The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-24
SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.

ergy. And the very best part OF all Is to
sit and thrill before the curtain goes III" "
The entrees were being handed when
Chisholm slipped into his seat again, and
he returned an altered man. Dollie could
scarcely believe her senses. he was so
changed. He had dropped a burden OF
care and some ten years OF age outside
the room. He was grown young. gay
amusing. and gallant. And he made no
further references TO business.
Indeed, when on the way 20 the theatre
somers wanted 10 buy another newspaper
Chisholm stopped him.
Lets forget IT," he urged. Lets enjoy
ourselves for this one night at all event.
Tomorrow shall take care OF Itself. Don't
you think that's the best way. Miss Mas
slnehen?"
Dollie certainly thought that the way
which he now adopted of appealing TO her
for her opinion was a very good way in
deed. Although she could really be quite
happy without attracting any notice at
ALL still she found the experience or be-
ing treated as a little lady OF importance
as novel as II was pleasing
Mr.. Chisholm seemed suddenly TO have
discovered her existence so n speak while
formerly only dimly aware Of il through
mist Of stocks and shares.
He showed. too. the laudable intention
Of not letting his discovery elude him for
the future.
Thus. although Dolie had Intended re-
turning home the next day, she found her
self involved In all kinds OF agreeable ar
rangements proposed by Chisholm and
accepted by Kitty. which would keep her
In town until the end OF the week She
consoled herself for the disappointment
which Mumsie might feel through her alb
sence by the knowledge OF the larger bud
get OF news she would have 60 take back.
Ae1s
said 20 herself as she went 10 bed that
night with her head I'm whrl.
But what was that compared 10 her
state OF excitement next day when Mr.
Chisholm came in the with the news that
the great American boom had burst and
that he had sold out on the top OF the
market
II owe that 10 you. Miss Messingham."
he said. When I left the table last night
] took cab 10 the nearest telegraph Of
fce and cabled Instructions 20 my brokers
10 sell everything. London time, being
fortunately FIVE hours later than New
York time. he got the message at 2 D.
m yesterday afternoon, and was able to
put the thing through. The consequence
is that today I'm a wealthy man instead
OF a ruined one. That unload did a. 7
couldn't resist such direct guidance
from Providence-or anyhow from old
Waller"
But II was funny he sent the message
In my soup. wasn't it7'' said Dollie. who
was really awed, yet half inclined to
laugh too.
Seems queer. doesn't it7' Chisholm
agreed "Yet after all spirits have to act
on matter somehow. as they have neither
hands. nor feet. nor tongues. nor bodies.
they make use Of psychic force. isn't II
called Mr.. Somers? And expect they
found YOU a sympathetic medium. Miss
Messingham. 7 know 7 find you sympa-
thetic." he added In a tone sufficiently
lowered so that only Dollie could hear
And ] want you 10 let me ask a question
this afternoon when we are out driving"
for the first OF the charming engage
ments for which Dollie was remaining In
town was cacching excursion that day
to Oatlsnds park
And she was really very fresh and un-
sophisticated little person. since Chis-
holm's question. when he put n after tea
the chestnut trees. surprised her
more than ANYTHING which had ever oc-
Cured In her ffe before; but when she
had grown a customed 10 the ide1 and her
new happiness. she reflected with delight
~ AZ here ~ lsst was a mos, exciting
niece az news 10 take home TO Mumsie-
The Tattler.