The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-09-24

nice girl and all that sort OF thing. OF
course; but didn't realize l was such
a mighty influence In your life. Do you
really think that II ysu marry me It's
going 10 make all that difference TO
you?"
why. III be another person! Wen
have glorious time. Carolyn! Well
travel and We'll 60"
Again she interrupted him. See
here. Hall. l 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!
We'll. then. don't see"
He looked about the studio fatuous-
ly. "Oh. Tll-Ill work hard, you know.
I'm sure can earn enough. In fact l
have splendid prospects. Carolyn. real
ly splendid!"
She gave him another OF her long
curious glances through halfclosed
lids. You certainly are attractive this
morning, Hall Too darned attractive!
almost believe I'll say yes, after all!
But no. must think IL over. don't
want TO be hypnotized. you know.
Good.by. Hall. I'm going" For scant
moment she paused, hesitating, self
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
thought II was all joke at frst-just
your fooling-that's why 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 IL again.
tonight"
by jove, | don't see how can walt
till then" he replied bravely. encir'
cling her waist. Say, Carolyn"
His lips were almost upon hers
not quite. She burst into laughter az
she sprang away. "Oh. no, Hall. moth
ing like 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
floated out of the studio.
In the office she came face to face
with Flodie. Carolyn stopped and
looked at her keenly
why, Miss Fisher" she said, you
ought to get some fresh air, dyou
know IL? 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 a sarcastic smile.
Carolyn stopped, as surprised as II
woolly lamb had bitten her. She
looked Flodie up. she looked Flodie
down. Then merrily she laughed
Good for you! Always speak up. lit
tie one! BE bright and pleasant. II
makes customers like you!"
Flodie met her smile for smile
Thank you so much! And now
would you mind telling me how to like
customers?"
Carolyn laughed again. We'll" she
said, 81 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 it as a joke. Liked II
though. What the purple deuce am
going to do?" He looked at his watch
Here II is nearly eleven o'clock al
ready, and nothing decided yeti Why
| darent even buy ring!"
At the word, Flodie gave a sudden
gasp. and her hand few to her heart
"Oh. wish could help you'll" she
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? If could
only find someone who would say yes
and have 1t over. could go right
aheadl"
She gave him, such look! But the
hopelessness OF II kept her dumb
Down went her eyes 10 shut the tears
out: Flodie turned away, pretending
that Il was absolutely necessary that
the Spanish chair be moved two inches
| TO the right.
"say. Flo. you think up some way 10
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 werel
Deaf and dumb and blind and half-wit.
ted, She could not offer herself. she
loved him too we'll oh, never until
today did she realize how much Hall