The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-14

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{: - 6 Tt is not only that am tired, I
ss5.ss Why ~
81 do not know why. 1t is only
vague unrest as yet. But one thing I
sd making ing 6iRm gsaf i infimats WITH th
Dora s.
4 think you will do wisely in that.
But in week Ethel realized that
she had a task beyond her ability. Fred
had nothing to do as important in his
opinion as the cultivation Of his friend
= friendship. but this mosnomer de-
seeiyed no one,sn even. Dora And
when Dora encouraged his attentions,
how was Ethel to prevent them with
out some explanation which would
give sort Of reality to what was as
Yet, every day the familiarity in
creased: He seemed to divine their en-.
gagements. IF they went to their jewel
err or to a bazaar, he was sure to
stroll in after them. When they came
was waiting. He had secured a table
at Sherry S; he had ordered lunch. and
all was ready It was too great an
no: one wished to do so. The girls were
utterly tired and hungry, and the
thought Of one of Fred g lunches was
very pleasant. Even II Basil stan 5
all the better. Fred always included
Dora's lover with a charming courtesy;
and, indeed, at such hours, was in his
most delightful mood. Stanhope APP
peared to inspire him. His mentality
when the clergyman was present took
and Went, and ciotheds1it in Wit and
pleasantry. Dora IS plighted lover hon
estly thought Dora's undeclared lover
the cleyerestz and most delightful OF
men, And he had no opportunity Of
noting e Ethel did the difference na4 erd II
+ emit. Then Mostyn's merry mood be-
Z came sentimental, and his words were
1 charged with soft meanings and looks
Of alteration, and every tone and every
mover ent made to express far more
than the tongue would have dared 70
& utter. -"
.Dora,s part it was only vanity and
Irritation grew more and more
! zu1e easy. She almost wished - for
+ some IS trifing overt act which
would give her an excuse for warning
&c such philandering, the, opportunity
sssssnaaI think YOU permit Fred Mostyn to
Dora Dora she said as soon as they were
!, in Dora IS parlor, and as she spoke she
threw off her coat in temper which
effectively emphasized the words =,
ture, Et Ethel You WeIe cross ali the
We were at lunch. You spoiled all our
= pleasure. Pray, what have | been do
E, & mo wrong with Fred Mostyn9 - s ~
FIT was Fred who did wrong. His
Ma ha ane no rich; is e say such things,
sand you have no right to listen TO
them. ~ -.
5s:sHT am not to blame if he compli-
B ply polite, but then 1t was to the wrong
person. 5.5
Of course it was: Such politeness
he had no right to offer you. ss
s. E would have been. !. quite proper
s It would not. It would have been
4 great impertinence. I have given
him neither claim nor privilege to adj
dress me as. Ny lovely Ethel He
f Sals many times ast ny a eyslly
Il Dora. When he put on your coat he
III drew you closer than was. proper; and
I saw him take your hand and hold it
in clasp-not necessary.
- why do you listen and watch It
is vulgar. You told me 50 yourself And
Z / am lovely. Basil says that as well
as Fred. Do you want man Ito lie
and say / am ugly9
80 - 9 Z on are. fencine. the real question
He had no business to use the word
my You are engaged to Basil Stan
hope, not to Fred Mostyn, =
q am Basil IS lovely fancee; am
Fred's lovely friend. y
- -. . :. oh1 hope Fred understands the
difference.
ssOf course he does. Some people are
always thinking evil. &
SssI was thinking Of Mr.. Stanhope's
I ghts. 2, 49,
Thank you, Ethel, but I can take
care Of Mr.. Stanhope's rights without
your assistance If you had said You
81 were. thinking of Ethel RaWdon s rights
YOU would have been nearer the truth. -
Dora, ] will not listen"
Oh, you shall listen to me! know
that you expected Fred to fall in love
with .uon hlIt If he did not like to do