The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-07-24


mand at least SIS. There were many
who thought 1t would be we'll worth
more than that to kiss Kitty
The fact that 1t was rumored that
Thurman Preston had broken his en-
gagement because Kitty had refused
interest, and long before the fair was
opened Kitty's kisses were the talk Of
the town.
Thurman had not meant to attend,
but somehow he could not stay away.
For one thing there was always the
hope that Kitty might repent even at
the eleventh hour, but Preston knew
Kitty too well to believe that she
would give up now.
He was one of the first to put In an
appearance, and as he entered almost
his first glance fell upon curtained
recess over the entrance to which was
a sign reading:
KISS, BUT DON'T TELL.
1t was bad enough to think Of Kitty
kissing all who were willing to pay a
dollar, but that curtained room was
the last straw. He stationed himself
beside the booth and presently Kitty
appeared.
you don't mean to say that you are
going to be my first customer she
gasped. THAT would spoil it all. 1
shan't let you In yea
Il have no desire to patronize this
feature" he said icily. MY aid shall
be given in more seemly manner"
Mrs. McEwan has charge of the
booth where bachelor luxuries are set
forth. There are some stunning sofa
cushions and smoking jackets. Do you
know her, or shall introduce your
Il have sent In a check" he said. "If
annoy you here l shall be glad to
take my departure"
He moved on, but it was hard to
keep away from the spot, and pres
emily he found himself again In the
vicinity of the booth.
In the meantime a crowd had gath
cred, and each seemed to be waiting
sheepishly for some one to break the
Ice. 1t was several minutes before
4OLi AhCChCl pau LIS 0OtAtlA anu RaoSC0
through the curtains to an accompani-
ment of advice from those less bold.
There was strained silence for a mo-
ment, then a mans laugh, and second
later Meeker appeared.
did you get 1t, Toni" demanded
some one
81 can prove it to you," he laughed.
"only promised not TO tell. Better go
In and see for yourself"
The inquirer paid up his dollar and
went In, and presently they were
crowding about the booth. Preston
moved away He could not stand there
and see the men crowding up to pay
for the privilege of kissing the girl he
loved, and he realized for the first time
now that he still did love Kitty and
that she was breaking his heart.
Several times he sought to leave, but
each time something held him back,
and he made his dismal rounds Of the
hall, now making a purchase at some
stall, now rouslng himself with start
to realize that he had drifted back to
the viciAtty of the booth.
He knew that he was the subject of
almost as much comment as was Kitty
herself, and he resented the remarks
he knew were being made, but he
could not leave, nor could he gain the
courage to approach the booth.
1t was not until we'll toward the
close Of the evening that Tom Meeker
ran across him. "Had your kiss YETI"
he demanded. Say, it's great, isn't
itY
II have no desire to purchase ca
resses," said Preston stifiy.
Meeker looked up in surprise.
you can't afford to miss this" he
said. ''I'll stand treat. Come on"
Preston resisted, but Meeker was a
giant In strength and fairly dragged
him across the hall to the booth. The
crowd had dropped away. for most Of
the visitors had paid their dollar, but
there were still number about as
Meeker came up with bis victim.
Thur Preston's going to get his"
he announced cheerfully. HE says
he's opposed to kissing. but I'm going