The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-07-30
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Three Girls
and a Man
Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. Seton-Hall had three pretty
girls stopping with her.
Majorie Blake, tall and fair, with
lovely wide eyes and an indescrIbable
way Of wearing her clothes.
Eunice Adalr, sallow and olive
skinned, with glorious dark eyes and
Ups like crushed cherries.
Lastly, Anice Hart, gray-eyed, with
brown hair; not so beautiful as the
other two, but more distlnguished-loo
ing and genius for selecting the right
thing in frocks.
Mrs. Seton-Hall was proud Of her
young guests.
Bob will have to lose his heart to
one of them," she confded to Penelope
Chalmers.
Penelope agreed with her. She al
ways did agree with Mrs. Seton-Hall,
which was why the older woman liked
her 80 well.
rs Mr.. Waldersea very handsome?"
inquired Penelope.
"You have seen his portrait, and he
is my BROTHER" said Mrs Seton-Hall
Penelope blushed.
"But l do not know whether he Is
tall or medium, or Indifferent or mas
terful," she hastened to explain, apollo
getically.
"You romantic little goose" said
Mrs. Seton Hall. "To me Bob Is just a
nice, pleasant fellow, who would make
any girl good husband. l wish you
would observe him well this evening,
and let me know how he looks to you.
After all, my dear, you have consider
able sense, even If you are stupid about
some things. Run and dress now; you
have admired me long enough, and,
Penelope, do put on something becom-
ing, I want everyone to look their best
Bob is so critical"
"As If 1t made any difference how l
looked" thought Penelope, but, never
theless, she donned rose-colored crepe,
the only nice frock In her wardrobe,
and went downstairs looking like
wild rose.
Mrs. Seton-Hall sent her brother in
with girl on either arm, selecting
Majorie Blake, the blonde, and Eunlce
Adair, the brunette.
Anice Hart sat directly opposite the
young man, where her superb figure
and magnificent frock showed to the
best advantage.
Bob Waldersea was not easily i'm
pressed, being something of man of
the world, and much Travelled. A pret-
ty girl more or less did not make his
pulse tremble. He was quite a his
ease, and In most entertaining mood.
Penelope Chalmers, tucked away at
the far end Of the table, watched him
in fascinated admiration, and wondered
how those other girls could laugh and
chat with him 80 calmly.
Majorie Blake and Mr. Waldersea
had been engaging in merry war Of
words when Miss Adair protested. az
claim Mr., Walderseas attention." she
pouted. ut Is as much as flve minutes
since he has given me a glance"
impossible" exclaimed the young
man. In mock horror. '9Think what 10y
l have been missing all that time. Tell
ME something, quick, quick, or someone
else will speak and shall have to
look away again." he said, In half
whisper.
"What shall tell your"
''rell me who the tall girl is with
green eyes at the other end of the tn
BILE"
"Why, that is Penelope Chalmers"
Indeed! Well, Penelope is very
quaint name for very odd.looking
girl. Who is Miss Chalmers, anyway
Where does she come from2"
"Don't you know? She is Mrs. Seton.
Halls companion and secretary; comes
Of some very old and poverty stricken
family believe, Awfully sweet girl
pa are tremendously fond Of her, and