Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-08
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The lights were lowered Il few min
sites later. and John paid the bin.
"We've enjoyed our supper" Louise
whispered, as they passed down the
room. 1.-THE whole evening has been
delightful
An they drove from Luigl's to
Knightsbridge. Louise leaned back in
AcT corner. Although her eyes were
only half closed, there was an air OF
aioofness about her. an obvious lacl. of
desire for conversation, which the otii-
err found themselves instinctiycly re.
Apecting. Even Sophy's light-hearted
chatter seemed to have deserted her,
somewhat to Johns relief.
They were in the very vortex of
dondOn's midnight traffic. The night
was warm for the time Of year, and
about Leicester square and beyond the
pavcments were crowded with tedcs-
TRANS, the women lightly and gnyly
clad, fitting, Notwithstanding some SIN
lister note about their movements, Ike
butterflies or bright-hued moths along
the pavements and across the streets.
The procession of tuxicabs aud auto
mobiles, each with It's human freight
of men and women In evening dress on
their way home after an evenings
pleasure, seemed endless.
Presently Sophy began to talk, and
Louise, too reused herself.
II am only just beginning to realize"
the latter snid, shat you are actually
In London"
When | leave you" he replied, ~,
too, shall find 1t hard to believe that
we have actually met again and talked.
There seems to be so much tllat | have
ITO say" he added, looking at her close
s!y, land l have said nothing"
'There Is plenty Of time she told
ss,im, and once more the signs Of That
slight nervousness were apparent In
her manner "There are weeks aud
months ahead Of us"
"When shall I see you asnin?" he
asked.
"Whenever you like. There are no re-
'henrsals for n day or two. Ring me mp
on the telephone--you will lind my
.silmber In the book-Or come ana lunch
with me tomorrow, IL you Hike"
thank you." he answered; that is
1ust what I should like. At what timer
.Half past one. l will not ask either
ct you to colne In now. You con CONT
down tomorrow morning and get the
books, Sophy. l think | am tired
tired" she added, with n curious little
note Of self-pity In her tone. Il am
very glad to have seen you again. Mr..
Strangewey," she said. lifting her eyes
to his. "Good night"
He helped her out, rang the hell, and
watched her vanish through the swift
iy opened door. Then he stepped back
!. into the taxtcab. Sophy retrented into
the corner to make room for him.
.You are going to take Inc home, are
SOU mott" she asked.
"Of course" he replied, his eyes still
liked with a shade Of regret upon the
closed door Of L0uise's little house,
"No. 10 Southampton street." he told
the driver.
They turncl round and spun once
more into the network of moving We
,hicles and streaming pedestrians. John
wax silent, and his companion, for n
little while, huinorcd him. Soon. how
ever, she touched him on the arm. A
.au.cr gravity had come into her dainty
little face.
"Are you really In love with Lou.
v1sc?' she inquired. with something OF
mis- own dlrectness.
lie answered her with perfect seri
business.
NJ believe So" he admitted. "but
should not like to shy that nm abso
autely certain. l have come here t.
ind out"
sophy suddenly rocked with laugh
.tcr.
"You are the dearest, qneerest mad
man I have ever met" she exclaimed
7oldlng tightly to his arm. "You slt
p1herc With q face as long rs n fiddle
wondering whether you IRE In low,
with Z Siri, or not! Well, I nm not 70
tng to ask you anything more. Tell me
ARE you tiredT
"Not a bit" he declared. n nevcl
had such a ripping evening In my life
She held his arm a little tighter. Sh,
asos the old Sophy again. full Of III,
and gaycty.
Lets 60 to tho Aldwych," she sug
Gcstcd, fund see the dancing. We chi
lust have something to drink. W
needn't have any more supper"
The cab stopped a few minutes late
outside what seemed to be n privat,
sAouss. The door was opened ut once
soeohy wrote Johns name In a bool
I'D they were ushered BY the manager
~ hsd come forward to greet them
$3.50 I long room. brilliantly Ut, an,
~. except In the center, with sur
es5 1ghS0s. John looked around hiu
Nea11se6rty. me popping Of chan
IanIosGGsks W. almost incessant.
Ea4 ySlupto0ua atmosphere .
1ss9ts esns 1laQssd with ~ W
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