The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-11-17

| SIR eauie IN yaWnlng, but at
sight OF Loveland her languishing,
almond shaped eyes opened wide. and
lovely carnation stained the peachy
saliowness OF her rounded cheeks.
orr she exclaimed, catching to
gether her unbuttoned wrapper at the
throat and taking a step backward to.
ward the door. Suddenly she looked
naughty and little defiant. II didn't
know anybody was here, except Bill.
We don't open till 7;30. People don't
come In this early. But II you
"Thank you, I'm afraid I'm not q
customer said Loyeland. pulling on
his cap and flushing little with EN-.
barrassment for himself and for the
girl.
This gents me friend. His names
Gordon-P. Gordon" explained Bill.
The girl laughed. self consciously,
pleased. yet half suspicious of the
handsome young man who had paid
her the compliment Of taking or his
cap. She was not used to men who did
that, even for pretty girls like her.
Il must trespass on your hospitality
for a few minutes" Val said hastily,
until Mr.. Willing has time to help me
carry out my plans for the day. When
he's finished his work.
"You Amt In any ones way here.
I'm sure returned the young woman.
still eying the mysterious stranger
aloony. but with admiration.
This is Miss lizzie. that told you
about" announced Bill IN his best So
ciety manner. '.the boss daughter"
The girl bowed as she had seen
heroines do on being introduced to he
roes In plays at an adjacent melodra-
matte theater. How often must tell
you. Bill. not 70 call me Miss Izzie:'
Miss Isidora. II you please. l bate
Izzie." And she glanced out OF the
corners OF her long. almond shaped
eyes at Loveland. You're an actor.
amt you. Mr.. Gordon" she asked.
mo. I'm not" repn-u val. stiffening
slightly.
Excuse Inc II I've said the wrong
thing" cooed the girl In her soft
tones. Il didn't see how Bin come to
have a swell friend unless twas an
actor. But must go. only came
down like this. Bill. TO have a look
round for pa. because he's sick with a
cold. I told him I'D see after things
TIL he's better. lie don't IKE me fool
ing round In business hours. with lot
OF men staring and passing remarks
tshe threw another glance at Val TO
see II he were impressed by this ex-
ciusivenessl. but be feels too bad to
care today. IN go pour myself into
my glad rags now and be down again
rs soon as can"
.Boss sick. Is hey" said Bill. who was
finishing bis work on the room side Of
the blackboard by indicating a lobster
with thick scarlet strokes OF fast iiy.
Ing chalk. won't be down IN by and
byT
The daughter Of alexander the Great
showed btT dimpie- you think that
means you'li get free meal. guess.
When the cats away
"And has got pretty. kind kitten
for his understudy.- BIN finished.
'~we-eil. you know I'm soft. don't
your II you want anything look sharp
aud get II or pa might change his
mind and pop In. Won't you have
something. Mr. Gordony. she went q
Hospitality.
''ir you'll crust me I'll afternoon FOL
the price OF breakfast" Val an.
swered. trying TO speak lightly.
"Ohr' she exclaimed. Il didn't ash
you TO pay. Pity II can't invite a
friend 70 have a meal without any one
making a fuss"
Very well: III accept your invita-.
tion with thanks. provided you'll
breakfast with me-" said Val as gal.
lan;ly MS II be were addressing a
duchess-or popular chorus girl.
N.Y. l couldn't do that" answered
Isidora. pad be wild II he got to
know | eat a meal In the restaurant.
We've parlor upstairs" she went on,
with a pretty air Of importance, 'and
the hired girl brings our meals. But
you'll be seeing me soon again." she
treasured Loyeland. Il shall be ct the
desk IN pas place.
Not fifteen minutes had passed when
Miss Alexander. alias solomon, reap
pcared. this time In al her glory.
painting with haste and the snugness
Of her stays pcrhaps she bad drawn
them in extra tIghU. yet smiling In
conscious beauty.
MY. but you are got up 10 Kill this
mornin'g, exclaimed 1911 Willing. and
the fair IsIdora darted a ycxcd glance
at him. for she had wanted the 'swell''
TO believe that this gorgeousncss was
her daily toilet.
"NOw the shows ready 10 begin"
she announced with a smile and a
glancc--all. al for Lovchnd. And she
was so iusciously handsome In her
richly developed young beauty that
Val. despite the revolt OF his fastidi.
BUSINESS. admired her reluctantly.
Inclined 10 be reserved ut first. Il
soon occurred TO Loyeland that. since
any port In a storm was better than
no port. be had better enlist Miss
Alcxandcr's aid. In response TO her
bids for condolences he said that he
had landed In America yesterday and