Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-09
FOR THE OTHER MAN.


Elizabeth had known Jack Hender-
son SO long that he had grown to be
nothing more than a good chum in
her eyes. something in the nature of a
big brother, with enough of the friend
in it to forbid teasing on his part and
permit OF her tyrannizing over him
which she did in a shameless fashion.
1t was so different with the other
man; she had met him in the early
part OF the spring, and since then they
; had become inseparable. Spring with
its lazy warmth ripens the affections
as readily as it tints the white apple
blossoms with their first delicate
bloom; and then, he was something
new, she had not run the entire gamut
of her power of fascination with him,
and she was by no means sure that
she could play with him as she had
dore with Jack. Perhaps he wouldn't
stand being tantalized. Anyhow, she
wanted to know. Elizabeth's thirst for
knowledge of this particular kind was
In the meantime they had both fallen
in love and when he had asked for her
picture, after that blissful yes, Eliza
beth, not wanting to keep the dear
fellow waiting until the photographer
could, satisfy him, naturally bethought
herself of Jack.
During their long acquaintance Jack
had collected photos of Elizabeth in
every attitude and gown her fancy
had suggested, and one more or less
couldn't possibly make any difference
to him.
Still, as Jacks temper was short
where other men were concerned, she
thought it would be advisable to see
him at his Office about this little mat
ter of business. OF course, Jack was
SO clever his Office would be overrun
with impatient clients, and he could
not take the time to refuse her.
Elizabeth, in her freshest gown, crossed
Broadway, half pleased, half frightened
by the busting thoroughfare, and pre-
sented herself at Jacks office only to find
him out.
ION business" said the office boy.
''Wul he be gone long? l must see him
on a very important matter"
Il expect him in every minute" The
office boy feared something interesting in
the business that brought this pretty girl
down town.
Elizabeth perched herself in Jacks big
chair and peered curiously around the Of
flee She was still engaged in this &C.
cupation when a familiar voice startled
her
why, Elizabeth, what has brought you
down here?"
Elizabeth GLANCED up. Certainly Jack
was dear boy. How nice he looked, and
so amiable.
Jack, what a nice family friend you
will make" she replied, somewhat ire
levantly.
Jack looked surprised but he carefully
closed the door. Elizabeth's remarks
were amusing from their unexpecteeness
ollil ne prtleITtu IIIdl tllt CuIIOuS yOutH
outside should not share their pleasure
with him.
Glad to see you, little lady, you've
never favored me before"
Jack, you don't seem glad to see me-
replied Elizabeth, dimpling into the smile
she knew Jack preferred.
well, you see, Elizabeth, your first re-
mark phased me trife.'
replied the young lady, mendaciously. On
second thought she preferred to prefer
her request before she admitted him into
the secret of the role she intended him to
play in her rf"
We'll, little lady, what do you mean?
have an appointment that 1 have to
keep, and you will have to forgive me if
I don't stand on ceremony"
Jack, you're cross because 1 was out
the other night"
Not in the slightest. only business"
and Jack smiled in an airy fashion.
Don't believe you have any. Any way,
I've come down for something"
81 thought l owed the honor of this
visit"
''Oh, stop being so hateful!'
Certainly, anything to oblige you and
he smiled still more aggravatingly.
Elizabeth bowed. This certainly was not
a frame of mind that promised success
10 her mission