Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-03-19
On the Carousel.

On the Carousel
Almost with no thought of Tony Lusas day
passed as a dream-untl, oh fatal moment! the girl
passed before whrling merry -go-rouud. 1t was
flashing thing of red and gold, with wonderful music
worked by electricity. Tulsa paused spelbound.
"You like ltT asked Josef.
"Oh such a grand" she whispered, with clasped
hands
Then her eyes fell to the occupants.
Seated upon two pranclng, flowing name horses she
saw two familiar figures She gasped and cutched
Josef's arm
ITS Tony and Sara Krofsky" she moaned,
hoarsely
Sara was the sister of Sofia Klrofsky and girl OF
whom Luisa had frequently been jealous because OF
Tony's attentions, unconscious though they may have
been. But now of all times to cast such an insult
In her teeth was more than human flesh could bear
And how Tony yelled and waved his hat. And how
the girl Sara, held on the horses neck screaming
with delight!
1t was too much for Lulsa She made a tlgerlsh
spring forward and called Tony by name, but the
carousel music its maddest and her voice was
lost In the din
Josef pulled her back
"Dont" she said. Cant you see, Looeza? Can't
you see they are happy mItout your
1t struck the girl in new light. And she saw
Slowly she turned away and deadened her aching
ears to the strident clashing music Then Josef led
her out Of hearing.
The drive home that evening silent enough but
somehow Josef with his natural spirit of levlty had
n way of tightening her burdened heart. Long before
they reached the city Lulsa worn out with the ex-
citemen Of the day, had fallen asleep and was lean.
ing against his shoulder II she had right to be
there Josef breathed heavily, but peacefully, and
with delightful sense Of ownership.
Five weeks passed.
Iuisa had now become accustomed to the shop as
her home and it seemed as If she had always lived
there josef always smiling, kindness itself,
and already with eye prospective, Mother Voch-
man had bought the dress and the hat with fine
feather. Lulsa began TO be really happy
few days later the most momentous happening Of
Luisa's life took place
1t was again Saturday evening Josef and the girl
In the front Of the shop neatly arranging the dis
play cases OF Jewelry, for as n rule Saturday night
great time for business on the Bowery and the
rosy faced pawnbroker keeping the look.
out for trade. Furthermore Josef had the name OF
being honest, and dropping the cajolery and bandsh
ments OF his competitors, he sold his for what
they were worth His diamonds did not have gold
backs nor did his pearls melt when ,hey came too
near the fire.
suddenly Joset ana LulSa were aroused by a IA
miliar step, 1t was Tony coming into the shop-the
same Tony Of old. He did not appear III fed, how.
ever nor in want of anything. He wore new Clothes
n great watch chain and carried himself with a fine
swugger.
We'll" he said with broad smile, "get your
things, Lusa" He took out purse and removed
from the inner case a roll Of bills There is your
money Josef and I'm much obliged to you for taking
care Of the girl. Wel2 There was deathly silence
"Wel! Wel Can't you move? Get your hat and
coat I've got a carringe outside I've got the store
uptown Luisa And with n meaning wink Pm
politician now" He pulled out massive gold watch
looked at the time and threw II back into his pocket
by n deXterous flourish of his watch chain ITS
eight o'clock and I'm In hurry Come along
Prosperity, indeed must have overtaken Tony
But Just where neither Josef nor LuIsa
cared to know. The girl looked down aud went on
polishing some gold rings with piece Of chamos
skin.
81 did not think you intended to come back was
all she could say at length and L almost sorry YOU
have, Tony"
Tony raised his brows "NIy words good" he said.
Josef pushed forward and placed himself between
Tony ana the GIRL who rubbed neryousy on the ring.
''Ncl, It was only good for week" he interrupted.
ut Is now six. Six veeks-do you heart six weeks
So2 But maybe there Is some mems I'm this world |
do not understand, Yet | know when a nice Young
voomans is not treated right, and Josef vochmans
knows when to be kind to her Not sog"
Lulsa nodded.
Get your hat Lulsa," exclaimed Tony irrltated by
the delay. my times money"
"No, she don't get her hat" said Josef
And why not' exclaimed Tony, darkenug.
There's your money"
"Vell, say she don't get her hat Tony, because
We vas married this morning"