The Cairo bulletin., 1905-09-14
~ LApYs SHORTER. seated in
the far corner OF a walham
I Green omnibus. was surveying

smile born OF the Consciousness OF be-
ing really well dressed. She had on
all her best clothes, and they We're
nearly new. Her jacket was last years.
certainly. and II il had not been for
her mothers stringent representations
she would have managed without 1t
IN spite of the fact that Il was a chilly
October evening However, worn open
to display her lace tie and pearl neck
lace 1t did not interfere so very much
with the general effect. and her hat in
Gladys opinion. made amends for ev-
erything. 1t was quite the most fash
ionabie shape, and II suited her remark
ably we'll
She had succeeded in putting 1t on
at Just the right angle. and every WON
an knows that this Is a feat not al
ways 10 be accomplished. And the
arrangement Of her veil left nothing to
be desired.
1t was a pretty little face behind the
veil. little powdery at this moment
but that, In Gladys eyes, was quite
''the thing. The outline was very soft
and glrllsh. There was not much depth
In the big brown eyes, though they
were quick and bright. as are the eyes
OF most Of the girls vino work for their
bread day after day. Her whole ex-
preston, indeed, was chiefly remark
able for d certain simple citation.
1t was about I o'clock on Satrr-
daT evening. The omnibus was nearly
empty and II proceeded on ifs way
with an unhurrying rumble. Gladys
TOOK not the faintest Interest IN the
route. Had she not already traversed
1t twice that day, and did she not
traverse 1t twice every day OF her life
on her way to the. city office where
she worked as tvpewriting clerk?
She was gazing rlacidlr into vacancy,
her mind engaged IN A series OF mild
meanderings which she would have
characterized as thinking" when a
halt Cd the part OF the omnibus was
followed by the entrance Of stout
woman, who sat down heavily beside
her.
@T.or', GLADYS. observed the new
conner. how are you, my dear? Where
are ron or to at this time In the even
ings''
Two pretty dimples made their ap-
pearance Lii Gladys cheeks.
why Mrs. Masters she said,
who'd have thought Of seeing you?
Oh. me2 I'm going down to Drury
Lane theaterv
The elder woman nodded knowingly
and her eyes took In all the details Of
Gladys appearance.
s'sfy! Aren't you smart, too! Going
TO meet Mr.. Loftie, suppose"
Gladys nodded and simpered q little
girlishly and innocently.
HE likes to 60 to the theater now
and then Of d Saturday evening she
said. And 1t was quite obvious that In
Gladys eyes while .her entertained
such sentiments toward the drama the
drama might safely hold up its head
The elder woman nodded again, re-
spectfuIly.
He's doing very well, I'm told, Is
MIR. Loftle.r she said. You're very
lucky girl, Gladys, my dear"
Gladys giggled. She did this be-
cause the vocabulary at her command
did not allow her any adequate ex-
preston Of her feelings.
Ellis firms In the tea trade, same al
yours, fsn't itg'' inquired Mrs. Masters
gentaliy. "That seems funny now
don't it?''
Well. don't know about that
Gladys said. 1T was through him com
ing in and out to US that we got &C
quainted, don't you seer
"And when's the wedding likely I
he.r
Mr.. Loftle--well, you see, he say
he's got enough its touch of tende
pride made even the little high pitche
voice pretty To hear hnd he doesn
see why we should walt And and
shouldn't wonder IL 1t was to be som
where about the spring"
Mrs. Masters patted the girls ar
approvingiy.
And I'm sure I'm glad to hear it, n
dear she said Your mother'll mi
you. though. Gladys. that she will"
The bright brown eyes softened for
moment, but Gladys was an eminent
practical little person;
s.She's not the dodgers to think 0
said the girl, "and ] shah be in and :
good bit. We don't mean to set
more than Ave minutes walk aw
Getting out here are you, Mrs. NJ
tersl Good evening
Mrs. Masters parting benedict!'
were ruthlessly cut short BY the c
ductor's injunction 70 her to go
along. mum. please" and Gladys
lapsed into that state Of unemotlo
satisfaction from which Mrs. Mast
had reused her. She stopped the on
bus with husinesslikc briskness W
she. reached her destination and
out, feeling her hat aud. veil anxio,
to make sure that all was still 81
should be-, Then she turned and "
up a. side street, hurrying her gu
short steps AZ she became aware
mans figure waiting at the far
corner. M
.sOb., AIR. she said breathles
You're never going to tell me
late T'
MI. Alfred roftle nfted his hat, ,
am air which he considered equa
anything which could be seen at
most fashionable hour In the park.
<t<,g, . ~, No dianIa vol a very curlv