The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-23

eay-for himself, had raised his tones
slightly above the whisper that became
q conspirator, because the darkness
and the shrubbery concealed him, arch
traitor that he was.
But suppose she doesn't like 1t?
whispered the other figure
"Oh, she'll be sure to-likes nm
amazingly-and he's been hard hlt
from the first day. 1t would be a
snatch, anyhow, sooner or later. I'm
aust going to help 1t on bit. When
q man gets to be 30 he's too delicate
about his love-making to suit me-.
But suppose she should be angry
insisted the other voice again. ! am
sure It would make me perfectly iurl.
Gus If | were In her place, ana IL
were ever to find 1t out
She'll never know" SAID Dickey,
readily. He'd just 20 to her, you
know. saying that | sent him to plead
ply cause-and the old chap can talk
pretty we'll when he gets strung out,
Then Jeanie'l give him hint-Why
don't you speak for yourself, john
you know. and the next thing they II
come out, arm IN arm and smiling Ike
one O'Clock, and Rembert VIII break
the horrible news to me that he mas
unlntentionally supplanted mo IN the
affections Of my beloved. OF course,
It's my cue to look wretched for DAY
or two but III gradually recover, ana
Begin to look up and take notice "heh
you're around
Fan broke into a hysterical glggle,
crying, "Oh, Dickey, you are so orig.
(nal, l always said you were intended
Cor "A comedian"
Dlckey struck a dramatic attitude.
Tight foot advanced, hand on heart,
after which they went in, laughing.
Miss Garner. the queen of the house
party, was very gay that evening, ana
several of the disaffected. who had in
ou!red why she should have the dis
tinCti0n of sovereignty In anybody s
house party, were beginning to see
why. True, she was "a, but her eyes
were really remarkable when she was
animated True, she was not wealthy,
was little more than independent, ana
decidedly the poorest of Mrs. Arnaud
guests but her voice in speaking was
enchanting, and when she sang every
one remained in the room. True, her
mouth was large. but then her teeth
In short. that evening Miss Garner
was amusing and entertaining as many
of the house party as could get near
enough when she CHANGED TO glance
up and saw Dckoy Fleming leaning
against the wall with his arms folded,
gazing at her with hungry eyes, The
moment his eyes met hers Dickey
sighed, and dropped his gaze to the
Hoor with such Il look of agony that
the unconscious Miss Garner turned
to her hostess, and said, hurriedly,
upon my word, Mrs. Arnaud, | am
afraid something serious is the matter
with Dickey Fleming"
But If the women were obtuse
Dickey had no trouble In making his
meaning clear to Mir Remhert whom
he sought out early the next morning
And you think you love this young
LADY," he asked. He had swung around
In the revolving chair SO that his face
was toward tho window. and DiCkeS
was left TO solaco himself with a view
of one ear and the back of IA well
formed head.
"Oh. sure" said Dicltey, with ready
enthusiasm
Then why don't you tell her this
YOURSELF" asked the elder man, coldly
"Oh, I've tried over and Overt sale
Dickey, rafting a ruler on the table
when 1t comes to the point I'm strucl
dumb. you know--couldnt say wore
TO save me. Besides, | know shell
listen to you--the women all do, Ant
say, anything you can throw In yul
know, about my good qualities"
The other whirled suddenly arount
in the revolving char, and locke
Dickey In the face. by the way" h
said, dryly. what are your good quail
ties ,"
Dickcys furtiye grin took on an en-
barrassed look We'll, you know,
wouldn't like to speak about that" h
said. with becoming modesty 20
Just think 1t uver--anythiug right goi
geous You can throw in Ill take Il as
favor. Just make II a beaut. vii
you. and Ill try to live MP 20 IT, Tat
now. / leave You to think up your III
lie spell And pickey went out
happily unconscious Of the look tina
followed him
"Wello" said pickey lie conceale,