The Cairo bulletin., 1906-07-12
There was a long silence.


she.
mo, yours" corrected he.
She bowed Il was only going Il
ask you when the match had been de
cided for" she finished.
He told her and once started, th'
conversation flowed on in casual com
monplaces. Demon looked from one
to the other with profound disgust.
And after all my trouble! he cried
His feelings oyereame him. and spring
ing from her lap, he planted his -four
/ feet pugnac.ousy on the ground be-
tween them, and casting eloquent
chances from one to the other howled
! forth: 'Why don't you rub noses?'
They stopped talking in astonish-
ment at this unusual behavior on the
well-mannered little dogs part.
Demon, dear" demonstrated Mar
Jorie. She got up, and went over and
| knet down beside him.
What's the matter, dear? she ques-
toned gently.
Demon shook himself impatiently
from her tender hold, and running
over to the young athlete. began pull
ing and worrying at his legs casting
anxious and expressive gIances from
his big eyes
Howard rose wonderingly
what does he want now?' he won
dered What a queer little beggar it
Is"
.Co,,o o,, - eaf5 Dnn,on st,,rdiI,,
tugging for all he was worth,
Il suppose he thinks | have been
here long enough, and wants to take
me back again., guessed the young
fellow, laughing, and following obedi-
emily But Demon had no such idea.
Straight across the room he went with
his captive in tow. till they arrived at
within half a foot of where Marjorie
stood amazedly watching Then with
Il little sigh of exhaustion he released
his hold and stood back, watching ex-
pectantly. The man and the girl stood
close to each other, and the blue eyes
looked deep into the grey.
The grey dropped first, and a scarlet
wave Of color erept into the girls soft
checks
The man pulled himself together
with a deep breath
What is the lite besgar after?" he
puzzled.
Marjorie looked down at Demons
expressive eyes, and backed hastily.
Il don't know she said, hurriedIy.
Demon, don't be SO ridiculous" she
added sharply.
Demon shook his obstinate little
head
You asked me too" he maintained.
and dragged the young man forward
again.
Don't you understand? Rub noses!"
he commanded
They looked at each other and at
him Then they both laughed out.
Marjorie bent down suddenly, and
picking him up IN her arms went back
TO her chair
Demon fought himself free.
Then he sat in the middle Of the
floor, and lifted up his voice and
how,ed.
Demon said Marjorie.
He howled louder.
"Be quiet, sir, ! am ashamed Of
YOU said his mis- ress sternly
Demon got M. and trotted across to |
chair, Howard in pursuit, |
Then, his pursuer reaching him, he sat |
down suddenly, pressed tight against /
knees, and looked up as
luiet as a mouse, his beautiful eyes /
angelic in expression.
Now" he wheeded.
The young man paused He seems
luiet now-shall leave him?' he sug-
;ested
Marjorie caressed the rough little
read Yes" she decided.
The young man took two steps away.
GOVT walled Demon.
He paused, looking over his shoulder
Demon got up soiemnly and towod him
Jack
4 light broke in on Towards brain.
"He wants me to stay near you!" he
ivined, brilliantly.
cot course, stupid" agreed Demon.
Marjories checks burned She said
othing.
Howard coughed.
Perhaps as II seems the only way to
eep him quiet" he suggested depre-
Eyes" murmuret MARJORIE without
boxing mp.
He pulled up a chair and sat down
eside her. very close.
Demon sat in front of both watching
hem with bright eyes and one ear
ockod expectantl.-.
The youne man looked down at him.
Ter near presence intoxicated him. lie
las growing reckless.
"He still wants something" be haz
rded daringly.
yes. murmurcd Marjorie again.
He drew a deep breath.
There was a long silence.
Then Demon. lifting up his voice !
ave a wall of disappointment. aren't I
pa going 10 rub noses after all?" he ;
allied.
Marjorie laughed out suddenly. an +;
ysterie,l little laugh
what are you laughing at" de-
landed her admirer2
She east one swift glance at him. /;