The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-26
Continued From Page 81

sweeping In great circle up to the
steps of the inn.
Now all about them from the brill
liantly lighted verandas the gay tu-
multi broke out like an uproarious well
come after the swift silence OF their
journey. The stir Of jolly people keen
for pleasure. the clatter OF crockery,
the coming and going Of walters, Of
guests. Of hansoms, coupes, victorias
and scores Of motor cars wheeling and
turning through the binding glare Of
their own headlights.
Somewhere a gypsy orchestra, full Of
6tful crescendoes and throbbing sus-
pensions Of caprice. furnished resonant
accompaniment to the joyous clamor.
The scent Of fountain spray and fow-
ers was In the air.
II didn't know you had telephoned
for table," said Siward as head
waiter came up smiling and bowling to
| Plank. II confess In the new excite
ment of things l clean forgot 1t.
What man you are to think Of other
people"
Plank Redeemed again. mutterlng
something evasive, and went forward
with Leila.
Sylvia, moving leisurely beside ST.
ward. who was walking slowly, but
confidently, without crutc1es, whis-
pered to him. II never really liked Mr..
Plank before understood his attitude
toward YOU"
HE Is q man, every inch," said ST.
ward simply.
II think that generally includes what
men Of your sort demand, doesn't it?"
she asked.
Men Of my sort sometimes demand
in others what they themselves are
lacking ln," said Siward. laughing.
"Sylvia, look at this jolly crowd!
Look at oil those tables 1t seems an
age since have done anything of this
sort. I feel like a boy Of eighteen
the same funny, quickening fascina-
ton In me toward everything gay and
bright and alivew He looked around
at her, laughingly "As for you," he
said, you look about sixteen. You
certainly are the most beautiful thing
this beautiful world ever saw"
"Schoolboy courtship" she Knocked
him, lingering as he made his slow
way through the crowded place. ''Mr.
Plank" as they arrived and seat
ed themselves, "Mr. Siward has just
admitted that he uses clutches only
because they are ornamental. Lei
t la, isn't this air delicious? All sorts
of people, too, aren't there, Mr.. Plank!
!, Such curious looking women, some of
. them-quite pretty, too In a certain
) way. Are you hungry, St-Mr. 81
, ward?"
f "Are you, St-Mr. Siward?" mimick.
e ed Leila promptly.
e II am" said Siward, laughing al
Sylvia's significant color and noting
Plank's direct gaze as the waiter filled
q Leila's slender stemmed glass. Ant
. nothing but apollnaris," he said cool
: ly as the waiter approached him. But
y though his voice was easy enough, {
0 dull patch Of color came out under thu
S cheek bones.
e THAT is all l care for, either" sale
u Sylvia, with elaborate carelessness.
Plank and Leila Immediately began
to make conversation. Siward, hi
O eyes bent on the glass Of mineral wa
: ter at his elbow, looked up in silenc
; at Sylvia questioningly.
! There was something in her face h
+ did not quite comprehend. She mad
, as though to speak, looked at him, hes
r itated, her lovely face eloquent unde
the impulse. Then, leaning towar
O him, she said:
: "'And thy ways shall be my ways
Sylvia, you must not deny yoursel
= just because u
- LET me. 1t is the happiest thing
n have ever done for myself"
But don't wish it,
e "Ah, but l dor she said, the low, e1
II cited laughter scarcely fluttering he
d lips. Listen, never before in all m
g life gave up anything for your SAX
only this one little pitiful thing"
II won't let your he breathed. 81
!. is nonsense to-
IN "You must let me! Am l to be o
Of friendly terms with-with your morts
a enemy?" She was still smiling, bu
er now her sensitive mouth quivered sue
81 denly.
- He sat silent, considering her, hi
o. restless fingers playing with his glas
a In which the harmless bubbles wer
lie breaking.
h. II drink to your health, Stephen,
0, she said undo
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