Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1906-09-01

InlnklnS OF Inc DAVENPORT girl dS NJ
called her to himself. Cool" he
unused. '.and self possessed-and, Lord.
what a face-prettier. perhaps. for a
touch Of color"
Vaguely he remembered something
about 44the beauty Of a blush to him
who has caused it" and smiled to
think that he had made her blush for
anger
'Heigh-ho," be sighed. entirely with
Jut reason, and on the moment Ber-
denis voice was in his ears Wake
up. boy! Look as If you were seeing
ghosts, doesn't he. Molly? Miss Nc
Collough, Mr.. Van Holden Did you
order lunch, old chap?''
81 did" said Van Holden steadily.
1T ought to be here In a moment.
Mrs. Borden, sitshere; then the light
won't be in your eyes"
He changed seats with her deftly
and faced across the white tableclOth.
accusing gray eyes under a wide
brimmed gray hat with pale roses.
There was hint Of color In the face.
Say, Van," cried the irrepressible
Borden, you ought to hear Miss Nc
CollOugh's story Of the way she was
done by an antique dealer today
promised to hold desk or something
for her.
Don't tell on me-" pleaded Miss Nc
Collough nervOusly, please. Mr.. Der
den"
"Oh, the jokes not on you" said
Borden consolingiy. And when she
went there she found a chap engaged
in buying her piece-a very decent
looking chap, she says"
do make him hush, Molly" Miss
McCOllOugh's glass Of water answered
a despairing aud surreptitiOus push by
flowing across the tablecloth on to
Berden's knees.
Miss Mccullough gasped
'Oh, that's all right" said Borden,
jumping up. He beckoned a waiter
and presently resumed his seat and his
story.
Chap was awfully good looking" be
ratified on. well dressed
what was his manner, Molly? Oh, yes,
the perfection of indifference and the
dearest smile"
The quick crimson swept up to the
gray hat brim. but Borden was merci-
less
she insisted on having the thing; 50
did he. She spoke Of paying $50 for It
He let out that he was getting it for
$50. tell you those dealers are regu.
lar sharks. So she didn't take 1t, and
listen to this, Van HOlden-she says
she's willing to lose the furniture fol
the sake OF the adventure-says she's
found her affinity"
For PHYS sake, Bobbie. huShE" cried
his wife. Cant you see you're wor
rying Nora7 Do eat your lunch"
did the man get the desk, Miss Nc
Collough?" inquired Van Holden, with
courteous interest.
Probably 30. left him there" she
answered vindictively. Mr.. Borden, Il
the old Hotel Royal open to visitorsT
"Why don't you go back and seer
asked the man across the table insist
emily.
1.-The hotelT' she inquired, surprised
mo; the antique store
Because am not sufficiently inter
ested.' Van Holden smiled conhdentl!
and applied himself to the salad
With the arrival Of the finger bowl
the conversation by easy stages. il
which Berden's new motor. the last re
gatta and a projected house part!
across the lake were discussed, cam,
back to Miss McCollough's adventure,
$50 you think the man bought your
desk?" said Van Holden. IF he didn'
Ill wager he will"
Mrs. Borden arose, shaking out he
skirts. IF he saw his affinity as sh
saw her." she laughed, he may hav
bought it for her sake"
Il was thinking Of that" said VA
Holden.
"And some day" said Mrs. Berdel
teasingly, "she may sit on it befOr
his library fire-in a soft gray gown
the davenport was to be uphOlstere,
in dull green, you know"
Don't be silly, Molly. We shall b
late if you talk so long," Miss Nc
CoIlough insisted feverishly.
well, you never can tell" said Bel
den Anything might happen, Ell
VanT
81 should think that was quite poss
ble," said Van Holden.
''Of course" said Borden Come u
and see US, old chap"
We're going to motor out to ives
end for dinner tomorrow night. Don
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