The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-04-20
By BERTHA DANE
Copyright, 1909 by Associated Literary Press.)

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I'VE are strangers here" said the
voice of the girl at his side. "Will 1t
hinder you If ask you Questions?"
mot at ALL" he replied with a
glance straight into her beautiful eyes.
Without waiting for questions, he
pointed out every place of interest,
giving graphic details, all Of which
Lenore faithfully rehearsed to the
guests in the tonneau.
ooh. what park are we coming TO
now, Mr.. -- What shall l call your"
"My name is Wynne, Miss Bostwick.
the pavilion If you care for any iced
drinks"
She ordered him to stop at the pavil-
ion, where a waiter came out, and
Wynne enjoyed the novel sensation OF
being treated" by lovely young
woman. Presently Mrs. Bostwick an
nounced that they must go home for
luncheon.
1--WE want to go to the beach this
afternoon" she informed him when
they had reached home, land we
want to start after luncheon. 1t will
save time If you have your luncheon
here"
THANK you," said Wynne, touching
his hat. "Shall leave the car here?"
Eyes; I shall send maid to show
you to the servants quarters" she
said loftily.
So Wynne washed his face and
hands in the lavatory for the servants
and sat down to luncheon with them.
Before he had donned his coat, cap
and goggles, Lenore came into the
servants dining room. She looked at
him in surprise and flushed a little
as she noted his faultless attire and
his refined features. A glance at his
rough, red hands, however. treasured
her.
I'VE are ready to start when you
are. Mr.. Wynne."
When they were we'll out of the
city and his attention was no longer
given to lodging the street traffic,
he noticed that Lenore was quieter
than she had been in the morning and
seemed to be troubled about some
thing.
"Mr. Wynne." she said finally in a
low, perplexed tone. papa said you
worked in a factory"
II d." he replied. II do repair
work and l test the machines"
She seemed relieved upon hearing
this information.
Are you we'll paid?" she asked.
II get 1925 day now" he replied
proudly. Il started in at $1.75."
wouldn't you rather be chauffeur
for u.s." she asked. 1.-THE remunera-
ton would be much more and the
work lighter"
Il would like to be your chauffeur
very much" he replied, earnestly
''but am ambitious to learn my trade
thoroughly and / am hoping to be
made foreman soon."
Il am very sorry she said regret
fully, relapsing into silence
| Suddenly the road made quick, un-
expected turn to the left and the car
drew up sharply at snug little har-
Dor. Lenore gave cry of delight at
the sparkling sapphire Of the water.
There is hotel below here" said
Wynne. land if you would like sail
think can get a yacht"
"Oh, can you sail, too?" she asked.
| THAT would be lovely, wouldn't it,"
appealing to the back seat.
They waited at the hotel unit.
Wynne rejoined them and took them
to the pier, where trim little yacht
was dancing in the water. There was
sailor aboard who carried out
Wynne's orders and who showed him
Difference that was disturbing to LIE.
more. She was very quiet during the
return home.
II must have the mater CALL" re-
Elected Wynne, land I'll ask Thorne
to take me there some evening. He
always knows the newcomers"
When Saturday with it's beloved
half holiday came, Wynne again sought
Shell beach and his yacht. AS he was
on his way to the pier he came face
| to face with Lenore
"Mr. Phelps" she said with flushed
! face and embarrassed air. II am so
Eorry about the mistake"
i There was no mistake, Miss Bost-
wick" he said earnestly. II had
lovely day and hope you did also.
Please tell me how you learned my
| last name?"
Katie, one of our maids, used to
work at your house. She saw you at
the house and recognized you"
Just then Mr.. Bostwick came along.
my little girl is all broken up"
he said with smile, lover our asking
you to lunch with the servants. told
her 1t was a most natural mistake ON
our side and that your taking 1t in
good part and eating with them
showed that you were made of the
right stuff"
Thank you. Mr.. Bostwick." said
Wynne extending his hand. "And now
won't you and your daughter 60 for
sail with me?"
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