The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-23

made myself look as respectable as
possible. Now that had got into the
heart OF Switzerland and there was
prospect OF a rest II suddenly occurred
TO me that | had been following an
ignis fatuus. And when | thought OF
confronting the lady had Swallowed
the fact that ! was logging her being
palpable my courage oozed out at the
ends of my fingers.
That afternoon / saw my cbarmer
and her mother-for by this time L
was sure the elder lady was her moth
ergo into the kursal, or casino, as
one calls such places In America. L
mustered up courage and went in too
The buildings and grounds are quite
extensive, but the only entertainment
was the orchestra. / entered the con-
cert room and, standing back, looked
for the ladies. Seeing them sitting
at table. after pumping at my cour-
age for nearly half an hour, at last
ing my back toward them that
might after awhile turn and put on a
look OF surprise. After several at
tempts 20 face them / finally sue
ceeded. Partly turning my chair and
my head at the same time. j looked
first in the direction of the ladies'; then
my gaze settled on the younger.
had my surprise all ready to put
on simultaneously. but ! didn't uso
it. shall never forget the expression
on the lady's face. There was nothing
dangerous I'm it-oh, no!-quite the
reverse. She was trying hard to re-
press a laugh. There was some blush
ing, but most Of the expression was
amusement. Did she know that had
been Intentionally following her?
There was nothing TO do but open
the ball. Rising from my seat, hat in
hand advanced and said:
II am quite sure l have seen you
ladies before. but can't for my life
tell where we have met"
I'VE were in the same hotel in
Paris few days ago." said the young
er lady, with a mischievous look in
her eve.
Our meeting dates back of that"
81 think l saw you one day on tho
street.
Are you sure you have not seen
me before that? You are Americans.
aren't your"
Eyes; we are Americans. This Is
my mother, Mr.
didn't propose to give her the adj
vantage Of knowing my name. so
bowed low TO the mother and omitted
to supply the deficiency. Indeed, l
was not sure that the daughter did
not know my name.
How singular" she remarked, that
we should have met in Paris, then
here within so short time"
There are many such condolences
among those who are fellow country
men abroad"
What is a coincidence? / have
never been sure of the meaning of the
word"
1t was plain that she was chatting
me.
"a coincidence" I replied, giving a
definition that suited my purpose, SIS
something that happens"
"In which there is nothing premedi-
tated. supposeY
The mother was either ignorant of
this sparring or pretended to be so.
preferred to finish it without her be-
ing present. So, rising. ! asked if they
would be some time i'm lnterlaken and
was Informed that their stay would be
indefinite Then asked permission, as
a fellow countryman. to pay my re-
spects TO them, and it was granted. In
a few minutes more, that ! might not
be presuming on a short acquaintance.
arose and with deferential bow was
moving away when heard the younger
lady say to her mother in a stage
whisper:
Formal, isn't hep"
That was too much. / turned aud
said:
There's something wrong here.
You either have known me before or
think you have"
"Come and see me this evening and
will explain"
l called at her hotel that evening.
She wore dress that seemed familiar
TO me. ! looked from her face to the
dress. evidently to her amusement.
you recognize my costume?"
Have seen 1t before?"
Eyes"
"When?"
"At A."
II have not been at A. for fourteen
years and was never there but once I'm
my life"
you were there long enough to pro-
pose TO girl in her teens; but judy
ng from your reputation at this time,
hat was mere pastime with you"
] was dumfounded.
"But this dress?'' l asked.
ut has been made over several times
'ince them
light began to break through the
LIQUIDS
"You are Alice Warfeld?"
II am. ! don't blame you for not rec
'gnizing me. There's a great differ
nee between the appearance of girl
II fifteen and one of twenty-nine."
Ii was all out. There had been