The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-05-08
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/ The Strategy of Freddy /
By LINDA M. STEVENS Z
Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Coz


the gossip of the hotel, that I've fiirted
know, and it's just this, II Freddy
balks, and refuses to go on the coach
ing party, can't 60"
Tears trembled In the blue eyes and
Phil offered consolation.
Now that's awfully wrong" re-
buked Dolly in the course of a few
minutes. "Oh, II Freddy knew!" Al
Turing dimples developed in distract
ingly pink cheeks.
But Freddy doesn't know" de-
clared Phil, automatically.
Dolly rippled a laugh. You're
wicked, Mr.. Satan, and it's not very
fiattering to Freddy, considering am
still bride"
Apparently Freddy was willing to
assume all risks. He knew" wisely.
THAT l was firtatious? oh, for
shame, Phil" reproachfully.
But really you are, Dolly, and
everything else that's adorable, and
well, what are we going to do with
Freddy?"
THAT is the momentous question"
laughed Dolly. There's not heav-
emily soul to ask for him, and you
know, Phil, with all due respect to
He won't sit alone, and he fatty re-
fuses to share the seat with Billy and
that fat Cuttings woman, and above
ALL" with a despairing gesture, "he
doesn't want to CO."
Freddy is abominably selfish" Phil
announced. 'He never considers your
pleasure; he simply forgets how ter
ribly young you are"
Exactly" Dolly agreed, "and it's
all because I'm his second wife. Oh,
it's a dreadful, desperate thing to
marry a divorced man." she added,
sighingly.
But, Dolly, have suggested"
IF you say that again" Dolly
threatened, "I'll-Tll put my fingers
in my ears"
Every WELL" Phil stopped over for
his hat and cane.
"Oh," said Dolly with faint catch
in her breath, ooh, you silly, I wasn't
a bit serious" she stretched out a
small white hand why 1t would be
absolutely unbearable IL you went
away"
Then I'll stay" assured Phil, "but,
Dolly, II we don't find woman for
Freddy everything will be spoiled,
and" Phil rose to agitated feet,
"bless me, l knew these precious eyes
of mine weren't deceiving. There is
a real flesh and blood one on the
porch, and a new one, by my soul,
sent from heaven. Can't you see her,
Dolly. over in the corner with the
travelling library?"
Dolly flew to the window
IT'S really a woman" she cried
clapping her hands, land a very pref
ty one, Phil. She's reading play,
maybe" with merriment twinkling in
her blue eyes. Maybe she's of the
profession"
BE sensible Dolly" Phil rebuked.
81 have an idea"
Obi" exclaimed Dolly in mock sur
prise.
Don't be pert, Dolly" said Phil,
sharply. But, / say, why not ask
herr"
Would you, really?" queried Dolly
with pursed lips.
'Well, II you don't" growled Phil
with a shrug.
Il do want to be with you, and I'm
going to ask her." Dolly protested
sweetly.
Then CO." said Phil, tragically, and
mi frfN
from the room, out to the broad We
randa, up to the strangers side.
Pardon me, please" she began with
a charming smile "for taking this lib
erty, but would you care to join our
party on a little coaching trip to the
Point tonight? There Is a vacant
place on my husbands seat and he
would be so pleased to have you sit
there. We noticed you were alone, "
cooed the sweet voice, "and it's hor-
rid to be a stranger in a big hotel,
and do really think you would enjoy
the trip, so hope you'll be with u.s."
Thank you very much" said the
lady bearing a smile upon Dolly. Il
shall be only too happy to accept your
kind invitation"
That's splendid" rippled Dolly.
I'VE leave at seven. I'll see you then"
Dolly, you're a wonder" compli-
mented Phil, when Dolly all aglow
with happy excitement, returned.
"I'll find Freddy. break the pleasant
news, and then we'll go for the drive.
I'll mention tennis" she added,
dimples dancing around her mouth,
because for some reason my husband
doesn't approve of drives. Isn't he a
dear old silly?" with a mischievous.
side long glance.
Freddy Fox was smoking on the side
veranda. Dolly came running to his
side apparently out of breath.
"Oh, Freddy" she painted perching
herself on the railing, I've searched
high and low for you, and before I
forget, let me tell you the good news.
We've succeeded in making up the
party, and we will leave promptly at
aovan 10 he ready dear. ff'e an hOr-