El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-14
The Herald's
Daily Shert Sterx
THE HE M E RS

he did try to patch up the quarrel with
Nora.
why. she may be engaged to some
other fellow by this time for all
know" he muttered, and serves me
right She's worth two of me-"
The following Thursday came round
quickly enough for Harvey. and pre-
clsely at half past three in the after
noon he found himself at Dicks house.
A pretty refined looking maid ap-
peared in answer to his knock. and
stood .b1ushing. for what reason Dud-
ley was at loss TO discern.
Good afternoon. Is Mr.. Ford at
homer" he queried, raising his hat.
He's expecting me, my names Har-
vey"
NO. sir" she answered. He's been
out for some time now, but he said that
when you called 1 was to ask if you
would step in and, wait for him. as he
said he would not be very long"
Dudley followed the girl, who soon
reached another door further on which
she had held open for him. 1t closed
behind him as he entered, and he, catch
ing sight Of the figure standing by the
fire place. stopped. the color fleeing
from his face
NORA" he gasped. You. Good heav-
ensE'
The girl remained silent for time,
bore slight smile.
We'll. you'll know better in the
future. won't your"
To Dudley she seemed to be secretly
jeering at him.
''Ncra-AIrs Ford" he painted. For
heavens sake don't torment me over
i it. It's hard enough to bear as it is,
without that
Il wasn't" she said lightly. II was
giving you a piece of good advice"
She smiled at him so bewitchingly
that Dudley, forgetting everything ex-
cept that he loved this girl put his
arms around her and made as If to
kiss her.
Mr. Harvey" She glared at him and
drew away quickly from his embrace.
They stood facing each other for a
moment or two Then. a pitiable ex-
preston coming into his face. he
groaned
Dudley looked round for his hat and
stick. and snatching them up. made
for the door, but the girl was there
before him.
You will wait for Dick7" she asked.
in an entreating tone and looking up
into his face.
Before he could reply. bell rang
somewhere IN the house. and he
paused.
why, I believe that is Dick" shs
said quickly. You must see him now"
In a minute Dick Ford burst N, a
huge grin spreading from one side Of
his face to the other.
Halo. bud. old man." he shouted
gleefully. How are you? Been enjoying
yourself, Ell? Ha, hal"
He was Interrupted by the entry of
the maid who had opened the door for
him. To his amazement Dick crossed
over to her. and putting his arm round
her, led her towards him.
Il say, Dudley" said Dick, very
sweetly, ALLOW me to introduce you.
This is Kitty, my wifer'
The effect Of his words on Dudley
was like a bombshell bursting in the
room.
"But-Nora! he gasped isn't she
your wife?"
~No. and never will be. laughed
Dick. And no one ever said she was,
II you'll remember"
eyes. Something was beginning 70 dawn
upon him.
Come, shake hands with Kitty. and
be pals" said Dick, land then we'll
ask you to forgive u.s."
Forgive your Dudley asked. hold
ing out his hand TO the others wife.
Forgive what?'
only a little joke on our part to
bring two silly lovesick mortals to-
gether again." replied Dick. Now do
you understand"
Il think So" said Harvey, sigh of
relief escaping him
Mora ?"
Waiting in the next room. Dudley"
replied Dick GO to her and see If she's