Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1911-07-29
Observation-Disclosures
The Winning Score


and Hartley. The soft, slim lovli
ness Of her was wonderful!
She sat on the diyan near him, q
mirthful twinkle In her eyes Mr..
Hartley's card says that you are prac-
ticaily perfect--with the exception of
a prediction for practical jokes"
Poor old chap! It's a shame the
way I've imposed upon his good ma
ture, for no matter how much the
laugh was on him. he always saw the
point OF the joke and enjoyed It, He
has vowed he will get even with me
sometime. but am not losing any
sleep over his intention"
| Miss Dilton's smile OF appreciation
came near developing into giggle.
u think we may credit him with hay
ing made a successful effort" her
eyes full of mirth,
Benton looked at her In surprise.
! Did he write anything else on the
back OF the card?" he asked quickly.
Nothing at all Sect" she held il
up before him. But | am safe in
prophesying that you will acknowl-
| edge that he has paid off all old
| scores"
Has he 'phoned to you since he
left me?" His tone was puzzled
No, he hasn't telephoned Shall
tell you the point OF the joker" she
leaned forward. smiling.
He gazed fascinatedly at the white
ness of her throat where the Dutch
neck of her white gown left 1t ex-
posed. I'm consumed with curiosity"
he said gaily.
"Well-suppose told you that Mr..
Hartley didn't telephone me tonight,
that he never has phoned to me, and
that, furthermore never met him in
my life, nor had / ever heard his name
until you sent up his card tonight"
He rose to his feet In establishment.
What" he shouted.
Never" she responded laughing.
Il hope you are as good-natured as
You represented him to be--for the
Johe IL certainly ON you.
His face flushed with shame. What
must you think? II you will allow me
a moment to make humble apologies
l will make as graceful a retreat az
the circumstances permit"
Miss Dillon smiled and pressed the
electric button beside her. II have
always had weakness for playing
practical jokes myself, and this seems
an unusually good one. Suppose. since
W, have already met and conversed at
length without proper introduction,
you remain until John brings some
sandwiches and tea. and you can tell
me some Of the college tricks that
led to the just retribution that has be-
fallen you tonight"
His relief was visible on his face
THE gods have not only been merci
full" he said softly. they have been
most amazing kind"
Three months later Benton entered
the lobby of his hotel and ran into
Hartley. Hartley's face expanded In
his old-time grin. Glad to run into
you again, Benton, have you been
stalled here ever since | left you at
the station last fall?" he asked
mot exactly all the time. l have
been stationed in New York as usual,
but have run down to Philadelphia
some few dozen times" Benton an.
swered
Thought you didn't know anyone In
town."
Benton smiled and led the way into
the grill room. Didn't. until you
gave me that card Of introduction"
Hartley slapped him on the shout.
der energetically so you really went
to call on herr" he howled gleefully.
Eyes, indeed! And have called
dozens of times since
Hartley's eyes opened wide by
jove! have been wanting to meet
that girl for the last two years, and I
didn't know soul among her ac
quaintances. You don't know the good
thing you have stumbled into. Bent
old boy, she is the SWEETEST OF the
swell, and practically the belle of the
city. let's call bygone bygones." he
said rleadingly. "and Ak up some plan
to have me meet her."
with the greatest pleasure--but
you will have to postpone It a few
weeks lady in question Is very
busy at present--she is to be married
tomorrow"
Just my luck" Hartley growled
disgustedly, who is the lucky man."
Il am" he answered. briefly.