The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-07-15
DoN'T. SPOON p, ON, o,,n,,,,,,
IN THE SUBWAY,
At Least Be Careful When an
Express Train Passes-The
Lesson Of Mr.. Lovesun.

Sentimental people have been known
to spoon in various secluded hooks where
they supposed themselves to be free from
the observation OF others, but henceforth
the subway trains, sven when they are al
most deserted, should be used only with
the utmost discretion by spooning couples.
They should be used for holding hands
only when no express train is passing q
local going in the same direction.
This fact wa brought home to Mr.. Love-
sum OF Wall Street rather forcibly last
week. When he entered the subway station
! at the Brooklyn Bridge his beautiful blond
typewriter was waiting on the platform
for an uptown express train.
Mr.. Lovesum had always admired Miss
Remington, but in the strict routine of Office
duties he had seldom found an opportunity
of saying more than a few words to her on
subjects other than puts and calls. Now
he thought he saw a chance to get better
acquainted.
Going up to Harlem, Ell, Miss Remins-
ton?' he asked, to be warmly welcomed with
a smile and a nod Of assent. $50 am /.
We might ride up together. eh2"
Certainly, Mr.. Lovesum," said the type
writer, who had no objection 10 getting
better acquainted a a prelude to asking
for an increase in salary.
just then an express train pulled in,
but the rush of pc ople was 30 great that they
were unable to secure seats. A local train
came in at the same time.
Mr., Lovesum had an inspiration.
Let's a the local train" no sug-
gested. Not nearly so crowded, and
gets there almost as soon as the express.
Besides" he added, as an a~fterthought,
we can get better acquainted"
Miss Remington herself was secretly
pleased, for the local train meant ten
minutes more in the society Of her en-
ployer, the junior partner, and IL she played
her cards right that salary increase would
be sure to be mentioned.
Mr.. Lovesum led his fair stenographer to
the forward end Of the first car Of the local
train, where they found one Of the double
seats entirely empty and with few people
in front Of them. By the time the train
reached the Grand Central Station, Mr..
/ Lovesum was tenderly holding the hand
OF his typewriter. who responded to a slight
pressure with a sympathetic squeeze Of her
daintily gloved fingers.
Mr.. Lovesum had evidently made an i'm
preston. The young girl was shyly took
ing out Of the window to avoid his obvious
looks Of warm admiration. The situation, In
fact, was becoming embarrassing to her,
for several people In tho \car noticed ths
little comedy.
BY the time the car reached Columbus
Circle she felt that the filtration had gone
far enough TO justify her IN either slowing
him down entirely or asking for that raiss
In salary.
sDo you think I am getting on well with
my work." she asked. innocently, chang
ing the subject.
Il should say you are responded Mr..
Lovesum enthusiastically. 'You are the
best stenographer we have ever had In the
office. By Jove, you are; you know you
are"
Il am 20 glad to hear It, Mr.. Lovesum,
responded Miss Remington. because I have
been intending to ask you for a raise In
salary"
Mr.. Lovesum was staggered. He realized
now that perhaps he was being stung, but
as a gallant gentleman he could not refuse
the appealing look from those beautiful
blue ey ee.
Besides. she deserved more money, How
could such a delicate and refined creature
be expected TO clothe herself and support
hersslf on q psltry si3a weekf And, hzns II
al, sho must hks him souns. beeAuss n shs
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