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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-19
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-03

as mott never can tell. Suppose she finds out that
this COMPOUNDED NJ is an Englishman, the same as
solterforth Suppose she thinks that Olivia Ray is
enough OF mascot 10 be followed in her-oh, Lo,dy'
These insane considerations whirled in Buchanan's
distracted brain while he was crossing the avenue to
his club. He blinked vacantly at the asphalt A
cabman shouted warning, and the occupant of the
hanson brandished a cane.
Hey, there, Buck!' he yelled and brought the
vehicle to halt.
Hello, Billy Smith, responded Buchanan. why,
Pudgel"
Climb aboard, J" ordered Billy Smith Come on
and have dinner some place. Haven't seen you in
two or three years-not for dogs age. How are
you, Buck9"
Oh, fne!" Sam paused stock-stil, one foot on the
step. Fudge" he inquired solemnly, weren't you
in that Floydlia mix-up?"
You bet was, said Mr.. Smith, with much cheer
fulness. "Craziest crowd you ever saw-wait till
tell YOU. This is great luck, meeting, isn't it
1t Isl assented Buchanan II can't get away
from it,
Mr.. Fudge Smith was a prosperous, rubicund,
briskspoken youth, whose plain face bearned with
worldly but wholesome contentment. During dinner
at the fashionable restaurant, he in especially
high spirits; and he stsgercd the majestic waiter bv
requesting mince pie for the purpose he explained OF
making sporty finish.
Although | ought not to, he added. I've got 4
monumental evening ahead OF me. Mon-u-mental. 2
He grinned rapturously. ELL read about ii in
the papers Tomorrow" said
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Buchanan laughed and slipped his coffee. His self
respect was theoretically intact. Clfe's name had
not been mentioned and he had, of course, asked no
leading questions. "reminiscences of the wreck had
been limited by Billy chiefly TO his efforts to rescue
stout lady, who declined to leave the Floyalia until
she had addressed her Maker at superluous length
What have you got on for tonight" quered Mr.
Fudge Smith.
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"Only nigh. before last, i. behaved perfectly
beastlyl' she declared g 1t vent crazy and smashed
that poor steamship the reef To-day, It's as in
nocent as il kitten
Only last night" said Buchanan pcns:vely you
aehavcd perfcraly-you sat out SIX dances with a
ccrt1in English officer in the darkest corner Of the
cs,ino- To-day, you are as"
Sam, you're ridiculous, interposed Miss Endcot;
and established herself picturesquely upon gray
timber Of driftwood embedded in the beach. "I'vc
quite made up my mind to that fact" said she.
My dear Betty!" protested Sam good-naturedly.
As if YOU could ever make up your mind to any
thing! That's the trouble What you really need,
as I've always told you, is somebody to make up
your mind for you. A -do-you-call-it?-an ora
Gle. In the days of Julius Cesar and those school
book fossils you'd have kept an oracle working over
time. That's exactly what you need"
Miss Endicot fixed her pretty eyes rather soberly
the horizon.
sYes, need an oracle to-day-more than you
think, z she murmured half to herself
For chaperon they had the gables OF the hotel
barely visible beyond the sandhls which skirted the
New Jersey coast Buchanan lay down at Betty's
feet He knew that he had been there metaphorcally
too long for the good Of his secret hope He did not
see how girl could ever feel passionatey romantic
over the grownup edition of the little boy next door,
who used to go roller-skating with her in Central
Park. And Bettys worship of romance was nothing
less than a passion; Buchanan was miserably aware
of that. He Sburrowed his elbow in the sand, and
thought, with sinking spirit, of Captain the Honor
able Isle Stolterforth, late of His Maesty's Innis
kien Dragons, who had been in encouraged pursuit
Of Betty for month.
1t would be splendid" unused Miss Endicot
Something, or somebody, you could obey-follow
implicitly. without fussing to decide for yourself
Exactly pace-maker," suggested Sam. "Have
you Heard that Jane Eusts has Tilted baronet, and
is going to marry that Cornell MANI"
never had the slightest opinion of Jane Eustis,'
observed Betty coldly g never-what's that thing
down by the water? A life-preseryer?''
He jumped up and brought it to her, dripping
Miss Endicot spelled out the name on the soaked
canvas of the lifepresever with an emotion that was
nearly breathess for she always navely theatrical
to the tips of her dainty fingers.
The Flo,alia-the ship that went on the reef
Oh, Sam, do you suppose that anybody was
She shuddered fearfuly at the ocean.
