Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-30

AS the parcel being wrapped UP Nette whs-
pered to Beat her down" | was bewldered
and looked around to see II about to be at
tackled. You can never trust foreigners Then It
struck left the store with the parcel that
perhaps Nettie referred to the price. stopped in
stantly.
DO you think could have got it for less?" asked
her.
Nettie laughed Come" she said: ut is too late
now, but fifty cents is all you should have paid"
was greatly cresfacn and tore a little bit Of
the paper of my purchase to again appraise its value
AS walked moodily along, loud laugh assailed our
ears, and suddenly received a slap on the back
which knocked my hat over my eyes. Turning, |
behed Johanna, with her headgear tipped away off
her head and her hands in the pocket OF big loose
coat which she wore.
Never touched him." said she; then turning to a
big dark man who accompanied her, Mr. Thompson.
this Is Mr. Crappler."
bowed and presented Nettie to them. Mr.. Thomp-
son Immediately went round to Netties side and be-
gan paying her expansive compliments and gazing
into her eyes. | tried to distract her attention; but
she walked on with him, and left me to follow with
Johanna.
We just opposite sherrys when Johanna
stopped
"iiie Thompson" she called. "Grappler is going to
treat the crowd. I tried to stop him, but he is so
free -handed-come on"
Really, Miss Johanna" said. II have neither the
time nor the money to spend. I regret that must
hurry home. have been shopping. and have spent
all my spare coin
Johanna looked at Thompson as he bent over Net
tie and wicked CLEAN came into her eyes. She
glanced at the parcel in my hand, and then. snatchng
it from she uncovered the remainder Of the pretty
thing that had bought-for her.
With coarse laugh she held It up.
Somebody is going to get their deserts Whoever
could buy such hopeless horror as that must be
mean guy. and'-snzng meaningly at Nettie-"I
don't admire his taste"
Neie looked al her for moment. then. taking
the despsed curo from her hand. she said MIR.
Grapplcr, II is late will you carry my purchase for
me again and safely home?"
Bowling to Mr.. Thompson. she turned to the
street; and as followed her heard the quick toot
of an automobile.
stopped but Netie evidently did not hear for be-
fore could detain her she had stepped quickly onto
the road while at the same instant the glare of big
headlight fell upon her.
Instantly stopped laid down my fruit and dashng
forth seized Nette by the dress and pulled her violent
ly back. but my foot slipped ] staggered and fell.
The next moment felt something crushing my arm.
/ heard wild scream from Johanna, and everything
grew dark.
I writing this lying in the hospital. with my
left arm broken in two places and deep cut in my
head.
| am better though: and hope to he ou' and
back at my office, firm will miss me- | know.
Fortunately. my right hand is uniniured. | have
written this to amuse myself during the long hours;
and must say that it is really very interesting.
| have always felt leaning toward literature; but
many people write who have value TO the world
in other ways that man of ability may well feel
he is bu, trnns when he wanders i'll ink