Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-20
Marrow Squeak for George

"George." she cried. How glad l am to see you! Sit down, George"
 He sat down on his favorite chair In the corner and regarded her close ly, for there was something in her man. ner and in her tone that vaguely dis turbed him and warned him, and would not let him rest.
 Dear Georgei" she murmured. What a nice boy you arei"
 And saying so she drew her chair near to him and gently took his hand.
 You'd better not" he cautioned her, fidgeting on his chair. Your mother may come in"
 For reply she tenderly squeezed his hand and looking at the clock, ex- claimed: Its a quarter to eight!"
 So it is," said George. "A quarter to eight"
 They're just beginning to start for the theatersl" she cried. "Yeh," said George. 'Iemme see, I haven't seen you since the week be- fore Christmas, have I? Did you get my picture postal wishing you merry Christmas?"
 And 1t is only due to his sex to say that he looked shamefacedly down his nose and coughed.
 George" she said. Listen, dear -(he started as though stung by a bes)-"you'ye been coming to see me now for over 8 year, and your f1nan. cial outlay to date has been 6 picture postal card and cent stamp, and George" she continued, with a gesture that stayed his answer: T love you for iti"
 She squeezed his hand again.
 You are not a spendthrift, dear!" she exclaimed in low, vibrating tones. You are wise, sensible boy; you know the value of money and, oh, I love you for it!"
 "You-you mustn't" he stammered, trying to withdraw his hand.
 T can't help it!" she moaned My heart is crying out to me, Your love for George will never die! Your love fo- George will never die!' And, oh, what can do?'
 ''You-you must forgive me" he groaned, you must think to yourself that we never have metz
 Dear boy!" she whispered. 50 careful So saving!i Oh, who could help loving him."
 And if ever one looked as though he were cursing his fatal gift of beauty, that one was George as Fanny sat there a-keeping him in his corner and a-gOueezinR of his hand
 George" she breathed, this is leap year"
 He almost got out of his corner then.
 Yes, dear. Leap year. And in leap year, you know, a girl has a certain privilege which is denied her in other years. Dear George!'
 'You-you mustn't" he gasped.
 Sweet -George,"
 Miss Mardy! Fanny! You must stopi'
 My darling boy! If the girl uses her privilege and meets with a re- fusal the gentleman must buy her a silk dress, but oh, my heart would break-my heart would breaki"
 
 George. Listen. couldn't take a refusal; I should die, and yet there is something in your manner which leads me to believe that I should have to be satisfied with the dress. If I could only take my mind off the subject and think of something else I wouldn't ask"-(she looked at the clock again. -'ten minutes to eight Ten minutes to eight. What do you think of my new theater gown, George? Oh, George. I can not forget it! Tell me, dear, will you"
 Let's go to a show, then!" he dis maIly cried.
 She ran for her hat and coat and was back in no time. He helped her with her coat, and 1t may have been an accident, for his finger touched her under her chin. How dare you, Mir. Perks!" she cried, turning on him like a lioness brought to bay.
 And cutting short the incoherent cries Of the fiabbergasted Mir Perks, she cried:
 Shall I, after all, ask you to mar" No, no, mol" he cried. "No, no, mol"
 Very we'll, then" she laughed. Come slong,"
 And as for Mir. Perks. Mir. Perks went along