The San Francisco call., 1913-08-31

straint.
Ills name is John Gun -
ter knew him when we ~1@-as1
lived in Los Angeles. He
lived at the boarding
house with He in the real estate business III
don't know-what else shall tell your
She raised her appealingly and the look in
them made his pain poignant for made his love
greater and thing OF spirit
II guess there's nothing else" he said There's
nothing but for to wish you happiness
i suppose should have told you last night" she
exclaimed Il did love talking with you-and thought
maybe If you me you wouldn't any in
terest talking to me-
Temple smiled. then his eyes grew grave. ITS
queer should have loved talking to II mind
was filled With thoughts OF another man.
Il know it's queer" she acknowledged. I don't
understand myself sometimes There's nobody that l
could ever love the do John. But somehow, now
and then good to with peeple-and felt it
good talk with you In way, wanted to talk
with you about John-and yet didn't because felt
that the moment knew about him wouldn't take
interest any more
Il guess you're just complete little woman
sighed Temple
I'd Hke-I wish dared you something SAID
Caroline
..Please do
I'D like you to- be my best friend. I've been so
lonely here haven't any friends within miles And
you have friends when you're happy. as
much as when you're sad. don't your
Il imagine 1T
'.You earss Just when <was~ lonely mood; you
talked me- and weresnice; liked you wished right
of that / could have just such man as you for my
. best friend. do wish might be that"
AS were not likely to meet again. that would
be dhcult.' remarked Temple. unenthusiastcally
~stil while m here-if there's part for best
friend. I'd be glad to ill II temporarily
Somehow that isn't bit friendly way Of talking
WELL tell what best friend can do"
she hesitated then said: Il wish that you'd
just happen be coming back here week from to-
morrow
.swhy?''
Because that's the day I'm to be married. And I'd
like to feel that my best friend at wedding
you TO be there I'll come
..oh, no. she cried Immediately, Il wouldn't think
letting you would be breaking your vacation
spelling it right middle. 1 couldn't be sehsh
IF you like to here I'll do what decided
night to DO I'll stay on; II you want me- III stay
the wedding.
you really want to stay?
yes,
..Then wasn't mistaken; did feel that you
could be my friend. And OH, she caroled on In
gay little rpplng voice that caught his heart up ana
caressed IT, you'll be that won't just forget ana
be forgotten. come to know each other
50 well in week here! And staying for the Wedding
you'll come to know John-and that VIII make 1t 50
friendship! You'll be his friend as wen
mine; you'll come and visit US some time Wnen We
have a house with spare room-and maybe, If you're
kind and invite us. well time come and visit you
on your ranch
..Yon shall have a standing invitation to that"
she leaned back in her chair put her hands behind
her head rocked contentedly
The forlorn thing about my marriage would nave
been that there wasn't soul to come to IL wasn't
long enough in Los Angeles to make any intimate
friends But now that you're here it will be differ
ent-"
here said Temple.
1T isn't altogether matter of choice. If ] to-
be married in Los Angeles would mean at least two
whole days away from the hotel and there's
nobody he leave in charge. was wrong, TOO
in saying that hadn't friend in Los Angeles who
would come TO wedding; left out The clergyman
who sang in the choir at his church
for a year
Il suppose Mr.. Gunter has friends who will Gomez?
mo He hasn't been in Los Angeles very long,
either He has no near relatives lydns. He's even
more alone in the world think that's rather
pleasant for two persons who are about TO be married
don't your
Il suppose it gives them time reach other"
conceded Temple You're sure then. that you want a
best frend?''
~oh yes indeed--just one. And you'll do for both
Of won't you? John will be glad TO have one, too
And you'll like John u
At this point old Mr.. carrick, who had put away his
spectaces and his newspapers. approached It
peared that about his guests movements ne had no
curiosity but hopefully concerned about his
tastes-and upon satisfying himself that Temple
man reading, Carrck edged his daughter quite
the conversation.
Perhaps you have some books with your the old
man queried wistfuly 7 feel the lack Of library
here
His spsslsa when Dsya pass DsSrs ssS 1Ia him
tram shandy.'' He chose Les Msersbiss:.
i have always wanted to read IL this G novel; he SAID SAID
5 srs snoas Ss fo q
Sas s. L s y ssr. IN ~sss
s1hi, said the Good Good easily
That 10 might tms, he retired with Il 4
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