The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-01-06
by z. T.. GARNETT

Don't be m Adam"
bert Ignored the case OF Adam. "If
I could see her alone" he said gently
'aione accidentally"
Accidentally. Of course. That's where
come inY'
"Why notr'
Because am OH her side"
But so." rndiantly. "am I, always
on her side"
"Oh, indeed"
Miss Cordelia, she sent me her ring
with note saying she had changed
her mind. can't go cringing after
that, can I? But accidentally
why" interrupted Miss Cordelia,
did she change her mind2'
Some law Of the fourth dimension
may explain"
You've no guess?'
We'll" protested Bert, n man can't
he an Egyptian mummy just because
he's engaged
II see. And don't see any hope for
you"
Then I'm sorry to be n nuisance,
Miss Cordelia, but" settling himself
like a rock, Il must stay until she
comes She comes often, doesn't she3'
Miss Cordelia began to laugh. why"
she asked. don't you write to her?'
II want to he sure that she cares
before-well. one doesn't like to be n
hound dog for nothing"
And how will you he made suref"
"Oh, the minute I see her"
TT must be delightful Miss Cor
della remarked pleasantly, ito be n
man.
"Oh. III know" said Bert, with gen
ial assurance, "and you'll help, and
them He stopped, with a sudden
fash Of mischief in his eyes.
And them" Miss Cordelia leaned
toward him. with her own eyes twin
king.
Then III kidnap herr cried Bert
and sprang to his feet. IF she cares,
Miss Cordelia, upon my soul, III kid
nap her"
'Oh. how young and sillyw said Miss
Cordelin and sighed.
Listen. It's quite sensible" Bert
explained joyously. THE engagement
was talked about. you know. Every
one discovered It,"
Yes" assented Miss CordelIa and
smiled.
Now tho break Is being talked
about. and little Mike. poor girl, hates
the whole business"
ITS quite likely" Miss Cordelia put
IN dryly. that she especially hates the
talk going N about you and that little
firt Nellie nrl''
That isn't my fault. Anyway"
with convi ton. this plan will make
everything right"
'Oh. indeed repeated Miss Corde-
lia.
You see. after all she's been
through
Exactly" Miss Cordelia put in, with
feeling.
Il mean in the way OF talk. She'll
hate to begin all over again"
So
80" beamingly, "well cut the thing
short"
"And I'm TO furnish the knifeT
Bert gave her nod. "It's great"
he cried and made for the door. "I'n
sec the bishop"
Mercy on us!'' protested Miss Cor
della, but he only paused to make q
brief request.
Miss Cordelia''-
"Oh, you silly boyr'
ASK her to wear white"
Il dare say"
It'll toll her the rest myself"
"And when." laghued Miss Cordelia,
'9s she to wear whlter
Tonight, Of course. You wouldn't
have me live through another day like
thisp
Miss Cordclia surrendered. Come
90 ola koII III,
--and-we'll see"
TITS great" said Bert and was Off
Miss Cordelia began to feel q little
futtered. She got Mike on the tele-
phone. Would Mike come to dinner3
Mike would be delighted to come.
And WISH" called Miss Cordelia
next, "that you'd wear white, dear.
II like you in white"
IT'S very fortunate, then. that I've
new white silk" said Mike.
Miss Corlelia chuckled "Come ear.
ly." she added. "Be sure to come ear
ly, and Nike
Yes"
There's quite a snow beginning.
Wear that pretty, warm cloak Of yours,
tho long. fur lined one with the hood.
We're ali going to "a little impromp-
tn at the bishops and come back to
supper" And then she fed out Of
hssrfng.
Mike dressed as desired and came
esrfy.
What sort Of impromptu" she ques-
toned brightly.
Miss CordeIia helped to unfasten the
fur cloak.
ITS O secret" she explained.
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