The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-01-07

nent that Beth felt obliged to make
further explanation
THE FIVE eighty-nine morris chair
ooked common" she said loftily. II
shan't get one till can afford Leather
cushions. And, anyway, I've been
thinking about what you said yester-
day = about the fat looking better
than we do. There's some truth In IL"
Nell could hardly believe her ears
Beth. who took life so seriously and
spelled Career with a capital letter,
yielding to the temptations Of personal
vanity. There must be some com
| pelling reason for it.
Beths next remark supplied IT,
Il think I'll put my waist on tonight,
Nell. If you'n help me. Gilbert Tay-
lor's coming TO CALI
Not the man you refused on ae-
count Of your careerT gasped Nell
did l ever mention refusing any
one elser Beth retorted, a bit impa-
tiently.
Its as coy as It can be-" Gilbert
exclaimed, looking around the artistic
living room. And fits $3.50 home
like" He hesitated for the proper
word TO express his feelings But l
can see where a leather cushioned
morris chair would be the crOwnlng
touch" he added laughingIy. "Only
what will you do with IT, Beth, with
out man in the famiIyY
Beth flashed a look Of defiance at
him. 1t reminded Gilbert Of the old
days when she had held out so per
sistently that she had as much right
as he to an independent life Of her
own and meant to claim IT,
Il suppose you have a notion" she
answered him, with fine show Of su-
periority, that morris chairs, like all
other creature comforts, were invented
for masculine monopoly"
The average man is selfish beast"
be admitted good naturally, "but I'm
not. You shall sit in the morris chair
every night, Beth. won't say word
If you'll
At this critical moment Nell darted
In, securing a refractory hatpin In
transit.
Beth introduced Gilbert.
II was just complimenting Elizabeth
on your attractive little place here,
Miss Stafford" he said easily. aShe
thinks it needs a morris chair TO make
1t complete, and had the stupidity to
ask what she'd do with one without a
man to occupy IT. You've come just
In time to settle the question"
"I'm afraid I'm what you might call
Mr. Taylor Nell answered
lightly. Il really believe In both, If
you can get them. When il comes TO
choiee-well, Beth knows my senti-
ments. Dicks downstairs" she added,
turning to Beth, "and / mustn't keep
him waiting Good night"
She gave Gilbert an encouraging
smile as she closed the hall door, but
Beth was unaware OF It.
Il take It Miss Stafford has matri-
monial Intentions" Gilbert remarked
when they were alone again. That's
going to upset your little menage, isn't
1t, Elizabeth! What are you going to
do?"
1t was brutal mistake He knew #
as soon as the question had escaped |
him.
But there was no sudacious reply l
from Beth as he expected Instead, I
ler eyes filed, and she buried her face /
IN the cushions, sobbing as Il her 1
heart would break
Gilbert had never before seen Beth /
Unequal to situation. Her helpless /
hess touched him deeply.
Beth" he said gently, Il have an 4
dea. Suppose l buy out Nell's do
nestle INTEREST,"
No answer. only fewer sobs
you shall sit on a cushion and
NO; / won't sew a fine seam /
late sewing" came a muff1ed reply
rom the pillow depths.
At that Gilbert gathered her TO him,
aughing joyously.
she shall just eat strawberries,
ugar and cream, then" he amended,
With indulgent tenderness. "All that
insist upon IS
He paused, and Beth, flushed and
Iisheyeled, flashed him a challenging
ook
That she shall love me-" he finished
oftly.
And Beth accented the one condition.