Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-07

pleasure.
"Oh, the beautiesw she exclaimed.
1--WE do look well in that pose," he
admitted modestly.
II was speaking of the dogs" she
reproved him, with lofty scorn.
"But I'm in the picture, too" he ex.
planned. I'm the one with the hat
on. And
THANK you SO much for the picture.
shall keep it always. They're the
incest dogs l ever had."
I'm nice too. And 1t isn't my fault
I'm not dog. r.
81 told you once before not to give
up hope. You'll grow. "I'-
II told that to some fellows at the
club, and we tried to figure 1t out, and
we decided you We're guying me-"
what clever men you must be at
that club! Are you going to the ad
ministration ball next weekY'
Are you"
"Why!"
Because that's the answer. I've
never been to an administration ball.
but If you're there ! guess it,
Don't be silly. The administration
ball is a very great function indeed,
I've been asking questions about IT..
Not only every one connected with the
administration goes, but all sorts Of
capitalists and other people like that.
I've heard that some Of the biggest
financial deals are arranged during
that ball. Isn't 1t queer?"
thinking of putting through myself
that night IL don't get good chance
earlier-a deal that means lot to
me-"
"Then why wait till the ball7 Why
not
I'D do 1t now. only Bennett might
come in before
"What worker Mr.. Bennett isw
broke in Cynthia. turning very pink
and Fastening to change the subject.
I'm the old days we thought he was
the soul Of laziness, but now he's
working here night and day. He's not
only the youngest mayor this city ever
had, but think he's the busiest too
He
The eulogy on the new mayor was
cut short by that dignitary's appear
ance from the center room. As Alwyn
paused to hang up his coat and hat
and pull off his gloves Cynthia bent
once more over her work, while Perry
Strengthened up and tried to look az
though he really had business Of press
| ing Importance with his honor.
The months had brought changes to
Bennett. There were care lines on his
face, and his eyes were tired. A few
silver strands. too. had crept into the
darker hair on his temples. There was
little now about him to suggest the
idler.
"Well, old man." he exclaimed on
seeing Perry, whats the excuse this
| timer"
'.The whatw asked the youth un.
easily.
I'm likely to be out--about four times
a, week. and always with a perfectly
new excuse for your intrusion. l toll
crate you for the originality Of those
excuses. What IL today's?"
II have no need Of an excuse" re-
piled Perry. with an air Of hurt dig
nifty. II am the bearer OF q, most i'm
portant message to you"
"From whomr' ~
"From-from- Dallas is home; land
cd this morning."
A light came into tho mayors tired
Eeyes at the news. 4
And the messager he asked ca
gerly.
That's the message. She's home"
"She sent you to tell ne that?"
~No: not exactly that" evaded Per
~, wriggling uncomf0rtably.
"Well, what was her message thenr
"She-she didn't send any"
"Then who sent the message thai
she has come homer
"Well. the fact Ia I sent 1t myself
That's why brought It."
"Oh, you poor idiotw laughed Ben
nett. 1.-THE same old excuse in a new
shape! Well. now you're here. you car
stay just five minutes. I'm too busy
to play with little boys today"
Little boys! I'll be twenty-five next
| spring. r.
ANY messages while was out. Miss
Carlson
Eyes. one." answered Cynthia. "Youl
mother telephoned that she would bt
here at half past q She said she had
surprise for YOU"
"Say." remarked Perry, feeling he was
being excluded from the talk. I'D &C
easy on that surprise II l were you
Alwyn. I've had surprises over tht
telephone myself. and they're punk
Once a girl
| Alderman Phelan would like tt
speak to your honor" said Ingram, the
old doorkeeper, popping out Of the
anteroom.
"Show him H." answered Bennett
snow, then. Perry
| "Were you about to ask me to stay
awhile longer?' asked the boy. BE
cause I'm sorry. but l can't. Goodby
Good afternoon. Miss Garrison. Glad
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