No." said Buchanan. Everybody came off
safely. The story is in the newspapers Fudge
Smith was aboard, elassmate of mine at the law
school-Billy Smith, of Chicago-you never met him.
They had a sort of scramble, getting few women
into these things, and so on but not person was
lost presume that this wasn't worn at alb
Nevertheless Betty was, as usual deghtedIy deter
mined upon the imagination of a drama She prod
ded the life-belt gngerly with her toe.
Ah!'' she cried, in triumph "Then how do YOU
account for the chaiR?''
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the subway terminal for the docket concerned him
no longer
In MS bachelor apartment he had a shower, and
changed Tor dinner, and then-prcstol-B etty's pho
lograph on ms dressng-tabe set his fears in furious
commoton. He could not even pretend TO control
them Buchanan was very much in love.
suppose By in earnest about that oracle bust.
ness! ne solilassassd wildly. She's as likely to be
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You have found out'' she accused "Don't deny
it can sec il by your face. Who is mp"
Oh, what difference does that maker" Numbered
Sam gloomily.
What difference" Miss Endicot arched her eve
brows Because wish to be told, she said loftiy.
That's the difference, Mr.. Buchanan!v
sam iet as if his collar had suddenly become
several sizes too small
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-03

Buchanan whisted his surprise and pulled cautiously
at short fragment of gold ohain one end of which
was wedged between the strips OF cork He found
small locket, shaped like heart When he laid it
in the palm of his hand the broken catch gave way:
and the locket dropped open and disclosed NINA
ture, e1quisitely painted on ivory, of beautiful
womans face.
Oh, my gracious heavens aboyel" calculated
Betty It's Olivia Rayl''
The actress" said Sam. Are YOU sure?"
Am sure?" she echoed scornfuily Haven't
had pictures Of Olivia Ray over the head OF my bed
ever since put on long dresses? Hasn't she been
my 1nascot-yes, my rcligion-for years and years.
She's the most glorious and thoroughly American.
AID absolutely ideal woman in creation, and adore
herr
Il knew you were cracked over her, Betty" laughed
Buchanan.
And to think Of Olivia Rays portrait coming 10
me like this!" Miss Endicot leaned towards the
lockct in an attitude almost of reverence. 'Lookl''
she gasped TREMENDOUSLY "Those lettcrs-inside the
covert An and NJ twned together! Aren't thew
Q and VI? And around the edge it says Pour toli-
jours that means For always It's a keepsake
she's given % somebody-to some ran-to her loyeri"
Oh, the dckcns!" blurted Sam.
He bit his lip, and closed the locket sharply. But
Miss Endicot, in ecstasy of sentiment was uncon
scious of any offence. She had slipped from the
timber; and now she was on her knees in the sand
gazing straight out to sea.
g and NJ! . she whispered. @ovia Rays chosen
lover wonder-I WONDER"
Don't be a goose, Betty" broke in Buchanan,
Sowing You've had no business reading that
These are the links of some fellows watch.chain.
1t was outrageous TO read that"
wonder what kind of man M isl" she said
heedessly 90 for Olivia, and that NJ stands for
ms first name Olivia Ray had the wide world 10
choose from Foreigners, Americans, all sorts-I
wonders"
Rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief" chaffed
bucnanan. Now, tell you, don't be a--
Speaking of oracles,' breathed Betty.
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left the ladies in Sans charge while he secuted fol
Maxwell Cliffe. Mrs. Endcot elected to sit in the
waiting automobile; but Betty and Buchanan stood
on the curb,
Did you know" said Miss Endicot absently, athat
Captain Stoterforth leaves for Canada very early to-
morrow You must bid him good-by tonight. !"
And congratulate him?" ventured Buchanan
Forgive me, Betty, but"
Here they come" she interrupted. "Why, it isn't
the right one''
Buchanan caught sight Of Fudge Smith, beckoning
TO him from behind pillar, and did not mark Bcttys
blank amazcment as the two Englishmcn approached.
lie mumblcd an excuse, and joined his classmatc
Mr.. Smith seemed to be stiacd by mighty cmbar-
rassIncnt.
Buck, / want to tell you somcthng," he drawlcd
with an effort It'll be announced in half-hour,
anyway, at big suppcrparty at Shcrrys, and might
as well tell you now. She won't mind. l wanted to
tell you at dinner, Buck. Listen, will YOUR
Buchanan was not listening. He was staring, open
mouthed, at Billy Smiths watch-chan.
For the love of Moscsl" he suffered rs that
your locket2n
"Will you listen 2" said Fudge wrathfulIy. nDamn
it, I'm announcing my engagement To Olivia Ray,
the truest, best-let go of me, you bithering asst
Are you crazy?''
