The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-08-19


Walt minute, pleased" she said.
I've always known I was an awfully
nice girl and all that sort OF thing. OF
course; but ! didn't realize was such
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 Wen
have a glorious time. Carolynl Well
travel and well 60"
Again she interrupted him. See
here, Hall. | haven't any money; you
know that don't your"
He was properly indignant. "By
jove. you don't think I'm that kind
of man, do you'll don't care wheth-
er you have or not" He waxed prop
erly heroic. Good Lord, Carolyn. do
you think | would marry for money!"
well. then, don't see"
He looked about the studio fatuous-
ly. "Oh, Ill-I'll work hard, you know.
lm sure can earn enough. In fact /
have splendid prospects. Carolyn, real
ly splendid"
She gave him another OF her long
curious glances through nalf-closed
lids. You certainly are attractive this
morning. Hall. Too darned attractivel
| almost believe I'll say yes after all!
But no, | must think II over. l don't
want to be hypnotlzed. you know.
Good.by, Hall. I'm going" For scant
| ttaO cbA tatt
conscious. as she looked at him with
an expression that was seldom seen
on her face. Then she took his hand
impulsively. "Oh, Hall. dear-I
thought II was all joke at first-just
your fool.ng-that's why l was so hor-
rid. But now" Then, as Hall at
tempted to draw her nearer she sprang
away, once more proud and cynical
Don't you be too sure OF me. though!
| may see the funny side Of It again,
tonight"
by jove, don't see how can walt
till them" he replied bravely, encir-
cling her waist. SAY, Carolyn"
His lips we're almost upon hers
not quite. She burst into laughter as
she sprang away. "Oh. no. Hall. moth
ing Ike that! I've got long way to
go. my dear. before I'm ready for the
bunny-hug! You go to work. and let
me ponder. Fare-thee.well!" Then.
without waiting for an answer, she
fioated out Of the studio.
In the office she came face to face
with Flodle. Carolyn stopped and
looked at her keenly.
why, Miss Fisher" she said. you
ought to get some fresh air. d'you
know It? 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 so sorry frightened you'll"
Flodie gave sarcastic smile.
Carolyn stopped, as surprised as IL a
woolly lamb had bitten her. She
looked Flodie up. she looked Flodie
down. Then merrily she laughed.
Good for youl Always speak up, lit
tie one! Be bright and pleasant. II
makes customers like you'll"
Flodie met her smile for smile.
Thank you so much! And now,
would you mind telling me how to like
customers?"
Carolyn laughed again. WELL" she
said, II may not be a customer very
long. And then perhaps you'll like
mel"
Flodie bounced her fountain pen
down on the desk and jumped up. eyes
swapping. Into the studio she walked
Hall was heading for the dark room. !;
she stopped him with tragic "Well?"
"What dyou think!" he answered.
"She wants to think 1t over. tool"
"She didn't accept you, really?" Flo.
die gasped
mo, took 1t as a Joke. Liked II,
though What the purple deuce am
going to do?" He looked at his watch.
Here 1t is nearly eleven o'clock al.
ready. and nothing decided yet! Why,
daren't even buy ring!"
At the word. Flodie gave a sudden
gasp, and her hand flew to her heart
| Out Il Nlbi NOdAo hciP yOus bnt
sighed.
He smiled patronizingly and nodded
"Yes, | wish you could" He started
for the door OF the dark room and
paused. you can't recommend any.
one else. can you. Flodie? II could
only find someone who would say yes
and have 1t over, l could go right
ahead"
She gave him such look! 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 that
the Spanish chair be moved two inches
to the right.
SAY. Flo. you think up some way to
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 neryously her brow