Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-09

"Louise has headache, and has or
dered her supper sent to her room,' ex-
planned Mrs. Thornton. $ |
Thereupon he was too solicitous to
! finish his supper. Fastening to the
| office, he sent her note asking her
| to walk to the station with him, as It
| was but q short distance from the
hotel. He assured her the walk would
be panacea for headache, and in
formed her that he wished to talk
more confidentially than would be per-
mitted If they drove with her par
ents.
"Confidentially!" thought Louise.
bitterly, as she read the note. Wants
to tell me Of Gladys, maybe!"
Her answer, coldly and formally writ
ten, was to the effect that she pre-
ferred to ride to the train.
Elton's heart sank when he read the
note. She had seemed SO friendly that
afternoon. Well, women were mere
weathercocks, after all. Never con-
sistent-except Gladys-he reflected.
Mr.. Thornton buttonholed him and
talked politics until train time, when
he suggested that they walk to the
train and send the ladies down in q
carriage.
There was scarcely a moment be-
fore the departure Of their train.
Louise's farewell to him consisted of
an inaudible good blythe lowering of
eyelashes and the hesitatins extension
of a gloved hand, and-she was away!
Even the beauties Of Yellowstone
park failed to appeal to Louise Thorn
ton as with heavy heart she acknowl-
edged that she must have cared great
| deal for Elton to be so disappointed
in him. Finally they arrived at San
Francisco, and her heart beat a little
faster, as she realized that he must
be there, too, and that she might see
him, unless he had accepted her snub-
bling as final.
Soon after their arrival Louise Wis
! tied a manicure and hair dressing es-
! tablishment. She found she would be
obliged to wait her turn, so she seat
ed herself at table covered with mag
azines where she was screened from
! view.
In few moments she heard Elton
Gray's voice saying:
"Well, you see have returned.
Hope you can do that work for me
| now"
His voice was such music to her ears
that she was strongly tempted to
come forth. But, alas! his pext re-
mark aroused all her indignation.
II have brought Gladys this time,
and want you to do her hair in the
most ultra degree Of fashion,
II am so anxious to see her hair, aft
er your description. It must be SUI
perb," said the hairdresser.
"Wait q moment, and I'll bring her
in" he declared.
There was moments silence. Then
she heard his voice again.
There, behold! Our own Gladys!"
Louise cautiously peeped around q
corner of the screen and saw Elton
Gray holding aloft the waxen head and
shoulders of Z woman with an elabo-
rate couture. it,.
Louise came from her place Ct con-
cealment and walked up to him.
"Elton!"
"Why, Louise!" he exclaimed, near
ly dropping the model in his surprise.
Il am SO glad to see you!"
II am really glad to see you. loo, FL
ton."
REALLY, Louise?" he asked, tender
ly, If somewhat specifically.
She flushed silently.
EYES," she murmured.
"Then may l walk to your hotel with
you?"
Receiving an Affirmative reply, he
left Gladys in the hands of the hair
dresser and walked forth with Louise.
Elton" she asked, what do you
carry that figure around with you
for?"
"Why, that's what I am taking Or
ders for, Louise. Our firm manufac.
lures show cases, store fittings, win
dow displays, etc. This model We
all thought the best looking one OF
the lot. The boys named her Gladys,
and each wanted to take her as q
sample, but I was the lucky men,
ber."
"Oh!" was the faint response. D.,
Louise, l want to know why you
treated me SO cavalierly that AFTER
noon after our drive. You promised
to come to the parlor before supper"
Il did come" she interrupted, and
then stopped in dismay.
He looked at her wonderingly, his
memory struggling with the events
of that afternoon. Then he remem-
bered.
"See here, Louise. were you in hear
ing when a friend of mine was Jolly
ing me about Gladys?"
EYES," she said, shamefacedly, and
I thought-but how could I help it?"