Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1899-01-19
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Widen.
A ROMANCEk



dainty. enticing bit of work come in
her way. She feels perfectly safe in
her undertaking. Ruby is scarcely
likely to blazon forth her own incom-
petence.
One afternoon. as she sits at the
open window smiling over her work.
Robert Champley comes sauntering
thoughtfully up the short avenue OF
the Wilderness Suddenly Shell. all
unconscious OF his close proximity,
breaks into song. 1t is bright.
CHEEKY little ditty that bursts from her
lips, and her unseen listener pauses
amidst the shrubs and waits for the
end. Leaning Idly against strong
young lilac. he not only listens to the
words with an amused smile, but
watches the busy needle flashing in
and out of her work She makes a
vivid picture seen between the breaks
of greenery, with her brilliant hair.
snow white skin, and the patch of
blue on her lap. This Is the second
time he has come upon Shell unawares.
and somehow he takes keen delight in
so surprising her-her quick change
OF manner when she is discovered. al
though he cannot understand II,
amuses him.
sung! Bravo, Miss Shetland please
forgive ME for listening!" he says.
stepping up to the window hat in
hand, when the last note has died
away.
'Oh!" cries She'll becoming furious
ly red; and then she throws her work
upon the floor and conceals 1t with her
dress
The sudden disappearance OF the
patch of blue attracts his attention far
more than II she had left It on her
knee, and somewhat contemptuous
look steals into his eyes as he comes to
the conclusion that Shell is ashamed
of being caught dressmaking. II sets
him into a teasing mood.
8 Miss Shell, IL you ever get an offer
of jewelry, l advise you to choose tur-
quois," he says, with his keen eyes
fixed steadily upon the girls burning
cheeks.
: "Turquois-why? am not going tc
| get any jewelryl" stammers Shell, toC
| confused and surprised to find read,
answer.
3 Because pale blue suits you to per
fection," answers Mr.. Champley with
4 meaning nod; and then, intensel,
amused at her bewildered look. HI
e proceeds on his way.
8 Gould he have seen my work.
p,uoao ChaII ba xuifhdra from
II Its hiding place and carefully shake
y out the delicate lace trimming. whicl
II has become little crushed from he
summary treatment. 81 don't imagin
IS he could-and yet what made him tall
about pale blue7"
= In the meantime Mr.. Champley ha
IT proceeded round to the hall door, an
been shown by the trim housemaf
h into the cool and airy drawing-roon
3 where he finds Violet Flower buried |
10 the depths of low, cozy chair an
rs engrossed with a novel.
lie Tell Miss Widen that Mr.. ChamI
A. ley is here" she says to the maid, a
she half rises from her chair an
rs stretches out lazy white hand
lp greeting.
in pray don't trouble to rise" laugh
Robert, as he hastens to her sid
ou You looked so exquisitely happy whe
e- l came In that l should be sorry
sc disturb you
Id Il am always happy when | am d.
:" ing nothing" answers Violet NAVEL
in This hot weather Is SO frighttul
IL enervating that no one In the hou
rs has a spark of energy left exceptil
nd She'll"
ret you are not altogether lazy,
he were reading" says Mr.. Champley .
ct litely.
he "Yes-I have just life enough left
take in ideas as they are put befc
lat me-" responds vi. with a lazy lit
y" yawn, though l nnd It q great Z
ers ertion holding up book"
clip you should get one Of those VIC
it derful literary machines which O
sees advertised" laughs Rob
l Champley, turning to greet Ruby. W
H." has just entered the room. II ca
liz over, Miss Widen. expressly to tha
her you for all your kindness to my ct
dren," he begins in formal tone
you he reseats himself
SKIS "Oh, please don't mention I'll" {
swers Ruby, casting down her ey
Ind Il assure you their coming over so
ms quently has been a great pleasure
me-"
ma "It is very good OF you to say {
Ond returns Robert, In tone which d
not convey any great amount OF be
lat in her statement; "and intend to s.
,xa- over the little ones tomorrow morn
yes. to thank you themselves"
rt. II am sure I feel thanked more t
for enough already" murmurs Ruby
os- 81 have been fortunate enough
in secure very comfortable rooms in
able farm house on Oakmoor," pur'
she Robert Champley, with his eyes
persistently upon the carpet. THE
sful seems pure and bracing, and l
wing that couple of months spent
don, will benefit them wonderfully"
lnge