The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-03

eclOuS tnat the eyes OF the three pretty
, girls who were at the counter beyond
were upon me.
"vcry pretty name," simpered Jones
40 he wrote down the order. ANY par.
ticular style.
Simple and solid." said 1; ''that'a
ALL"
"Yes, sir. It shall be attended to at
once. Shall send 1t to your residence,
Or"
Pardon me. Mr.. Belton." cried Mr..
Silverman, who had overheard q por-
ton Of our colloquay. ''but II it wouldn't
be taking liberty. might l inquire
whether you intend to keep house or
take apartments?'
what" calculated l.
To keep house or take apartments p
reiterated Mr.. Silverman. Because in
the former case we should esteem 1t q
favor to supply the silver and table,
ware"
! muttered some not particularly COM
plimentary answer. and went out Of the
shop. closing the door behind me with
some emphasis.
"Gding to be married. eh, old chap p
said Bill West. q stock broker, famil-
iarly thrusting his elbow into my side,
40 strolled into Gatti's for my lunch
that day.
'No! said l. taking up the bill Of
fare.
''Oh. como, don't deny the soft Inn
parchment" said West, with wink.
what has put such an idea as that
into your headi" demanded I, some
what Indignantly.
And her names Helen" said West,
with an idiotic giggle. waiter. half
bottle Of Mumm! Let's drink her health,
Bolton. when"
Old Mr. Jessup was trotting across
Hyde Park when Unexpectedly came
face to face with him.
"Hello!" said Mr.. Jessup, turninS
upon me the moony glare OF two spec
tacled eyes. whats this hear about
you. my dear young friend? Accept my
congratulations. Matrimony ID always
= blessed condition. and
"Oh, yes, I don't doubt It." hur-
riedly interrupted. ''but-a--there's
some mistake about IT,"
Misc. what did you say?" said old
Mr.. Jessup. beamingly. "Call round this
evening and tell US all about 1t; there's
; good fellow. haven't time to listen
Just now"
! could have torn my hair with rage.
Mr.. Jessup was Pauline Brooks uncle
and guardian. and knew that my
in that direction would be all
off II once the fatal story Of the we'd
ling ring got to Pauline's ears.
crossed the park and hurried M Re.
rent street. mentally crashing my teeth
md In my impetuous haste had nearly
over Pauline herself, 1ust
coming out Of a florists with q tiny
'outonniere of violetsx In her hand.
Pauline" cried rapturously.
But Pauline drew back the least little
distance In the world. thereby putting
N invisible barrier between us that
roxe me like an icicle.
Dear me. Mr.. Bolton. Is It your
aid Pauline. II congratulate you. am |
ure."
upon whatr I demanded. growing |
desperate.
Upon your approaching marriage, to !
'e sure" said Pauline. with a smile.
Ike auroral lights lowering over q
nowbank.
but I'm not going to be married."
'r0tested.
"Oh. excuse me. pray. Gentlemen do
ot usually buy wedding rings without
purpose" interposed Pauline. "Only I
hould think you might have paid such
Id friends as we are the compliment
I some slight intimation Of your i'm
ending marriage"
Pauline. said I--"Miss Brooks-hear
,e. There 10 only one woman in the
7orld would care to marry, and she
lands before me now"
"Mr. Belton." said she. you may ne.
ard all this a. q very fne joke, but
arely 1t Is not necessary to add any
lore insult to IT.
DO you mean that you don't believe
ler
How can ! believe your" retorted
he.
Driven to a sort Of frenzy. dragged
ercy Cresmer's letter from my pocket.
Her face cleared up as she glanced
1er the contents Of poor Cresmers
static missive.
"Poor fellow" said she. "He's very
uch in love. isn't her
"Not half ~ much 40 am" said /. +
And then In the smilax-bordsred shad.
= OF the florists shop prssssa ~
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