Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-18

string viii be alwas Tapping in the
breeze for you, Mamie dear.
your Happy Nell
Nell was at Rex Brothers ribbon
counter and George was their floor
walker.
BLESS the children!" whispered
Nancy as she folded the enthusiastic
little note. "Tn pull that latch
string"
So it happened that in about three
weeks Nancy Westbrook, middle-aged
in years but young OF heart, foGud
herself manipulating the speaking tube
and push button in an unsuccessful a.
tempt TO ring up suite 20.
Suite 90" answering her cage.
question, why, them that was coming
amt come. Young things had guar.
rel, l reckon"
Nancy turned away. They have
quarreled," she said to herself with
conviction. "They must not ruin their
lives. They shall mott" and she went
into a public telephone station, called
for Nell and invited her to lunch with
her at IL o'clock Then this diPlo-
matte woman rang up Rex Brothers a
second time, asked for George Patton,
and invited him to lunch with her at
1915.
1t was a sad-eyed little Nell tina
came to lunch
Where is your color dearie?'
asked Nancy. rs this the way George
takes care of you?"
-" began Nell, as the quick
color famed into her cheeks. lit
ism t. he can't help it, Mamie"
81 just ran into town this morning
said Nancy, ignoring the girls embar
rassment. "Ah, here he comes. We
have been waiting for you, George.
Sit down"
II hope you are WE'LL said George.
with warm handshake for Nancy and
a cool bow toward Nell.
well and happy, thank you, for it
isn't every day that woman has a
chance to dine with a bride and groom.
Now, Nellie, order what George likes
best, for of course you have found
out all his preferences"
Nell picked up the card while
Nancy chatted on easily.
How l should like to see your lit
tie fat. l know just how cozy It is.
The waiter is ready, Nell. Don't ask
me to stay all night, George, for I
can't this time. Next week, if it Is
convenient" glancing toward Nell 81
shall be in town again and"
"Of course" interrupted Nell nerv-
ously, you will stay with me-srth
us-T-''
The food was set before them, As
Nancy lowering her voice, continued
My dears, I quite envy you your lit
tie love nest. All these years ! have
hungeled for such a home.
Il don't often speak of It, but years
ago l. even |, had lover. | dreamed
the dear dreams that you have been
dreaming, Nellie. The cup of happt
ness was almost at my lips when we
he and l. quarreled. and he went
away"
The woman's voice broke as she
spoke. HE never came back. was
too proud to send for him. He WIS
tall and dark, like you, George"
Then Nancy started suddenly, CLAN
cling at her watch. Mercy, have an
appointment this minute. Waiter, the
checks, quick! No, no. you two stay
and finish your lunch. Remember mex
week, I'm coming"
you will find u.s. said George,
with loving eyes on Nells blushing,
tender face, in the little fiat"
Leave the shop, Nellie; housekeep
ing is quite enough for the listie
bride"
"She shall leave tomorrow" prom
Used George, with quick authority, as
the older woman left Il m together.
Sweetheart - whispered George,
sinking into his seat, will you marry
me today?'
The love light in her blue eyes ar
swered him. Dear old Nannie!" she
said softly She must never know
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