The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-11-08
CHAPTER VII.


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The first few minutes that John spent
In Louise's little house were full OF
acute and vivid interest. The room
that he was so eagerly studying con-
f1rmed his cloudy impressions Of it's
owner. There was, for womap's
hpartment, q curious absence OF Ofna-
mentation and knickknacks. The walls
were black and white; the carpet was
white; the furniture graceful In It's
outline, rather heavy in build, and Gov
ered with old-rose colored chints.
There were water-colers upon the wall,
some small black-and-white fantasies,
puzzliag to John, who had never even
heard the term futurist. A table, drawn
up to the side of one of the easy chairs,
was covered with books and magazines,
some Italian, a few English, the great
Ter part French; and upon smaller
Zone, close at hand, stood white bowl
full of pink roses. Their odor was
somehow reminiscent of Louise, curl
ously sweet and wholesome-an odor
which suddenly took him back to the
morning when she had come to him
from under the canopy of apple-blos-
som. His heart began to beat with
pleasure even before the opening OF
the door announced her presence. She
came in with Sophy, who at once seat
ed herself by his side.
eve have been making plans" Lou
Else declared, ':for disposing Of you for
3the rest Of the day." @@ -. . b. .
John smiled happily.
you're not sending me away, then!
/ You're not acting this evening|
mot until three weeks next Mon
day." she replied. 'Then, if you are
good, and the production Is not post
poned, you may seat yourself In Dox
and make all the noise you like after
the fall of the curtain. These are real
holidays for me, except for the null
sance of rehearsals. You couldn't have
come at better time"
| Sophy glanced at the clock.
4 "Well," she said, II must show my
espect to that most ancient Of adages
by taking my departure. I feel"
"A "You will do nothing Of the sort,
child" Louise interrupted. II want to
interest you in the evolution OF Mr..
Strangewey. We must remember that
1t IS his first night in London. What
hspect of it shall we attempt to snow
him? Don't say word, Sophy. 1t is
hot for us to choose"
"Pm afraid there isn't any choice"
John declared, his face falling. Il
haven't any clothes except what you
bee me in"
"Hoorayw Sophy exclaimed. "Off
with your smart gown, Louise! wen
] be splendidly Bohemian. You shall put
aon YOUR black frock and black hat
B and powder your nose, and we'll all go
to Guido's~ first and drink vermuth:
can't look the part, but I can act it!
Il; "But tell me- Louise asked him,
4 sdid you lose your luggage"
n; IT brought none," he answered.
N. They both looked at him-Sophy po-
Nl,te,v curious, Louise more deeply In
terested.
: "You mean," Louise demanded, that
after waiting all these months you
started away upon impulse like that
without even letting your brother know
Or bringing any luggage7
'"That's exactly what I did," John
hgreed, smiling. II had sovereign IN
nv pocket when had bought my
hcket. The joke Of it was," he went
k.on, Joining in the girls laughter, that
Mr.. Appleton has been worrying me
Tor months to come up and talk over
Refreshments, and take control OF the
money my uncle left me; and when l
came at last, I arrived like a pauper.
VEG went out himself and bought my
Sshirt"
4! .And a very nice shirt, too," Sophy
Adeclared, glancing at the pattern. DO
Tell us what else happened"
81 "Wen, not much more" John re-
nlied. "Mr. Appleton stuffed me full
nf money and made me take a little
4 kuite of rooms at what he called a
more fashionable hotel. he stayed to
itnch with me, and have promised to
zee him on business tomorrow morn
ing"
T The two girls sat up and wiped their
eyes.
aOh. this is a wonderful adventure
Ton have embarked uponT" Louise ex"
elaimed. "You have come quite IN the
tight spfrit. 1t Is your first night here
n. Strangewey, SO warn you tnat
ophy is the most irresponsible anu
uprieious Of all ny friends"