The Bottineau courant., 1912-09-20

Ccdleu ulmSelI on Cuc ADle ana nSDl-
ed cigar.
'That is a lucid question" he jeered.
Would I recognize a girl from mere
description? Answer: might If
knew the girl
"Oh" said Paul blankly.
TITS a serious matter." observed
Denton. when you inquire so solici-
tously concerning lady. May ask
II you are in love?''
IL don't know returned the mex
perienced one frankly. '1've4 seen the
most-the most Dan, she is perfect!'
"Then you are!'
care what?''
"In love-"
Il can't be when don't even know
her name.''
AT least you may discover whether
it is written in the stars that she is to
be yours. Did she carry pomegran-
ate tree alongY'
mo. Let me describe her in a few
words. She may be among your ac
Quaintances." Paul was serious.
Thereupon Paul proceeded to describe
his meeting with the beautiful stranger
In so many words and with such vivid
word painting that Dan Denton at last
called halt.
Enough he cried in desperation.
IF that's what you call few words
protect me from what you'd describe
| as a short conversation
"Do you recognize herr" asked Paul
eagerly.
| "Your description sounds like a half
dozen perfect girls rolled into one
Come to that little dance at my sisters
tonight She might be there
Really. do you think there's a
chance?''
"Why. not?< No harm in coming.
You've better chance II you are prop
! erly introduced to her than If you walk
the streets looking for her"
'"rhat is very true" said Paul. "I'n
! come, thank you"
"Good for you" chuckled Dan, slip
ping down from the table, "and now
I think I'll trot along home. See you
later" He closed his own desk, put
! on his hat and overcoat and went down
into the street, good nature irradiating
from his round face.
He rode uptown, chuckling all the
way, and when he went into fash
ionable florist shop he was literally
shaking with seme inward amusement
| When he emerged he was laughing out
right.
While Paul was dressing to 60 out
that evening he suddenly glanced down
! at the Persian rug under his feet II
WONDER" he mused-'I wonder If meet
ing that girl was written in the stars.
I'd like to know where the pomegran-
ates come in. Perhaps it means a jour-
ney to foreign. country. A wedding
trip, ehy'
Haven't seen any goddesses that
came up to the one you described. old
man." was Denton's greeting, later on.
when he arrived at Mrs. Margrave's
dance. We've blonds and brunettes
and all the types that come between.
but I'm afraid you're bound to be dis
appointed"
Paul looked disappointed, but he bore
It with good grace and went to talk to
the few people whom he knew there
Later on he wandered about, looking
Tor Denton. who had disappeared. The
nargrave house was large and rather
rambling structure, but Paul was quite
familiar with it's byways, for he was
often guest there. He knew that the
last alc0ye of the conservatory was a
quiet nook where he might indulge in a
smoke, for Mrs. Margrave always kept
the little glass doors closed from the
other alcoves Of the long stretch of
conservatory.
The conservatory was practically de-
serted as he walked down the tesse!-
lated floor. There was strong lure for
the dancers in the sweet, wild music
Of q Hungarian orchestra in the dis
tant rooms. and it seemed as though he
had the place to himself.
The little glass doors into the last
| alcove were wide open, and he paused
there for an instant, halted by the pic
ture before him.
Against dense background Of tall
green plants stood three pomegranate
trees In full bloom. the rich scarlet Of
their flower petals daring out with
startling beauty and unexpectedness
70 one who had seen them only in dis
TINT lands.
That was not the strangest sight In
front Of the potted trees was semi
circular marble bench. On the bench
sat Dan Denton In the very act Of Of
fering the girl i rose. The girl was
the red haired beauty Paul had seen
that afternoon. She was lovelier than
ever in simple white satin gown with
peafla. .,s 4,
Denton looked up. saw Paul and
smiled. He was on his feet at once
1Gome On 81, Paul." he said cordially.
~ want 70 in4rodace You. 70 Mis- Ewc
i1g,r and when tl,e introduetion had
bsAn made he. excused Y himself and
Ssnt sway cssting,s oxs backward
Flames, at the absoshed couple On the
bsnch.
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