The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-06-29


center, believing that under the infiu-
ence Of hats and gloves they would re-
gain their customary cheer.
In this he was largely justified. They
had a delightful hour trying on mil
linery and coats and gloves
Silent, blushing, tousled by the hands
Of her decorators, Berrie permitted
hats to be perched on her head and
jackets buttoned and unbuttoned about
her shoulders till she felt like a worn
clothes horse. Wayland beamed with
delight, but she was far less satisfied
than he. and when ut last selection
was made she still had her doubts, not
Of the clothes, but Of her ability to
wear them. They seemed so alien to
her, so restrictive and enslaving.
you're an easy fitter." said the sales
woman. "But"-here she lowered her
voice-"you need a new corset This
old one is out of date. Nobody is wear
ing hips now"
Thereupon Berrie meekly permitted
herself to be led away to a torture
room. wayland waited patiently, and
when she reappeared all traces OF Bear
Tooth forest had vanished. In a neat
tailored suit and a very chic hat, with
shoes, gloves and stockings to match,
she was no transformed, so charmingly
girlish In her self conscious glory, that
he was tempted to embrace her in the
presence OF the saleswoman. But he
didn't. He merely said: II see the gov
ernor's finish. Let's go to lunch. You
are stunningw
II don't know myself" responded
Berrie The only thing that feels nat
ural is my hand. They cinched me so
tight can't eat a thing. and my shoes
hurt" She laughed as she said this,
for her use of the vernacular was con-
scious. I'm fraud. Your father will
spot my brand first shot. Look at my
face-red as a saddler'
Don't let that trouble you. This b
the time OF year when tan il fashion
able. Don'tsyou be afraid Of the gov
ernor. Just smile at him. give him
your grip. and he'll melt"
I'm the one to melt. I'm beginning
now"
Notwithsta nding his confident advice
Wayland led the two silent and In
wardly dismayed women into the
snowy cafe Of the hotel with some de-
gree Of personal apprehension concern
Ing the approaching interview with his
father. OF course he did not permit
this to appear In the slightest degree.
II pleased him TO observe the admir-
ing glanres which were turned upon
Berrie. whose hat became her might
ly, and. leaning over. he said In d low
voice To Mrs. McFarlane: "Who Is the
lovely young lady oppositei Won't you
introduce meT
This little play being over, he said.
"Now. while our order Is coming I'll
run out TO the desk and see II the gov
ernor has come In or not"
Wayland returned with an Increase
OF tension In his face.
Hes here. I've sent word saying
4 am lunching In the cafe with ladies'
I think he'll come round. But don't
be afraid Of him. He's a good deal
rougher ON the outside than he Is at
heart. OF course he's a blum old bust
ness man and not at all pretty. and
he'll transfix you with a kind Of esti.
mating glare as II you were a tree,
but he's actually very easy to manage
! II you know how to handle him. Now,
I'm not going to try to explain every
thing to him at the beginning. I'm
going to introduce him to you In Q
casual kind of way and give him time
to take to you both. He forms his
likes and dislikes very quickly"
What II he doesn't like usr In
quired Berrie. with troubled brow.
HE can't help It." His tone was so
positive that her eyes misted with hap
piness. But here comes our food. I
hope you aren't too nervous to eat
Here is where I shine as provider.
This Is the kind OF camp fare l can
recommend"
Berries healthy appetite rose above
her apprehension. and she ate with the
keen enjoyment OF a child. and her
mother saA. at surely In treat to
get a chance at somebody else's cook
ing"
Don't you Islander your home fare.
warned Wayland. IT'S as good as
this. only different"
He sat where he could watch the
door. and despite his jocund pose bis
eyes expressed growing impotence
and some anxiety. They were all well
Into their dessers before he called ont
sHere he isr'
Mrs. McFarlane could not SEQ ths
newcomer from where she sat, but
Berrie rose In great excitement a. .
heavy set. full faced man with short,
gray mustache and high. smooth brow
entered the room. He did not smile as
he greeted his son. and his penetrating
glance questioned even before he
spoke. He seemed TO silently ask
"Well, what's all thisf How do you
happen TO be herei Who are these
womenr
Wayland said: MRS. McFarlane. this
Ii my father. Father. this Is Miss
Berea McFarlane Of Bear Tooth
Springs"
The elder Norcross shook hands with
Mrs. McFarlsne politely, coldly, but he
betrayed surprise as Berea took his
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