The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-05-16

The girl expressed herself delighted
with the grounds. I'm sure my sister
will be pleased" she assured the pro-
fessor.
Indoors once more Professor Powell
had a sudden recollection.
Il declare! The Seymours are 60
ing away for the summer. There's no
uncertainty about that. Suppose you
20 over and look at their place? They
wish to let it furnished. the same as we
do. think it would be wise, for in
case we don't go, you might be able
to arrange with them"
The sound of screen door closing
rather noisily in the next room caused
both to turn. A glimpse Of tennis fan
nels was visible in the shaded dining
room.
Halo, Willis that your
1T is" answered 4 masculine voice
that tried not TO seem embarrassed.
will. will you show this young
lady where the Seymours' house is?
She came to see about our place, you
know, and -"
Young Powell needed no urging. He
emerged very readily from the dining
room.
1T seems TO me that you left that
game rather suddenly" observed his
father, with mischevious twinkle in
his eye. But she joke is on you,
young man, for it's Mrs.-and not
Miss, as you no doubt imagined it
would be-"
Florence felt the stirring Of her fem.
mime vanity as she saw the unmistaka.
BILE disappointment in the young mans
face.
MY son, Will-Mrs. Donaldson"
oh, that wretched blunder! But how
was she to explain now? Further
words would only complicate matters.
On the way to the Seymours' young
Powell was very attentive. When a
young woman has dancing brown eyes
and wears hat with pink roses under
the brim it Is difficult for a young
man to act otherwise, even when he
is aware that she prefixes Mrs. to her
name.
The Seymour residence was fully at
attractive as the Powell's. Florence
was sure it would prove satisfactory,
in case the latter family decided to
remain in town.
And now" said young Powell, as
they retraced their steps, we've got
things ready for any emergency. You
and your husband"
Florence could stand 1t no longer.
"Oh, don't please!" she burst forth.
Il haven't any husband" And then
she explained 1t all to the amazed
young fellow.
He laughed with her over the ridic.
ulous mistake. His laugh sounded
particularly light.hearted.
I've taken you so far out of your
way he apologized we're a long
nearer now to go across to Cottage
Grove avenue The walk will be pleas.
ant. If you don't object, I'll accom-
pany you"
Florence did not object
The walk seemed a very brief one,
after all. Will Powell coud not but
remark it.
Wen let you know in two or three
days about our decision" he told Flor
ence as they stood waiting for her car.
IL hope your sister will like the Sey.
mour place
Then, as he put her on the car:
"Goodby, I'm glad met you. And, do
you know, I'm awfully glad you're not
Mrs. Donaldson
Florence could not be angry with
him, somehow. She tried to frown.
but the attempt broke up into q mer-
ry laugh.
Will Powell had his wish. The pro-
fessor decided to remain and Mrs.
Donaldson-the real Mrs. Donaldson
was delighted with the Seymour resi-
dence.
Young Powell called personally to
make known his fathers decision. And
he managed to see Florence, although
his business was with her sister-in.law.
What in the world did he talk
about all that timer" inquired the lat
ter suspiciously, when at last he had
gone.
"Oh, lots of thingsAtennis and golf.
and outdoor sports. | shall take them
up this summer, Mabel. You know II
is just what need
Mrs. Fred Donaldson smiled know.
ingly. There's nothing like having
an incentive" she observed. And