The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-06-14

Il always did think you conceited,
but I'm dashed II ever
"WilI she be at the Martens this af-
ternoon?" asked.
He replied reluctantly in the afirma-
tive.
III have time III run in and see
her" l said. taking up a newspaper.
Il suppose you'll kiss her" he said
scofIingly.
Bobby retired uttering inarticulate
sounds and red in the face.
I went to the Martens that after
noon. As was entering the drawing
room encountered Bobby at the door.
He grinned vindictiyely.
shes in there" he said, jerking his
thumb over his shoulder. go and kiss
her"
took no notice Of his foolish re-
marks. or of the laugh from the group
of men around him. 1t is better to ig-
more vulgarity when you have no rep
artee.
L crossed the room to speak to Lady
Marten. The room was crowded. As
was speaking to her, Lady Lexington
arose from her seat and came to her.
She was followed by girl whom rec
ognized Though how she had changed
and how beautiful she had grown as
Alice.
While Lady Lexington was saying
her adieus, turned to Alice. saw she
recognized me.
Alice, my dearr' said. felt rather
than saw Lady Lexington wheel about
Alice put out her hand and smiled. I
took her hand.
What an immense girl you have
grown l went on. You've grown
too big to kissv'
She looked surprised, but 1 bent for
ward and kissed her lightly on the
cheek.
Mr.. Merivaler she said, but
thought she did not look offended
20, you must still call me Jerry"
said hastily. Il suppose you will be
leaving school soon:"
Lady Lexington. who had been re
garding me as if were an intrepid
frog. interfered.
Miss Mansen has left school SONS
years. she said in an awful tone.
20. she has a goyerness. 1 suppose
Well. Alice" l said, Il hope you are {
better girl than you used to be"
Alice, we must CO." said Lady Ock
ington.
"Good-by," I said. 1 still held he
hand. Il will call some day and TAX
you to the wax works"
She smiled as she left me and follow
ed Lady Lexington from the room.
was glad she smiled. l should not hav
acted as l did.
- During this incident the stiffness o
n the room was terrible. Conversation
/ began again. turned to Lady Marte
d and began to speak of Pineros comm
play. But she was laughing eonvu
d sively.
u You wicked, dreadful young man,
e. she said. MIR. burden told me wha
you intended to do. but l couldn't hav
If believed you would have dared-nC
d even you-and Lady lexington there.
4 l protested that Miss Mansen and
were OH LLlcllQNs -NOAuAAE N14Au rAAtAA
,e her conviction that we had never m,
before-that had kissed a girl VIII
m was an entire stranger. This was III
le general impression. thanks TO Bobby
e foolish talk.
But am not so bad as all that.
" Thenext day l called at Lady Ocl
he ington's house. did not expect to I
admitted. but felt it would only
kind to call.
The door was opened by an unintell
IS gent page boy Lady Oekingon W.
be out. Miss Mansell was in. JOY.
On the stairs l encountered the bH
Ter. who knew me. He directed a Iii
n ing glance toward the lad. But it WI
he too late
M. Alice was alone in the room. 81
IL came to me with the prettiest air
confusion. l took her hand.
- "Alice-Miss Mansell." l said. Il
the last twenty-four hours my frien
ar have been telling me that have ma
,lv mistake. Did you make mistake
Mr.. Merivale," she said. for {
IA last twenty-four hours Lady 0ckingt
ar has been telling me you didn't make
mistake. Did you make mistaken
on 1t was all right: she was smiling.
'sAlice-Miss Mansell. I cannot tell
he lie unnecessarily; it was not mista
lit was intentional"
ng She shook her head.
tn Il don't think it was quite nice
YOU" she said.
1 responded eagerly. You are gu
right: it was horrid. But have an ,
PLANTATION"
aid Explain" she said, majestically.
lee the moment we heard ring.
mt. 1T is Lady Oekingtonw exclaim
tie Alice.
I 1 shall hideg' I asked.