)
just look at old MIR Lare buying choco-
iate-drops! And Squire simpson bought
canoy dog ana whistie. saw MIN l
| don't know as l ought to say 1t. Josie.
but don't you think that blue thing OF
hers Is little loud!
Perfectly horrld SAID Josie. Per
fectly-- Did you say vanilla, DR.. Peilf
Perfectly disgusting|
Tho object OF their remarks was ut that
moment making her way towards the
central post, with Dolph German In
close attendance,
Tho evergreen wreath, over which they
had all labored faithfully, and which
she had tackled up with her own hands
that morning, ho1 started to come
down.
Ono hugo end hung despondently
and--drcaLful sight, its little greer
needless and feathrry bits Of grour
Pine, ard several loosencd tacks, h;
dropped down on TO tho Rev. Mr..
Blundcrs silk hat. his table being inst
beneath.
Miss Layine's bright face was full Of
comic distress.
What shall we do Mr. f,orm,np" sbo
whispered. Look ut Mr.. Blundors
hat! Dear mer
A score of admirinp Youths who had
gathered round her offprcd their services
eagerly. but Dolph swept them aside
Where's the steprladderp" he do.
manded.
The stop-ladder WAC found somewbora
behind the screen. hammer and tacts
| were unearthod from some corner and
Dolph went to work.
And then somebody ioovled tho stem.
ladder which was shakv. there ware s trlc
Or three frightened cries from those who
saw it. and a crash.
Josie dropped DIR. Pell's strnwberries
| into his Ian pressed a tremhIing hand
! against hor thumpina heart. and rushnd
across the room, followed nv the doctor
himself In happy Observation-Disclosures Of tho
strawberry stain on his shirt front.
There in the midst ~ dismovoa
gathering. Law Dolph. Quite nnconscioms
One hand still clutched the hammer: the
other was cruelty bent under him
A confused period followed.
Everybody crowded round and uttered
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