The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-04
FLIRTING.


dollars thna he. He had mother.ia-
law. a slight. well preserved old lady
who had marvellous way Of maA.I--
herself UP and OF appearing rosy and
kittenish. She suspected that Tim MI
fond ~ other ladles-that he was il
cllnod TO pass himself OF as a siags
mainland her heart yearned q prove
II.
Her surmises had already awakened
the jealousy OF her daughter, and /,
had OF late been so warn" az his
house that they didn't have 10 burn
half as much coal as they formerly
did.
But Tim was persevering cuss, and
whenever he felt himself at a safe dis
lance from home he would unbend
himself and be happy. for happy be
was when he could find somebody 20
hirt with.
One pleasant afternoon Tim and a
party Of boon companions, dressed In
the height OF fashion. were meander-
ing through the winding and devious
ways OF the park when a gay and
dashing creature swept past them.
casting back coquettish smile that
might easily have been interpreted into
an Invitation II either OF them saw TIT
TO take II up.
Tim was the first 10 speak, for he
was an ardent youth.
by jingocs, but she's a stunnerl ]
say. fellows, just see me sail in and
capture that charmcr"
They agreed 10 wait and see him do
II.
lie turned and followed her She
didn't appear 70 be extra anxious 20
escape him. and so Il was not long be-
fore he overlook her. Raising his hat.
he salutcd her.
She replied artfully. and In a few
moments he seemed 10 have captured
the fair creature for sure. His friends
followed slowly behind 10 see how II
would eyentuate.
They reached a shady seat, and, rest
ing there, they kept up the same anil
mated conversation that they started.
Tim was somewhat taken. Exactly
how she looked or how old she was he
could not tell. for she had one OF those
illusionary wells over her face, aud
they are such assistants to fraud that
many a man has been taken-in with
out going behind them.
The result was an appointment for
the next day at the same place. Then
they parted, and Tim Joined his com
panions in high glee They were dis
posed 10 doubt his complete conquest,
and SO II was arranged that they
should be on hand the next day TO see
for themselves.
The next day found him on the spot
dressed with exceeding care. His beau
tlful unknown was also on hand, and
ere long they were engaged In earnest
and loving conversation again.
"Oh, you naughty mem sighed she.
"You are always capturing the hearts
OF Us poor, trusting women. and we
are always the sufferers. How do |
know but that you are married man
--bclong TO anOtherT'
"Whatl Can you think me guilty OF
so much decoitf"
"You know, we are strangers"
what signifies ~ Fate brought us
together. ana we cannot deceive each
other. / love YOU"
"Oh. sir, II Il lmpossiblerp
"rl swear itr'
"And you are not marrledT
"No, no. my dear. Fate has reserved
us for each other Until ! met you |
never loved"
ooh. oh. how my poor heart goes.
Let as retire 10 a place not so public.
for feel so giddy. Here. let us 60
into this nrbor"
Anywhere in the world with you.
dearest" he whispered as she took his
extended arm and they started for an
arbor near by.
Here they again seated themselves,
and Tim began 70 pour forth the same
volume OF poetry that he had used on
so many other occasions One OF her
little gloved hands he took IN his,
while HIS arm gradually stole around
her shapely and unyielding waist.
At this moment n deeply yelled lady
came up behind them. and Toms
friends were just passing through the
arbor 10 see how well he was getting
along
His charmer called to the yelled
iady
"Come here. Mary. and Just hear
how sweet he talks"
l.. Tie turned toward the intruder. who
had IN the meantime raised her veil
and. half rising. he confronted his wife
He felt as though n ten pound shell
had exploded In his hat. He glanced
frcm his wife 20 his betrayer. who had
also raised her veil. and who OF oil peo
pie IA the world should II be but hiI
mother-in-lawi
Ills friends vanished amid the mos
boislerous laughter. and his mother-in
law reached for one ear while his Wifi
took hold OF the other. and without (
wori they started with him In the dI
reclth Of home
roor Tim Julipl Tie Is now n broker
hearted and melancholy man. III