Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11

you 7 AK" She WhiePeFvot ee W w
Wore Back Upon Your hliksps
Once Morsl"
II knew how II would bel" she ex-
claimed. II leave you both alone for
less than q minute. and there you dt,
as grave a. two owls. ask you, now.
Is this the place to wander OF into the
cloudsf When two people sit looking
at each other as you were doing min
ute ago. here In Luir's. and a supper.
ordered regardless Of expense, on the
table before them. they are either with
out the least sense Of the fitness Of
things, or else"
"Or else whatY' Louise asked.
"Or else they are head over heels in
love with each other!" Sophy con-
Guided.
perhaps the child 10 right" Louise
assented tolerantly. taking a peach
from the basket by her side. Evident
ly II IL our duty to abandon ourselves
to the frivolity OF the moment. What
shall we do to bring ourselves into &C
cord with itf Everybody seems to be
behaving most disgracefully. Do you
think II would contribute to the gayety
Of the evening If I were to join In the
chorus Of You Made Ne Love You
and Mr.. Strangewey were to initiate
the young gentleman At the next table
and throw a roll. say. At the portly old
gentleman with the highly polished
shirt-frontr'
you ought to be thankful ali your
life that you have met me and that l
am disposed TO take an interest In you"
Sophy remarked, ~ abe moved hee
chair q little nearer to John's- II am
quite sure that In q very short time
you would have become-wen, almost
a prig Providence has selected me ia
work out your salvation"
providence has bssn very kind,
then" John told her.
II hope you mean IT," abe returned.
you ought to. II you only understood
the importance Of light-heartednesA"
The lights were lowered q few min
utes later, and John paid the bill.
We've enjoyed our supper" Louise
whispered, A. they passed down the
room. THE whole evening has been
delightful
AS they drove from Luin's to
Knightsbridge, Louise leaned back In
her corner. Although her eyes were
only half closed, there was an air Of
aloofness about her. an obvious lack Of
i desire for conversation, which the 9TH
ers found themselves instnctively re-
speeding. Even Sophy's lisht-hearted
chatter seemed to have deserted her,
: somewhat to Johns relief.
;. They were In the very vortex OF
Londons midnight frame. The nigAs
+ was warm for the time Of year. and
: about Leicester square and beyond tbs
I pavements were crowded with psdss-
TRANS, the women lightly and sayfy
clad, Hitting Notwithstanding some An-
o lister note about their movements, like
butterflies or bright-hued moths alonl
e the pavements and across the streets
q The procession Of tax1cabs and auto
It mobiles, each with its human freight
/ Of men and women In evening drsss on
1 their way homo AFTER an evenings
n pleasure, seemed endless.
s. Presently sophy began to talk, and
r Louise, too reused herself.
. IT am only just beginning to realise
l. the latter said, that you are actually
s. in London"
T. when leave you" he replied. II
Is too, shall ind 1t hard to believe thai
we have actually met again and talked
N There seems TO be so much that have
70 TO say" he added. looking at her close
. ly, "and l have said nothing"
q There IL plenty of t1me," she tolt
10 him. and once more the Ggns Of tina
"a slight nervousness were apparent II
"a her manner. There are weeks ana
lp months ahead OF us
"When shall see you againr h'
. asked.
: Whenever you like. There are no re
x hearsals for day or two. Ring me VI
on the telephone-you will md IA.
Y number In the book-or come and iuncl
J with me tomorrow. II you like"
Thank you" he answered; that i
. Just what should like. AT what timer
y Half past one. l will not ask eithe
Of you to come in now. You can com
10 down tomorrow morning and get tn
ID books. Sophy. l think / am tired
tired" she added. with a curious htt
II note OF self-pity In her tone. u al
III very glad to have seen you again Nj
Strangewry she said, lifting her eye
TO his. GOOD nlEhtr
" He helped her out, rang the bell. an
IN watched her vanish through the swif'
AZ ly opened door. Then he stepped oac
Into the taxicab. Sophy retreated Int
W the corner to make room for him.
ny "You are going TO take me home. ar
you notr she asked.
or "Of course" he replied, bis eyes sd
Ter axed with a shade Of regret upon III
lt- closed door Of Louisss little h0us'
ny mo. 10 Southampton street." pc tol
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