The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05

thought he had decided TO give
I've quit fishing he replied.
She stared him with the tiny hickerins smiis
about the altogether charming mouth.
Il believe it is honestly this uue." she said.
Poor old Bobl''
He sat down suddenly and enthusiastically kiss
81 her nani. At believed IN him.
'Oh. really voice cooed from some
where behind the hedge.
Mr. Pierce and the Chaperon looked quickly
at each other. A distinct giggle sounded. Mr..
Pierce grinned sheepishly and the Chaperon dove
head first into her handkerchief
Somebody's husband could kick up q row IL no
wanted to-" the voice went on.
The Chaperons shoulders shook visibly.
Polly" Mr.. Pierce called softly.
No answer
Pretty Polly" he called again in the tone tha<
would have moved the sphinx. viii you marry
me?'
"Of course not"
I'D around the world my knees for you,"
The giggle merged into a repressed chuckIe.
Polly, il 1 should fling myself in the ocean
you'd be sorry"
"Oh, splash" came the answer
The Chaperon emerged from the handkerchief.
IF I'm in the way-?- sho suggested
The chuckle ended in a silvery peal of laughter
which-strangely enough-was accompanied by a
deep bass. The Chaperon arose shook out her
lacy skirts, adjusted her parasol a fetching an
gle and smiled sweetly the hedge
III my husband will kindly give his arm"
she suggested in honeyed tones We will leave you
two to adjust your little misunderstanding
Mr.. Pierce ficked the pansies as e watched
the couple saunter off down the path
Polly, l love you," he whispered softly
But the voice behind the hedge remained per-
fectly silent
collapsed khaki inquire, surmounted by big
Topping hat with red scarf it the only
thing visible along the stretch of sandy beach.
Half a dozen anchored boats of varying sizes
bobbed at little distance upon the water. and
casionally tiny spcck appeared upon the horizon.
that coming nearer would develop into a sailboat.
skimming frantcay but purposeessly toward the
southwest. Sometimes it would be northeast, but
then the movement sluggish and the boat new
toward the beach.
On the sand book and a pair of marine
glasses that had been in constant the greater
part of the afternoon. Underneath the hat
unrepressed longing. some evaporation and great
deal of uneasiness. The wind tore at the hat. the
curs. and sent nervous shiyers the khaki
figure. Finally Polly picked up the book and
glasses and dug brisky through the sand and up
flight of steps the rocky pathway above. Her
heart was in her mouth as she crossed the grassy
stretch to the house.
The Chaperon playing bridge
Where's Bob?'' she questioned casually.
"Oh, sailing Polly replied, She tried to make
the tone frivolous but the voice shook bit.
IT'S great day for sailing" remarked the
Chaperon with Indifferent glance outside
Polly sneaked into the hall and down upon
q settee, where she deliberately put herself into
a temper, got just angry she possibly could
for bothering something that wasn't of the
least consequence. At last she boldly up to
her ROOM shook down her curls and began to get
into linen gown. A panic seized ner She
climbed back into the khaki, bundled up her curls
under the big and started for the beach. The
sound of the waves breaking upon the rocks gave
her a tight little feeling in her throat.
She into Mr.. Pierce at turn in the path
way.
How dare you brighten US 500" she demanded
coldy.
He looked her in establishment.
Whats the matter?'' he inquired.
"Oh, nothing" she returned, with her chin in
the air, except that you've been out four hours
this horribly windy Gay and have scared every
body DEATH
''Everybody?'' he asked, looking about for the
uneasy ones. Then a great light dawned upon
him. Polly" he breathed. Dear Polly"
She gave him a look that suggested twenty de-
grees below zero turned and started up the path.
Il WONDER" he began.
She deigLed to and look at him. He held
out his hand and in the upturnsd palm was ring
set with ruby encircled with diamonds.
Another one?'' inquired with upliftei
brows.
He shook his head and smiled
II thought you threw that sway?"
He shook his head again.
Wont you-?" he coaxed.
oh give it here" said suddenly. She
thust out her hand, ii touched his. wholly alive
and highly charged, took the ring, stuck it her
fnger-the proper fnger-and walked away.
oh 1 say! he exclaimed. Haven't you forgot
ten somethng?"
The brirn shook violently. He started af-
ter and she went faster. she cut across the
grass running. He gaining although she
could She made for side entrance. ran up
few stairs and slammed the door with a little
click following that suggested key being turned.
Mr. Pierce pauced the landing. then sat
down and famed himself vigorously with his hat
They engaged!