The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-09-14


At seven O'Clock ne met Miss Jones'
AZ by appointment and escorted her to
the surface car. "We'n get supper out
here" he said. "Lobsters and beer.
Then we'll take in the shows"
All the way down to Coney he con-
graduated himself upon his partner.
Miss Jones was well bred, there was no
doubt Of that. She was in class by
herself. He began to anticipate an en-
j0yuble summer.
"What's that umbrella fort" he de-
manded.
"Why, it might rain, you know"
faltered Miss Jones.
Mr.. Waters rOared with laughter.
Eyes, and it may snow, or hail." he
mimicked. 'Say, il you amt the limit
But guess I'll educate you.'
They had supper together at flashy
restaurant, filed with overdressed
youths and girls. Under the stimulus
Of the beer Waters became exuberant
in his professions of admiration, and
he hardly noticed that Miss Jones only
tasted hers.
"Now for the shows" he said.
Scenic railroad first, kid. I'll show
you something"
They entered car and shot down
declivity into dark tunnel. Mr.
Waters seized Miss Jones in his arms
and clasped her to him, while he kissed
her again and again. When they
emerged into the light he saw that she
was crying. She clutched her umbrella
tightly.
"Well, of all the dead sports!" he
exclaimed. you'd carry that umbrella
to your wedding, guess, Dorothy"
Miss Jones returned no answer.
They took in number of other shows
II must be going home now" said the
girl, as they passed the terminal.
Mr.. Waters laughed. Come and
have whisky he said. It'll cheer
you up. Say, what's the matter? You
look as If this was your funeral"
"My father will wonder where I am"
faltered the girl.
"Ah, cut it out" said Waters. "Say
Dorothy and he whispered some
thing in her ear.
The girl turned and looked at him
fxedly. In the intense light, among
the moving crowds, they might have
been alone, for none noticed them, eact
person was bent upon his own amuse.
ments.
It'll be all right" coaxed Mr.. Wa.
tiers. Il took to you from the first
minute l saw you, kiddo. l said to N.Y.
self. that girls good-looker If ever
there was one. And she needs pro.
testor.' Them fellows at the store are
pretty tough lot! Now, If you treat
me right I'll treat you right, l swear
My wife's going to leave me-yes,
knew you'd heard about her from those
old hens behind the counter. They're
always ready to stick knife into fell
Ter. Anyway, she's going to leave me
the Lord be praised, and I'll do the
right thing by you just as soon as car
get the divorce. What do you say
girlie?"
At that moment, before Miss Jones
could answer, an elderly gentleman
with scholarly lock, which would have
made it almost impossible to identify
him with the ownership of depart
ment store, came slowly toward then
from the crowd. Mr.. Waters cursed
under his breath. It was Mr.. Fitton
Say, there's the boss" he whispered
to the girl. BE good sport, kid, anc
play up to me-
Good evening, Waters" said Mr.
Fitton casually. "Seeing the sights?.
YES, SIR" said the manager.
II came down to have look about
me-" said Mr.. Fitton, watching Miss
jones rather intently, and then looking
inquiringly at Waters.
my sister-in-law, sir,'' said Waters.
"Came up to town from Pennsylvania
this morning, and the wife asked me
to bring her along to Coney and show
her the sights"
II am surprised to hear you say
that, Waters" said MI. Fitton. mildly.
"How, sir?" inquired the other, I'm,
abashed.
Because she happens to be nv
daughter" returned his employer. Just
home from Vassar and studying the
methods in the store in anticipation
of the day when she will take hold"
I'm going to take hold soon," said
Miss Dorothy. I'm sorry for what
did to you yesterday, in the doorway.
Mr.. Waters. I'm sorry didn't do
more. But I'm going to now"
! And before anyone understood what
was happening. she had deftly un.
I folded her umbrella and pulled out a
1.-THE and very interesting horsewhip.
''Great Caesar" shouted the man-
ager. putting up his hands. Don't use
that on me. I'm sorry, Miss Fitton. n
I'd have known who you were"
Whir! The lash coiled itself about
his legs, and he leaped and yelled,with
agony. Instantly crowd gathered
about them. Whir! It descended on
the managers back and shoudees
Waters turned to fly, but the crowd.
shouting approvingly, barred his way.
The way the girl piled the lash was
something to be remembered. everyone
agreed. In half minute Waters was
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