Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-05

went home quite pleased with my evening, \having
enjoyed myself surprisingly and not having spent
any money at all
Nettie is much smaller than Johanna.
Saturday arrived. and during the whole OF the
morning was possessed of a strange Impotence.
Usually I enjoy the work with which am IN
trusted and although l am not by any means Ia
miliar with the other young men in our firm employ,
still often correct mistakes for them ana Ieel
that have the confidence of the heads themselves
On Thursday Mr. Gore said to Stick TO it, Mr.
Grappler and don't eat too much lunch; it muddles
the intellect, you know" Which showed a friendly
interest, thought for he only nodded to the other
fellows. And Mr.. Bludgeon the following day ad-
dressed me as "Grapples" 1t Is very gratifying 10
me to be so Bong Comeradee. as it were. with the
men in whose employ l am.
On Saturday things did not seem to go as thsy
should had my best suit and pale blue tie
Il am very fair. which my maternal grandmother
had given me, being one of the deceased Captain
which he had never worn. While eating my luncn
clumsy clerk stumbled against me and a piece OF
lemon pie which was in the act of biting fell on my
trousers and stained them badly: | was much
annoyed and expostulating with the youth ne
called me a curious name. ! was uncertain or MS
meaning which think offensive, so pretended
! had not heard the remark.
Ny books would not balance; and really despaired
of getting my little shopping expedition with Miss
Nettie when young fellow came up to me and SAID;
Here, old mole are you going out with your STEADY
that you dressed so regardless? III hnlsn up
your job If you want me to- l disllked his style on
speech but had always liked him-and once, rather
weakly | fear | lent him ten dollars because MS
sister was sick and he needed delicaces for her.
may also mention that he paid me back like gem
tleman-so disregarded his want of manner and ad-
mtted that had a little appointment. Then Curly
tall the Office called him that said Pull up stakes
and make tracks to find your consort." So taking
that to mean l might well leave Immediately
showed him my difficulty, thanked him and LETT.
This was thing should never have dreamed OF
doing before. Strange that buying a present Tor
Johanna should interest me SO deeply!
On reaching the grocery store over which my
grandmother resides, found Miss Netie awaiting me-
She really looked charming in blue peignoir. think
the ladies call it, which made her appear very neat
and trim; l complimented her upon it and she ad-
mred my tie and said it matched my eyes. I was
much gratifed. Your eyes are such nice, watery
blue" she added.
I was rather annoyed "They are a little weak,
| said, but they only water if there is high wind
She explained that she meant the color of blue water
1t is pity not TO cultivate the art of expressing
oneself correctly; was rather embarrassed at nav
ing spoken sharply
The streets thronged with people. 1t was
Christmas that the store windows were all
gayly decoratedsome beautifully with large Christ
trees and many had quaint acts of Santa Claus
portrayed
posed entirely Of white handkerchiefs, and at the
steering wheel sat Santa Claus while the whole car
was heaped with toys and pretty things.
Nettie and ! greatly diverted. Pleasantly con-
versing, roamed about, looking at the beautiful
wares offered for sale, and inquirng the price OF
everything.