Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-06-30

believe in fairies, too, dad. Introduce
me to the Princess
Merkle volunteered this service, and
Bob promptly hitched his chair closer
Lorelei saw that he was very drunk,
and marveled at his control during the
recent exhibition.
Tell me more about the 'Partl-color
Petticoat' and 'Dentol Chewing Gum
Miss knight. Your face is Il household
word in every street car" he began.
She replied promptly, quoting hap
hazard from the various advertise
ments in which she figured. ut never
shrinks; 1t holds Its shape; 1t must be
seen to be Appreciated is cool, re-
freshing, and prevents decay"
How did you meet that French
dancer?" Hannibal Wharton queried
sourly, of his son.
II stormed the stage door and way
laid her in the wings. She thought
was you, dad Wharton is a grand old
name" He chuckled at his fathers
exclamation.
Where did you learn those Argen-
tine wiggles?'
Hard times are to blame, dad. The
old men on the exchange play golf all
day, and the young ones turkey-tro all
night. stay up late in the hope that
| may find a quarter that some sub
urbanite has dropped"
The elder men rose and sauntered
away IN the direction of their host,
whereupon Bob winked.
They've left us fiat. Why? Be-
cause the wicked Mile. Demorest has
finally made her appearance as a
guest. My dad Is splendid shock
absorber. Naughty, naughty papa!"
Its probably well that you came
with her; fathers are so indiscreet."
Young Wharton signaled to waiter
who was passing with wine bottle
and napkin.
''Tarry" he cried. Remove the
shroud, please, and let me look at poor
old Roderer. Thanks How natural
he tastes" Then to Lorelei; THE gov
ernor is woman hater; but no man
is safe in range Of your liquid orbs,
Miss Knight Wouldn't mother enjoy
reading the list Of Hammons guests at
this party2 Among those present were
Mr. Hannibal C. Wharton, the we'll
known rolling-mill man; Miss Lorelei
Knight, principal firstact fairy Of the
Bergman Revue, and Mile. Adoree
Demorest, the friend of king. A good
time was had by all, and the diners
enjoyed themselves very nice He
laughed loudly, and the girl stirred.
"She'd be pleased to read also that
you came late, but highly intoxicated"
"Ah! Salvation Nell" Bob took no
offense. "If the hour was late she'd
know my intoxication followed as a
matter OF course. | am derivativs
of alcohol, the one and infallble argu-
ment against Temperance, Miss
Knight"
You talk as II you were always
drunk
"Oh-not always. BY day | am fire.
Quently sober, but at such times | am
At company for neither man nor beast;
l am harsh and unsympathetlc; l
scheme and | connive. With nightfall,
however, there comes a metamorpho-
sis. Once am stocked up with ales,
wines, liquors and cigars. l become a
living. FACILITATING Influence for good,
spreading happiness and prosperity in
my wake"
"Do you consider yourself In such
condition now% queried Lorelei,
vaguely amused.
81 am, and. since 1t is long past the
closing hour Of one and the tango par
lors are dark, suppose we blow this
Who's Who in Pittsburgh and taxi
cab out to roadhouse where the bass
fiddle il still Inhabited and the second
generation is trotting to the Robert u.
Lee.f"