The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-01
S Miss Ethel Corcoran stood be
fore the mirror in her dressing

n fore the mirror in her dressing
1 L room and pulled on her long
gloves there was ample justihca-
ton for the satisfied smile that lurked
between her dimples. Her little cousin,
waiting for a final peep into the mirror,
was no exception TO the rule
Ethel Corcoran," she said, aren't
you little bit in love? Confess it is
with one Of the two now in the library,
but for the life of me cant tell which
Elizabeth bIushed as she said this.
Then she looked at Ethel.
They're both awfuIIy fond of me,
admitted Miss Corcoran, but I can't
tell which like the better. Tom is So
er-big and splendid; but then, Earnest
has career before him. They're both
-oh-weIl, I think they'll keep.
Elizabeth looked shocked and re
proachfuI al her cousins hippancy.
But they won't keep. They're not
the kind TO be put on, and you viii have
to come 10 a decision pretty soon III
wager you cant keep them from pro
posing until you go for your trip next
month. III wager you are engaged to
one Of them before St. Valentines Day. "
I wager a promise wont let them
get near that point
But if they do" persisted Bess-
I'll decline any proposal between now
and Valentines Day, Miss Elizabeth
Vintage, a box Of chocolates the for
feit-pro7ided you do the same.
Bess looked disconnected The pause
was so significant that Miss Corcorar
began TO Taught.
so, my young lady, perhaps there IS
some one you wouldn't pledge yourseI
to refuse. you quiet. demure eyed piece
Of deception! Is it some one you lef
behind in the country, OF is
No. no. Ethel" Elizabeth's cheeks
we're crimson = never had a propose
in my life"
Then promise said Ethel naughty
Promise, OF III suspect Tom or Ernest
or"
No-ob. no"'
Then se.''-merciIessly-
u can safely promise declared Bess
rallying- for there's nobody to wan
to propose to ne"
And with cheeks still blazing Bess
usually the follower, fed ahead dow
the stairs. while naughty, conhden
Ethel, laughing, followed after. to tn
two men waiting IN the library
On the thirteenth Of February the At
las Athletic Club gave public exhib.
ton that was, like everything eonnecte
with that exclusive organization, bri
liant and fashionable. II was the frs
time that It's new building had bee
thrown open 70 friends, and the Iadie
in charming array. had largely re
sponded to the invitations to this sp.
ciaI ladies night There were must
beauty. chatter, and laughter NJ
Tommy White, whose six-feet-two
athletic soIidity was as nothing
strength compared with the strong q
taehment Of his friends TO the dlminJ
tive form Of his name. was shown
Miss Corcoran and Miss Wingate, =,
gether with their chaDeron. about Il
building. In this Office DR.. Ernest Har
ing was assisting Mr.. Tommy White
You see" said Mr.. White. its a
here-gymnastuu, swimming bat
dressing room. barber shop, kitche
billiards. All complete"
Miss Corcoran fingered behind wit
Dr.. Harding. ImpersonaI enthusiasm a
ways struck her as a waste Of good nj
,erlaL She had been avoiding tete-,
tetes. as a rule, of late. anyhow, and
found herself tired OF the tameness
lie IN threes and groups.
So, while Mr.. Tommy White euIogiz,
the completeness of the clubhouse. Nj
Corcoran concluded TO drop behind vi
the doctor. She dropped on the Gus
Ions Of the coy window seat. The do
Tor, sitting down too. leaned forwaf
Miss Coreoran lifted her Iashes. lower
them quickly and used her fan