The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-09-24

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special reason. So I made Perry
bring me. But at the door they told
US the gallery was so crowded that we
Couldn't
"Never you mind the gallery, miss, -
interrupted Phelan. 1T isn't meant
for the likes of you anyway. You
just sit here a few minutes, an I'll
catch an attendant somewhere an
make him hustle up couple of good
chairs for you on the main floor, where
you can pipe everything just like you
were in your own op'ra box coppin' off
swad of high C's."
Thank you so much, alderman" re-
Piled Dallas. II hope we're not put
ting you to too much trouble"
mo trouble at all. An even if it
was Ia come a-runnin' to meet it. I'm
the original trouble eater. Besides, the
best in the house is none too good for
the lady who was so interested in my
outings. So long! I'll be right back -
what a queer chap he isv' unused
Perry, as Phelan fastened away on
his mission. IF could take a six
weeks course in slang and hot air
from that man I'd be able to sew but
tons on the whole English language"
II don't think you need very much
tuition" observed Dallas. "But it was
kind of Mr.. Phelan to look after US. I
like him be-
Because he's standing by Bennett
so pluckily in this fght?"
"Mr. Bennett is nothing to me-"
mop" asked Perry in innocent
amaze. "Then wasted lot Of good
cigarette money cabling to you about
his campaign when you were across
the big wash last summer. For a
man who was nothing to you you
sure took large swads of intelligent in
terest. Look here, little girl" he went
on, less flippantly. whats the matter
Has anything'-
"No! she broke in, with a miserable
effort at courage. "Nothing's the mat
ter. I'm perfectly happy. Why shouldn't
be? An engaged girl is always
IAN engaged grip he shouted in
high glee. "You don't mean to say
you and Alwyn"-
"Of course not. am engaged to
Mr.. Gibbs
"Good Lord!' gasped the lad in hon.
est dismay. If that's meant for a
joke, it's the punkest ever! Did,
1T isn't joke, Perry, and it's very
rude Of you to talk so. am engaged
to Mr.. Gibbs, and"-
But-how-when did the atrocity
come off, and''-
II became engaged to him the night
of the administration ball. I didn't
want to tell you yet, because I knew
you don't like him. 1'm-1'm'-
you're happy?'
Certainly I am" she retorted de.
family. $50 happy that r.
THAT you are having a fight to keep
from crying this blessed minutew he
finished "Say, Dallas, it breaks me
all up to have you so miserable. l
think whole lot Of you. More'n of
any one else but Cynthia. And l want
to help you out Of this measly mixup.
Won't you"'-
''There is nothing any one can d."
she murmured sadly. IT have chosen
my course and r.
Cheese it"' whispered Perry in hur-
| ried admonition. Here comes Ben.
nett, and Phelan's with him."
The young mayor came in, talking to
| the alderman as he came.
"This rooms disengaged," he was
saying. "I'll write it here and give it
to-oh, beg your pardon" he broke
off. recognizing Dallas and Perry. II
didn't know
'1've got two good seats for you,"
| announced Phelan. Right where you
can see an hear the whole shootin'
match. An guess before the meetin's
over it's liable to get as !nterestin' as
a double Uncle Tom" show in tent.
I'll show you the way as soon as
you're ready. There's no rush. Things
amt begun to sizzle up yet"
Bennett had crossed to where Dallas
stood irresolute and. under cover OF
Phelan's talk with Perry. said to her,
with a certain unconscious stiffness:
II fear I was too taken aback nv
your announcement the other evening
to remember to congratulate you. but
please believe me when l say l wish
you every happiness in the new life
you have chosen
THANK you very much" faltered
Dallas.
There was an awkward pause; then
she said:
"You came in here to write some
thing. I'm afraid we are OBTAINING
you. You must be busy with your
fight against the Borough bill. You
are quite determined to continue it to
the end?'
ITO the bitter endv' he answered
miserably. Even though that end
can hold nothing but bitterness for
me-"
The set anguish in his face moved
Dallas more than she dared confess
even to herelf.
II am sorry" she said softly.
1T is the course I have chosen" he
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