The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-05-03

Good night, Mr.. Blainey," said Lu-
Gle sweetly. to make up for the Doors
rudenesA
I held her hand for an instant
Good night, Miss Green" Then as 1
turned to go up the stairs l mumbled.
Good night. Bopp."
Good night, Monty" he returned.
Gee, for your sake l hope we don't
have frost tonight or you are apt to
burst"
/ went upstairs and slammed my
bedroom door. At last l could be alone
with my misery. After l got into bed
l tried lying on my back, on my side
and on my stomach. 1t was no use;
could not sleep.
At last | heard the others coming
upstairs to bed. l wondered IL be had
kissed her good night in the hall.
Some one knocked at my door.
growled, Come in
Bopp stuck his head in at the door.
Excuse me, Monty" he said. Il
saw light under your door, and,
thinking you might be awake, l
brought you book to read"
He tossed volume on my bed, with
drew and shut the door.
l wondered if l had misjudged the
man. 1t certainly was decent of him to
bring me book. l picked up the vol
ume, read the title and threw it at the
door he had just closed.
1t was 1.-THE White House Cookbook.
In an aeon or two it was daylight
once more, and I dressed my emaciat-
ed figure with care, inserting a precau-
tionary safety pin hither and yon In
the folds which were once the waist
line Of my garments. Early as l had
risen, Lucille was downstairs almost as
soon as l was. We had our tipple
standing and at separate times
"Shall we waken Mr.. Bopp?" asked.
Il should hate to have him miss any
of this glorious day"
NO" vetoed Lucille, who suspected
my motive. THE beauty Of fasting is
that 1t relieves one from all the re-
straint of convention. We are not tied
down to meals. to regular rising and
retiring. Every one may consult his
own convenience in the matter. You
choose to arise and glory in nature; he
prefers to dream"
There were sounds of some one stir
ring upstairs.
Frank is up" announced Lucille with
relief. l think she knew there was a
storm coming and was glad to get the
suspense over with.
Bopp sang as he dressed. / never
care for a person who Is cheerful be-
fore breakfast 1t always seems TO me
| as If the person puts 1t on to irritate
others.
I The melody which Bopp dressed him.
self by was Drink to Me Only With
Thine Eyes" and then as an encore he
favored himself with THE Old OakeR
Bucket" and "Suwanee River" After
that he was entitled to all that was
coming to him.
He came downstairs smiling and ask
ed pleasantly, Have you been out to
pump your breakfast yet, Monty?"
When he noticed that Lucille was In
the room he made no further illusions
to eating or water. Then he went out
into the kitchen. When he returned
his face wore a puzzled expression.
do you know where the maid isf"
he inquired. II thought I'd ask her to
make me a cup of coffee"
1.-THE maid is taking a vacation"
answered hastily, for fear Lucille would
rob me of the pleasure Of telling him.
"She won't be back for week"
"Oh" He received the blow with
open mouth. After moment he re.
covered. you won't mind, will you,
Lucille, II I get myself bitter
II wouldn't mind in the least" she
answered, but there isn't a thing to
eat in the house"
Nothing to eat?"
mo. That's so we wouldn't b
tempted to break our fast"
l sauntered casually over to the
piano and with one finger picked out
I'm on the Water Wagon Now
Bopp was too stunned to notice ii
much.
what shall / do?" he yelled. with
all the rage OF u regular man deprived
of his breakfast.
why, you'll have to fast, too" said
Lucille placidly. '1t will make you
feel better and win put flesh on your
frame
But you said that it would make
me thin" | interrupted.
1T works both ways" supplied Lu
cile.
ME fast?" snorted Bopp. X guess
not-aot while I'm Within two miles Of
the mainland! Is the motorboat II
running order?"
why, yes. guess 1t Is" Lucille re
piled doubtfully. 1t is always well K
be doubtful about motorboat "Bu
there is no one here who can run it."
"Huhr' grunted Bopp unpleasantly
II guess | can run it. | don't like T.
talk about myself, but | have yet t
meet the gasoline engine that does no
enuar at my apprOaph If there's