The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-02-15

the Ropes.
friend. But, ever so, it isn't pleasant
to have your old friends forget you or
dictate to pretty typewrite-s.
But Amy went singing to her break
fast. to kiss her indulgent father aft
er she had opened the fifth envelope. tc
find a fiorid little valentine from the
butler with the wish that she might
have many happy returns of the day.
She laughed again and flew to the din
ing ROOM, where her sweet and gentle
mother and her father awaited her.
After breakfast Mr.. ventnor said as
he took the little hand that was smooth
ing what was left of his hair:
well. daughter. did you get many
valentinesf"
"Only two from the children, one
from the butler. wishing me many hap
by returns. and one-oh. a perfectly
awful one-from a silly dude who was
at Libby Densmore's, and yours"
None from Norman?'
NO" she replied. with a funny little
choke.
Next post. | guess" he remarked.
The father felt perplexed somehow,
for 1t was only the day before that
Norman had called upon him at his Of
flee. well. let the young folks set
tie things between them.'' he thought
as he put on his hat and went down.
town.
1t was the longest day Amy had
ever known. 1t seemed to her that the
hands were stopped on all the time
pieces In the house. She dressed for
dinner at 4 O'Clock. knowing that it
would not be ready until I. In her
hair she placed a small knot of purple
~violets. remembering that Norman had
once said when she wore violets in her
hair that it reminded him of the sun
rise. all purple and gold. Another
bunch was fastened at her slender
waist. and she confessed t. herself
that she would do. That means much
when a girl says it of herself.
Half ashamed of her haste. she tool
Off the dainty dress and slipped on her
kimono and sat down in an easy chair.
determined that she would not make
such a silly goose of herself. and. say
ing that, she fell asleep and never
woke until half past 5. Such a catas.
trophe! Could she eve get dressed In
time?
But she did and had two minutes TO
spare, which time she employed look
ing at her dimpled chin to see If the
dimple was as attractive as ever.
While thus engaged there was a great
commotion downstairs.
"Amy. Amy. Come down! There's
something here for you! Come quick.
was shouting.
Amy went with a rush. What If 1t
should be a dear. beautiful English
bulldog, Norman knew she wanted
one. \ big. square hamper stood in
the hall. and her mother. father, broth
er and sister were all there too. The
butler. seeming a mystery. united and
cut the ropes that bound 1t and then.
lifting the lid. stood back. AS be did
SO Norman tried to rise gracefully
from the cramped position he had held,
but instead he overturned the hamper
and spra wled on the floor. Mr.. Vent
nor and Harold laughed loud and long.
and the butler nearly strangled. Nor
man laughed a little. but rose to his
feet, saying:
Miss Amy. this is your valentine.
| beg you TO accept Ii. It's name Is
Norman Valentine Selfridge."
Later as they sat alone In the parlor
after dinner Amy said:
II think il was horrid of you"
What. Amy-what was horridl"
'Oh. il was so public"
Well. it is private now. Amy. may
I-may I-put the ring on?"
"I-rm not looking" whispered Amy.