Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-08

Bergman. who devote himself assilu-
ously to his employee showing more
effect from il than tho others. As tn"
night wore on he hoc1mC more and
more offensive: he grew coarse in n
sly. tentative manner. as II feeling his
ground. He changed the manner Of
his dancing. also. until Lorclei could
no longer tolerate him.
Getting tired. my dcar?" he Gucripd
when she declined 20 join The Whir,inc
throng.
'Ycs. I want 10 20"
"Siill on Amsterdam avenues"
no. I'm living aione-noW.'
Bergman startcd. his eyes bright
cned "Ah. Then you've come to your
senses dnily. Merklc fixed Itch: /
can do more for YOU than Merklc can"
"Mceklcf" She eyed him coolly.
oh play your game with strangers,
bnt don't put me Off Weren't YOU
caught with him at the Chateau? Well,
then"
You needn't finish. I'm going home
now,
lie laid n OBTAINING hand mon her
arm. "You mover learned that speech
in one Of my shows" he said ard
You're not going TO say good night to
me- Understands" lie g1inned at Ter
with disgusting confidence. and She
flung of his touch The returning
dancers offered welcome diversion.
Lorcei dreaded an open clash with
the manager knowing that the place
the hour ana the conditions were i'll
suited to scene. She had learned
70 smile and to consider swiftly. TO
cross the Thin ice of m embarrassing
situation with Light steps. Quickly
she turned to Mrs. Thomp+on-Bcllare
who was bowling effuSlyely TO new
conner.
MY word, What is Bob Wharton
doing hcre| exclaimed the widow.
Bob Wharton? Whcre:" Miss Wy
eths languor vanished electrically; she
wrcnched her attention from the wire
haired fraternity mar at her side. Lo-
relei felt Il sense Of great Thanksgiving
Mrs. Thompson-Bellalre beckoned
ana Wharton came forward, his eyes
fixed gloomily upon I.orelei
you rascal. So this is how you
waste your evenings. | am surprised.
but. now that we've caught you, won't
You join uST
Wharton glanced Mt the four pawns
and heSitated. ITS long past nine.
I'm afraid the boys will be late for
school,"
Miss Wyeth Uttered; tho sophomore
with the bristing pompa1our uttered
a bark Of amusement. Meeting Bob'&
questioning glance. Lorelei seconded
the invitation with Il nod and "A quick
look of appeal, whereupon his de-
meanor changed and he drew a chair
between her and Nobel Bergman, fore
ing the latter to move. His action was
pointed. almost rude. but the girl felt
a surge Of gratitude sweep over her.
There was an interlude of lille chat
ter. then the orchestra burst into fun
camor once more Much to the cha
grin of her escort, Lorolci rose and
danced away with the newcomer.
Why the distress signal" queried
Bob.
Mr.. Bergman has -heen drinking
Rum is poison" he told her wifi,
mock Indignation. "IIc must be Il low
person"
He's getting unpleasant
"Shall take him by the nose and
run around the biocli%"
you can DO me a favor
He was serious in an instant. "Yor
were nice 70 me- the other night. I'm
sorry to see you With this fellow
"IIe forced he deceived me Into
coming. and he's taking advantage OF
conditions to--he Nasty
Bob missed a step, thcn apologizcd
\ His next words were facctlous, but hi,
tone was ugly. "Whcrc do You want
the remains sont|
"Wil you wait and see that migc arc
safely sent homc:" SHE leaned back
ana her troubled twilight eyes bc
sought him
"Tll wait. never fear. I've been look
/ inc everywhere for yon ! wanted {
find you. ana | didn't want to. I've
/ been to every cafe in town How il
the world dill You fen in with the ole
bell-coW and her caifT
When T.oreloi had explained, he nod
ded his complete understanding she
Just the sort 10 10 Il thing like that
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