Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-07-14
A SIDE ISSUE.

A SIDE ISSUE.
One Of the most precarious events Of
house party Is the aiil- one draws.
1 Naturally, ony cannot always hoid the
same hand. The guests mus be shuf-
/ lied oEce a day. at least.
My first venture was a girl in excep-
! tionally short skirt and tanned features.
| We took walk after luncheon.
/ I'm going bit sale" she said,
! throwing herself on the grass
| Whats that 2" / said artied by the
abruptness OF her remark
| I'm a bit stale" she repea;ed. Its
! fierce to get ont Of condition" she add
| ed. u need thirty-siX holes a day At
@least and a canter before grub in the
morning"
I'm nothing if not accommodating,
| and it was my business to be IN sym
pathy.
"Oh. see,7 repicd Il Judge that
| you are 0nd Of exercise"
Its a necessity with ne. Pm sopgy
as dough. Why do you know" She
went "a, my wind Is all to he bad
Sure thing. You couldn't help me out
| on set If sinees could your" she
| asked.
Il haven't played tennis for years"
! replied lawfully sorry"
"Oh. that's all right Much rather
you'd say that than to throw a bluff.
tried it yesterday with that young chap
who took me in to dinner last night.
Oh. me, oh, my he was a rag doll, all
right say"
She looked at me half doubtfully, as
if she was wondering whether it was
safe to put any confidence in me.
what do you think of this gang,
anyway"
"You mean" began, and then looked
around fearfully to see that no one was
listening, "the--er- guests p
yep"
/ realized that here was chance to
make good" as she herself might say,
so / whispered dramatically:
"Bounders"
She smiled delightfully."- and nodded
her head expressively. | knew | had
made ten strike. / patted myself
mentally on the back to think that my
visit to London had not been in vain.
That's right" she exclaimed, pie
faces!"
| pressed my advantage
'There isn't man in the whole
crowd ! said, that could make five
foot putt"
mol"
Did you see 'em on the polo ponies
yesterday"
did T."
Wasn't it--porous? ?"
This was term / invented on the
spur OF the moment. for advanced slang.
She opened her eyes, and | saw it told.
well, ! should sayl" she replied en-
Enthusiastically. 81 don't believe there's
a drop Of sporting blood in any of 'em.
Oh, say Wouldn't / like to run around
| the track You know we have a fine
| gym at college"
She leaned toward me slightly.
What's your speciality" she asked.
Il wouldn't dare tell you" said.
| was sparring for time. / wondered
what it was myself. Somehow / felt
sense of shame creep over me at the
thought that | might disappoint her.
"Oh, go on" she said II have an
idea it is something sporty"
Why she thought so | couldn't sur.
mise, for, in truth, / am a mild.man-
nered, harmless looking person But her
confidence in me only stimulated me to
meet her expectations | caught hold
OF one sleeve of the white sweater she
| always carried with her.
Shall tell your" l whispered
"Ycp"
| drew her face to mine.
Flying machines" | whispered. This
was the safest thing could think Of
| mean, of course, for purposes of nart
ration For no one could contradict me
| hurried on rapidly, fancying | detected
a disappointment. "You see.'' [ went on
81 played up to all the sports. Now,
golf is boys game. In my opinion. |
used to go around in "a. That salts
fled me. Then | took UP tennis nut
ting the shot, throwing the discus,
wrestling. auto racing" Il mentioned ali
the sports ] could think of. "horserae.
ing, but flying machines beat EN- al.
IN course | can't do anything else.
tennis arm would ruin me. II takes all
the nerve n man has. Now. the other
night l was zgzagging over Long
Island when one of the blades of tho
aeroplane got tangled up with the steer.
inc apparatus. The result was that ]
had 20 grab n parachute in hurry and
jump ont, Landed in Jamaica. Did Won
eyer'-I looked at her calmly and dis.
intcrestedly -"land in Jamaica at mid
| 'A'tN'N f+0'' " ~ INK iidtHiHt
She looked AT me b-eathlessly.
Good gracious, moi" she exclaimed,
getting back unconsciouslv to the phrase.
ology of thirteen ''Did-you--land
easyY"
oh. yes" | replied nonchalantlv. 81
only broke Il couple of ribs-or was it
thrceY ] believe, now that recollect
that it was three"
and did You ret your machine hack ?"
81 didn't bother with il. 1t was a
hoodoo anyway But l went back home
aud made another"
DO you make them yourself2"
"Sure thing. But"
looked about me once more, then
ga2ed at her socmnly
you'll say nothing about this, of
course"
al you wish it ,Lt why not"
| smiled grandly
You see said, Il ran down here
for few days rest and quiet What
do is not generally known. If it were
| will be followed by crowds"
leaned forward once more, my face
close to hers.
Its my secret" | said.
Il understand" she replied "only--
couldn't you take me with YOU some