Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-05-29

late Tor apologies. Wouldn't it be more
practical OF you to get on that seat, and
help me with the high roses 2.
Il shall be honored." said Claude He
took the scissors she held out to him,
and mounting the bench, began shipping
in silence, but wondering furiously what
on earth was gong to happen next. So
you have picture of them, in the quiet
garden, among the scent of the roses !;
the young man on the seat, the lady
, standing below with basket upheld to
catch the great creamy blossoms as they
fell. and, completing the trio, the dog
with no name, already asleep again in
the sunshine
rof course" she cried -adiantly,
that's it. How foolish of me!n
Claude looked bewildered.
You want to smoke; men always get
sulky when they're like that. Please do.
Have you a cigarette?'
As matter of fact. said Claude.
smiling back in spite of himself, 81 have
several"
Then get down and light one,p she
commanded. Never mind about the
roses" And, as he still hesitated: "Be
quick I'm not accustomed to be dis
obeyed."
Naturally, after that he could do moth
ing but submit, and, descending obedi
emily, he produced from his pocket a
cigarette case, which, being 4 presenta-
ton and absurdly out of keeping with
its undergraduate owner, happened to be
of gold. with Claude inlaid in tiny stones
upon the cover. | mentioned this be-
cause, just as he drew it out. the
thought flashed upon him with faint
amusement that the name so blazoned
was identical with that of his majesty
Iof Icaria. He wondered whether his
companion would notice it also. and
giancing at her to ascertain, found her
eyes fixed upon the glittering tov with
an expression almost of alarm. Sud
denly she raised them appealingly to his
fa e.
You'll she stammered. I'D no
ideal"
Fer surprise at this simple coincidence
was so much greater than he had an
ticipated, that for the second time
Claude felt himself blushing awkwardly.
Pm so sorry ne said, half feeling as
though some apology were demanded. Il
Il couldn't help it, you know"
Oddly enough, her embarrassment
seemed to increase with his own.
"Oh, pleased" she cried hastily. ''it's
really | who should--oh / do hope you
believe that | hadr'; any idea"
"Of course" said Claude soothinglv.
knowing nothing but that her confusion
and distress were obviously genuine.
How could you have?"
You do forgive me, them" She
looked up again quite shyly.
Forgive your"
- must be getting back" she said. cor
Nine de Gueslin viii be up and wonder
ing what's become of me-"
Then, seeing Claude's involuntary look
of surprise, she added hastily, But YOU
you won't visit my sins on her head,
will you? She's such an old dear, really.
It was the head gardener said | might
cut some roses for herr
The head gardener-?" Suddenly a
glorious doubt began to rise in Claude's
mind. Did queens, even in these demo-
cratic days, speak thus?
Eyes. He's awfullv fond of Nine de
Gueslin. Sos everybody, / used to
worship her when she was my govern
ess. That's why ] came to stay here.
And now Oh, do hope" appealing
", 1--WE not got her into trouble on my
very first morning. Please say | haven't"
But, for once, her companion failed to
notice the very becoming effect of anx-
iety upon gray eyes.
Your first morningi" he repeated with
growing excitement.
yes; only arrived from England last
night"
but, good heavens" cried Claude,
breathlessly, $50 did II"
''You!" Suddenly, in her amazement.
she abandoned the careful French.
why, then OF course, now / look
at you, you're not the king at all. You're
the young man in the Berne refresh
ment ROOM"
Claude started violently; at the word,
a vast illumination seemed to pour into
his mind. And YOU" ne almost shout
ed, you're the girl with the hot coffee!"
For moment he stood staring, con-
founded by this sudden access of intelli-
genee.
Il knew I'd seen you somewhere be-
FORE he said at last. II hats why
thought-that's why we both thought
-" He broke off abruptly: then with
an unmistakable sigh of relief, added:
by George, though, I'm awfully glad we
arentl"
The girl gave no answer to this, but
doubtless Claude, watching her face,
saw something there that satisfied him
that the thanksgiving was really a
duet
And now he suggested cheerily
tlet's begin all over again, in English"
Arthur Eckersley in The Sketch.