Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1910-12-23
The raining of
Sirnpkins

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When Simpkins began calling a
Paradise fiat. which is the name Care
line and Edwlna have given their CIR
bachelor apartment, his hostess agree'
that he was rather a bore. But al
time went on and he continued L
come with marked regularity the,
both found him interesting, although
they did not confide this fact to eacf
other On the contrary. they still
spoke of him with good-natured de
fisiou and never for moment owned
that any elaboration Of dress on the
evenings he was expected had any
connection with his visits
There was something touching in
the naive manner with which Simp
klns consulted them on many little
social points He admitted that he
had never had the opportunity Of
learning much about the iatricacies OF
/ good form until he had the advantage
Of their acquaintance So they began
to feel that he was their mission
What colored necktie shall wear
with my new gray spring suit?" he
asked one evening.
"A green one Of soft duh shade.
suggested Edwina
Il think a gray one, a little lighter
tone than the suit, with a touch of red
In it, will be much smarter" said Car
oline.
Gray and red is so commonplace"
said Edwina.
Il don't think So" returned Caro-
line firmly.
simB kins. after declaring that he
would provide himself with neckties
OF both kinds. FASTENED to change the
subject.
This difference Of opinion was the
beginning of many disagreements in
regard to Simpkins. However, he con
tinued to consult them and his path
grew more smooth when they began
to receive him separately. Caroline
pleaded headache on the night of
one visit and Edwina was excused on
account of fatigue on another eve
ming So it became the custom for only
one girl to appear when he called.
On the day that Caroline happened /
upon Simpkins and Edwina lunching |
together downtown, she haughtily de- /
clined his invitation to join them. She |
also refused to see him that evening, |
though it was her turn to entertain
him. She insisted that she had i'm
portant letters to write.
The next morning when she started
o her office, as usual, a few minutes
alter than Edwina, she found Simp-
Sins lettering on the corner.
'This is Saturday. and | hope that
'oull go to the matinee with me,
aid he so humbly that she could not
Ind It in her heart to decline.
Perhaps he doesn't prefer Edwina,
.fter ALL" she told herself when they
lad parted. III he accidentally met
Ter downtown yesterday noon, very
kelly she gave him the opportunity
o invite her to lunch. Even very nice
iris do that sort of thing sometimes,
hough | should never have expected
uch forwardness of Edwina"
Where were you this afternoon,
aroline?' asked Edwina that even
lg Il thought you were coming
ONE early"
Il did intend to. but | went to the
latinee."
"Oh, | see" remarked Edwina with
" sweetness. How very NIGEL
ope you enjoyed it,"
Very much indeed, thank you
do you know. Caroline, always
link that man who goes to the
atinee is rather sissy. Goodness,
ere's the bell You didn't expect
many one, to night. did your"
"Of course not. You know he was
re last night"
We'll. it's his ring, anyway VIII
~ see him? You'll have to, for
we important letters to write"
When Caroline opened the door for
e caller he said Immediately that he
lnted to see both of them
i've got something to tell you that
want you both TO hear" stumblingly
nounced Simpkins after Edwina had
en- summoned y tried to tell you.
SIS Edwina, at lunch yesterday, but
mellow | didn't succeed, and this
ernoon | meant to tell you. Miss
roline. at the matinee, but | could
t, so | just made up my minds to run
tonight -
You are awfully good friends OF
ne and don't believe | should ever
'e gained my great happiness If it
Int been for the splendid advice
! have given me. | know you'll be
d to hear that I'm engaged to
$. Welby. my landlady."
We hope you'll be very happy"
J Edwina.
I'm sure | shall returned Simp-
S fatuously, and | shall tell her
: grateful she must be to you two