Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-26
"CAMOUFLAGE"
BY MISS SUE NORRIS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Harley Cox had achieved what the
other boys thought u most enyiabie
fame-he was the biggest social sue
cess In the Wilton summer colony.
Many fellow rivals wondered just how
he did 1t and didn't hesitate to IN
qure. But Harley was unable to ofrer
any practical assistance along this line.
Il wasn't In the poor boys power to
tell how the trick was .turned.
The girl favored with his invitation
was considered especially lucky. Was
1t any wonder. then, that all of VIII
toms folks stood aghast AT the thought
of Harl showing such n marked pref
erence for the society OF Airline Serlf
True. that girl was sweetly refined
little thing and reasonably popular;
but when one considered the wide
range of selection available to man
of Harris standing 1t was startling 10
know that he preferred the little gov
erness in the Parkman family. Harl
and Airline were slowly rounding the
curve. Which, NOuiu bthhr 't'N'''
in direct vision of the Parkman We
randa.
"You may leave me here. Harl
said Airline
But why should that be necessary.
Airline? | want to prolong my happl-
ness by seeing you to the very steps.
Perhaps Mother Parkman VIII invite
me To tea"
"Well said. little boy. but very much
out of order after | have told you OF
my decision"
"Great guns. Airline do you--cnn you
think that | would consider any differ
ence In social position barriery
You're governess with college ed
ucation which is the equivalent OF
mine. We have common interests and
should be very happy. Why dig M
stuff concerning social and financial
differences which don't count at allr
Upon reaching the piazza Harl shook
hands with Mrs. Parkman. saying ut
the same time. Congratulate me.
Mother Parkman. I've found the
LADY,"
Harl. armed with flowers and candy
made morning call ut the Parkman
home. Upon learning that Airline had
made n hurried departure on an early
morning train. leaving no city address
after her. Harl attempted to gain pos
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the flowers and sweets for an invalid
aunt In the household and depart.
The spacious rooms of the Granville
home were ideal for the social pur-
poses to which they were frequently
subjected. Mrs. Granville was famous
because OF her very successful social
gatherings. Tonight's dance was no
exception.
Harley Cox respectfully excused
himself from the very lively gath
erng OF younger debutnntes to an
swer the summons of his hostess, Mrs
Granville.
"Now Harl. my boy" snId Mrs.
Granville, look your finest. want
you to meet my best beloved niece
SO saying. Mrs. Granville led me
way to the farther end OF the room.
Arriving there she secured the ntten-
ton OF one Of the most attractive OF
group OF girls and said. "Arline. I
want to present"
But she wasn't able to get any fur
Their for both Airline and Harley In
sisted upon taking up all OF the talk
ing space available.
Briefly explaining that he had made
ArlIne's acquaintance. Harl quickly
took her out of the crowd.
Gaining a quiet corner. Hnrl de-
handed nm explanation OF Arline's sud-
drn departure from Wilton.
In her quiet way Airline said, yes.
Harl | do owe you an explanation, I
know. AZ to my residence. since
Aunt Martins breakdown have been
living here with her. She is such n
dear and so indusent thnt am nble
to find plenty of time TO write here.
Perhaps I don't understand Airline,
What work do you mean? Do you
still tea:h?"
"Oh. no. I am finishing up my book.
When you met me | was working inter
hours on the most vital part OF my
story. There being no Riddles at home
l wanted to go somewhere where /
might make their acquaintance in or
der to secure atmosphere for my story.
why then did you let me believe
that you were really governess?
Furthermore, why did you run away
when needed you most. ArlIner"
II allowed you to continue in err
ror about my position rs governess
since ! felt happy to flow that you
cared regardless Of my social position.
Indeed" said HnrI then played
second fiddler Although a man isn't
ordinarily interested In the welfare of
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