The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-26

to use these I'm wearing" Madeline
announced.
Gerald. entirely forgetful of the un-
shared glory that he had coveted,
stood watching Madeline as she deity
distributed the silver on the table.
Her small, shapely hands seemed fairly
TO twinkle.
Come, Gerald; make yourself use
full" Madeline chided laughingly as
she looked up suddenly and became
conscious Of his attitude Of idle admi-
ration.
Gerald Obeyed.
81 hope the others won't get here BE-
fore we're ready" she added excitedly.
Wasn't 1t lucky I happened to come a
little early? You see, Mrs. Sinclair was
delayed BY
But she got no further with her ex-
PLANTATION.
Gerald's belated gasp Of 1.-THE 9TH
ers!" startled her into abrupt silence.
She stood staring at him In painful
embarrassment.
ut isn't possible" she finally man
aged to ask him, that I've come on
the wrong EVENING"
Gerald made Il heroic enOrt to put
Madeline Mt her ease. OF course it was
her mistake.
We'll. this was just intended for a
rehearsal. you see. The real thing l
had planned for Thursday, tomorrow
night. But I'm awfully glad that you
happened
Gerald" interrupted Madeline dra-
matically, 'this is tomorrow night. l
mean It's Thursday night. Ask any
one-ask the hallboy."
For a moment Gerald looked stupe-
fed, but IN II fash his natural social
tact furnished IA way Il Of the diem
ma.
Finish setting the table, do, Made
line he urged. Just hunt around till
you find things. Ill go telephone th"
chef to get something over here In the
way of food. It's lucky I planned an
informal dinner isn't it?" he added.
approaching to the full the humor Of
the situation.
1t was some little time before Ger
aid and the chef were able 70 come to
an understanding.
Hang it ALI" Gerald finally called
over the wire. Never mind what's
happened. ! want a dinner served at
my rooms tonight no matter when |
ordered it,"
But YOU ordered 1t for tonight, sir.
This Is Thursday" Numbered back
-, .lar .Ilr ,a,,rr, ~ will oil In
there"
So it was his own mistake. IN his
enthusiasm he had lost track of the
days.
When Gerald came back to Madeline
he found her surveying the table with
al air Of very evident approval.
Il like your tablccloth, Gerald" she
commented admiringly. ITS a beau
ty."
at has ore drawback" Gerald said
solemnly. ITS the only one l have. !
shall be forced to starve while it's be-
ing Numbered. BY the way, have you
a linen chest. Madeline?"
"Why, of course not" Madeline re-
piled. Only engaged girls are inter
ested In those"
Il should think it would be great fun
getting one ready" Gerald ventured
courageously. shouldn't you. dear.
est?"
Madeline did not answer, but she felt
that Gerald must hear the mad beating
Of her heart as he stood there behind
her chair.
Look up. little girl" he asked ten
derby, land tell me that / haven't walt
ed all these years in vain, watching
you grow up adorably sweet and beau
tiful. You do love me a little?"
Madeline looked up, and Gerald ben
over to kiss her smiling eyes and lips.
All too sOon the insistent telephone
brought the lovers back to reality.
1.-THE Others" exclaimed Madeline,
jumping up. Goodness, how does my
hair look?"