The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-03-05

in that way, and she responded in
spite of her intention to maintain an
air of cold dignity. In few moments
they were talking as il they had
always known each other
"Cramer's SICK" he explained, land
I'm taking his place. Oh, it's nothing
serious-just jaundice. He'll be out in
time to go to his next place. the doc
tor says"
Lisle was glad to hear that Cramer
was really not very sick, and she said
so. But she was more glad to hear
that this new man, who said his name
was Travis, was to be in the store
again tomorrow.
At the close of their luncheon he
ordered cakes and an ice for them
both in spite of Isles protest. He had
a humorous way of sweeping away OBJ
jections as If they did not matter at
all Lisle liked that about him. She
liked also his gray eyes, his smile,
his respectful. gentle manner of speak
ing to her.
She went back to her work, her
head in whirl. But all that after
noon when she found him looking at
her with his genial smile she smiled
back. The day had gone all too quick
~. With amazement she noted the
closing hour. She finished her work
with flourish and put on her hat
feeling that she had done well, wasn't
so tired as usual and felt quite happy.
He crossed over and stood looking
down at her.
Have a good day."
Fine"
$50 have l. Demonstrating Is fun"
Yes, 1t is. 1t was the first time
Lisle had ever been able to say that
truthfully. They went out together
and took the same car and hung on
the same strap and smiled at each
other and talked as fast as they could.
suddenly she remembered.
But Mr.. Cramer lives in Duane
street. You are going right out of
your way"
That's So" He laughed. 'Tn get
on at the next corner and go back"
At the corner he said:
"Good-by till tomorrow"
Yes, tomorrow" Isle answered
back.
The hall bedroom seemed a different |
place that night. Before she retired
Lisle did some laundry work that she |
had been neglecting for two weeks.
She took extra pains with her hair |
and went to her work looking fresher
and daintier and happier than she had |
looked for long time.
She found a bunch of purple lilacs |
lpon her counter waiting for her.
When she could get her face out of
hem she went straight across to him.
I know where they came FROM" she
aid.
you said you were from the coun.
~ and l thought you would like
hem," he said. They are my IA
'orite flower"
They're fine, too. Thank you a
thousand tfAes over. Do you know
hese are the first flowers 1 have ever
lad given to me In my life?"
But they won't be the last"
You've made me happy for all
ay." She had to tell him that. 81
han't be able to think Of anything
ut these flowers, I'm afraid" Her
yes were shining.
Don't say that" His voice was
cry low. Il want you to think of
he little" Then she went back
nd work began. When noon came
e was there beside her.
You are going to. lunch with me
o-day," he said Gomez"
And she went-to such a luncheon
5 she had never before sat down to.
I'm afraid you are very extrava-
ant" she chided him, gently.
well, one can be afford to be on an
ccasion like this" He took a mar
wv envelope from his pocket. "Tick.
Is for The Shop Girl. / heard you
airs from 1t to-day"
"Oh, but I've never heard It." Isle
asped her hands ecstatically. "and
We been just dying to-"
That afternoon went faster than the
revious one. AS for the evening It
ed on waves of light and music.
hen morning came Isle woke to re.
ember with pang that this was
le last day of the week. She was
all the morning. Even
le bunch of carnations she found
BON her counter failed to lift her |
the heaven of yesterday. At lunch. /,
N he asked abruptly after making |
careful study of the far-away look ]
her eyes:
the matter, little girl?"
Nothing" Leslie choked. Every.
ing" she gasped. I
you are thinking it's the end Of 9
@ week." I
She nodded. blinking fast 1
well. it is" his voice was very low. I
tut it isn't the end of our friendship. I
stem to me, Isle. I'm not a DEM