Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-04

but would fight for Hall now, to the
| death. Oh, Flodie could read their
facesl Hadn't each one of them. even
while demanding the others LOYALTY,
oeen sleekly planning to betray her
own pledged word to gain the coveted
money? What chance had poor neg
lected Flodie, who hadn't even been
| asked? She dried her eyes and looked
up at the clock. 1t was three-fifteen.
AS she watched the dial, her face
changed subtly. Dropping her eyes she
began TO think in real earnest. Her
time was short. If she were to play
Cinderella at the party tonight, it be-
hooved her to find a fairy godmother
as soon as possible Wouldn't that
have to be Han-who else?
She dabbed her eyes In water. then
went to the door of the studio.
oh, Mr. Bonistelle!" she called.
He came in looking anxious Lord,
I've been worrying myself sicki" he
confessed. What in the world were
they up to, anyway"
ooh, they seemed to be talking about
some club, or society, or something
that they were interested in. They
wanted Rosamund Gale to join,
think"
Well, I'm glad 1t was no worse than
that" He looked at his watch. Lord,
must be of. I've got to hook this
timepiece and pay an installment on
the ring I don't care much for rings
on a woman's hand, especially if it's
pretty Now yours, F1odie. is perfect"
She tried to hide her hands, but he
took them. and held them up and
looked critically. Flodie closed her
eyes, that the tears might not come
out
Say, Flo-I s'pose I'll miss you like
the devil, after I'm married" he went
on, dropping her hands. i've got kind
of used to you, you know It'n seem
funny not to have you round to talk
to and laugh at What's the matter?
You don't really mind my laughing at
you occasionally. do you, F1o?"
"Oh, no. love 1t. Mr. Bonistelle!"
Say, Flo, remember that first time
you ever came in here7 Dyou know
l liked you the moment l set eyes on
you"
Flodie cast down her head so did
l you" she said.
1T always makes me smile, just to
look at you, somehow. You're such
queer little tyke. Always happy, aren't
you, FLOP"
She looked up bravely. "Oh, yes!"
The telephone bell rang. Hall
snatched up the receiver savagely.
Hello! Who is this? g.. Oh, yes!
OF course Oh! You will? BY jove,
that's great! Why, yes, I'm de-
lighted . But l am, Rosamund, why
why, I'm the happiest man in the
world You've no idea what a relief
it IS f.. Sure! That's just what l was
going to suggest. Yes, we'll do it to-
night Fine! All right, wen talk it
over when you come. Good-by dear"
He hung up the instrument slowly
'Rosamund's accepted me. FIDDLE. I'll
be millionaire by tonight What d'you
think, she's promised to marry me I'm
mediately; Wen have it over this eve
ming"
He arose thoughtfully. We'll, L
guess that's settled. then. Rosamunds
it,"
Flodie, unable to control herself, had
risen and was making for the stock
room. when he called her back Say.
Flo, wait a minute" He went up to
her kindly. Perhaps after I'm mar
ried we can arrange it somehow"
"Oh, no. Mr. Bonistelle." Flodie
shook her head decidedly Il shall go
over to Deerfeld. You know he's
wanted me to come for months"
He turned to her suddenly. On
it. Flo, don't want you to go to Deer
field He's a beast l can't bear to
think of his ordering you round"
"Oh, that doesn't matter, now The
only thing I'm afraid of. Mr.. Bonistelle
well, never mind"
"What?"
ooh. well, nothing; only-I'm SO
afraid that when you get your money
YOU won't ever do anything more.
You're so lazy you need TO be poked
all the time. Do you think Mrs. Royal
ton. or Carolyn Dallys, or Rosamund
will care a snap for your art. or for
your talent, or anything hut your
money!"
He went o7er to her and patted her
on the back affectionately Say. Flo.
I believe you do like me, after all.
Don't you worry, little girl, III pull
through all right. You see, when Rosa
mund is my wife" Again the tele-
phone bell rang.
'Hello!" he shouted. and then again.
more gently. ooh. hello! 49,. Oh yes,
the phone was busy; someone Just
rang me up =. too bad. Oh, nothing
important What is itH Yes?
What, not really? Why, Pm
tickled to death. Carolyn, OF course
but-well, why-why, don't you see,
It's so sudden, you know, and-well. |
hadn't expected to hear from you so