The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-09-03
The DAILY
Short Story
z MILY.

We'll, everything is all right
or all wrong. Here's Ned"
Brown called cheerfully:
mo use, the doctor says Norah
must not use her hand. Wen get
along the best we can, and the din
ner will be a success. Now, little
woman, don't cry"
"Oh, it's all well enough to say
don't cry'-but who Is to serve
this dinner? Answer me that"
The bell rang and Ned opened
the door for Emily Whte. At
sight of her, Mr.. Brown exclaimed:
oh. Emily! whatever am to
do? We had invited Tom Walling
and Robert Hunt to dinner. The
Hunt who is about to build those
mills. Ned wants the contract And
means to suggest l.;s plans tonight.
After Norah had started dinner she
cut her hand and sent her to the
hospital. It's too late to Get
waitress and everything will be-
spoiled. It's too hard. for If Ned
had secured that Contract, we were
going to Eur6pe-"
Oh" interrupted Emily ALLOW
me to force a word in sidesvaysI
| Is that momentous dinner cookirig7
Then I'll serve it. l can't cook, but
/ can band round beautifully. Get
me one of your shirtvaist suits
And cap! I'll make a sweet
waitress. You see!"
Emily's plan was carried out and
by the time her guests arrived Mrs.
Brown was her charming self
again. When vision of maid all
nounced dinner, she led the way.
hoping that she should not catch
ErpHy's eye and laugh.
Gmily's serving was above criti-
cism. Her eyes never rose above
her tray excepting when serving
Ned Brown. Mr.. Hunt observed
her beauty at once. Then he no.
caught glance that passed be-
tween her and Ned.
After dinner Emily washed the
dishes and departed by the back
| way, leaving a jolly note. The
next day Emily took long walk
and as she came through the park
| seated herself on bench. Great
was her dismay when she saw Rob-
ert Hunt passing and knew that he
recognized her.
Good afternoon" he exclaimed
cordially ''This is luck, for |
| wondered when l might see you
| again"
Again" repeated Emily coldly.
Il do not consider that we have
met before"
No, was not presented to you
last night, but l determined to
make up for that oversight very
soon. And one is always at lib
ertv to speak to people one meets
at friends houses!"
"Cartainly," laughed Emily.
while in the house"
"Oh. l am not such q cur as to
cut my friends friends" interrupt
| ed Hunt.
So Emily stifled her conventional
prejudices and they chatted for
some time. Robert Hunt did his
best to be entertaining and the
strangeness of the situation gave
an added interest.
when may | see you again."
asked Robert Hunt as Emily rose
to leave.
hat I cannot say. No, tomor-
row is not my day Off" She re-
her and went home wondering
what this man, so deferential and
friendly, thought of her.
The next afternoon Mrs. Brown
arrived at Emily's carrying a for
lists box. 1t had been sent with a
note begging her TO deliver it to
the lady who was so thoughtful
for all those at Mrs Browns din
ner. A royal bunch of violets
smiled at Emily and a note from
Mr.. Hunt explained that he was
would be waiting at the same park
bench one week from that day.
What does this mean" ques-
toned Nell. why is Robert Hunt
sending you fiowers?"
Il can't say" laughed Emily.
"Only I am certain that Ned will
get his contract and I'm awfully
glad you gave me job"
For a week Emily dreamed and
wondered, and like a dream 1t
seemed when she found Robert
Hunt waiting impatiently for her.
His eyes told his joy at the sight
of her After a long pause, Emily
asked about his trip.
st was unsatisfactory for could
think of nothing but you and our
| meeting here"
You thought l would Gomez"
the girl said softly
Eyes, because | need you and
want you so much. You will let
me try to teach you to love me,
won't you, dearest?" he asked
humbly. 1.-THE moment | saw you.
I knew you were my dream girl
come true at last. What are you
| thinking Off"
81 think I will take you to meet
my mother" s
So out into the. new life they
went with the greatest of life's
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