Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-06-19

"M0ntford, Dreatneu Stella.
And what for dessertr"
Reginald McShane."
TOO flossy. Keep your eye on the
cashiers desk and don't let him get by
without punching his check. This Ro-
meo game wasn't invented for us work
ing girls. Good providers is what we
need. Remember what happened to
me-"
She dabbled fugitive tear. Stella
was In arms Immediately.
"Monty's different There's something
about him that-er-well, you know,
he's-er"-
81 know; that was Horace's weak
point. ! couldn't lay my finger on Just
what 1t was till he borrowed all my
money one day and skipped. Does he
take you out muchr"
Stella flushed.
HE hasn't yet" she confessed lame
~, then nared. "He--he- well, love
doesn't need such things to show It's
true"
mo. maybe not. but 1t helps some.
Don't let me throw ON the damper,
though. amt saying he's not all
right dearle hope so, but
Stella burst into tears and fiounced
to the door.
you're horrid," she sobbed. "and
Jealous. won't listen to another word
against him."
On his next visit, however, she met
his advances austerely.
when 1 was In Alglers," he began
reminiscently, after a few well chosen
and silently received words about the
weather.
There's new show ut the Lyceum
they say Is awfully funny" Her tone
was dreamily wistful
He sidestepped warlly. This wealth
err reminds me lot of Labrador"
81 haven't seen good show for
long time" she sighed.
Not that it's so cold In Labrador,
you know, but
Have you seen itr
what, LabradorT"
mo, the show"
HIN! Not yet. You see, I'm very
busy now nights, my dear. I'm en-
tertaining a couple OF English bankers
this week. Very important, you know.
Some time, though" he said vaguely,
"we'll'-- His words faded into muir
muir that lost itself in the putting Of a
black cigar.
She melted. Monty was important
A Some time soon," he promised as
he started to leave. "Ah. by the way"
he fumbled In his change pocket
forgot my money this morning. Stupid,
wasn't IT. Have you a dollar handy,
my dear, for car fare till get check
cashedf
She gave 1t gladly. receiving hand
squeeze as the receipt.
She did not mention the circum-
stance to Rose that evening as they
sat in the little restaurant where three
course meals are exchanged for quar-
ter dollars.
Want to see picture shown" Rose
asked after supper. Stella agreed Ian
guidly.
They dropped into 1.-THE travelogue,"
where for the sum OF dime you may
sit In stuffy room and partake Of all
the pleasures Of Jaunt around the
world without the bother of ofliclous
customs inspectors or the emotional
unrest Of seasickness They found
seats well toward the front and open
ed bug of caramels TO fortify them
selves against the fatigues OF the jour
ney.
The lights went out. An automaton
began harasslng wheezy plano. There
was n buzz Of expectant whisper.
A square Of white light flashed on
the curtain, then the legend. "A Trip
to the Orient Personally Conducted by
One Of Our Lecturers. The audience
repeated 1t to each other in low tones.
A Turkish street scene appeared on
the canvas
Some one coughed In the wings. The
pianos wall died off in iowery trem-
olo. The whispering ceased A husky
voice proceeded from out the shadow
at the left OF the stage.
ladies and gen'Pmen, tonight-blc--
tonight we shall have the pleasure OF
leading hlc-leading you through the
the
There was a pause. The lecturer
whispered hoarsely to some one behind
him.
where we conner lead 'em. Mr..
Blank?"
A red and yellow mosque that was
just peepIng into the house stopped
suddenly In its course and withdrew.
There was whispered coloquy IN the
shadow Another cough.
Ladies' and gen'pmen," the voice
resumed more huskily. tonight we're
going to Shpain."
mo. no. you chumpr' clear and grnt-
Ing from behind the wings. 1.-THE orient
orient! I told you to study 1t. You've
been drinking againI"
"Tisn't 80" The husky one was
evidently aggrieved. ladies and gen.
linen, we've changed our minds. We're
going TO the orient"
whistle sounded shrilly. The can
vas suddenly went blank.
The lights flashed on bllndingly to
reveal an unresisting figure being
drawn behind the wings from public
stare.
Stella uttered little shrek before
she collapsed.
IT'S Monty" she blubbered. j.
NO" muttered Rose tensely ITS
Horacep