The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-20
CWoman's Home Companion)

about it yet
What plump arms you have!"
IF it wasn't for that horrid old vac
cination scarf"
Powder it; twill never show
$50 l can. Say, did you ever name
the bedposts?"
Yes; isn't it lots of sport?"
Il never dream of anything"
Il dreamed of larry last time
What a bore he's getting to be-"
rs he? 1 haven't seen him for long
time. He has lovely eyes, though"
And a pretty complexion; l shouldn't
mind if mine was as good, but he's aw-
fully tiresomei"
What time is it?''
"Half-past IL"
well, l guess I'll hop into bed
Hear the rain on the roof; don't it
sound pretty?"
Very. Shall blow out the candle?'
Just put it on the top and it will be
all right
My! Isn't it dark? Where's the bed?
I can't find it,"
"Over here"
Il have it. Scream if 1 step on you
Good night
Good night
Il hope you'll sleep WELL
Thanks; same to you. Good night
Good night
For a long time quiet reigns. The
deep, regular breathing of the girls and
the ticking of the little eight-day are
the only sounds to be heard.
Estelle moves restlessly once or twice.
then she sits bolt upright in bed and
gives her pillow a vicious punch In a
low. sepulchral tone she calls. Mani
Mercy! l thought you were asleep.
What is it?"
Does Harry Golf go with any one
now?"
"No-o-o. He comes over to the house
sometimes. 1 never see him with any
one. Did you hear he did,"
No. ! thought I'd ask you, that's
all. Good night
Both girls are very wide awake now.
oh, Estelle, Harry told me to tell
you yes he said you'd understand 1
think that looks suspicious"
Did he? Are you sure?''
Positive. 1 should have forgotten it.
though. if you hadn't mentioned his
name Just now"
can hardly keep my eyes Open Let's
go to sleep now. Good night"
Good night
Have you quilts enough over you,
dear?"
Plenty. Good night"
Good night"
"Oh, Estene. who is that charming
young man who lives at the head of
the avenue?"
Hes my cousin. DR.. Mack. Why?'
Isn't he fine? So courteous, He
lifted his hat to me as l passed
Just like him. He tries to fiirt with
every young woman he sees
Just like Harry Golf. Good night =
Il don't think Harry's flirt'
You don't see him as much as do.
Good night"
What time shall we get up?"
oh. a-n-y THINE. Good night"
Both girls lie perfectly quiet for a
long time. The little clock on the man
tel ticks blithely on. 1t strikes.
What time is that?'
"What?"
What time did it striker"
II don't know; 1 was most asleep"
Il guess I'll get up and see."
Don't bother
''Eseelle!'
WHAT"
It's o'clock"
Never"
Look and see.''
so it is. Get into bed. for PHYS
sake
Look out for your toes"
"O-o-o-o.''
"Ha-ha! Did it hurt? Too bad,"
Good night
Good night. Have you any corns?"
"One. Good night
What do you do for it?'
Nothing. Good night
Il have a nice corn cure in my trunk.
I'll give it to you in the morning"
Thanks. Good night
Good night"
Did you say your fern died?"
Yes; too much bother to take care
of it,
Il don't think So
Pleasant dreams"
Pleasant dreams"
Give me a kiss"
You old darling, How nice your
breath smells. What do you use?"
Violet"
1T seems like old times for US to be
sleeping together doesn't it. dear?"
Yes. Do you remember the time we
talked till morning."
DO -"
I'VE never used to squabble like the
other girls at school"
You have a lovely disposition.
Not so nice as yours"
Just one more kiss
Good night
Coed night. dear"
Guess who gave me my fern
4 can't. Anyone 1 know"
Guess"
Tell me-
Harry"
Harry Gon? He gave me mine."
Did hep"
Silence prolonged.