The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-22
HER UNKNOWN LOVER
For the Sunday Eagle

itSSt SAft IN school was ACKNOWLEDGES
even by her enemies. Her graceful fig
gre, her curis and her big brown eye:
we're the admiration of the boys and the
envy OF girls less blcst.
FSom the first day Of school when, with
the other bashful freshmen, she had just
put her brand new books with their
brand new strap noisly upon her desk.
she had held this enjoyable reputation.
Even the seniors commented upon that
pretty freshman''-a remark which soon
reached her ears and added greatly to
her satisfaction
With the growing knowledge of her
charms, Norda rapidly developed other
qualities not so pleasing She became a
bit snob5ish and a triple fond OF laud-
ing her own praises before the five other
girls with whom she formed q rather ex-
clgfive circle of which she considered
herself the leader. And this to all out
ward appearances, she seemed to be.
As the year advanced, less favored girls
made vain attempts to curl their straight
locks as Norda did and TO get that par
ticular tie TO their ribbons that she at
fected. Many of the freshman boys
Smiled upon her but Norda longed for
more worlds to conquer.
Among the seniors was a tall, dark,
manufacturing lad who was the admir-
alton OF Nordas friends. Many were the
plans made by the five girls as TO how
they might meet him, but none had yet
succeeded, when one day Norda surprised
them with an account OF how she had had
q real adventure.
7 was walking down Tent hstreet,
when 1 saw that handsome senior turn
the corner behind me and I thought now
in my time so l dropped my bag; it had
my street car tickets and some money in
IL and my card. I wanted him to know
my name
And he picked it up and called you"
broke in a girl. And you walked to
school togetherI Why, Nordar' said an
pther.
Not much,' said Norda. ''Man," she
added, with an air of vast wisdom,
should be attracted but not pursued.
No. she went on. after 1 saw he would
Surely set the purse, 1 hurried into Ethel
Grays and waited while he passed. Then,
later. at school, he brought the purse in
TO Prof Winter and left it for me But
as ne went out he caught my eye and
smiled. I'm sure, girls, l made an i'm
preston
Norda soon left the girls and the five
discussed her adventure thoroughly, when |
left to themselves.
Next day Norda had a rather preoc- |
rupied air and was caught in Latin class |
dreaming and totally unaware of the |
place. After school, Ella CHANGERS. one |
of the five girls called to her Wait, |
Norda and wei. walk home together. I've |
Something to tel you
As they walked down the street Ella /
said. 4 heard 4 compliment for YOU. !
Roy Exeter. your handsome senior said |
you were a mighty sweet little girl. He /
told his cousin and it got around to me.
There, isat that exciting"
They walked for moment in silence. !
Then Norda said. Ella, can you keep a
secret? VIII you swear not to tel. if 1
tell you something-'
Sure" promised Ella. eagerly.
And you won't tell?' repeated Norda.
NO, never
With an important air, Norda pulled a
crumpled note from her dress. Listen
and she read aloud:
'Norda: As l IT yto study, your face
comes to me nd I am impeled to write
you a few lines shall go early and
TO you thus. once in a while-it VIII
make me happier
THAT is surely from him." she went
On impressively.
1T surely must be- agreed Ella.
Il wonder If III get any more"
''Tell me, if you do"
''Yes. 1 surely VIII, and you mustn't
tell"
After supper Norda and Esther Reele.
another Of the five, went walking. As
ley stfolIed along. whom should they
meet but the handsome senior. He raised
hfs hat and passed.
Norda gave a little gasp.
Il saw him 90 past your room today
several times" said Esther. You sure
made & hit.
Little wonder that the note was
brought out, read and Esther was pledged
to secrecy.
For two days all was quiet, but on the
next Norda exhibited another note Of
similar tone as the first, with added ex-
1ressions of admiration.
BY this time she had added a third {
,onfidente to- her list and felt herself in {
Heed the heroine Of a romance. As note {
BY note came gradually, all III FIVE girls
we're taken into confidence. each individu- I
aIly, however.
The others would set envious, if We '
alked it over each was told as she {
listened to outpourings Of Norda's opin- :
ons of her powers OF attraction. I
Thus time went on and the notes still |
,ame. =
They are surely from him. Norda =
old her condolences. but what is strange. =
lie never makes any effort TO talk when
We meet l suppose he thinks it ro- 7
mantle to worship me from afar.'
As though in answer TO her query. next .
lay the following note was read 10 her
onhdentes:
'Norda: l am so eager to see you and
ak To you. Won't you meet me At The G
lark boat house today at four? Dis :
ance is enchanting. but 1 long for a :,
carer view"
Isn't it interesting?" sighed Norda. 4
i shall surely SO.
At four that afternoon Norda. in a pref ."
y dress and shining curls, approached ="
he Park boat house He would sure "
: be waiting fer her and what meeting "
would DE. True. she didn't know just Q
hat she would say-but queer he hadn't c
ONE.
a smothered sisgle came TO her cars. 5
Ten minutes past four. Norda felt her q
heeks getting red and redder as the u
iomeuts passed. L
AT four thirty she turned slowly toward Il
ONE when. with a sudden rush the I'VE Ii
onhdentes came or. from behind the e.
cat house. u
Didn't como. Norda?" al
Tired waiting "
Guess he didn T want IN Sest-o,- the OF