The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-03
OUT OF HIS
ELEMENT

It's just the kind of a night for g
swim In the lake." said Kenneth to
his sister. What do you say to q
little ride first? I can drop you of
somewhere for call and then picl
you up on my way home from the
beach"
Just the thing" agreed his sister
with alacrity. Take me over to Mrs
Winship's, as promised her that IL
drop In to see her guest, and this Is
the only chance I'll have"
Kenneth donned his bathing suit
added few accessories, including
trousers, sweater and tennis shoes
and then got into tie automobile with
his sister. After short drive through
the park he stopped at the Winships.
Nov, you be ready when you heal
the horn" he admonished her "a we,
bathing suit with a sweater over il
isn't the most comfortable thing in the
world, and don't let them ask me tc
go In. Say that Pm-well, anything
only don't let them see me-"
said his sister, "and I'll fly out before
they have time to ask questions. Yor
aren't exactly an Apollo after your
evening swim, and 1t would really be
reflection on me If anybody should
see you"
Time went quickly after Kenneth
arrived at the beach Therefore, he
remained in the water so long that he
was chilly when he drew on his sweat
er and trousers over the wet bathing
suit. When he stopped his machine II
front of Winships' house everything
was dark.
He footed the horn loudly three
times and waited After an interva
he footed the horn again three times
and waited. Then he tried to decide
whether he should go on home or g.
out and ring the bell Finally, EN-
boldened by the darkness of the house
and impelled by brotherly duty, he
ran up the steps and gave the bell {
sharp ring.
After moment he heard voices, ant
lights began to appear in the from
part of the house In another mo
ment Mrs. Winship appeared at the
door with Kenneth's sister beside her
We've all been out on the bacl
porch" announced Mrs. Winship "Dt
come in. We were waiting for you t.
join us in a little super, although you,
sister here has been unkind enough
to think you couldn't be persuaded K
stay"
Kenneth glared at his sister as he
entered the brilliantly lighted hall
I'm afraid I can't" he began narv
ously. Then he paused, speech fail
ing him as he caught sight of his dis
heveled self in the mirror. 81 have
been"
II told Mrs. Winship that you wouic
have come with me, but that you
were detained by business appoint
ment," quickly put in his sister, Civ
Ing him warning glance.
Just then Mrs. Winship's guest, ir
dainty lingerie frock, came into the
room. Kenneth squirmed in his wei
bathing suit as he was introduced tc
her.
Il really must apologize for my ap
nearance," he started in again.
Nov, don't say a word" inter
rupted Mrs. Winship I'VE know yor
young business men don't have time
to do everything, and we're glad tc
have you just as you are Why, how
wet your head isl"
Yes, I've been working with the
machine" explained Kenneth g,ibly
1T was warm work and feel as if
had been in a shower bath"
He cast reproachful glance at his
sister as he was led away to the sup
per table. There his physical dis
comfort interfered materially witt
his appetite. This fact, together witt
violent fit of sneezing which seizet
him, called forth Mrs Winship's SO
licitous inquiries as to his health
After rather strained period al tn,
table Mrs. Winship suggested tina
they look over some views she hat
in the library.
In the confusion of rising Kenneth
whispered to his sister: Lets rur
for it,"
I'm afraid We'll have to CO." sale
she alphabetically to their hostess
Kenneth isn't feeling WE'LL"
mo, not exactly" corrOboratet
Kenneth, sneezing again.
ITS too bad that Cora's brother
isn't more robust" commented Mrs
Winship when the automobile de
parted with the callers.
Robust" cried Mrs. WinshIp's
guest, with suppressed excitement
why, he isn't sick-he's crazy. Dldn't
you notice that he had no socks on ?