Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-02-07

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This amt playin'"
wen, he said, 'you won't play wha1
l want. It's an awfully nice game
he coaxed. "Play you were LADY
and were all dressed up in a silk ball
| Dress"
Blue, like Aunt Lucy's?" said Amy
Eyes, blue acquiesced the youns
man. "And play you went to ball.
Amy danced with delight.
And you met there. And I had
never seen you look so beautiful.
had a waltz with you, and you said
you would rather sit it out in the con
servatory. So we went into the cool
dim-lit room, and I was drunk with
your nearness and your beauty. for
got everything except that you were
there, and that I was there; that !
loved you-that I wanted you, oh. sc
madly!" He had stopped talking to
Amy, and was addressing Aunt Lucy's
back. II kissed you," he went on 81
know I shouldn't have; know it was
cowardly; you trusted me, and l de.
served your scorn. But Lucy-dear
Lord-Lucy, couldn't you see
Amy's eyes opened wide. Il fought
you was goin' to play wifi me-" she
pouted, IAN you's playin' wifi Aunt
Lucy"
The young man turned with a start
"Of course, of course" he said. 81 for
got. Where were WEI"
II had on blue d'ess," said Amy.
Eyes, it was beautiful" said the
young man.
"Wif short-necked sleeves" cooed
Amy
"Of course" said the young man.
"An' 1 wore blue slippers, an blue
roses!" went on Amy, excitedly.
'FAnd then I'd steal the kiss from
you,' said the young man. "just like
this" and he caught her in his arms
and kissed her.
Amy kicked violently. "Le' me
down." she shouted. II amt a-going
to play wifi you. I wis you'd go way.
Me an Aunt Lucy was havin' nice
time till you came an spoiled it all"
But the interesting part of the
game comes now" he said, soothingly.
Amy locked up tearfully
'Play l came the next day with a
box of candy" he continued, as he
took one temptingly from his pocket,
land asked you to forgive me-"
The sunshine danced in Amy's eyes.
She put out her hand.
But you wouldn't" he said, regret
fully, and put the box of candy back
in his pocket.
But 1 will said Amy, advancing
cminously toward the pocket.
"And pretend I felt so bad" his
voice grew husky; "that I went away
and enlisted for active service in Cuba.
And pretend was going this very af-
ternoon, and just stopped in to say
good-by and ask you to forgive and
forget me- He was looking at Aunt
Lucy again, and he saw her tremble.
Then he turned to Amy. $50 kiss me
good-by, sweetheart, for I leave to-
night" and he took her in his arms
again.
Aunt Lucy turned at last. Harry,
you are joking" she whispered, COM
ing nearer.
He was still talking to Amy. "She
thinks it's JOKE he said, scornfully.
"She told me last night she hated me,
that she never wanted to see me again.
Joking! when it was she herself who
sent me away. I hope bullet
But Aunt Lucy was closer yet.
Harry" she said, ''you mustn't"
why not?" she said, facing her.
"Your mother" stammered Aunt
Lucy, blushing.
my mother has other and better
sons" said the young man proudly.
ME" whispered Aunt Lucy, tear
fully.
"You hate mel" he answered,
cruelty.
Harry" she said.
you said So"
ooh. l don't, don't, DON'T" she
sobbed.
Lucy, do you really want me to
stay?"
Lucy's hand cre3t about his neck.
Cali right" said the young man,
promptly, ~ won't co.
But your commission" whispered
Aunt Lucy.
What answer can you make the
government"
The young man coughed. Amy
finished the last piece of candy, and
carefully wiped the superfiuous choco'
late on her apron. Then she pouted'
"This amt no kind of game" she
said, and stalked out of the room.
Its the finest game in the world
said the young man, drawing Aunt
Lucy closer. Then he pushed her
gently aside. NO." he said, firmly
81 can't; must tell the truth! Lucy
NV darling the war-you
know"
But Lucy cuddled closer. "Oh,
understand, DEAR" she said, sweetly
ST was part of the game-just as my
being angry was. "-Woman's Home
Companion.
ROSES AND "NERVES."