The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-05
| of any such thing" she stated. "But
I'm half inclined to accept your invi-

OF any such thing" she stated. But
I'm half inclined to accept your invi-
tation."
Tom sprang into the drivers seat.
Come on in," he invited. ut will
be perfectly all right, because know
someone who lives in Kingston"
"Oh. you do?" She appeared inter-
ested.
eyes," he continued, az she made
no movement to enter the car. I'm
a great friend OF Phil Sharp. He's
my roommate at college,"
She looked surprised.
"Phil sharp?" she repeated.
Eyes, do you know him?"
She hesitated q moment, and then
smiled.
"Never heard Of him. Does he live
in kingston"
"Why, yes" He appeared puzzled.
II thought everybody knew Phil"
II may have met him." She spoke
slowly, as II trying to recall the
young gentleman In question. What
does he look like?"
HE has brown hair and brown
eyes" He paused. Looks some
thing like you. to tell the truth"
The girl shook her head.
NO." she announced, ~ don't
know him."
you ought to-" Tom spoke enthu-
siastlcally. Hes a mighty good
looking chap"
WAS that meant for a compli-
ment" She smiled amusedly.
Eyes. it was" Tom answered
truthfully. But I'd like to have you
know him because he might ask you
to college dance"
Has he sister?"
Eyes. I've never met her, but Phil
seems to think she's a peach. He's
going to have her down to the senior
ball next week."
What is her manner"
!, "Althea."
"oh!" Her face lighted with rec
oGnition. II know Althea Sharp. Met
her one day at a Country club tea"
"Did you like her?"
Fairly well.''
"TTfat kind OF girl Is she?"
"Yc- seem to be immensely inter-
es.ed u her."
~ am. You see. we have five
asked her because he has to, but he
likes the girl am going to bring. So
he's going to shove his sister off on
me whenever he can"
Il don't think you'll like her very
rouch. She's college girl, and rath-
er prim and sedate."
"And have FIVE dances with her.
Oh. WE'LL" He smiled. 81 wish Phil
rad asked some one else; some one
like you, for instance"
The girl changed the subject.
do you want to take me to Kings
ton now?" she asked.
Surely; jump in"
The roadster sped onward. That
ride was one Of the most enjoyable
occasions Tom could remember. They
talked about numerous things; he
told her of the college, OF Phil, and Of
the dances; she told him Of Kingston
and something of the people she
knew. The garage was reached all
too quickly. and the girl jumped out.
I'm very much Obliged to you,"
she said, offering her hand. 1.-THE
man in the garage will take me
back"
Tom refused to be dismissed SO
easily.
Aren't you going to tell me your
name?" he asked.
She hesitated.
why, yes, guess So" she said
finally. my name is Mary Doe"
"And your address?"
"Just Kingston"
do you mind II I write to you?"
"1'd rather you wouldn't. Maybe
some time, II you come to Kingston
With Mr.. Sharp, we'll meet again.
Goodbye"
Sine waved to him and disappeared
into the garage.
All that day and the next that brief
ride to Kingston was uppermost in
Toms mind. Upon returning to col
iege, he cornered Phil Sharp and ask
ed him about Mary Doe. But Phil
was unable to give him any informa-
ton.
II never heard Of her." he said.
what does she look like?"
Brown eyes, brown hair, q soft
voice and a white skirt" Tom raved.