New-York tribune., 1905-02-18

Il never give my photographs away" said Miss
Moreton. prily. the dmple displaying itself almost
ostentatiously in her cheek
But 1 old friend" said l. Surely an old
friend doesn't COUNT
IT'S not the same thing" said Miss Moreton.
vaguely. "Of course. It would be different If
She ceased apparently not knowing how 70 go on
"Oh, very WELL" said I. with sigh. AT any
rate I've got something to go on with"
She glanced at me swiftly, and then looked down
the room. where the people were chattering-
IF one gave would have 10 give 10
ALL. she said. oraculariy.
Tn thankful have that snapshot. at any rate"
I said.
"snapshotY- che asked looking at me suzpi-
ciously.
why. yes" said L You remember. in the boat
at Goring last July. I took one OF you then
II have no recollection Of it, she said. coldly.
1T was rather good one but. OF course. not
wen developed and. naturally mot one Of you at
your best. But at any rate. Is something"
What sort OF one was it?' she inquired. with
Interest You've right TO take photographs
without telling one
"on the contrary replied ".it has been held
In law that you may take what photographs you
will; only you mustn't sell them. I'm not going
to sell yours"
What's II Hke7" she inquired. ignoring this.
For answer I dived into my frock coat pocket
Il have print here" said i've not fixed it
properly but you can get idea It when
you were laughing at a story Of Travers s.
Miss Moreton almost plucked the photograph out
OF my fingers. and examined II. How abominahle
or your she said. Its perfectly ridiculous Good
gracious. don't open my mouth Ike thatl"
It's a pretty MOUTH said I
Its detestable grinace. and all out OF draw
ING" she declared. with visible annoyance. ANA
teur Photography is all like that. People have
right to be let loose with cameras they don't
derstand"
It's all 7 have" pleaded If you would let
f fhe nave real one Of you. would willingly sacr-
N Miss MoretOn appeared to hesitate. Certainly
must please. destroy these M UeeiSiOH Anu you
eFhats the only print have" said. meekIy.
stopped and thrust it into the Are.
u m glad to hear it, she said. shortly
u l made no attempt az rescue, but watched the
I said
Indeed, no such thingF' she replied. and walked
oo1n Tree l sat down beside a young lady IN furs,
which know nothing Presently Miss Moreton
DO you prefer Panhard or MercedesT' I
She paused Il don't know the difference" she
Oh. do you motor?" asked the young lady In the
Miss Moreton rows" said I "shs punts very
well but she's not first hand with the soulls''
AT Al least; she's unconventional in her Style
~ rIa On, TC, S9Inetmes 2s "a sns catches crabs
Moreton looked at me with dispIeasure.
don't pretend to all the accomplishments" she
Nor do T." I replied But can take sort Of
Photograph. I have of a crab
She was going but hestated. 1t was I who
rose and bade my motoring acquaintance goodby.
L walked toward my hostess and the door but ere !
heels - -'
What do you mean. Mr. MaIison?' she asked
tographs?" F
"Oh 7 only remembered that 7 took another
snapshot last year" I replied.
She was silent for a moment and then. please
explain" she said
Don't you remember when you went over and
Travers picked you up?' I asked 7 was tust
going to take beautiful picture OF your head ana