The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
I'M No answer
Il "MolIy," in a higher key.

Still silence
Molly, Molly Craven''-very sharp 1
Iy-
Molly jumped
I beg your pardon. Stella Did you
speak 10 me2"
Il did. Three times. was about to
offer YOU penny for your thorIhts.
but. judging from your deep abstrac-
ton and that dreamy smile they are
! evidently priceless"
Ion the contrary. dear Stella, ] offer
them to you gratis l was thinking Of
The BaII''-very gieefuIiy and in large
capitals.
All. yes. your first ball. You won't
think so much OF balls when you have
been out few years. But everything
is fresh to you" added Miss Fitzgerald
rather enviously-
/ Mrs VerinGer woke at this moment,
and tea and conversation became gen
eral until the party dispersed to dress
for dinner.
Molly was the first down. looking very
fair and swee. in her simple white gown.
and she went into the conservatory
where she had fayorite nook shelter
cd behind magnificent palm; there she
sank down on the luxurious lounge. TO
indulge in a delicious day dream step
reused her: she looked up. her heart
thrilling with joy. but it was not Paul
[ lie Marchaut; il was her cousin. Ed
gar.
Z All alone. Molly" he said, coOlly
taking a seat at her side.
L like TO be alone" replied Molly,
not very graciously. but al eighteen ii
! Is dificuIt 10 conceal ones feelings. and
Molly wanted that seat left vacant for
r another man.
Edgar took no notice OF the hint
but went on to ask his cousin TO promise
- him the first dance at her birthday bsll
D on the following night. a request she re-
luctantly granted \ short silence fol
lowed
we have always been good friends
Molly" Edgar began again 4 have
always enjoyed my visits 70 the Chase
and looked forward TO seeing my dear
little cousin. Sir Gilbert has Away:
Z
would be pleased il the earnest wisl
of my heart were granted. and my Iittl
cousin became my wife. Do you think
darling you could learn TO love me?"
I'm sure 1 couldn't" answered Moll
heartIessIy. But I'm very much Obliged
and all that OF course"
Edgar looked rather taken aback. hu
"a urged his suit in impassiOued languag
}
y Il am very sorry. indeed l am. if yo
y really feel unhappy. -- she said, with per
lie feet composure, but l don't love yoJ
~ and 1 could not possibly marry yo'
at And / don't believe you love me eithel
IN although you say so I feel you don L
,e Il do love you but perhaps 1 al
g." TOO late; perhaps that fellow La Mar
chant
nd Not another word cried NJ lily, Yer
rs pale. and with a certain childish dignit
that sat oddly on her eherub face.
RI will not hear you / don't love you;
BE- don't even like you; and l don't b'
On Iieve you are a good man" And her
On her dignity broke down in burst
a tears and she He'd
no After dinner Mrs. Verinder and 5
n Gilbert sat down to game at ches
a. Molly and Paul lie Marchant went DOL
"a " 10 look az a new plant in the col
servatory. aud Miss Fitzgerald short
afterwards disappeared. Edgar thong
-, he knew where to find her. and VI
successful in his search Stella W
passing up and down the picture CALLER
holding a blue paper in her hand Al
looking very worried. She smiled
'r- she saw Edgar. and allowed him 10 10
iiS her in her walk.
i'm What is 1t that worries you soe"
10 asked
I'VE bills; want of money; debts" 3
said. Il owe-Oh l don't know what
ms owe. And my dresT7naker is pressi
his me for something on account at leas
FL, and I have nothing I've been unluc
at cards, too. My only chance is
TO marry rich man. Edgar put