The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-05
THE PEARLS
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

latters freshman year and much old
err But they had had a life-saving
seance one time--eitherFrederi had
saved Sylvester or the other way
round-but 1t had cemented the friend
ship, so 1t doesn't matter.
Since then Sylvester Smith had
been frequent visitor at the Prices
and Phyllis was afraid Of him, al
though he was big and handsome and
very nice. indeed, He had sent candy
to Phyllis at school until the string
O: little brass spoons that came in
each box reached from the chandelier
to the floor and Phyllis was confront
ed by dyspepsia. But she knew that
he thought Of her only as Fred's lit
tie sister, and 1t ranked. The worst
OF 1t was that graduating and long
dresses and just lately her coming
out party had not made a bit Of diff
ference to him. He seemed to think
| her as much of a child as ever, and
1t was humiliating. to say the least,
to have him happen here Just now.
Phyllis sat belligerently silent while
| IHt OtucIb Ictdtcu udIIoWhB lHCluShSo
Of train robberies and hapless maid
ems who lost things.
But men can be robbed as easily
as girls" she cut in finally, "and they
are, too"
Sylvester came to the rescue-that
is, Phyllis thought he was going to
when he began. He looked so big and
capable. standing with his back to the
blazing logs. his hands behind him.
81 do not believe you need to be
alarmed about Phyllis taking her Jew.
elry with her. But, after all, Mr..
Price. have a better plan. I am 60
ing to Providence myself on Friday
on some insurance business and shall
be delighted to play messenger. I
will take Phyllis pearls If you like"
"The very thing" nodded Mrs. Price
approvingly.
Bully" commended Frederick.
THAT is a fine idea," assented Mr..
Price.
Phyllis flung out Of the room. She
had been betrayed.
Phyllis took the Friday morning
train. Frederick said "Good-by" as
the train pulled out Of the station.
At the same moment. man catapult.
ed on to the platform at the opposite
end Of the car. Still painting from his
exertion. he glanced at the section
numbers and dropped himself into the
/ seat directly in front Of Phyllis, with.
out noticing her. But Phyllis had q
distinct shock when she recognized
Sylvester Smith.
A sudden suspicion dawned upon
her. II will bet a nickel some of my
blessed family asked him to look aftel
me-" Then, after q few minutes she
decided that he was making no effor,
to locate her. He was evidently alb
sorbed in q book.
Very we'll. then, shall Just ex
actly not let on that am" Phyllii
caught her breath and sat up YER!
straight. Thrown over the back o
his own seat was the mans overcoa
folded wrong side out and a fat, in
teresting-looking wallet was projecting
an inch or SO from pocket.
Phyllis giggled. Then. making SUR
that no one was watching, she change,
her seat to the one facing her. Sh,
laid her head against the overcoa
and. pretending to arrange her hair
drew the wallet deity from it's rest
ing place and slid It into her bag.
On Saturday night the Linster
were giving ball in honor Of Phyllis
All day Sylvester had not appeared
He came, wild eyed and excited, Jus
as the guests were arriving. A serv
ant showed him into the smokin
room, and Phyllis, beautiful but jewe
less. came to life there.
Phyllis" he cried. II have Los
them"
Not the pearls!" she protested.
II Eyes. They were stolen, think. o
the train. have hunted all night an
all day. The police haven't q clut
There seems to be no hope. ha
them with most Of my money in m
: wallet. The whole business is gon,
What will you think Of me-"
Phyllis looked ut him silently a mt
}. msnt. Her head was very high an
q his was bowed with dismay. He
a heart was beating wildly, but on he
!, lips was little triumphant smil,
Here was this big, strong, dominatin
= masculine afraid of "the baby" Sh
wanted to kiss him and slap him a
i the same time.
k WELL" she said finally, with q sigl
II guess It cannot be helped" Their
y impulsively: Let's ask the forum
G teller. They have one tonight in
O tent in the conservatory. Maybe sh
y, will give US a clue"
=, Sylvester was puzzled. He had o,
pected a storm OF tears. But I car
not stay In these Clothes" he prt
u tested.
o "Oh. yes, you can. Jimmy Linste
g will take you upstairs to his room an
g rig you up. Meet me In the conservs
Q tory in half an hour. will sen
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