The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-20

THE MOONBEAM LADY
BY Stuart h. Stone

Miss Eunice Kendall was as
dainty bit of feminity as one
might find in seven states. Her
color was pink-and-white; her
girdled waist was wasp-like; she
seemed but a elise of moonbeams
or fragment of primrose cloud.
1t was because of these sylph-hke
attributes that Mr.. Cannon decided
to marry her.
Mr.. Cannon had his own notions
as to the fitting time and place for
"a proposal. Others might choose a
Venetian gondola by moonlight. an
old rose garden with sun dials and
crazy stone benches, or even the
front parlor with the gas turned
down; but jeremiah Cannon chose
none of these. 1t was his idea
that the lady should be fed-not
to a supper of beef and beans, of
course, but to a light repast of
walnuts and wine of chocolate and
waters, just sufficient to put her
in amiable mood of acceptance.
Miss Kendall was so fragile, so
fluffy and creamy that she could
not have eaten more.
AS he left the house, he glanced
into his pocketbook to make sure
of the necessary funds. He found
$12.S6 and thus treasured pro-
ceeded to the bower of his lady
AT his suggestion that they should
stroll forth for a light repast, Miss
Kendall's elf-like face lit up.
81 shall be more than pleased. 1t
is the first time we have eaten to-
gether."
81 hope it will not be the last"
|murmured Mr.. Cannon, with mean
ing.
They found the desired place at
Dashleigh's,a rather smart resau-
rant with a relocated Hungarian
band and palms and pompadoured,
twirling- mustached walters.
"Of course you have dined," said
Mr.. Cannon, alphabetically, "but |
thought some trifle might tempt
Iyou."
I MY appetite is extremely capri
Icious and fickle," smiled Miss
Kendall "but they make such in
Esiting CONNECTIONS and tidbits."
[ AS she scanned the menu card
lMr. Cannon cleared his throat for
For months" he
declared, 81 have awaited a favor
liable opportunity
81 will have some consomme,"
Interrupted Miss Kendall.
Mr.. Cannon wrote upon the or
tder slip, then resumed: "Since
fate first threw you into my life
| pickles and slaw," ordered the
tfair lady.
I Mr.. Cannon wrote again. GAS
Twas saying" he resumed, "since
Ethe strands of our lives became en-
Itangled"-
eg"And planked shad and cauli-
6lower and lobster la Newburg, "
ordered Miss Kendall.
+ Mr.. Cannon, growing desperate,
fairly beloved his next: "Since the
| good stars decreed that you and
should meet
81 will lalso have Swiss cheese,
Eoyster sauad, lettuce and onions,
and French friend potatoes" con-
ttinued Miss Kendall.
Madam" beloved Jeremiah
Cannon, pounding upon the mis-
sion table, listen to me. l say,
since destiny drew my soul to
Iyours"-
She put up her delicate hand.
1.-THE DESSERT" she murmurei,
put down vanilla ice cream, as
sorted cake, charlotte russo, Eng
fish walnuts, Catawba"-
81 say!" cried Mr.. Cannon.
"When we have finished, we will
talk of these Matters" she said
quietly; and Mr.. Cannon had to sit
and nibble impatiently and with
out appetite during the hour-long
meal.
After an eternity they pushed
back their chairs and Mr.. Cannon
called for his bill. A small tip to
the waiter brought the amount to
$3.50. 1t was a close call, but
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