Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-11-26
MRS. JIM

was still feeling how good it was
to be back in the old country, and
glad to talk of old friends | had come
across again.
kneaded little pyramid Of sand
between a careful finger and thumb
placed the glistening white ball upon
It and reached for my driver. Yes
it certainly is curious" my thoughts
ran on as ! took aim that she should
always be Mrs. Jim while he is James
to all his friends" and | sliced the
ball
Bravo" came from somewhere be.
hind me. I turned; it was Mrs. jim
herself. Had my thoughts brought
her or had she brought my thoughts,
which was it?
Thanks, | owe that to you"
ITO me, how" and the sandwich
she held in her hand and which was
on It's way to her mouth remained sta
tionary.
ut is quite simple, dear lady.
looked at the ball, but I was thinking
Of you, and VOLTA tout"
"HOw sweet of you to think Of me. q"
"You don't ask what my thoughts
were?"
Something nice, I'm sure and any
how the compliment remains, you
were thinking Of me-"
Where is James, by the way?"
She shrugged. James, don't ask
me. I couldn't wait for him; I'm just
having a bit of lunch"
$50 l perceive
The delayed sandwich received a
convincing bite, and l asked, "Is
James going round the course?"
20 dear, no. He never plays now
I called at his office on the way up,
and left word we would lunch here.
Just as easy for him as going home.
He can cycle all the way"
why doesn't he play now? He
used to be so KEEN"
Don't know. Says he hasn't time
himself. It's all that stupid, stufy
office. He's there morning, noon and
night"
Except when he comes up here to
have lunch with you, I suppose "
Again Mrs. Jim shrugged.
He says he is tired Of a sandwich
and would like a meal sometimes. In
fact, he is quite plaintive about it.
What he wants. with a great heavy
meal in the middle of the day I can
not understand! Such a bore to have
to keep regular hours. Give me a
biscuit that can be eaten anywhere
and any time when it's convenient,
and I'm quite happy"
80 It seems"
"Now you're laughing at me-"
Nothing is further from my
thoughts, I assure you"
"Have some lunch?"
Thanks, no Don't let me deprive
James of his biscuit"
Poor old James, Anything will do
for him. and I don't suppose he'll
come. o, this everlasting work.!
Hes here, anyhow, to speak for
or will be here in another
I saw him pass that far gap
in the hedge"
Mrs. Jim looked in the direction I
Indicated, and settled the tweed CAP
she wore more comfortably on her
head, but did not go to meet him.
You're not in hurry to have your
round, are you?" she asked. He'll
see where we are and come to US"
Then she opened satchel she car
ried, and watched her tumble for
James's lunch.
James came toward US surely he
was developing a stoOp.
Here's your lunch, James," said
his wife by way of greeting; q asked
Mr. Bingham to share it, but he
doesn't believe in sandwiches"
mo more do l." put in James quick
ly. Thanks, no, l shall have some
thing at the club when I go back.
You'll Join me, Bingham?"
"Sorry l CAM. thanks all the same.
I'll look. you up one of these days,
though. It's a fine thing to lie ba-k
at the old place ana you all the same"
Really. James. what fuss you
make" broke in Mrs. Jim I'VE have
no cook at present, you know, Mr.
Bingham. and she turned to me.
ooh" I said.
81 think We'll have to go into
rooms. You have come here for
nothing. then. James?"
81 don't know about nothing. that
depends. We can go down together"
But, my dear boy. I have prom
sed to make up a foursome in ten
minutes time, and later there is the
hockey committee meeting. We are
going to meet in the clubhouse here.
cannot say to a minute when l shall
,e free to-day"
James looked away into the dis
ance with a hang-it-all kind of ex-
PRESTON on his face.
well meet again some time, 1
lope." he said, as he turned to go, az
me who recognizes the uselessness Of
Don't be absurd. James-of course
We shall. Auf wiederschen, mon ami,
( you must gol Going to make a
resi- start, Mr.. Bingham? Let me
make your tee for you. BLACK and
White.