The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-19
SLEEP CAME AT LAST.
But not Until Both Girls had Learned
About q Man.

'V bVOu uBuIB were exchanged with
the family down stairs and a march
upward was taken.
The candle was deposited on the
dresser, and then the two girls tdrned
and looked at each other
Mani"
'Estellep
You dear old thlngl 1 haven't had
half chance to look at you yet"
Nor you; how's Harry"
He's ali right. What a sweet little
room you've got"
Yes. isn't It cute?'
Perfectly lovely. Too sweet to be
OF any use! Where did you get that
magnificent fern?"
"a friend sent It to me few weeks
ago"
TITS SO much like one I had given to
me; but mine died"
TOO bad! What lovely hair you
have, Nan; so long and glossy"
do you think SO? like yours ever
50 much better."S
Are you going to have a new suit
II suppose 50. haven't thought
much about It."
What plump arms you have"
IF 1t wasn't for that horrld old vac
cination SCARF
Powder It; twill never showi"
80 / can. Say, did you ever name
the bedposts?"
yes: isn't It lots OF sport?'
II never dream Of anything"
~ dreamed OF Harry last night"
what bore he's getting to be-"
SIS he? l haven't seen him for a
long time. He has, lovely eyes. though"
And q pretty complexion. should
not mind II mine was as good, but he's
awfully tiresome."
What time ls.it?'
"Half-past eleven"
"Well, / guess I'll hop into bed.
Hear the rain on the roof? Doesn't
It sound pretty7"
Eyes: shall / blow out the candle?"
Just put on the top, and 1t will be
all right"
my isn't it dark? Where's the bed?
can't find it?"
i Ina have s'i it. Scream If step on
you"
Good night"
Good night"
~ 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 elght-day clock
were the only sounds to be heard.
Estelle moves restiessty once or
twice. then she sits bolt upright In bed
and gives her pillow vicious pinch. In
low. sepulchral tone she calls
"N-a-n."
Mercy I thought you were asleep.
What is lit"
now?"
sometimes. never see him with any
one. Did you hear he dld?"
mo; I thought I'd ask you. That's
all. Good night.
Both girls are very wide awake now.
"oh, Esteile, Harry told me to tell
you 'yes;' he said you'd understand.
think that look suspicious"
"DId he? Are you sure?"
positive. / should have forgotten
1t, though II you hadn't mentioned his
name Just now"
"Weli, thanks. awfully. I'm so tired
can hardly keep my eyes open. Let's
go TO sleep now. Good night"
Good night"
Have you quilts enough over you.
PLENTY. Good night"
"oh, Esteile, who is that charming
young man who lives at the hend Of the
avenue?"
Hes my cousin, DR.. Mack. Why"
isn't he fine? So courteous. He
lifted his hat to me as / passed"
"Just like him. Tries to flirt with
every young woman he sees"
"Just like Harry Con. Good night"
"I don't think Hhrry's tlirt."
'You don't see him as much as do.
Good night"
what time shall we get up?"
"Oh, amy t-i-m-e. Good night"
Both girls lie perfectly quiet for a
long time. The little clock on the man
tel ticks bllthely on. It strikes.
What time is that?"
''what?"
what time did It striker"
~ don't know; I was most asleep"
~ guess I'll get up and see"
Don't bother
'Gstellew
"What?"
IT'S o'clock"
Never"
Look and sect"
80 ii is, Get into your bed for PHYS
sake."
Ia oi hal Did it hurtG Too bad"
Good night" -,
"one Good night"
"what do you do for IT."
Nothing. Good night"
~ have a nice corn cure in my trunk.
| I'll give 1t to you In the morning
Thanks Good night"
Good night"
81 don't think SO"
pheasant dreams"
pleasant dreams"
"Give me kiss"
"You old darling. How nice your
breath smells. What do you use?"
Violet"
at seems like old times for US to be
| sleeping together. doesn't It dear9'
Eyes. Do you remember the time we
talked until morning?"
DO II"
I'VE never used to squnbble like the
other girls at school,"
You have lovely disposition"
Not so nice ms yours"
Gust ono more kiss"
GOOD night"
Good night, dear"
Guess who gave me ms fern"
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