The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

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shaking with laughter
He'll do" they both said at once, and
then felt obliged to crook little fingers
and press their thumbs together while
they silently wished.
Thumbs. Shakespeare" added Jean
DO you know. that drug store over
there is the only shop we haven't been
in. except the saloons"
No use in going now. when we
haven't a cent" said Arthur.
But there's such an awfuIly hand
some clerk. Arthur Do look at him. I
love that big. blond type. only he ought
to be clean shaver"
You might so in and suggest it"
Il am going in to talk to him. just
The same. I think he's fascinating"
4 wouldn't. He'll chuck you under
the chin and ask you how's mommer.
most likely"
NO. ne won't; come on. Let's ask
for something he couldn't possibly have.
as an excuse. What shall it be?''
''Antimacassars2 o"
Nonsense. No sane person would ask
for those at drug store"
Try Buffalo Bilious Powders. then. ."
Don't be idiotic. / think I'll ask for
Creme Timon. You never would find It
at little country store like this. II
they should happen to have It. mind,
you're suddenly to discover that you
have forgotten your purse"
Il never carried one I'm my life.
don't sec what you want to go in for.
anyway" Arthur said, pulling open the
wire door.
You would If he was a girl re-
turned Jean in a cautious aside Play
we're a couple Of tourists" she added
''Ah. good afternoon. Have you any
Creme Timon?"
I'm afraid not" said the big blond
young man. His voice had an uumis-
taxable tone Of breeding and refinement.
we have very little call for such
things. can give you cold cream or
glycerine."
I'm afraid they won't do" Jean spoke
with sweet regret. lone gets so sun
burned driving. ! never find anything
that does any good but Creme Timon
This is such pretty part of the coUn-
try"
Indeed it is. 4 great many coaching
parties come through here It seems 70
be a favorite route. Did you come bv
the faHs2"
mo, think not. We are travelling in
a blackboard. which is really the pleas
ATTEST way. If YOU are going over the
hills at all" Jean leaned confdontiaIIy
on the counter. with an amused side
glance at Arthur. who was examining a
case Of curling tongs with bored pa
thence.
yes. indeed" said the clerk. You
are 50 free to come and 20 as you please.
II you are going to put up here for the
"oh, no." Jean said hastily. Eve are
going out to joln-some friends. We
merely put our blackboard in the stable
for an hour or two while we rested"
My dear" said Arthur, with a sudden
twinkle in his eyes and a lordly air OF
possession that made Jean long to slap
him. don't you think we might better
be going2"
Il suppose It is time" she said. with
as good a grace as she could muster
We'll. good afternoon"
lone minute" said the clerk. diving
down abruptly behind the counter and
with a box full Of little jars.
Yes. here it is. Creme Timon,' he ex-
claimed triumphantly. This box Of
was sent Us early in the sum
mer and l had quite forgotten it, How
fortunate it was"
His tvo customers suddenly gave way
to uncomfortable laughter
Wasn't it funny that you should find
d. just ai llAt ldhl minute Jean tN- /
planned. struggling for composure. I'm
very glad. Arthur. Will you pay for it. |
please"
Arthur looked at her in bewiIderment /
But how the deuce" he began. .
when a look Of terrible warning remind
ed him Of his part. He searched his |
pockets with elaborate thoroughness. /
even turning a few OF them inside out. |
then exclaimed in a well-slmuloted tone /
Of stage surprise,
What can / have done with my /
purse? must have left it in the buck |
board"
Jean groaned inwardly. and expected [
% see the clerk arrest them both as sus-
,icious characters. but he seemed quite I
lnmovod. and only said:
THAT is hardly a safe place TO leave /