Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

I WOULDN'T TELL HIM IF WE'RE YOU.
tall young American-you can always
tell him abroad-gaZing up at the
bronze horses.
He was alone, and as he turned
| away he met the glance of the bright
| looking American girl.
"I wish knew him." sighed Anne.
Hes the first American I've seen
here that doesn't look like a profess
sional tourist. And then he could ride
with US this afternoon, and I wouldn't
have to feel that I'm. the third that
makes the crowd when I'm with Belle
and John"
Here she caught sight of that couple.
Belle enthusiastically feeding dozens
of the dirty blue pigeons which infest
the square, while half dozen photog-
raphers were clamoring to take her
picture as thus engaged to send to her
friends at home.
Lets go to Lido" suggested Belle
at isn't far, and we will be back In
time to meet the train"
There was no dissent, and John aid
ed her to step into the gondola. He
stretched out his hand toward Anne to
perform like service for her, but she
was gazing intently at a tall young
man who was strolling by.
There's some one from New York"
she said to Belle and John. She raised
her voice and called just as the young
man turned, "Mr. Henderson," She
waved her hand toward him. He hes
ltated a moment and then came toward
them.
$50 glad to see you herer exclaimed
Anne enthusiastically. my sister and
new brother-in-law," she introduced
briefly as she shook hands with him.
Its fine to meet an American one
knows. We're just going out for an
hours ride. Won't you join us?"
The young man accepted the invita-
ton and took the cross seat at the rear
of the boat, sitting beside Anne, while
the others sat farther toward the fronts
MIR. Henderson is a friend Of Elias"
Anne explained to the others.
II was so surprised to see you," she
said II didn't know you We're over
here, and 1 haven't heard from Ella
but once since left New York. Did
you know me when called to you"
she asked pleasantly. 81 hardly ex-
only that once at Elias"
Certainly / knew you" he replied
readily. "In fact, 1 thought 1 recog-
nized you when you passed me back
there near the cathedral. but you
glanced at me and didn't give any sign
of recognition" he added, glancing at
her face. which was slightly flushed.
81 was about in the same state"
Anne answered. 81 thought I knew
you, but I wasn't certain. But now
you must tell me all about Ella and
what they were doing when you left
/ sailed in May just couple Of days
after met you. When did you sail?"
about tie middle of June" he re-
piled. But I'm afraid l can't tell you
of what was going on at that time, as
was so busy getting my business in
shape I didn't get around with that
crowd much"
But you have certainly heard from
Ella lots OF time, haven't your" she
inquired.
We'll, 20 tell the truth, haven't !
heard a word from her since came
over here" he said slowly. why did |
you think I would have heard?"
From what 1 heard in New York |
the little time 1 was with Ella I GER
tainly thought there was to be wed
ding in October, and in the one letter
have received from her since then
she said nothing about any change of
plans. or course. however, don't
want to pursue painful subject"
II assure you the subject is not 50
painful" he said after quite a pause.
''By the way. did you hear about
Mamie and Kate?" he exclaimed sud
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