Gilpin observer., 1910-11-10
OUT OF HIS
ELEMENT

It's just the kind OF a night for
swim in the lake." said Kenneth to
his sister. What do you say to
little ride first? l can drop you on
somewhere for call and then pick
you up on my way home from the
beach"
Just the thing" agreed his sister
with alacrity Take me over to Mrs.
Winship's. as ! promised her that I'd
drop in to see her guest, and this is
the only chance I'll have"
Kenneth donned his bathing suit,
added few accessories. including
trousers, sweater and tennis shoes,
and then got into the automobile with
his sister. After short drive through
the park he stopped at the Winships
Now, you be ready when you hear
the horn," he admonished her "a wet
bathing suit with a sweater over it
isn't the most comfortable thing in the
world, and don't let them ask me to
go in. Say that Tm-well, anything
only don't let them see me-"
Just toot the horn three times"
said his sister, "and I'll fly out before
they have time to ask questions. You
aren't exactly an Apollo after your
evening swim. and it would really be
a reflection on me IL anybody should
see you
Time went quickly after Kenneth
arrived at the beach. Therefore, he
remained in the water SO long that he
was chilly when he drew on his sweat
er and trousers over the wet bathing
suit. When he stopped his machine in
front of Winships' house everything
was dark.
He footed the horn loudly three
times and waited. After an interval
he footed the horn again three times
and waited. Then he tried to decide
whether he should go on home or get
out and ring the bell. Finally, en-
boldened by the darkness of the house
and impelled by brotherly duty, he
ran up the steps and gave the bell
sharp ring.
After moment he heard voices, and
part of the house. In another mo-
ment Mrs. Winship appeared at the
door with Kenneth's sister beside her.
We've all been out on the back
porch" announced Mrs. Winship. DO
come in. We were waiting for you to
join us in little super, although your
sister here has been unkind enough
to think you couldn't be persuaded to
stay"
Kenneth glared at his sister as he
entered the brilliantly lighted hall.
I'm afraid 1 can't" he began nerv-
ously. Then he paused. speech fail
ing him as he caught sight of his dis
heveled self in the mirror II have
been"
81 told Mrs. Winship that you wou;c
have come with me, but that you
were detained by business appoint
ment," quickly put, in his sister, CIV
ing him warning glance.
Just then Mrs. Winships guest, in
dainty lingerie frock. came into the
room. Kenneth squirmed in his wet
bathing suit as he was introduced to
her.
Il really must apologize for my ap-
pearance," he started in again.
Now, don't say a word" inter-
rupted Mrs. Winship. I'VE know you
young business men don't have time
to do everything, and we're glad to
have you just as you are. Why, how
wet your head is!"
Yes, I've been working with the
machine" explained Kenneth glibly
''It was warm work and feel as II
had been in a shower bath"
! He cast a reproachful glance at his
\ sister as he was led away IN the sun-
per table. There his physical dis
comfort interfered materially with
his appetite. This fact. together with
violent fit of sneezing which seized
him, called forth Mrs. Winship's so
licitous inquiries as to his health.
After a rather strained period at the
! table Mrs. Winship suggested that
they look over some views she had
in the library.
In the confusion of rising Kenneth
whispered to his sister: Let's run
/ for IT,"
I'm afraid well have to CO." said
she apologetically to their hostess.
Kenneth isn't feeling WELL"
mo. not exactly" corroborated
Kenneth. sneezing again.
It's too bad that Cora's brother
isn't more robust" commented Mrs.
Winship when the automobile de-
parted with the callers.
Robust" cried Mrs. Winship's
guest. with suppressed excitement
Why. he isn't sick-he's crazy. Didn't
you notice that he had no socks on?'