Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-12-03

4 mighty influence In your life. Do you
really think that II you marry me it's
going to make all that difference to
your"
Why, I'll be another personl Well
have glorious time, Carolynl Well
travel and we'll 60"
Again she interrupted him. Sec
here. Hall, l haven't any money, you
know that. don't your"
He was properly indignant by
1oys, you don't think I'm that kind
of man. do you'll | don't care wheth-
err you have or not" He waxed prop
erly heroic. Good Lord. Carolyn. do
you think l would marry for money!"
We'll, then, don't see"
He looked about the studio fatuous-
ly. ooh. I1l-I'll work hard. you know.
Pm sure lean earn enough. In fact
have splendid prospects, Carolyn. real
ly splendid"
She gave him another Of her long
curious chances through half-closed
lids. you certainly are attractive this
-
| almost believe I'll say yes, after all!
But no, must think 1t over. don't
want to be hypnotized, you know.
Good-by. Hall, Pm going" For scant
moment she paused, hesitating, self
conscious, as she looked at him with
on her face. Then she took his hand
impulsively. "Oh, Hall, dear-I
thought 1t was all joke at first-just
your fooling-that's why l was so hor-
rid. But now" Then, as Hall at
tempted to draw her nearer she sprang
Don't you be too sure of me, though!
l may see the funny side of 1t again,
tonight"
by jove. don't see how l can wait
till then" he replied bravely. enoir-
cling her waist. Say, Carolyn"
His lips were almost upon hers
not quite. She burst into laughter as
she sprang away. "Oh. no, Hall, moth
ing like thatl I've got long way to
go, my dear, before I'm ready for the
bunny-husl You go to work. and let
me ponder. Fare-thee-welll" Then,
without waiting for an answer. she
foated out of the studio.
In the ONCE she came face to face
with Tlodie. Carolyn stopped and
looked at her keenly.
why, Miss Fisher" she said, you
ought to get some fresh air. d'you
know tit You need change. You're
so pale" Her intent was kind, but
to poor Flodie, who had waited in
agony for her to leave, 1t was infuri-
ating. She looked up. with her white
face still whittier.
I'm 80 sorry | frightened you'll
Flodie gave sarcastic smile.
Carolyn stopped, as surprised 40 II q
woolly lamb had bitten her. She
looked Tlodis up. she looked Flodie
down. Then msrrily she laughed
Good for you'll Always speak up. lit.
sle onsl Be bright and pleasant. II
makes customers like you'll"
Tlodis met her smile for smile
Thank you 10 muchl And now
would you mind telling me how to like
oustomsrsf"
Carolyn laughed again. We'll" she
said, Il may not be q customer very
long. And then perhaps youT like
mel"
Flodis bounced her fountain per
down on the desk and jumped UP, syes
swapping. Into the studio she walked
Hall was heading for the dark room
she stopped him with a tragic We'll p
What dyou Think" he answered
"she wants to think it over tool"
she didn't accept you. rsallyr" Flo
die gasped.
mo, took II as a joke. Liked It
though. What the purple deuce am
going to dor" He looked at his watch
Here 1t is nearly eleven o'clock al
ready, and nothing decided yeti Why
l daren't even buy a ringl"
At the word, Flodie gave a sudder
gasp. and her hand flew to her heart
ooh. wish l could help you'll" she
sighed.
He smiled patronizingly and nodded
Eyes, l wish you could" He started
for the door of the dark room anC
paused. you can't recommend any
one else, can you, Flodiel II l coulc
only ind someone who would say yes
and have it over, I could go righi
ahead"
She gave him such lookl But the
hopelessness of 1t kept her dumb
Down went her eyes to shut the tears
out; Flodie turned away, pretending
that 1t was absolutely necessary thai
the Spanish chair be moved two niche.
to the right.
Say, Flo. you think up some way tc
beat this game. will your" With that
Hall shut himself into the dark room
Into the chair Flodie sank, staring
at space, deep in thought. Her fingers
worked together nervously. her brow
was puckered. How blind men we're
Deaf and dumb and blind and half-wit
ted She could not offer herself, she
loved him too we'll Oh, never unit
today did she realize how much Hal
meant to herl Now to lose him-oh