Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-24
THE LOVE POWDER.

two or three customers to get out, so she
could have a clear field to ask for the
magic potion. She walked past the clerk
in the front part Of the store and back
to the little black italian who stood near
the glass prescription counter. He looked
capable of mixing worse things than love
powders, and Nora began to think she
was dropping into the atmosphere of the
lower regions.
'I want a love powder" she said in a
whisper.
BY the matter-of-fact way the clerk
went ABOUT 1t it was evident that the store
was doing a big love-powder business with
the amorous girls in that district, and
| probably with a few of their mistresses.
Tucking the stuff, which was neatly done
up in a three-colored paper, under her
shawl, Nora slipped out of the store guilt
/ lily and back home. $50.
Now 1 am ready for him when he comes
in the morning." she mused
That evening Herman waited for VIII
| liam after the grocery was closed and told
the unsuspecting clerk of the conspiracy
against his heart.
"Of course, you know, Billie, that them
| powders is harmless. made of flour,
| guess" assumed Herman.
The next morning William started out a
little earlier than usual.
TITS pretty chilly this mornin', Will
liam," said Nora, nervously, as William
| seated himself beside the table. will
you have cup of coffee?"
| II don't mind" answered William, care
lessly.
| The coffee was poured into the cup and
| from the latter quickly into william.
The effect of the potion was so instan-
/ taneous that Nora in turn became fright
ened and suspicious.
| my dear Nora what makes you so cold
! towards me?" asked william. You know
| that love you and you won't have any
thing to do with me-
"Oh, William. what makes you talk sou
said Nora with feigned embarrassment.
ct love you better than any girl in the
world" said the new lover with emotion.
; as he jumped from his chair and grabbed
/ Nora in his arms. Then he kissed her and
swore further allegiance to her heart.
| Nora was in heaven. She had forced
reciprocity upon an unwilling lover. She
rested her head upon Williams shoulder.
] MY dear Billie, you might know that
| love you. l have only been waiting for
you to speak, but you have been a long
| time about It," Es..f
Mora, Nora, darling. the only girl for
me-" sung William in vaudeville tune. His
| love came upon Nora with rush, and 1t
! became thicker every moment. and 1t was
| only cut short by the approach of Mrs.
| Benson.
William called to see Nora every even
| ing that week. He appeared infatuated.
| Nora was birdlike in her happiness. She
felt light-hearted enough to float. Friday
night they became engaged. The wedding
/ day was fixed for one month later
But what am 1 to do for a wedding out
| ft?" asked Billy in despair.
oh. don't worry about that. dear" re-
/ sponded Nora. 81 have a little money
/ saved that will fix us both up"
It was Williams opinion that he had
better go at once and order his wedding
| clothes The clothes, with hat, shoes,
/ gloves and other necessary little things,
would cost, according to Williams esti-
| mate, about $1O0. ".-e~
| From her hoardings Nora cheerfully
| gave William the required S10G.
That was Saturday night; Monday VIII
! liam did not appear at the grocery. He
| di dnot show UP Tuesday-in fact, William
| is still absent, and Nora has cut love pow
| ders off the list of her charms.
OTHELLO T. ANDREWS.