The Elbert County tribune., 1903-01-15
TWO IN A BOAT.
Copyright. is'a, by Daily story Pub. Co,
BY LILLIAN NICHOLSON.

Gladys tossed back her ringlets.
Thank you" said Philip.
For what?" asked Gladys.
81 can see your eyes better now"
said Philip.
You mean you don't like to look at
my hair" pouted Gladys. as curl
blew across her cheek in n most dis
tracing manner.
Il do like to look at your hair" said
Philip, resting on the oars. ITS the
prettiest hair in the world-when 1t
does not hide your eyes"
SILLY boy" she murmured.
Summer resort talk, you know"
he said. lightly. Philip usually sup
plemented his compliments.
well, you meant it Just the same"
she replied. looking at him in merry
defiance.
"Yes-I did" he answered, so earn
esuy and with such look that she
flushed and turned her head as il
seeking something on the water.
The morning had not been an entire
success, in spite of the fact that the
time and the weather and the seen
cry around Lake Delevan were ideal
for row.
Philip Minton and Gladys Howell
had been companions for a month,
almost to the extent of Ignoring every
one else at the hotel Mrs. Delmar
was the true American type of chap
erone; she amused herself in her own
way. and let Gladys do the same. And
when Gladys found Philip Minton's
society the most congenial of all the
guests, Mrs. Delmar craftily refrained
from commenting
Philip and Gladys had not dropped
into the usual sentimental summer
Irritation; he said pretty things light
ly. and she received them with a
merry laugh in which he invariably
Joined. There was no apparent rea-
son for a feeling of restraint between
them as the boat sped across the clear
water. but each felt that a nameless
something deeper lay beyond their
gay remarks.
Philip watched Gladys intently as
she gazed out upon the water, her two
little hands shading the loveliest of
eyes. The silence had become op-
pressive.
DO you see Travers boat any
where?' she asked in desperation.
mo, and neither do you" answered
Philip. mercilessly, ring of triumph
in his voice. She was beginning to
understand without being told. Ira
vers left this mornlng-told us good
bye last night, don't you remember?"
"oh, yes. of course" she exclaimed.
vexed at herself. We'll" she con-
tinued, you can tell me goodbye to-
night, for l go home in the morning -
There! 1t was was told at last, and
she felt herself mistress Of the sItua-
ton.
''What7" calculated Philip, in dis.
may, starting violently.
BE careful" she said calmly, you
will overturn the boat, and don't
want to be drowned; one looks so
horrid with weeds in ones hair,
and"
81 thought you were to remain all
summer" SAID Philip. abruptly, his
face a little pale in the bright morn
ing sun.
so did l." she answered, signing.
until yesterday. l did not intend to
tell you until this evening. but-but
somehow | couldn't keep it." There
was the faint suggestion of tremor
in her voice which did not escape her
companion. but she continued brave
ly, you have been very nice to me.
and want to thank you, and tell you
how much your congenial companion
ship has added to my pleasure"
IF you will permit trite express
sion," he said, little stiHy, "allow me
to say the pleasure has been mine"
But he melted instantly. "Oh, hang
the luck!" he exclaimed. why must
you go?"
Because l can't very well afford to
lose my position" she answered
bluntly. Philips handsome face ex-
pressed astonishment.
MY substitute is ILL.," she explained,
"she was to take my place for the
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