The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-07-21


learning much about the intricacies 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 l wear
with my new gray spring suit?" he
asked one evening.
"A green one of soft dull shade"
suggested Edwina.
Il think gray one, little lighter
tone than the suit. with 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.
simpkins, after declaring that he
would provide himself with necktiea
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
to her Office, as usual, few minutes
later than Edwina, she found Simp.
kins lettering on the corner.
This is Saturday, and hope that
you'll 60 to the matinee with me-"
said he SO humbly that she could not
find it in her heart to decline.
Perhaps he doesn't prefer Edwina,
after all" she told herself when they
had parted. IF he accidentally met
her downtown yesterday noon, very
likely she gave him the opportunity
to invite her to lunch. Even very nice
girls do that sort of thing sometimes,
though l should never have expected
such forwardness of Edwina."
Where were you this afternoon,
Gardiner" asked Edwina that even.
ing. Il thought you were coming
home early
Il did intend to, but l went to the
matinee"
"Oh, l see." remarked Edwina with
icy sweetness. "How very nice! /
hope you enjoyed it?"
Very much indeed, thank you"
DO you know, Caroline, 1 always
think that a man who goes to the
matinee is rather sissy. Goodness,
there's the bell! You didn't expect
him-any one. to night, did you?"
''Of course not. You know he was
here last night"
We'll, it's his ring, anyway. Will
you see him? You'll have to, for
have important letters to write"
When Caroline opened the door for
the caller he said Immediately that he
wanted to see both of them.
I've got something to tell you that
want you both to hear" stumblingly
announced Simpkins after Edwina had
been summoned II tried to tell you,
Miss Edwina, at lunch yesterday, but
somehow didn't succeed, and this
afternoon meant to tell you, Miss
Caroline. at the matinee. but could.
mt. 80 just made up my minds t.. run
in tonight
you are awfully good friends Of
mine and don't believe should ever
have gained my great happiness If II
hadn't been for the splendid advice
you have given me. know you'll be
glad to hear that I'm engaged to
Mrs. Welby, my landlady."
1--WE hope you'll be very happy"
said Edwina.
I'm sure SHALL" returned Simp-
kins fatuously. "and l shall tell her
how grateful she must be to you two
for making me anywhere near worthy
of her. I'm sorry can't stay longer,
but she's expecting me-"
I'VE wouldn't detain you for the
world" said both girls at once. Then,
scarcely waiting for the door to close
behind their guest, they burst into the
eriendliest kind of laughter.