The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-29
Our Daily Sport Story

l inquire her out and force an acquain- about in the regular way he would be only too glad to know her. But he was not possessed of the "stupendous effrontery" which brings circumstan- ces about and molds them to its will. It was with premonition of seeing her again that Jamieson went alone i to the Delano ball. the opening event of the New York season. His car | riage stopped just short of the steps to allow another to pull away. Jam ieson. looking impatiently out of the | window, saw a solitary girl emerge. She gave the direction to the coach- man and turned to go in. glim- mer of light fell across her face and showed 1t to be Jessica. Good Lord! is the girl crazy?' Jamieson groaned. Western! Holy smoke! But she ought to know she l can't go about in New York unaceom- panied
 He sprang out of his carriage be- fore it stopped, and was beside Jes- sica' when she passed through the great doors. He followed closely up the broad stairs. bowed politely when she entered the dressing room, though she was quite unaware of his pres ence. and when she emerged a few mo- | ments later he was there, waiting. | He harly knew what he was going to | do Only one thing was clear in the riot of invective against those who | had allowed her to commit this un- pardonable blunder-he should not al- | low her to walk alone into the recep- tion room with all New York agape. Curious eyes were staring when Jes- sica, surprisingly lovely. glided up to her hostess with Tom Jamieson a step behind.
 My dear Jessica"' said Mrs De- lano with real affection. T am SO glad you are here, and how sweet you look!'
 Thank you so much. Do you know. l almost missed coming. after all. Mrs. Osgood was called away an hour ago by her sisters illness, and as auntie went away yesterday there was no one to bring me. At first I was afraid I should have to give it up. and then. you know, we Western | would shock you Easterners. We'll, I thought it all over and decided that couldn't afford to miss the finest | ball of the season. so-" So she let me bring her." inter- | rupte Jamieson.
 Richard. you remember Al Dan- forth? This is his daughter Jessica. Miss Danforth. my husband Jessica flashed one glance at Jamie son. then dutifully followed her hos | tesss lead and passed on down the | line. She heard the quiet voice be- hind her saying the proper things to | the members of the receiving party. When she had reached the end she felt him gently draw her arm through his and lead her away. For a mo- ment neither spoke. Then she looked at him coldly.
 May I know to whom I have the honor"
 T suppose my conduct seems un- pardonable to you, Miss Danforth. The situation is so unusual--forgive me-but New York Is so different from the West" Jamieson stopped, not knowing how to proceed.
 You mean I should not have come alone?"
 He nodded.
 And you saw and--and-came to my rescue?" There was light in her eyes that was anything but forbid ding.
 How can ever thank you? It would have spoiled my whole season if"
 Jamieson smiled You see. I was on the train when you came Do you remember the story you liked so much the hero with the splendid nerve? l sat behind you and I couldn't help hearing. I think you said you would like to meet him in real life--the hero with the stupendous--. You never finished that sentence, do you remember?"
 Jessica laughed. "Yes, I remember, I couldn't find the word I wanted"
 Wasn't it effrontery?" asked Jam ieson. with a boldness born of the consciousness that ne was getting on.
 Perhaps 1t was--then," agreed Jes- sica. But that was before I met him. the hero with the stupendous- courage"
 Their eyes met frankly in a glance