The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-06-07
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glanced up with assumed lazy indiffer-
ence and resumed eating.
The waiter was busy whisking about
his napkin. preparatory to being paid.
Some more coffee. please" said the
girl. iii remain little longer
The man disappeared, shortly return
ing with the order.
She began to sip her coffee very slowly.
Her table companion had ample opportu-
nifty Of studying her. What he saw was
this:
A broad, smooth forehead, with dark
her temples; a pair Of deep gray eyes,
with long lashes: short. straight nose;
dear little mouth, and q rather square
jaw, which showed resolution and deter
minaticn. The hands, small, we'll kept
and shapely, were devoid of rings.
Let me see," he. unused, ''the hat cost
one and sixpence three farthings, and is
The blouse was four and eleven off the
peg. and the lace round the collar could
be bought at any cheap milliner's for
seven three farthings the dozen.''
waiter, one Omelette aux fms herbs, y
he said, suddenly, to the man who how
cred round like phantom bat.
He vanished like lightning. A few
AAAAutSS AONSA luc plOpAlClOI SlAOlAcU up ~
the table, glanced suspectingly at the girl,
coughed once or twice, and then said:
I'VE shall be closing very soon, madam.
Are you expecting friend?'
Yes" was the answer. Il won't wait
much longer"
The waiter appeared again and added
the coffee to thu bill.
nee dnfn sta5 SGqS; ere. said the girl; you
The waiter withdrew. Hillyard smiled
and began his omelette, which had been
brought him.. -. 3, =.
Z Pardon me. but L believe l. am right
in sewing that yon haven q 81 the nSilR 9ey
with which tc pay your bin, put in{t..f.ilE
yard at last. in low tone, and looking
ager, fear, is of the same opinion"
For moment her eyes flashed indig-
nantly; the mouth quivered.
How dare you speak to me like that?''
she said. What do you take me for?'
Il take you for what you area lady, y
he answered, gently.
The answer fabbergasted her for mo-
ment. She could not meet his scrutlniZ.
ing gaze.
your bill TO mi1le,' he continued, calmly.
You must admit that you are in an
awkward corner, and that your friend is
The waiter, somewhat agitated, drew
near again.
Curacao" he ordered sharply, and the
gentlman with the napkin disappeared
with remarkable celebrity.
Really stammered the girl, IL
don't know what you mean
Il mean what say he answered
firmly. Il will repeat it again if you
wish. I don't, believe you have the
Che n,n<;npoI hin, 70 Ioc;s<
Hush! hush! You have no right to
say that. Don't. please, DON'T
Her earnest entreaty compelled him to
You cannot deny that am right:'' he
demanded, in manner that plainly
showed he would have direct answer.
Her face went a deep crimson.
Yes, you are right" she replied at
length, but with a great effort. 1T was
very. very wrong. l know, but l was so
so hungry. and I thought that
That it was possible You would meet
with a good Samaritan" put in Hillyard,
accurately divining her thoughts. a
very risky game to play: Suppose you
had not met mewhat then?'
She laughed uneasily.
But, you see, did meet you
Yet you seem very reluctant to allow
me to add your bill to mine.''
The color famed her cheeks again.
1T must be loan, she declared, en-
phatically. Il came here in sheer des-
peration. You don't know what it is to
Yes, I do he answered. quietly.
Il am so sorry" she whispered. gently.
II did not know; I had no idea; never
thought
Pray, don't apologize" he interrupted.
again assuming his lighter vein., If you
are really sorry, you will pass ME your
Believe me-" she replied. gratefully.
handing him the fimsy bit Of paper, ii
am truly grateful: Fortune has not been
too kind to me of late.''
Nor to me-" said Hillyard. "Dame
Fortune is tickle jade, and has to be
treated accordingly. Woo her too much,
she often turns and rends You. Treat
round and fawn upon you"
"She has. at any rate, been good to me
tonight said the girl Zone moment. /
shall consider this bill debt of honor.
Where can send you the amount: IT.
it is not much, is it - .sg. -.
= Too mnch for. you to pay now,
He produced his card, which bore his
name and address. She put it carefully
in her purse.
! II will send you the amount tomor.
:ow.'' she declared. III -
Hillyard smiled. j. t
:, To what address shall write an ac-
acknowledgement? - - -. Z - - :
oh. Miss Delling, care of Valleys
Library, Westminster Bridge read" She
replied, hurriedly. There will be really
no occasion to reply she hastened to
add. - 80 - - =
Hilyard made careful note Of the
address. 9s$., 80 IS -
The account was settled. AS they
quilted the shop the manager bowed and
smiled m 2 manner that battles descrip.
ton. u .55 "a S 5'--.'lY
81 May T see you to your door, asked
Hillyard q
no: !. would rather you did not. thansss,