The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-09-30
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Copyright. 1908. by W. R. H.A..a

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Copyright. 1908. by ". r. Hearst 2
They sat in the conservatory. which
place since time immenorial has been
the one sought after by lovers. They
were not lovers avowedly. He thought
he was, but 1t seemed that he had made
q mistake. And as for her-well, he
a begun to think his case was hope
less in that direction.
Her name was Helen Travers. and
ne was Herbert L~angdon. As they sat
there. looking toward the ballroom. q
fine looking. military man passed be-
fore their view.
What a handsome man he Isl raid
Helen.
He. Jealous at once, was not OF that
agree with her.
rs he your ideal type?" he could not
help inqutring bitterly.
Not exactly" she said hesitatingly.
But I admire his looks"
! He certainly admires yours" he said
significantly.
h blushed and suggested that the
subject be changed.
Not on my account he said, taking
his revenge and noting how her color
d~eepenad. Il find the subject extreme
lly interesting. / should like to know
exactly what YOU ideal man is.
you mean that I shall describe
him as he exists in my .imagination?..
kshe asked. II don't believe you can
81 S'yn e snstan Of the women na 1sp love
Yes. I could" he said boldly; s.if you
would sit for the portrait" Ssasss
u He had shown his hand now, and.
faccording to the rules OF the game. he
should have received a blush In return
for this speech. But she cheated him
Il haven't time she said In answer
to his remark.
ITS not the time that's wanting. but
the inclination" he replied sxsssses..a
Perhaps" h acquiesced.
Well, describe him-your ideal" In
his eagerness playing into her hand.
tall" -.--a.a.
How tall?" he asked.
height?"
My height" he offered as a ugges
ton. Then he asked what color he
should be.
Dark she responded.
Il think you'd better make him fair,' :
he responded. He was fair, and
thought he was losing a point. "oppo-
sites always fall IN love, you know"
mot always" she said laughing
Besides, I can't give him curly hair
why not?"
II can't bear curly hair. II means
bad temper. And you are violent you
know"
There she threw away a trick.
But you are sweet-tempered. you
know. And your hair curls."
Does it?" she asked. Eyes, I sup.
pose 1t does. But that's different. Be
sides de I like It in a girl. don't your"
Il think it's iovelyl" he said. 'Let'a
see now how far have we got7 He Is
Of medium height, is fair, and hal
straight hair. And Is he to have q
lbeard?"
mo, certainly not" she said. How
can I tell If he has a good firm chr
unless he is clean shayen?"
This was true. and he felt his Jaw
bone furtiyely. It carried a blond
beard. but he thought tina this could
be shaved off. and he believed a gooc
square chin would be left He al~o re-
solved to W his curly hair clipped
short so it would appear straight.
What about his other 2" hl
asked.
She gave an affected yawn.
I'm tired" b said. II can't i'm.
agine any more. I think he may hav,
e mouth and nose like yours"
And mustache?" he asked.
! am not quite sure how you would
look without a mustache," she replied
IN an unguarded moment. TT depend,
on h sort OF a mouth you have"
This sort!" he said, playing trump.
as he kissed her.
Don't" she exclaimed. ''or we can,
be friends.
d. you refuse my lover" he asked.
How can I refuse something which
never has been offered me?" she replied
Indignantly.
Has 1t " been onered?" he In.
CURED wonderfngly.
Not to my knowledge" she replied
as If the matter were one Of no particu.
lar concern.
IT was not aware Of that" he con-
tinued. III 1t should happen to be &c
1t can be easily remedied."
And 1t was remedied.