Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

loosely remarked Two for fifteen, suppose" but
being quite devoid of both business Instinct and
humor, he GROSSLY replied NO. ten cents straight
haughtily laid a dime upon the counter and say
ing, Il do not for soda" turned away.
Nettie took hers and the very offensive young clerk
engaged her in conversation which l was glad TO
see she responded to but briefly When we were leav-
ing he pressed large bottle of perfume upon her
and advised her TO try another sample of the genus
homo When I asked him if they were free, he
laughed and said: Yes some are too free and others
not nearly free enough
When we got outside Nettie inquired suddenly
Mr.. Grappler, did you knock man down."
l surprised; but one must expect strange re-
marks from women, | replied soothngly NO
Miss Nettie, do not believe that ever did
Well would begin if were you, she said
was amused at the ferceness of the little thing
NO" I said soothingy "If lose my temper
put myself in the wrong if do not the other man is
in the wrong"
If they insult you and you do not resent 1t"
What they think say makes very little difference
to me, but what you think would mean great DEAL
Nettie." said.
was very much surprised at having given utterance
to this sentiment; and when in answer she smiled very
sweety and said THANK you Mr.. Grappler,' | felt
quite pleased would drop in some drug store later
on and ask for free sample Of that genus homo.
to send little Christmas remembrance.
really like that girl Nettie.
II was beginning to grow dark and light snow was
falling. l cold having no overcoat; and Nettie
said Mrs Hubbell would be angry if she stayed out
too long. So exclaiming sadly, Vain is our quest!
which thought was rather neat phrase hap
pened to glance toward window we were passing
and beheld beautiful work of art.
1t was the representation of a dish of fruit, the
apples and bananas most realistic and the
grapes on top although rather massed were really
fine.
The piece made of plaster of paris coored and
felt sure Johanna could not fail to be grateful.
Come" said to Nettie this is whatI seek"
Women are really very curious She answered,
do you go to the theatre great deal?"
To follow lady's train of thought one would have
to possess mind like bounding antelope and pig
tied by the legs; but though lacking in these char
acteristcs still seldom at loss for an answer,
so | replied:
at is the only form of entertainment indulge in.
go only to TRACE iiesno frivolous vulgarity for me-
but why do you Inquirer"
She laughed. You speak as if you one of the
heroes in a tragedy-or villain" she said, and her
hazel eyes shone straight into mine.
Little Nettie is pretty and it is really very strange
fact that lovely woman can treat strong men as
though we were weaklings. l suppose that is why
did not resent her remark but just saying carelessy
THE eoquence of my dction has been remarked upon
than once held open the door of the store and
passed in.
The woman who waited upon us was an Italian,
and showed quite number of pretty things in
plaster There was an angels head with outspread
wings which Nettie admired. l thought it looked
rather as IL recovering from the humps; but she
said it would be lovely present for Johanna-sug-
costing delicatey to her that she was an angel but
liked the fruit piece. And finding 1t only one
dollar and the angel two, l purchased the fruit.