Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-12-29


MAY HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SERVING
YoU2"
noises in his throat and fancied tas
was quite possible, that they eyed
him In peculiar fashion ''It's-l
mean-a little trouble with my throat"
he managed to lie at length Il must
ask my physician If ! may first"
"Oh. see said Josie.
But" he FASTENED 10 change the
subject, you're not drinking. either of
you. | sincerely hope its not SO very
bad"
Angie replaced her glass. barely tast
ed do you like ii, JosieT'
To Josie's credit 1t must be admit
ted that she made a brave attempt to
drink But the mixture was undoubt-
eddy flat. stale and Improbable She
sighed. put 1t back on the counter and
rose to the emergency
Mines perfectly lovely with "A
ravishing smile = but it's not very
sweet"
81 made them dry for you--thought
you'd like 'em that way" he STAN
mered perhaps you'd like 'em bet
ter if put a collar on emp
The chorus negatived this suggestion
very promptly
"Why don't you try glass. MIR
Duncan?" Angie added with malice.
slyly nudging Josie,
I'm on the wagon mean. ! don't
drink nj all he said wretchedly. and
was deeply grateful for the diversion
afforded by the entrance of a third
customer.
swollen with important tidings. as
usual propeline himself through the
world at heavy trot II has al
ways been source of wonderment TO
me how Tracey manages 10 keep so
stout with all the violent exercise he
takes.
.Say Angie" he twanged al sight of
her. 1--WE been lookin' for you every
where Did Won hear that
He stopped instantaneously with open
mouth AS he saw Duncan behind the
counter and open mouthed he remain
ed while the young MAN came round
and advanced toward him. with Il
bland smirk. accompanied by Il nrofes
sionnl bow and rubbing of hands
! MAY have the pleasure of serv
ing you. Mr. Tannerg
.Huh?" hleated Tracey. dumfound
| ed
lis there anything you wish TO pur
rhase?'
! A violent emotion stirred In Tracey
Sounds began TO emanate from hi
| heavinp chest '.Nn-no. ma M" h'
breathed explosively.
Duncan bowed again. his face ex
pressionless Then will yon be goot
enough to excuse me-" He turned
precisely and made his way back t
the counter
AS If released from some spell o
strong cnchantment by the movement
Tracey swung on his heel and lunge
for the door.
.What was It you wanted to as
ne. Tracey?" Angie called after hir
As the boy disappeared ut bal
gallop bis response doated back.
fergit."
I'm afraid | must have brighten.
himY' Duncan said inquiringly.
.Oh. no; not at ALL" Josie reassurt
him Hes just gone to tell ever
body you're here
Come. Josie: we've been here ev
80 long" Angie moved slowly towal
the door. but Josie inclined TO finger
Don't hurry. ! beg Of you" Dune;
interposed
"Oh. we haven't hurried" she sal
with a gush OF qualification that sta
tied the man you'll remember VIII
| said about the choir. won't your
He braced himself to take adva
. tage of the opening Il shall nee
forget It," he said inipressiyely.
She gave him her band Then goo
! by"
Not goodby, trust?" He retain
g the hand. despising himself inexpres
bly,
"Oh. Wen be in again, won't
Angler"
'Oh. yes. indeedr'
MY land. Angie! What do y
think? I'd almost forgotten to pay !
r the sodar'
, please don't speak of it. Miss Lot
wood The pleasure"
, "But must Mr.. Duncan. HI
Is much is TT"
5. Josie fingered the contents OF
purse expectantly. but Duncan blu
| nvn ~ al