The Forrest City times., 1895-02-01
FORREST CITY, ARK FRIDAY AFTERNOON FEBUARY l. 1895

promised to do anything wanted you to, and now you won't keep your word. I've cut up my other dress, and the bicycle party is of just as much impor- tance as your old dinner"
 MT. Cranston looked grave. He did not want to lose that dinner, and he didn't want to break his promise.
 How long will this fitting business last"' he questioned, after several mo- ments' silence, broken only by the sob | ping of his wife.
 About half an hour," she replied, brightening up little
 Well, then, hurry up," said Crans- ton, throwing off his coat and standing erect. Bring the thing here"
 And so the gown was put on Mir. Cranston, and Louise dropped on one knee and began pinning the drapcries in hurried manner.
 You see, Tom," she said, as she tucked up the first fold and surveyed 1t with a critical eye, ''this is of the greatest importance to me, and know you will help me out" ~ ''Umw was the only answer her hus- 1 band made. He was looking straight at the clock and wondering how it was that the minute hand was moving so fast.
 | He thought that the clock must be out of order. He pulled out his watch ard saw the minute hand there moved with the same railroad speed, and it was 7:30 o'clock.
 Are you anywhere near through?" he asked impatiently. | She shook her head and turned her attention to the dress Tom fumed as he noticed that it was now 7:45. Have you any idea how soon you will be through?' he asked, with a forced calmness.
 Not the slightest,' she replied in a voice that was either untitled by pins or laughter. Tom couldn't tell which, for she was stepping and studying the hem of the dress
 l At that moment the door opened and 1 Mir Kynaston, the husband of Mrs. Cranston's bloomer-wearing friend, threw open the door and stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment.
 Why Tom" he said, when he recov- cred himself, Il thought you were going to call for me if you left down town first? You know you told me so, and said if l got ready first I was to come here and walk right in. Are you going to the dinner?"
 This will be all over the exchange tomorrow" groaned Tom inwardly. "Yes, I'm going to the dinner if Louise ever gets through with this miserable skirt" he added, aloud.
 ''Oh, nonsense, why don't she wear boomers? Come on. We are late al ready" said his friend.
 'Louise," whispered Cranston, If you'll call my promise eff you may have boomers or anything else you want. ,
 '0h, you dear, good boy" cried Louise, with well-feigned surprise "Go to your dinner. Now hurry, or you'll be late"
 Then Tom, after kissing her good. by, rushed off to the club.
 Louise put on her bonnet and went to Mrs. Kynaston's house.
 katie" she cried, as her friend wei comed her at the door, I'm to have bloomers."
 And then she told the story of the manner in which her husband had been induced to change his mind. e
 And she said in conclusion: ''I bought the bloomers yesterday, and I'll wear them tomorrow"
 You really cried, did you?" asked Mrs. Kynaston. Well, Louise, if you went in for woman suffrage we would have it in twenty-four hours. Talk about mems executive ability! Why, believe, you could make your husband wear boomers himself. IN. Y. Even. ing Sun.