The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-09
OUTLINE OF A ROMANCE.
Suggested by Stranger with q
z Purple Nose-The Heel Of 4
Woman,s Boot. t.s.s4..5z

When he first appeared in front of
the Office boy at the entrance Of the
New York SUMS editorial rooms, moth
ing less than an interview with the
editor in chief would satisfy him.
The boy threw a tired glance at the
strangers purple nose, stubbled chin
and faded coat and persuaded him to
communicate his errand to an ordi-
nary reporter. :, ,~~-.7.-z::
| Pulling parcel from one OF his
coat pockets, he began to free this
from its coverings of tissue paper.
Finally the last sheet of paper fell
to the floor. The man raised trem-
bling hand, between the thumb and
forehnger Of which he held part of
the heel of wOman's shoe.
"French, you see," he began, hoarse-
ly. Rather dainty, don't you think?
There's story in it. I'll sell it at dou-
BILE space rates." ~~sf $50 u -
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 at all 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 fell
lows like best, amt it?" = D.:
Il guess it is not in our line" said the
reporter. Better go somewhere else"
He turned to leave, but was grabbed
by the arm and held back.
Don't go yet, young man." cried the
stranger, eagerly. "You are missing the
chance of your lifetime. Just think what
lot of romance lies hidden in this thing
here
I'LL tell you how found it. There
was rush of young women to the soda
fountain in the corner drug store. i
watched the little darlings They fought
like wildcats to get served first. That's
in the nature of the sex.
when therush was over this heel was
lying on the floor"
"Well?" said the reporter.
''Well,' repeated the stranger, re-
proachfully. II took you for philoso-
pher when first set eyes on you and for
something of a poet besides. But, Of
course, II am MISTAKEN
Cant you give me the gist of your
tale, If you have any?' the reporter
asked.
Il have heard of men who could give
you complete description Of an animal
after just seeing piece Of bone that had
belonged to 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 limping now, poor thing. Well, you
need not print that if you don't want tt"
Really, I don't see any story" said
the reporter.
cts French" the stranger went on,
growing more and more dreamily en-
thusiastic. cts of the extreme kind
so high, so high-she must be coquettish
as kitten. Much worn, too-a little
poverty, little improvidence, and much
gayety of heart 49,
cts worn on the outside. You can
bet she has charming, slightly undulat-
ing walk. No slovenly sliding or STEP
ping high for hers.
'"Then it's so very narrow. That
means she is single, or married to fool.
| Also, she is little fool herself, but
sweet The base of the heel was once
| wider-''
Rot" the reporter said. "Get out Of
here
Off he went. The stranger looked after
him for awhile. Then he began slowly
to wrap up the heel again, picking one
piece of paper after another from the
floor for the purpose.
| '"Too bad" he confided to the Office
boy, as he replaced the complete parcel
in his pocket. :"The press is going down,
best stories offered them for a long
WHILE"