Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-21

first time I've kissed you. Do you re-
member"
She joined in the hiarity the memory
of it evoked.
Wasn't Patsy mad: he said
She Just was. agreed Nora.
Il wonder what shed say if she could
see us now?'
Nora became serious and did not an
swer. He switched off from the subject
quickly.
Listen to the rat-ta-too o knives an
forks. and the clinkety clink o glasses.
he ratified on. adding, as he turned TO her
with a low bow: "Mademoisele est servie
which is parlez VOC for saying that this
feast of eminent reason has been spread
and waits but the honor of being par
taken Of by her who is to preside over
"Oh. you mean supper's ready" said
Nora.
That's what. he answered: But
your majesty had better sit on TINS hlgher
chair. You'll be more comfortable And'
here, give me your cloak.
No I'll keep it on, thank YOU" she
said
And catch your death of cold when
you go out-no. Stree. he retorted'
playfully. taking hold of it and trying 10
unlock 1t.
She resisted and retreated from him.
mr. Crawford" she declared, I'm not
going to take it off"
polite to dine with it on. Ladies never
do such thing
Il don't care" she said. decisively.
I'm not lady. only a chorus girl. and
I'm going to keep it on. and if you don |
behave I'll go away this minute ana
never come here any more.
He saw il would not do to insist.
1.-The slave of the ring obeys, he
drawled crossing his hands on his breast
with a comical look Of resignation. m
"a 1lPPStln a.
cons be at ordination dinners.
This made her laugh, and they sat down
to the table.
Isn't it jolly to be together like this:
| wish you could come often. he sad.
- 1T would be nice" she admitted.
He poured out the MargauX.
II dote on these good red wines. he
observed They are like rubies. They
glow with concentrated heat and sun,
shine They are a poem of warmth and
love and beauty-the warmth and beauty
of southern climes. where they know how
to love. See how enhancing its color Is
He held the glass up to the hight
Il can't say I'm stuck on red wine: IL
TOO sour" avowed Nora with her mouth
full of the dainty pastry of a bouche a
la refine. Il never tasted any till you
/ took me to lunch. and l drank it then be-
cause / thought it was the thing to DO al
| that swell place. | must say l prefer
beer We always have beer at home.
Nora he sighed. you have whole
lot to learn. and I am going. to teach you
Try some of this champagne. It's nearly
| the color of beer anyhow
Il certainly like it better she sad
after tasting il.
do you know I took a fancy to you
| the very first moment l saw you: he
| went on.
Yes she answered, questioningly
/ Its true You are a dear little girl.
the sweetest l have ever known and as
pretty s picture.
! 'Oh. Mr.. Crawford. go on she ramon
! strated. but looking pleased.
| Il mean it. by Jimmy. You are TOO
good for the crowd at the Long Acre
You have been very good to me- she
! said
| Not as good as | should like to be and
will be if you will let me-
| He gazed at her meaning1y and very
! enderly.
! Nora blushed
DO you know. you remind me of a
| rose?' he continued. II would like to
cover you with roses.
How can you say such things
| Did you ever hear of lieiogabulus?
Il never did"
! emperor. He used to give grand ban
| qrlets and then smother the guests to
death as they sat at the feast by causing
a rain of rose leaves to fall on them until
| they were covered. Your white arms.
decked with bracelets of large diamonds
held by thin thread and projecting from
| a leap of rose leaves. would look mag
n fic mt
| Excuse me- commented Nora hold
| ing out her glass for more champagne.
Especially if they were faded roses. like
! those over there. Who gave them to you
-Tat?"
! He gazed at her open mouthed stupe-
! fed.
| Tat he repeated. Where did you
| herr of Tat?'
That's easy. She's up there on the
! chimneypiece. all surrounded by brand
/ new wreath of silver.
/ \ CLEAN of understanding and of vic
/ terry came into his eyes. Nora was jeal-
Gus.
| Don't you think she's very pretty?"
! he asked.
! Him. Not so much" she replied
| pursuing her lips.
You don't seem to like her?'