The Alaska citizen., 1910-11-07

had friends willing to bury him but he wanted to bury himself. as well as to pay hospital charges.
 The rugs well sold, would do both-Joe who had a house 10 en- bellish. wife to pampcr, could not spend money to a better purpose They had talked it over before Joe went West on a flying trip. The purchase was to be kept a profound secret from Alice until her birthday next month. when the rugs would he spread out to surprise and delight her She had no discriminating rug knowledge, but was nightly im- pressed with the fact that to own rare ones was a sort of hall mark of artistic plenishing. Miss smith liked her negatively. albeit she had the usual woman sense that Joe. her some time protege had chosen rather i'll.
 T. was to keep the secret inyio- late the c'pher call had been agreed on Miss Smith thought she knew women. but it had not dawned upon her that Alice would be jealous She had made the call urgent because 'bhb'Lt4 pO9HIpIt I1ul lllAti lldu dp- aeared with a dealer at her elbow to prompt and stimulate bidding
 Joe had got the Tessage through his office to which his friend had sent it as well as his house He touched the silkiest of the rugs ca ressingly. saving rather low
 Tt feels like Allies hair" Then, blushing, You don't mind, Remem- Der I haven't seen her for three whole days"
 No. I don't mind in the least; bridegrooms ought to stay foolish a year at least" Miss Smith said, pick ing up the second rug This is mine she went on. Two are enough for you. I'd limit you to one. only I'm Cramped for rug space"
 I'm going 10 pay for the three" Joe said calmly. Please, maam, you take choice"
 You are a fool, Joe-in spite of being sensible" Miss Smith answer ed, laughing softly. You cant give me things now you are married-not though l did more than half bring you up"
 Why not?" Joe demanded. I'll Ilis'hS 'iiee 'HOuadHu cut or tnlS through you-''
 Alice will need it all-and more. Tn fact, my son, you'll learn in time, that all and more is the motto of matrimonv," Miss Smith interrupted
 Joe gave her hurt look 'I don't believe it-asking your par don," he said, stoutly. "H may be with some wives-but Alice, Alice Is as generous as sunshine"
 T hope you are right-there may be exceptions,' Miss Smith said, waving him goodby as they left the meeting place.
 When he was out of sight, she omiled-at first with merry malice. then somewhat sadly. As she walk ed on something haunted her-the banging of *he receiver on the hook. She had someway caught it. as one catches weird sounds at the end of messages. Being wise in women ways, also full of leisure, she decid, ed to see Alice right away.
 Thus she encountered Mrs. Cres- ton upon the steps. That lady's frigid yet reproachful eyes, told her that she had done well to come Smiling nei pest' sne put out a detalnlng hand, said pleasantly Mrs. Cres- ton, do please turn back Your daugh- ter must decide something right away, and I'm sure will want your advice"
 Mrs. Creston gasped. Here, indeed was adventure. But before she could make up her mind what to say, she was in her daughters presence. Fur ther, Miss Smith was smiling.
 My dear child, surprises are al ways stupid-but don't you dare tell Joe l betrayed him. 1 wouldn't, only you ought to have choice-all the rugs are adorable-but one has ones fancies. So please put on your hat and come with us. Eyes are worth so much more than words-as we go I'll tell you the whole story"
 Late that night Alice looked up from Joe's shoulder, to say. as she srroked his cheek: You must ask the incest. men you know to dine with us next week-Im going to make a little party then for our dear Miss Smith"
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