The Forrest City times., 1903-09-25
OUTLINE OF A ROMANCE.
<uxEestcd by Stranger with o
Purple Nose-The Heel of
Noman's Boot.

When be first appeared in front Ok
the Office boy a. the entrance OF the
New York Suns editorial rooms, moth
ing less than an interview with the
editor IL chief would satisfy him.
The ooy threw tired glance az the
strangers purple nose. stubbled chin
and faded coat and persuaded him TO
communicate his errand 10 al ordi-
nary reporter
Pulling a parcel from one Of his
coat pockets, he began 10 free this
from its coverings OF tissue paper.
Finally the last sheet Of paper fell
to the floor. The man raised a trem-
bling hand. between the thumb and
forsHnger Of which be held part OF
the heel Of a woman's shoe
French. YOU see" be began, hoarse-
~. Rather dainty. don't you think?
There's story in il IL sell II al dou-
bic space rates"
What is it?" demanded the reporter.
What are the facts"
There amt any" replied the stran-
ger. That's the beauty Of the story.
Nothing 81 al to hamper you-just bring
your imagination TO bear on this little
object, and then make up your own
story- That's what you newspaper fel-
lcws Ike best, Ant ~
I guess il is not in our line" said The
reporter Better go somewhere else"
He turned 10 leave. bat was grabbed
by the arm and held back.
Don't 20 yet young man" cried the
stranger. eagerly. You are missing the
chance OF your lifetime. Just think what
lot q romance lies hidden il this thing
here
III tell you how found Il There
was rush Of young women 10 the soda
fountain il the corner drug store. I
watched the little darlings They fought
like Wildcats 10 get served first That's
II the nature OF the sex
When the rush was over this heel was
lying or the floor"
Well?" said the reporter.
We'll repeated the stranger. re-
proaehfully. I took you for philoso-
pher when first set eyes on you and for
something Of poet besides. But, Of
course. II am uistaken-"
Cant you give ne the eist Of your
tale. If you have any" the reporter
asked
4 have heard Of men who could give
you complete description Of an animal
after just seeing piece Of bone that had
belonged 70 it" unused the stranger.
Couldn't you tell by this what the ma
ture may be Of the charming creature
who dropped it BY the by. she must
be linping now. poor thing. Well. you
need not print that II you don't want to.
Really, / don't see any story" said
the reporter.
It's French" the stranger went on,
growing more and more dreanily en-
thusiastic It's Of the extreme kind
so high. so high-she must be coquettish
as a kitten Much worn, too-a little
poverty. little improvidence, and much
gayety Of heart
It's worn on the outside. You can
bet she has charming, slightly undulat-
ing walk Ne sloyenly sliding or step
ping high for hers.
Then it's so very narrow. That
means she is single. or married 10 fool.
Also. she is a little fool herself, but
sweet The base Of the heel was once
wider"
Rot" The reporter said. Get out OF
here"
Of he went. The stranger looked afte.
him for awhile Then he began slowly
70 wrap up the heel again. picking one
piece Of paper after another from the
floor for the purpose.
Too bad" he eonfded 10 the Office
boy as he replaced the complete parcel
in his pocket The press Is going down.
degenerating-I think this one Of the
best stories Offered them for long
while"