Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-12

- out Of the Cyprian wave
in nair of balloon slippers.
4 am not yet addressed as madam.
said she. calmly drawing her skirts
about her feet, which we're already sc.
curcly hidden.
Not yet? All. that is very fortunate
indeed see I am not too late"
Sir"
But | saw no anger on her face
There was. however, mixture OF
amusement. hauteur chat darling
word of the lady novelists!) and OBJ
lection. She hadn't the least idea who
was. and ! was not going to tell her
for some time to come. Was a prod
igal with a few new ideas
Il meant nothing more serious than
that you might happen to be Cinder-
ella" said I. what In the world
should | do with Cinderella's slipper,
once she was safely married to the
prince?"
She swayed her fan indolently. but
made no effort 10 rise. looked on this
rs rather encouraging.
1T would be somewhat embarrass.
ing 20 ask a married woman If she
were Cinderella" ! proceeded.
7 should not particularize, she OBJ
served married or single. II would
be embarrassing
She was charming; Vatican shep-
herdess in a fashionable ballgown.
We We're all alone IN the nook at the
farther end OF the conservatory. and
was glad Her eyes were brown,
with CLINT OF gold around the pupils,
a Kaleidoscope iris, as Il were. She
possessed one of these adorable chins
that defy the future 10 double them ::
smooth and round, such as a man de
lights 10 curve his palm under; and |
might search the several languages |
know to describe fitly her red mouth.
Her hair was the color OF fallen
maple.leaf. a rich, soft warm October
brown, streaked with red Patlcncei
You may laugh, but, for my part, give
me a dash Of red above the alabaster
brow of pretty woman. II Is a mute
language which speaks Of a sparkling
intellect; and whenever | seek the ex-
hilaration that rises from witty con.
'filct. ! find me a woman with a glim-
mer of red In her hair
We'll. sir?" said she, breaking In on
my train of specific adjectives
Pardon me! | was thinking how
should describe you were | a success.
full novelist, which | declare with no
little regret. am not"
You certainly have all the assur-
ance OF writer of books. TO speak to
me IN this manner"
MY assurance is based wholly on
the possession OF a truaut slipper [
am bold: but the end justifieg the
means, - having In mind her foot
Her shoulders drew together and
fell.
Il am searching for the Cinderella
who has lost slipper. and am GO
lug 20 call you Cinderella TN have
proof that you are not she whom |
sect"
1T is very kind of you" she replied,
with u hint of sunshine struggling at
the corners of her lips. "Tlaye ! ever
met you before puzzling her
arched brows
Memory does not follow reiucar.
nation" answered owlishly: but /
dare say that often met you at the
Temple OF Venus in the old. old days. -
She appeared slightly interested
What. may | ask, was your bust.
ness In the old, old days."
- played the cithern,
And ~"
Il believe you distributed flowers"
no you know the hostess With
solemn eyes
oh, yea though she hasn't the
slightest recollection of me But that $
perfectly natural At affairs like this
the hostess recalls Familiarity to her
mind only those Who sat at her dinner
table earlier in the evening All other
invitations are simply paid obliga.
tons"
You possess some discerument. at
least"
Thank you"
But ! wish ] knew precisely what
you are about. - her eyes growing
critical in their examination
u ana seeking Cinderella" once
more holding out the slipper Then |
looked at my watch. IT is not vet
twelve O'Clock"
You are, OF course, a guest here. -
Illuminating. else you could not have
passed the footman at the door"
Mark my attire: or. candidly. do |
look like Il footman?'
Moo; | can't say that you do, but
in Cinderella, don't you know, the
Sootman carried the slipper"
oh. I'm the prince" | explained
easily; Il dismissed the footman at
the door"
Cinderella" she unused She mes,
lied her feet. and looked thoughtfully
at her delicate hands | could see she
was al that instant recalling the pic.
Hure OF Cinderella and the ash-heap.
What was the priuce's name ."
In This case Ii is just a prince u
good fellows"
should Ike some witnesses. She
gazed at me curiously. but there was
no distrust in her impid eve 5 clear
and moteless as Widow Wadman's.
Isn't it fine" | cried with burst
of confidence, ito possess the courage
20 speak to strangers"
1T is equally courageous 10 listen.
was the retort,
III knew I should ike Won wit b