The Press., 1907-11-20

duIHIttcO AIS SOFl Ol COLHpdLlOI when you're all alone. But I'm tire( of living alone going to give 1t up"
 'But your wife will certainly love t. have it." ventured Camilla, pretending to be absorbed In the charcoal demon stration.
 My wifey the bachelor fairly shout ed. Pardon me, I'm not so lucky I'm just going back to my old hom. for change"
 hAnd leave this beautiful studio anC sell all these wonderful things?'' com mented Camilla. "I think you're crazy I'd just adore to live in a place like this!"
 The bachelor watched her flushed cheeks and her sparkling eyes. He had an inspiration.
 "Oh, by the way" he suggested. with well assumed carelessness, "T suppose you told Pat where to send the sam Ovar." -
 Camilla laughed bit shyly.
 "Well, no, didn't. You see, was just hunting for a card when I heard you unlocking the door. That scared
 
 Here it is.''
 The bachelor glanced at 1t politely then looked at it again more closely Could he believe his eyes? nCamilla Sheldonv he exclaimed "Why, I know your father! Let's shake hands. I'm Robert Demarest." "Oh, you can't be!' gasped Camilla "Why, he's a stupid old bachelor. Dad dy's going to bring him home to dinner with him tonight"
 "I'm the man," affirmed Robert laughing. You've sized me up all right" Camilla covered her burning cheeks with her little white gloved hands.
 "Oh, how can look you in the face again?'' she cried. That's the question for me to ask,' Robert retorted.
 Camilla lowered her hands. but her eyes were still downcast.
 "fou won't tell father, will you, MT. Demarest?"
 .All right" assented Rob. ''N1um's the word if you say SO, Miss Camilla: ]" When the door had closed after her Robert stood looking down thought fully at the samovar. "No going back home for you, old man." he solilo, quized. Shed adore to live in q place like thisv Think of itv'
 He rang the bell for Pat.
 'See here, Pat" he directed, II want you to wrap up this teapot and take it around to this address. Be quick about it.T
 He handed Pat Camilla's card. and at the same time slipped coin into his hand. The astonished Pat allowed no grass to grow under his feet.
 
 At the first opportunity after dinner Camilla cornered Robert Demarest 'It was most thoughtful of you to send the sam0var over tonight" she began hurriedly. But I forgot to tell you this afternoon that I hadn't paid Pat for it, and now that Tve thought 1t over, MT. pemarest, don't see how can take it from you at any price" '"Then let me give it to you" begged Rob. ..--.. .... .s. ssh! There comes daddy. No. I'm going to confess everything to him after you're gone. And then you two can settle the matter between you,",z It was several months after the dis covery of the sam0vap tad" that Ca milla, seated on a low divan in froEt Of .ap open fire in her fathers big rambling library. looked up at Rob suddenly and asked: (Which got the best of the bargaia, Rob. you or dad? Aren't you ever go- ing to tell me? I've asked you and asked you"
 "I'm going to tell you right now" l" Rob declared His tone. was SO serious that Camilla was almost frightened. "Your father said l might give the samovar to you on one condition" be announced.
 "Well, of all things" protested Ca milla, without even asking me if''-- ''Wait a minute" interrupted Rob- "That was just the condition-if when I asked you you would have me. Ca milla. will you marry me? You know you once said that you would adore to Nve"-
 Camilla buried her face in sofa cushion. ....
 You did say so. Camilla" he re- peated. Wont you say so again. dear?"
 'T suppose that means" said Ca milla, lifting her mischievous face. ''no Robert. no samovar."
 Robert didn't even smile. but looked into Camilla's eyes searchingly.
 Well" she sighed. "I guess you've eot the best of the bargain. Rob. Pat will be pleased" - .~a4.s { WhereupoRs Rob@stopped herr saucy mouth with kisses.
 Got Hiss ssAnswer. .'I suppose it's always hog killing time in your. town, Miss Packer"