Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-09-05

ture OF venetian grande dame. The
gown in which he had cos .rmed his
model was one that he had picked UP
abroad, Of dull green velvet with
broad lace collar. He was Of slender
build, and when he had tried 1t on It
fitted him prefectly. There was a
gray wig in an old trunk and the
transformation of himself into
stately lady was complete. If the
roses in his cheeks came out OF his
paint box. what then? He was not
the only old lady WHO did not depend
upon nature for her color.
When Doris saw him she gave him
little startled cry. why. where did
Mr.. Wentworth find you?" she de-
handed
His voice, answering her. gave her
the key to the situation, and she
broke into ripples OF laughter.
How did you manage 1t SO well?"
she questioned.
Il used to play girls parts in the
Paint and Powder club at home"
he stated. Then he broke in a whin-
ing falsetto. Does that sound like
an old LADY,"
Again she went OF into gales Of
laughter. but ended with serious
question: Shall l really be better
chaperoned by two men than by
one?"
His answer was given in his own
voice. deep with emotion. Il shall
| nf,,11v
own father or your mother" and his
smile was reassuring.
Doris telephoned to her escort that
there would be two instead Of one,
and received somewhat grun re-
ply Evidently the idea Of the chap
eron was not pleasing.
All that evening Wentworth
watched over her. He did not like
the flashily dressed man who was
restaurant where they went for sup
per. 1t was ultra-Bohemian. and
Doris was like violet In q bed Of
tulips. He spoke little. and the man
who was entertaining them did not
know that behind the stately old.
lady exterior was lynx-eyed lover
who guarded jealously his sweet
hearts honor.
He saw that Doris was restless and
felt herself out Of place. and. at an
early hour. he suggested In his fun.
ny falsetto. that 1t was time to 60
home.
The other man contended that It
was early, but Doris, shrinking from
the noise and clamor Of the great
gaudy room, stuck to the decision OF
her chaperon.
please put US into our taxicab and
let US CO." she said. Il am very
tired"
No one would have dreamed as the
car sped through the quiet streets
that in 1t we're a man and q woman
happy in the companionship of each
other, filled with the love Of each
other and of life. The world saw
only a gray-haired matron and cir
with eyes radiant with youth and
happiness.
How good you are to me-" Doris
said as they walked together through
the dim hallway. Il should have been
SO frightened If had not had you
tonight"
II wish l might take caro- Of you
always" Wentworth said. and hav'
ing admitted that much he was car
ried away and found himself pleading
his case earnestly.
It was q strange scene. but 80 seri
GUS we're they that they did not real
lie the incongruity. It was only az
Doris said Yes" that the strangenesa
Of 1t struck her. But cannot marry
my chaperon." she protested and
laughed.
The old lady in the velvet gown
flung OF her gray wig and showed
: the crop Of dark curls that crowned
Wentworth's handsome head. II have
! masqueraded long enough In defer
ence to Mrs. Grundy." he said, "but
! now answer me. Doris. will you
marry mot"
And still with laughter In her eyea
she answered "Yes."