Morgan County republican., 1912-07-25


him. They were mostly business CON-
munications.
But suddenly and Unexpectedly
there came from its tight fitting en-.
velope a postal card. Robinson caught
his breath in swift admiration. The
face on the card was feminine, win
ming and beautiful
After a long and appreciative study
Of the face Robinson turned the card
over.
Dear jack" he read Here I
am from Devonshlre. We are having
gorgeous trip My story is in the
Beaux Brummel OF April 81. Get a
copy and tell me what you think Of
1t. Address for summer, Southern Ex.
press, Haymarket, London. Sincere
ly. BILL"
Robinson glanced back at the girls
picture with puzzled expression In
his eyes.
"The question is." he argued men,
tally, "Is Bill real or is she merely a
picture lady? Could Bill possibly be
a nickname for something feminine?"
Robinson continued looking through
his mail. but always the eyes OF the
postal card followed him from her
perch against his letter file.
What a marvellous thing girls
face is," he unused. Five minutes ago
was bemoaning the fate that made
me sail next week for London. Now
I am glad and all because by some
lucky mistake received the picture
meant for some other fellow"
Robinson picked up the envelope
and looked at the address.
"J. Robinson, Es., % or 019 West
Thirty.fourth street." he read. "Bill
is assuredly a girl. No man would be
guilty of using 80 uncertain an ad.
dress" An amused smile crossed Jer.
ry Robinson's face. II am going to
commit my first dishonest act. ].
Robinson Of 019 Is not going to get
his picture OF Bill. want It myself"
On his way to lunch he stopped at
magazine stand and inquired for
copy OF the Beaux Brummel for April
27 BY good fortune there was one
left Of that back date. Robinson
scanned the list OF contributors for
name from which Bill might have
been derived.
"Wilhelmina.W Willy y-Billy-Bill! have
it. Bill stands for Wilhelmina Wicks,
and she is the author of The Silent
Hour"
Robinson smiled amusedly at the
little bit of Sherlocking he was in
dulging In.
That he wanted to know the girl
oil foe 10 hnI L.,
that the moment his eyes beheld her
likeness. The picture might be fiat
tering and still she could be divinely
beautiful. Robinson had known many
girls in his life, but somehow the
only one had not appeared. He had a
feeling that when he stood face to
face with Wilhelmina Wicks she
would Immediately take possession Of
his heart.
1t was with alacrity that he ar.
ranged his busincs. affairs in prepra.
his married sister In London that he
would be with her almost as soon as
his letter.
While on the ocean Robinson
thought out plan OF action which
he considered tactful and brilliant
He would write Miss Wicks at the
Southern Express and inform her that
he was In possession Of her picture
that he would return 1t II his letter
reached her and If she so desired. In
this way he would at least get into
correspondence with her. After that
perhaps Fate would be kind and bring
about a proper meeting At any rate
Robinson decided to spend all his
time not absorbed by business, in the
Southern Express Offices. Perhaps the
girl of his dreams would have re
turned from Devonshire and In tha
event he would see her. She woult
call for her mail surely.
And because he felt himself grow
ing foolish over a girl whom he nevel
had seen Robinson plunged into I
mild firtation with the prettiest CIR
on board the boat.
Arriving In London he went to hi
sisters house. where he was received
with the usual show OF affection. Jan,
always lowered about her big brother
much as II there never had been an
other brother In all the world Just lik'
hers.
You are looking fine. jerry" sh'
told him.
Never better. Sis. How are th'
kiddies?"
"splendid. But do not sec much o
them lately" Jane smiled spo,oEst'cs'