The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-10-04


-Helenr' bawled out, painfully con
scious that the eyes Of the three pretty
girls who were at the counter beyont
were upon me.
very pretty name" simpered Jones
as he wrote down the order. ANY par
ticular style.
simple and solid" said 1; that's
ALL"
Yes. sir. 1t shall be attended to at
once Shall send 1t to your residence.
I Or"
Pardon me, Mr.. Belfon." cried Mr..
] Sllverman. who had overheard a por-
ton Of our eolloquay. but II 1t wouldn't
be taking liberty. might l inquire
whether you intend to keep house or
take apartments
WHAT" calculated 1.
ITO keep house or take apartments? ?"
reiterated Mr.. Silverman. Because In
the former case we should esteem 1t =
favor to supply the silver and table
ware"
l muttered some not particularly COM
plimentary answer, and went out Of the
shop. closing the door behind me with
some emphasis
Going to be married. eh, old chap?"
said Bill West. stock broker. famil-
iarly thrusting his elbow into my side,
as strolled into Gattrs for my lunch
that day.
Nor said l. taking up the bin Of
fare
''Oh. come. don't deny the soft I'm
parchment" said West, with q wink.
What has put such an idea as that
into your head?" demanded l, 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 MIR. Jessup was trotttng across
Hyde Park when unexpectedly came |
face to face with him.
Hello" said Mr.. Jessup, turning |
upon me the moony glare Of two spec
tacled eyes whats this hear about |
you. my dear young friend? Accept my
congratulations Matrimony is always
q blessed condition. and"
-Oh, yes, don't doubt It," I hur-
riedly interrupted. ''but-a-there's
some mistake about tt"
Miss. what did you say?" said old
Mr. Jessup. beamingiy. Call round this
evening and tell us all about 1t; there's
good fellow haven't time to listen
ust now" l.
I could have torn my hair with rage-
'fr. Jessup was Pauline Brooks uncle
md guardian. and 1 knew that my ,
hances In that direction would be all |
d II once the fatal story Of the wed /
ing ring got to Pauline's ears.
l crossed the park and hurried up Re Z
ent street. mentally gnashing my teeth {
nd in my impetuous haste had nearly | a
over Pauline herself. just 4
oming out OF florists with a tiny .
of violets In her hand. Ii
Pauline" cried rnpturously. n
But Pauline drew back the least little Y
Istanct In the world. thereby putting .
j invisible barrier between Us that b
'oze me like an lcicle. g
Dear me. Mr.. Bolton. Is IT your o
Id Pauline. Il congratulate you. am b
ire" e
Upon what?" I demanded, growing o.
.sperate- o.
Upon your approaching marriage. to o.
sure" said Pauline, with a smile. II
re auroraI lights lowering over a
owbank
But I'm not going to be married." l :,
:,
'Oh. excuse me, pray. Gentlemen do u
I usually buy wedding rings without
purpose" inferposed Pauline only I
ould think you might have paid such =,
friends as we are the compliment =.
some slight intimation OF your Inn -
nding marriage"
Pauline" said miss Brooks-hear ho
!. There Is only one woman in the a
rid would care to marry, and she
lnds before me now" In
Mr. Belton," said she, you may re-
rd all this as a very. fine Joke, but in
rely II IL nor necessary to add any De
re insult to It"
Do you mean that you don't believe ",
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How can ! believe your retorted "
Driven to sort Of frenzy, dragged hi
roy Cresmer's letter from my pocket. ..b
Ter face cleared up as she glanced
r the contents Of poor Cresmers
tatic missive.
Poor fellow" said she. '"He's very IN
oh In love, isn't her, thu
Not half as much as am said /. VI
nd then in the smilax- bordered shad- act
Of the florists shop pressed my pu'
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