The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-07

dressed to MISS fancy Boone EolloT
Scooper's Magazine, New York"
The readers face went from red to
white and ttan back red, and so remain
ed while he looked around to see what
McQuail was laughing at.
DRY uD Mac. for heavens sake
cried Boone. 1--WE made a nice botch.
Don't say enything. 1 wrote one of our
lady contributors note out OF the kind
ness of my heart--I'H tell you all about
it by and by 1 thought It would be
smart to sign it Fancy I'm so used to
the name that 1 never thought of its fem
ininity, and she has taken me for wo-
man, and-oh, Lordi-the editor. l new
er thought to tell her my postion-I was
in tearing hurry. Don't let 1t out, will
you. Mac?"
TITS too good to keep. but I'll say
nothing" said the fat manuscript clerk.
only I've got to know what she says
tell me when you've read It, You'd bet
ter leave the girls alone. Fancy-you're
too young"
Boone religiously refrained from OPEN
ing his letter until after supper in his
own room. Lucky / didn't read II at
the Office" he observed solemnly. II
never could have worked with this hang
ing over me-"
Dear Miss Boone:-(oh, GoodnessD.
~ would call you Fancy If dared
| lit is such lovely name. How kind and
sympathetic you arel (An1 /, thoughD
and how sweet OF you to write to poor
| little foolish me-
I'm bet she fifty? There's about two
pages OF this nonsense" he said. "whatl
| Coming to New York this week on a
visit and will certainly call-the devil
| she will"
He threw himself back In his chair ana
| groaned. How shall 1 ever get out Of
this2' he thought. Says she will ar
rive here Friday-that's tomorrow. A
letter won't reach her. I swear / don't
know what to do. I'll get caught, any
way. She will keep coming until she nails
me--thinks | ann the editor"
| What under the sun shall do Mac2'
he asked the next morning as that worthy
doubled up over the letter.
DO? Why, wear your best clothes,
look pretty ana explain" advised his
friend She's probably some sentiment
al old maid of a forgiving disposition. Tell
he rthe truth-she will understand. Talk
business to her and scare her out Don't
be nervous-its the only way
IRIS easy to advise" moaned Fancy.
II don't see how / can face her. What
will she think?"
''Oh, you will do 1t all right, don't
worry. I'll go along and hold your hand
IL you say So said Mac, who prayed
inwardly that he might witness the meet
ing
Saturday passed, then Monday and no
Gwendolen Green. BY Tuesday after
noon Boone began to breathe more free
~. Perhaps she won't come. after ALL
he thought
Vain hope. Deep in his work, about 4
o'clock, message came to him You're
wanted downstairs, SIR" said the boy. re-
spectfully.
What is It. Charlie?" asked Boone, try
ing to appear unconcerned
"Womanl" replied the lad, briefly.
AS the reader tip-toed past McQuails
desk that gentleman noted him CAREFUL
ly patting his hair and arranging his tie.
He also noted a facial expression, which
was to say the least. agonzed.
She's come" he said to himself. 1--WE
business donw that way" and ne stole
after the retreating figure. rI'll bet
the old crow will call him down in good
shape" he thought.
The associate editor pointed TO the lit
tie reception room. as Boone looked about
inquiringly. His face had drawn look.
as that of one endeayoring to repress
deep emotion.
As the young man stepped inside the
door, a strikingly pretty girl very charm
ingly attired came forward eagerly and
held out her hand.
"Is .this Mr.. Boomer" she asked in the
sweetest of voices. IT am Gwendolen
Green. Can you ever forgive me for my
stupid blunder? am always jumping at
conclusiuons. don't you know The gem
tleman In the other room has explained.
II was a natural mistake. I suppose, on
my part. but very stupid of me. I'm
sure. What did you think? After YOU
were so kind and thoughtful. too-Swhy.
l fairly cried over your note. l don't
care whether you are man or woman.
you did that to help me. know that.
Mother says II you don't give out any
thing but kindness. you won't get any
thing but Kindness back. and believe
II. don't your"
IL guess / do" stammered the blush
ing Fancy, in breathles Amusement at
this unexpected turn in affairs. II thought
you would be very angry. I was afraid
to meet you'll didn't mean toll didn't
really"
"Of course. you didn't" cried Miss
Green heartily. Lets sit down. and then
you can tell me ali about It,"
A minute later the eye OF McQuail peer
ed cautiously around the corner OF the
door and was withdrawn.
"Of ali the luck" he erowled as no
made his way back. She's the prettiest
thing / ever saw. and Fancy smirking
at her az pleased as Punch Made out
II was her stupidity--and all that I'll
bet she wanted to see him just 10 satisfy
her curiosity. and then got of that rapid
fire 70 set him at ease when she saw
what nice boy he was Oh. womani
woman"
II know how II would ber Afcouan
was saying a few months later. when
he heard the news. when she found
he had a, book Of poems In publsher4
hands that settled II. Its good versa
they say. Well, I'm glad for him. she's
a nice GIRL n she does talk an over the
lot. ana the best OF II is"--he stroked his
chin thOughtfuily--"a got money--for.
ROodDens knows. they'll need H."