The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-24

would hardly be expressive enough. She
not only wanted to, but she did.
Ted Fowler seemed to have a very
large acquaintance in West Point He
was out every day with different girls
in the auto. If he could pass her on
the road unnoticed, he would not have
an opportunity of speaking to her now.
But he did. 1t was one evening about
boat time, and Dorothy heard the ma
chine putting UP behind her. She was
close to the hotel, but she dared not
run; that would make her the laugh
ing stock of the occupants, Ted, two
women and man.
Ted steered the auto skillfully up to
the steps and the man handed him a
bill. Dorothy could not believe her
eyes. Edward Montague Fowler gave
him some change, respectfully raised
his hat and said, Thank YOU
In minute he had passed her. This
time, catching her eyes, he raised his
hat, but without slowing up. If Dor
othy went up to herr room and cried
and sent word to her mother that she
would not be down to dinner, one is
to suppose that she had a headache.
But her head, for the moment, was
located dangerously near her heart.
Why" she Thought, ARE men so
silly? 1 didn't mean that he was to
go and earn money that way. I-oh
I just wanted to talk. Poor Teddie!
And nowhere a fresh flood of tears
broke forth-"and now he is too busy
even to speak to-to-me. He's-he's
too busy earning money to loaf
around with a good-for-nothing girl
and-an-take her automobiling. He
told me all about his new machine, too.
II told him 1 didn't think it was
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his father-didn't think any man
should feel right in doing so-that he
ought to pay for something himself
Oh. oh!'
Dorothy's eyes were as red as the
auto of her thoughts.
Early next morning she was out for
walk, letting the cool breezes blow
away the red rims; she fancied she
could still see them.
AS she turned the corner in the
road she came upon Ted bending I'M
derneath the body of his machine
Something was broken. Hearing foot
steps, he looked up just in time to see
the pink curtain draw itself over Dor
othy's cheeks
Good morning" he said. distantly,
but politely, and resumed his investi-
cation.
Good morning" Dorothy stood still
IN the road. Why. she did not know.
He did not invite her to remain.
Is-did anything happen?" she ask
ed.
Yes; something happened" he an
swered, ambiguously, looking at her
for minute
TITS too bad. You'll miss the train
and lose your fare"
Dorothy wanted to laugh The stu
alton was so funny and she had for
gotten last nights tears.
Then you'll have to loaf" she
said, wickedly
Teddie did not reply.
I'D like to get in" she said, pre-
pairing to do so. May To-
Certainly"
But have no money with me-"
She could not keep back the ripple
Of laughter any longer.
Teddie looked up into her eyes and
well he wanted to join in the laugh.
But instead he said, rather shortly:
think 1 can treat you for the
Dorothy watched him for a few
minutes: When he emerged from
under the machine she asked: els 1t
fixed?"
1T is. Get in the front seat" She
was in the back.
What for?"
Dorothy, don't tease me any more
be good"
He helped her into the front seat
and there they sat. in the shade of the
trees
AREN'T you going7" she asked.
When you say you have changed
your opinion OF me: that you love me.
Not until"
But I'm hungry. It's breakfast time.
And-oh, yes, I say II all / do love
you, Teddie-and ! didn't mean for You
20 work this way"
But she seemed not 20 dislike bic
utes.
And the faFsf