Eyes" cried Buchanan, releasing his grip on BilIy's
collar. "Crazyl was never so pleased with any
thing in my life! Ncverl"
lnank you, acknowledged Miss Rays future
husband, but you needn't throw public fit over it"
Buchanan's brow became painfully studious
William" he propoundcd momentously, evil
ham, if you look at the letter NJ upside what
docs it maker"
The letter W, guess /" said the puzzled William.
See hcre-what have you been drinking? There's
Turkish bath around the corner"
shall go to no Turkish BATH said Buchanan.
shall 60 back to the shore with Betty-with those
people. One of them thinks Miss Ray is divine
oracle So do II
From the shadow Of the pillar Mr. Smith saw Blu
chanan mount to seat beside lovely girl in the
tonneau OF the touringca He saw the girls face
brighten charmingly while Buchanan talked to her
Oh, women, women!" philosophical Billy Smith.
She's got exactly the smile for Buck that Olivia
had for me the time when land he's tight as drum
Or out Of his head Talking like an idiot, I'll
bet"
Buchanan's incoherent speech was hardly indicative
of sanity.
So you'll forgive me, Betty DEAR" he concluded
was frightened. You seemed to be taking that
gold heart for guide
Don't you want me top asked Miss Endico,
shyly. Is Mr.. Smith young Yankee lawyer Il
he and his locket hadn't to the theater to put
end to our quarrel before tomorrow morning.
hate to think of what might have happened Sam
there has never really been anybody but you.'
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S. BETTY ENDICOT frowncd,
with stern disapproval, at the
peaceful sea.
Look" she said, cal the most
ciiangeablc creature in heworld!"
THANK YOU like to do that,
said young Buchanan; and he
i<.l-.>.l Il. "a L.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-03

"Oh, going to a show, said Buchanan.
'Whcrc? Ona roof"
No, straight piece, believe
Well, give slap-stick musical comedy" said
Fudge. That's my style. used to have fun with
lad on the Floyalid arguing about shows. He was a
great crank about em-sort Of a scholar-kcen for
Shakespeare and high art, you know He's in with
all the classy theatrical people His name is Clfe-
Maxwell Ciiffe. Got the check, waitcr2 / have TO
leave you, Buck. There are some brands want to
do before things close up.''
In the vestibule, Buchanan's curiosity nearly had
the best of him.
Some stuff from the Foydlia has drifted ashore
near the hotel where I've been staying, Fudge" said
he. The people are sending it TO the Office of the
line on West Street.
Half flask of Kentucky Bourbon hasn't turned
up, has t?" asked Mr.. Smith, with interest That's
what | lost. 1t was heavenly whiskcy," he CON
tinued plaintivey, as he hailed taxicab "Thc
finest could buy in Old Point. The Britishcr al
lowed he'd never tasted the beat of it.
Buchanan could not restrain his tongue "Who-
who allowed sop he stanlmered.
Why, that Clfe, replied Fudge Smith. "Hc's
an Englishman-aA at the British embassy
What's the mattcr?''
Nothing So long,
So long" said Fudge Don't forget to read the
newspapers tomorrow, because I'm in for monu-
mental evening, my boy-mon umcntal''
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Buchanan started and looked down at her thought
fully.
Why was it sent to ,ne2' she detained Here,
OF all places; and to-day OF all tlaysl Oh, if only
knew what sort of al must know about MI i
must"
"Nonsense" said Buchanan eve ought 10 be
ashamed of ourselves for buting into such an affair,
and We'll forget what saw in the locket. When
go up to New York this afternoon I'll leave it at the
Office Of the Fl0rdl;d's line, to be kept until called
for. Isn't that your aunt beckonngp And Stotcr
forth, OF course"
They FASTENED dutifully along the beach to meet
an elderly matron and tall, handsome EngIishman.
Hurry, Bettyl'' urged Mrs. Endicot 1--WE are
going out in the Corwins' launch You, too sam P''
No, replied Buchanan. 81 have to take an early
train to the CITY,"
The captain and Bettys aunt led the way toward
the hotel
II say, Buchanan remarked Stolterforth over his
shoulder, bear in mind that you and are escorting
the ladies to the play tonight We shall run up TO
town in a motor after dnner-shall we not Mrs.
Endicot ?-and meet YOU at the theater, Buchanan.
And | say, what theater?'
The Imperial" decided Mrs Endicot ats that
dear Olivia Rays last performance Betty, before she
sails for England. She plays Juliet, believe
Buchanan felt the girls elbow CULVER against his
She's my oracle, nuttered Betty .She and
her Mp
What if he's young Yankee lawyer?' asked Sam
Miss Endicot declined TO perceive any pleasantly
She blushed little, and reectively eyed Stolterforths
brawny back.
