Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-02-27

snt know vcn vel enough 90 can
vou by yorr frst name be asked
-lrcaSticaNy
She looked I'D AZ him IN surprise a
Transparent pink coming into her
cheeks at his caustic tones
MY naras is Mae Nelson she
said. quietly. opening her note book
and placing her pencil On n hrgt
rcd line. awaitisg bis dictation he
felt reSuked. He dictated "a fast as
~ could hoping 20 derive some ss'is
faction from confusing her. but there
was rot tongue &c the establishment
TOO nimble for the supple hngers %
the young strnograph-r % follow
While she huslv clicked or the ist.
ters the manager was accusing him
SELF - injustice. n vAs act Als Dl&cs
90 Frssoribe ethics for the oacs forca
Most likely she vas engaged - CA2D
bell He noticed during the horeaoos
that the other employees called hsi
Miss Nelson IN tones most respectful
when the Il o'clock whistle blew hisi
Nelson aid not leave With the othsra
The manager paused on bis way out
A sudden sum ner shower vH falling
aud he bad no umbrella He returned
20 look for one.
-DOn1 you 70 20 dinner. Miss NeD
SOM
No: i've 80 far from here. and
dislike the crowded restaurants !
bring my luncheon"
We'll. don't know bot what will
have 10 telephone for mine. can't
md al un0rslla.~
Hiss Nelson hesltated
MY mother always puts twice a.
much ia my basket as I can eat II
you would ike some sRndvichss-and
+ an making eo1ee-~
"TtRt sounds very invitins." be re
piled. and II you are sure you have
enough 20 divide. I will accept your
offer"
Mae vas soon setting forth lunch
con. From the CUPBOARD she pro
duced an alcohol coffee lamp and
while the coffee and steam were en-
gsged Ia vspory struggle she
brought forth a little typewritinr
table. ana covering Il with a couple OF
napkins. laid out the contents ot her
luncheon bNsket-iettuce sandwiches
teviled eggs. cott.g. cheese. olive
and sugared doughnuts From ths
cupboard she also fetched salt. pep
per. sugar and dishes-from th.
water cooler a bottle of cream.
The manager looked o. with amaze
ment and admiration AZ these uttl,
housewifeiy acts
Il didn't know ths once arorde,
such capabilities he exclaimed.
She laughed buthely.
"Of course couldn't expect 20 liv.
50 iuxuriously IN a regular once. on
in this house with all It's convenience.
for keeping dishes and things d
seemed possible and pleasant"
When the coffee was made they sa
down 20 a cozy uttle meal
"I never felt so domestic before
ne averred
. Having boarded az hotel th
, greater part % his life. with his mid
day meal snatched from nearby raj
, way station eating room. this daint
little luncheon seemed 20 him mos
: palatable and disestible
"I haven't eaten such doughnut
since I was boy he excialme,
p Now see here. Miss Nelson wh
, couldn't We DO this every noon7 T.
A., keep the larder there well supplied
o. Could this be the grim manager
b She assured him he was perfectly We
t come 10 her Hospitality. and there 70
lowed a week OF dainty little luncf
r. cons In business hours she did q,
presume upon their nOOn-time int
o. macy. but Wa as professional as her
tofore One day Alber,s sat med
q tatng An invitation 20 Mae 20 atteu
D. the theater that evening. he heard q
; cashier say.
y Don't forget. Mae. that this is q
3 night We take IN the thea.er"
g AS II l could forget" she reptile
: with a happy little laugh.
x The manager was particularly a
.e agreeable during the rest OF the ia
The next morning Campbell came
| him.
IL Mr.. Alberts." be asked. may
,f out for an hour2 I want 70 20 20 4
train 70 meet my wife
& His wife And she went 20 q
le theater with married man, He ga
a the permission In his curtest ton,
Just before noon he stepped 20 Nj
n Nelson's door and said. cOldly.
4 lunch down town today"
s. He saw a hurt look come into b
beautiful eyes. but ne stalked away
he tough beefsteak and muddy coffee.
That afternoon Macs fingers fair
il few over the typewriter AT half ar
az four she came TO the managers des
x Mr. Alberts. my letters are
Is copied and mailed. May be