Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-04-16

fer his writing. Ii would be 50 en-
barrassing were anyone to interrupt Just
as he was proposing. In a boarding
house one can never he sure, though |
have given particular directions TO Maria
never to allow me to be disturbed when
DIR. Blanaley is here"
Five O'Clock ehimed from the frivolous
little timepieee5 o'clock. Surely therc
was some mistake-no professional en-
gagement would withhold him at such
time. She walked restlessly to the win
dow, drew up the blind, then let it fall
again. so trying for the complexion,
she murmured with the fainteSt sigh
Miss Addison" announced the maid
fiinging open the door. Miss Virginia
turned, with an amount of seif-posseSsion
which. under the circumstances, was lit
tie short of heroic. How kind of YOU To
call, she said. Il thought all the world
was in the gardens this afternoon"
Yes, / have just been strolling there
myself" replied her visitor. One learns
more news there in half au hour than 81
week in any other place"
And what is the special news this
afternoon asked Miss Virginia, trying
TO assume a civil interest.
Miss Addison laughed. - little bird
has been whispering that there is a great
blow in store for some OF DR. Blandleys
patients in this change he is contemplate
ing, but, of course, dear Miss Virginia,
this is no news TO you"
Miss Virginia colored and cast down
well" ratified ON the visitor, zones
loss is another's gain, though l fear some
will find that hard TO accept But I
always did say that it was their own
fault. Just look at Miss De Trayers,
every one knows that her illness was ali
imagination. | think she is quite rightly
served, though it will be q dear lesson TO
her"
Il never could bear Miss De Travers.'
murmured Miss Virginia, feeling slightly
confused by this flood of talk.
Il should think not! 1t was not TO be
expected. And is it true that it is to be
Bathf They say the 18th
"I-we-that isl am not sure" STAN
nered Miss Virginia.
"Oh. am sure l am right! Well, one
watering place is much like another, and
it will be change of scene for him, but
hardly of society. Well,' rising, Il must
say goodbye. No, not tea for me, please.
| have lost my appetite wondering what
sort Of p. p. c. cards Dr. Blandley will
send in. | never was a very devoted adj
herent OF his, You know, 50 hope to be-
let down lightly"
Miss Virginia heaved sigh of relief as
her visitor departed. Il think that last
remark was III decidedly bad taste" she
murmured. 'But ] suppose one must
make allowances, though | do not think
! would not wear my heart on my sleeve
if | were she. 1t makes woman look
50 very foolish. But how people do talk
10 be sure. Fancy their fixing the ac-
tual date! And Bath. TOO! 1t would be
a charming place for honeymoon, and
dear Wilfred has frequently mentioned
the city of late. Evidently he must have
said something TO friend Well. well.
it is certainly droll, his taking my CON
sent for granted like this-buf there
news travels so fast. and he doubtless in
tended TO come himself
"A letter for you, num-" announced
Maria entering the drawing ROOM
Miss Virginia clutched feyerishlv Mt
it. TITS his'tis his! All, then, he has
written. she murmured. oblivious of Ma
ria's curious glances. She tore it open.
glanced at the contents, and then sick
ening hue which had its origin neither in
lobster casarolle nor in charlotte russo.
'overspread her face. ''What can he
mean? Leaving Buxton for an appoint
ment i'll Bath! Impossible. Oh, william
william"
paper fell from her trembling fin
gers. 1t was professional account for
20 guineas. Vanity Fair Iondon).