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When he was seated in the ehair-car Buchanan
pulled newspaper from his pocket, and sheepishly
examined the list of the ships company of the wrecked
Florclia.
Luckily it was not very long; for the Flo,ala was
coasting steamer, plying between southern port
and New York. The catalogue of the officers and
crew contained no M" at all; and among the pas
sengers were only three-AIr. (and Mrs. Moses Pro
kasky; Mr. land AIrs) Michael Flannigan; and Mr.
Maxwell Cliffe.
chanan. s I'm any Sherlock Holmes, Max is the
boy. wonder-'' He threw away the paper in
shamefaced disgust at his impairment sperulations
IT, clerk at the steamship office received the chain
and locket from Buchanan, and put them in safe.
So far as the clerk knew, inquiries had been made
After time, all the recovered property would be adj
vertsed and would find, doubt its rightful owners
Buchanan gave sigh OF satisfaction as he started for
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M is an Engshman, 2 he exploded holly He's
at the embassy in Washington Maxwell Cliffc. For
all know, he's served in the Inn;skillcn Dragons
a haw-haw, tin-ssgord captain with"
ssSam'
II beg your pardon, he groancd, doubly desperate
from the consciousness that he indcccntly in the
wrong. beg your pardon, Betty. You arc dcarer
to mc--a thousand times ccarcr-than anybody in
the world. You always have been, and you always
will be. You've never guessed that, have you? But
when you are SO whmscal-ycs, SO foolish willing
to follow the lead of actress in such important
thing--why then, rm--I ami
You are WHAT" said Betty.
ASHAMED of you," hcsitatcd Buchanan, who did
not mean to say anything Of the sort.
Miss Endicot lifted her chin dangerously.
"Thanks!" she snccred. g If you think me capable
of being so whimsical and foolish, may as well live
up to your opinion. If you think that's all / amount
to, / may as well let Olivia Ray be my pacc-maker
Until now, was merely curious about her love affair
But you say that I'm fooishly making serious oracle
out of it, and shant disappoint you." Her voice
shook; she was very angry and determined. The
music is over said Betty. "W1 you please take
me back to my aunt2o
Mrs. Endicot looked twice at the girls white, in
dignant face. But after few minutes Betty was
smiling sweetly upon Stoltcrforth and raising that
warrior to the pinnacle Of the seventh heaven.
During the last act the captain gazed across the
theater and slapped his knee.
"By Joyc" he exclaimed See those two chaps,
just coming into that box7 ! know one Of EN-
Cliffe-Mame Clife. He's the military chap at our
legation in Washington. Used to be in my mess
Buchanan rubbed his eyes, Two men were enter
ing the opposite box. One was Billy Smith; and the
other was ponderous, blonde person with monocle
read in newspaper that old son Make was in
that FloydEa wreck, /" chuckled the captain.
Really!o exclaimed Miss Endcot; and focused
her opera glasses. Then she addressed herself i'm
personally to Sam.
He's wearing the iockctI recognize it." she
whispered.
Deuced odd, seeing Make here said Stolterforth
It is extremely odd,' agreed Betty. 1Will you
present Mr.. ClHe to Aunt Frances and me
Glad to" responded the Englishman sI1l nail
him when the curtains down. You'll motor back 10
the shore with tonight, won't you, Buchanan
Jolly moon"
Sam declined. He said that his pleasant holiday
were finished.
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The Endcots and Captain Stolterforth were al
ready in their box when Buchanan arrived at the I'm
peral theater; and the first act of the drama was
under way. He sided apologetically into chair
behind Mrs Endicot's Betty was like devotee at
holy shrine; her pious eyes left the beautiful
Juliet, until the curtain fell.
Solid fare for summer entertainment, eh, Bu-
chanan?" complained the captain.
sob, Sam, are you here?" said Miss Endcot
eagerly. 81 didn't see you. Sam, have you-have
you found out?"
Buchanan looked down.
Found out WHAT" interjected Mrs Endicot
Please don't think me rude, Aunt Frances-Cap-
tain SoIterforthbut really have to speak to Sam ?
It's cooler in the lobby" limited Buchanan
Right, OH" laughed Stolterforth Here's your
fan, Miss Betty"
The captains complacent use Of the nickname
drove the already pessmistc Buchanan to black
limits OF despair He accompanied Betty to Sc
Guided window in the loungng room, and she grasped
arm.
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