Arizona republican., 1911-03-25

possibility of anything of interest oc-
curing in Phoenix.
"Oh, nothing out of the ordinary. II
is an everyday occurrence with me-" and
here the young man drew an epistle
from his pocket, and leisurely opened
it. presumably for the purpose of ex-
planning tits contents to the other per-
son. AS he drew out the sheet a del
icate perfume escaped. The note had
evidently been addressed to him by a
woman of refinement.
You see" he drawled, as though the
matter were of no importance, Il re-
ceived this note this morning, and it
looks as though someone is pretty well
gone on me. Just think of such a
thing" which might have been meant
modestly, had not his expression said
louder than words: How could they
help themselves. am irresistible"
Il will read it to YOU" he said con-
fidentially; and the other person set
tied back to hear the epistle, which he
anticipated was to prove an epistle OF
love His supposition WAS correct.
MY dear Mr.. Blank" the note be-
gan, Il have seen you around the lobby
have had no opportunity to meet you. l
am really suffering to make your ac-
quaintance, and if you will meet me
this evening at 3 o'clock in the coy
corner behind the stairs of the old
building we can have long talk to-
gether and learn to know each other.
Signed: Yours in devotion and con-
fidence, Miss Blank"
He leaned back and said, after the
reading was finished: "How's that for
tenderness"
Very nice, indeed; she evidently
likes you"
Il should say So
We'll, are you going to meet herr
Am L? Absurd question. Stay out
of the hall in the old building this ev-
ening. / am about to make another
friend"
Chapter Threat s.: 80 the hall was
beginning to empty. Late diners passed
through on their way to the main
building. and quiet began to reign.
Soon the porter came to lower the
lights. and it seemed that until morn
ing and another day should come the
hallway was to be deserted.
The coy corner behind the stairs was
filled with Turkish cushions. and it
seemed sad that such an inviting cor
ner should be unoccupied.
Listen, A footstep approaches.
Stealing surreptitiously down the
stairs came two maidens, and the light
showed that one had the eyes of Helen,
and even in the whispers of the other a
voice to make the Sirens envy was au-
dible
1t was the pair who had made
scheme on the porch the previous ev-
ening.
Between giggles aad catching of
breath they made their way to the
coy corner.
HE isn't here yet" OWNED the one
with the angel voice.
NO: but he soon will be-" and her
brilliant eyes looked like jewels in the
darkness.
Don't forget what you are TO say to
him" a
'Of course / won't; didn't l originate
the plan myself?"
Undeniably, so there was nothing
more to be said. Both waited.
The minutes passed and the porter
went through the hall from the club
room to get cigar for an abiding
guest who was spending the evening in
the vicinity of the buffet His foot
steps passed, and Immediately
The front door opened and hand
some head was thrust through the door
to reconnoiter. Everything proving
the intruder entered with
a 'stealthy tread. Straight for the coy
corner he trended. Not sound was
heard. In a moment he was close to the
curtains. and he put out a hand TO
pull them aside. What an air OF trl-
umph, She was sure to be there, for
il was the same young man who had
read the note in the lobby to the other
guest.
Il am here" he whispered.
rs that you, George?" came sup
pressed reply.
Not George, dear. my name Is
Theodore, but l received your note;
and he proceeded to enter.
Your name is Observation-Disclosures,
don't know YOU. What are you doing
here?" said the heavenly voice of one
conspirator, while the other giggled
deliciously.
The curtains were thrown back and
the two girls came out. He stepped
back He had been expecting to meet
but one. This was too much.
What do YOU mean by coming here,
and what do you mean by saying you
received your note | don't UNDER
stand YOU at ALL" in a tone of whitening
scorn. Two eyes flashed.
''Why"-in an embarrassed sort OF
way; "did't you write me a letter.
that is didn't one of you. or-or didn't
somebody? received a note, l swear
1 aid"
And here was the denouement. "Oh,
did you receive that note. oh, I'm so
sorry" maliciouslv Did you actually
receive it?' asked the girl with the dull
Get voice
Eyes. | did," and the intruder almost
sobbed.
We'll. of course you understand that
il was meant for somebody else. OF
course we wouldn't write anything like
that to you
.'Well. can't | stay a while anyhow"
Certainly not. We don't know you"
Am so unattractive as all that?
You are a fearful bore, Please leave
u.s."
Last night at 10:3 80 a pedestrian who
passed the Adams heard sob on the
front porch. which was entirely DARK
1t was the outraged Lothario. In an
other portion of the building laughs
resounded, and the young lady with the
soft voice was simply ravishing as she
told her friends of the escapade, while
the girl with the brilliant eyes put in