The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-11-17

n beg your pardon. sir. hut Mixs
Evelyn went out explained the man.
"Where did she gu!'
'She didn't say. sic. She had the
dog. and she said she might not return
tonight"
Hallam smiled systematically.
"Just tell my man to call cab and
take these packages around to my
| roOms.' he said to Martin. Then be
left the house.
Il 30 happened that Richard Hallam
was her vis-n.vis mt the Lumley din
| ner the following night. They greeted
one another with frigid politeness. and
then Evelya turned her attention to
Percie Gootall. who took her in. while
Richard devoted himself to Mary Cam.
eron.
l'ercie was a dog fancier. He loved
dogs. bought dogs. thought dogs. wrote
dogs and showed dogs: but. above all.
| he talked dogs. He was talking dogs
now.
For a good. all around. companion.
able dog. one that IL afft.ctionatc. In
telligent and genuine sport. com
mend me to Boston terrier" he said
enthusiastically.
Evelyn shot an apprehensive glance
across the table. Hallam was discuss
ing an entree with careful attention.
but she knew he had heard Goodall's
loud. crisp tones.
| 'Oh. yes" she said carelessly. dogs
are Interesting. but ! want to hear
about that skating rink you are build:
ing at vineclifT.. MIR. GOodalt.'
But" exI0stulated Hoodall. II
thought you were a dog lover. Miss
Lowell. Surely your Pete won a blue
yibbon!''
Eyes. yes" she interrupted In ngc
nized haste. Why should he persist
in talking about horrible dogs: Il
adore them. you know. only want to
hear about the rink now" she added
In low tone.
every well.' he laughed good ma
turedly. exit the dog and enter the
rink: It's a tank 100 feet square:
glass roof. with an ice plant concealed
in the cellar. When 1t Is completed |
shall have a carnival. and know you
will be queen of the festivities: uow's
that?"
''That will be delightful" she said.
with relieved laugh. Dick was
frowning into his plate now, and she
felt little better. 1t was apparent
pangs Of jealousy.
After that they went to the play. and
Dick Hallam still danced attenda nee
upon Mary Cameron.
Mice girl. Miss Cameron" ventured
Goodall as he helped Evelyn into hei
cloak after the curtain had rung down
for the last time.
Lovely" exclaimed Evelyn cntlusi
astically.
Engaged to Hallam's cousin. isn'l
she?" asked Goodall.
Il didn't know" faltered Evelyn.
$50 they say. Bob Hallam is III thu
Philippines, you know. The engage
ment hasn't been announced. although
It leaked out ut the club"
''Oh!'' said Evelyn. and It Is not OF
record what Evelyn thought.
| uTCc uflS$SIaUIc WCcAS uTNSECu ny
misera BILE for Evelyn Lowell. Dick sh'
saw occasionally. always the same
cool, courteous, distant Dick. Nothing
more had been said about Pete. ant
he remained In Evelyn's possession
the hostage Of her love. Once in thu
solitude Of her room she had attacke>
the astOnished Pete and shaken hin
forcibly.
You hateful. horrible dog! II
hadn't been for you | do believe
What she believed Evelyn did not ut
. ter. so the aggrieved Pete never knew
One crisp morning she sailed fort
= with Pete Mt her heels. She shopper
;, without enthusiasm. and then. over
come by WEAKNESS that was nnnai
, urai to her buOyant- temperament. sh
went into n certain smart little is
. room and ordered luncheon. Pete ~,
, OH Il chair beside her lOftily indlffc,
ent to the tempting sights and smell
that surrounded hiH.
, The room was deserted save for-iss.,
self aud u group ut another table i
far corner screened with palms. 81,
:, discussed her salad ianguidly. SUD
denly she raised her eyes and saw tina
1t was Richard Hai!am who was sea-
ed ut the opposite tnl,le--and Of cOurs
p. the Cameron girl. Size lifted her chi
: with haut~,r and Nwcd- cOldly. H
returned 1t stiffiy. She thought he WI,
locking pale and ti:.L aud some whu
y i,orpd. 1t WIS stran that snch
busy lawyer az HailaM could sIeil
time dangling after n creature" like til
Cameron girl. Oh. everything VII
. strange md ~, hOrrid anyway!
Pete sat beside her. his black nOstri
: twiiching and tMiging> exiectant eye
i fastened on Dick Italians face. II
whole MNdy umivered rs Il contrOlle
by Il multitude Of tiny muscles Of stee
Suddenly. ~, II In response to some al
ticipmted signal. he uttered toad vel
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