Bisbee daily review., 1908-07-29
The Strategy of Freddy
By LINDA NJ. STEVENS
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Phil" said Dolly, with trouble in her pretty eyes, I've had perfect temper with Freddy. He insists we're the gossip of the hotel, that I've airted scandalously. which l really have, you know, and it's just this, if Freddy balks, and refuses to go on the coach ing party, can't go."
 Tears trembled in the blue eyes and Phil offered consolation.
 Now that's awfully wrong" re- buked Dolly in the course of few minutes. "oh, if 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, Mir. Satan, and it's not very fattering to Freddy. considering am still bride"
 Apparently Freddy was willing to assume all risks. He knew" wisely.
 "That I was flirtatious7 Oh, for shame, Phill" responsibility.
 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 a heav- enly soul to ask for him, and you know. Phil, with all due respect to Freddy, he is inclined to be contrary. He won't sit alone, and he flatly re | fuses to share the seat with Billy and that fat Gittings woman, and above all" with a despairing gesture, he doesn't want to go"
 Freddy is abominably selfish" Phil announced. He never considers your pleasure; he simply forgets how ter ribly young you aIe."
 Exactly" D5iiy agreed. and it's ali because I'm his second wife. Oh, it's dreadful, desperate thing to msrry a divorced man" she added. sighingly
 But, Dolly, I have suggested"
 'Tf you say that again Dolly threatened. "TIl-rn put my fingers in my ears"
 every we'll" Phil stopped over for his hat and cane.
 "Oh," said Dolly with a faint catch in her breath. ''oh, you silly. wasn't a bit serious" she stretched out a small white hand, why it would be absolutely unbearable if you went away"
 Then I'll stay" assured Phil, but, | Dolly, if we don't find a woman for | Freddy everything will be spoiled, | and" Phil rose to agitated feet, bless me, I knew these precious eyes of mine weren't deceiying. There is a real flesh and blood one on the porch, and a new one. by my soul. sent from heaven. Cant you sec her, Dolly. over in the corner with the | travelling library?"
 Dolly flew to the window
 Its really a woman" she cried clapping her hands, and a very pret- ty one, Phil. She's reading a play, maybe" with merriment twinkling in her blue eyes. Maybe she's of the ! profession"
 Be sensible Dolly" Phil rebuked. q have an idea"
 "Oh!" exclaimed Dolly in mock sur prise.
 Don't be pert, Dolly" said Phil, sharply. But, I say, why not ask herr"
 Would you, really?" queried Dolly with pursed lips.
 Well, if you don't" growled Phil with a shrug.
 T do want to be with you, and Pm going to ask her." Dolly protested sweetly.
 Then go" said Phil, tragically, and Dolly with a saucy move, tripped from the room, out to the broad ve- randa, up to the strangers side.
 Pardon me, please" she began with charming smile, flor 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, B cooed the sweet voice, and it's hor- rid to be g stranger in a big hotel. and do really think you would enjoy the trip. so hope you'll be with us"
 Thank you very much" said the lady bearing a smile upon Dolly. T shall be only too happy to accept your kind invitation"
 That's splendid" rippled Dolly. We leave al seven. I'll see you then. !"
 Dolly. you're a wonder" compli- mented Phil, when Dolly all agIow 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, dfmples 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 panted 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 seven. Do be ready. dear; it's SO hor. rid to keep every one waiting, and"
 Leave for where7 Be ready for what?" asked Freddy Fox as he calm. ly removed his pipe from his mouth and looked at the pretty pink and white creature perched above him.
 Freddy" exclaimed Dolly. Now don't you remember. honestly, tha. Phil suggested the coaching trip to the Point. and back by moonlight? I'm
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