The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-09-24
Three Girls
and a Man
Observation-Disclosures
~~~~~~~~


Mrs Seton-Han had three pretty
girls stopping with her.
MaJorie Blake, tall and fair, with
lovely wide eyes and an indescribable
way OF wearing her clothes.
Eunice Adair. saIlow and olive
skinned, with glorious dark eyes and
lips Ike crushed cherries.
Lastly. Anice Hart. gray-eyed. with
brown hair; not so beautiful as the
other two. but more distinguished-look-
ing and genius for selecting the right
thing In frocks-
Mrs seton-Hall was proud OF her
young guests
Bob will have to lose his heart to
one Of them" she confided to Penelope
Chalmers
Penelope agreed with her. She al
ways did agree with Mrs Seton-HaII.
which was why the older woman liked
her so well
us Mr. waldersea very handsome?-
inquired Penelope.
You have seen his portrait. and he
is my brother" said Mrs. Seton-Hall
Penelope blushed.
But do not know whether he is
tall or medium. or Indifferent or mas
terful.- she FASTENED to explain. apollo
eetically.
you romantic little goose" said
Mrs Seton-Hall. 'sTo me Bob is just a
nice, pleasant fellow, who would make
any girl a good husband / wish you
would observe him well this evening.
and let me know how he looks TO you. |
After all, my dear. you have consider
able sense. even If you are stupid about /
some things Run and dress now; you
have admired me long enough. and.
Penelope. do put on something becom-
ing. / want everyone TO look their best
Bob is 50 critical"
"As If II made any difference how L
looked" thought Penelope, but, never
theless. she donned a rOse-colored crepe.
the only nice frock In her wardrobe.
and went downstairs looking like
wild rose.
Mrs. Sefon-Hall sent her brother in
with girl on either arm. selecting
sfajorie Blake. the blonde, and Eunice
Adair. the brunette.
Anice Hart sat directly opposite the
young man, where her superb figure
md magnificent frock showed to the
pest advantage.
Bob Waldersea was not easily i'm
pressed. being something Of a man Of
he world, and much Travelled. A pref {
y girl more or less did not make his
,ulse tremble. He was quite a his I
'ase, and In a most entertaining mood.
Penelope Chalmers. tucked away at
he far end OF the table, watched him
n fascinated admiration. and wondered
low those other girls could laugh and '
hat with him so calmly.
Majorie Blake and Mr.. Waldersea
Iad been engaging In a merry war OF I
worlds when Miss Adair protested. II Z
lain Mr.. Waldersea's attention." she a
outed 1T is as much as FIVE minutes Q
ince he has given me a glance"
"Imp0ssiblei !" exclaimed the young C
nan, in mock horror. Think what Joy Il
have been missing all that time. Ten u
he something, quick, quick, or someone
lse will speak and / shall have to a
'ok away again." he said, in a half
rhlsper.
~What shall / tell your"
Tell me who the tall girl is with a
reen eyes at the other end Of the tn
e."
why. that is Penelope Chalmers" n
Indeed Well. Penelope is a very al
Iaint name for a very odd-1ooking
RI Who is Miss Chalmers, anyway a.
here does she come from7"
Don't you known She Is Mrs. Seton al
lli's companion and secretary; comes
some very old and poverty stricken th
nily, believe. Awfully sweet girl
are tremendously fond OF her. ami