Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1911-05-19

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MAY LAVE THE PLEASURE OF SERVING
YOU"
noises In his throat and fancied las
was quite possible, that they eyed
him in peculiar fashion "1t's-l
mean-a little trouble with my throat"
he managed to lie at length. IL must
ask my physician if may first"
"Oh. see" said Josie
"Rut." he haStencd TO change the
subject. "you're not drinking. either Of
you sincerely hope it's not SO very
bad"
Angie replaced her glass. barely tast
ed do you like it, Josie"
To JoSir's credit 1t must be admit
tod that she mnde n brave attempt TO
drink RtI the mixture was undoubt
ed!y fiat stale and Improbable. She
sighed put il back on the counter and
"oSp TO the emergency.
mines perfectly lovely a
raviShing smile - but it's not very
sweet"
~ made them dry for you-thought
you'd like EN- that way" lie STAN
mercd. "Perhars You'd lik" EN- bet
ter if put collar on 'em:"
The chorus negatived this suggestion
very promptly.
why don't you try n glass. Mr..
Duncan?" Angie added with malice.
>lyly nudging Josie
I'm on the wagon-l mean. ! don't
drink Mt ALL" he, said wretchedly. and
was deeply grateful for the diversion
afforded by the entrance Of third
customer.
1t was Tracey Tanner. as usual
swollen with important tidings. as
usual propeling himself through the
world II heavy trot. 1t has al
ways been source of wondcrment to
me how Tracey manages to keep so
stout with all the violent exercise he
takes
"Say. Angie" he twangpd at sight Of
her. 1--we been lookin' for You every
where Did you hear that
He stopped instantanrnuSly with onen
mouth as he saw Duncan behind the
counter. and oren moHthed he remain
ed while the young man came rnrnd
and advanced toward him. With Il
bland smirk. accompanied by " 'roFcS
Siona bow and rubbing Of hands
May have the pleasure Of serv-
ing you. Mr. Tanner"
"Huh?" bleated Tracey, dlnfound
ed
AIS there anything you wish to pur
base"
A violent emotion stirred in Tracey
Sounds began to emanate from his
heaving chest. "N-n-no. ma'am!' he
breathed explosively.
Duncan bowed again. his face e.
pressionlpSs. "rhen will you be good
enough to excuse me-" He turned
precisely and made his way back to
the counter.
As If released from some spell of
strong enchantment by the movement.
Tracey swung on his heel and lunged
for the door.
"What was it you wanted to ask
me. Tracey?" Angie called after him.
AS the boy disappeared at hard
gallop his response foated back. Il
fergit"
I'm afraid | must have frightened
himT Duncan said inquiringly.
"Oh, no: not at ALL" Josie treasured
him. Hes just gone to tell every
body you're here"
Come, Josie; we've been here ever
so long" Angie moved slowly toward
the door. but Josie inclined to linger.
Don't hurry, beg Of you" Duncan
interposcu.
"Oh. we haven't hurried" she said,
with gush of qualification that star
tied the man You'll remember what
l said about the choir, won't you?"
He braced himself to take advan-
tage of the opening. 81 shall never
forget it," he said impressively.
She gave him her hand Then good
by"
mot goodby, | trust" He retained
the hand, despising himself inexpressi-
bly,.
"Oh, We'll be in again, won't we,
Angler"
"Oh, yes, indeed"
"My land, Angie! What do you
think? I'd almost forgotten to pay for
the sodap'
"Please don't speak Of 1t, Miss Lock
wood. The PLEASURE
But l must Mr.. Duncan. How
much Is it, ?.