The Ely miner., 1918-03-22
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Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
By SUSAN cLAGETT

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Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
Hugh Mcintosh sorted his letters
rapidly, pausing for an instant to look
at the superscription upon a small,
square envelope, the handwriting of
which he did not recognize. This he
laid aside for the moment for more
pressing business and then forgot it.
This was strange, for 1t was an in
sistent thing, lying as it did alone upon
the desk in front of him. Once his
eyes fell upon it and he stretched out
his hand to take it up but was inter.
rupted and not until he left the office
hours later, was he conscious that the
letter was still unread.
He picked it up and slipped it into
his pocket, thinking to read it at his
leisure and again 1t was forgotten
Yet he was neither careless nor for
getful man, but at this time he was
absorbed by an important case that
claimed all his energy and determina-
uon to carry it to a successful issue
Beside this, he believed it to be an III.
vitatiOn which he had no time to ac'
cept.
Two months later as he was passing
the White House he collided with a
woman in white who had suddenly
stopped in his path to read the suffrage
banner held aloft by a very tired
looking girl. With an apology he was
about to pass on, when he caught q
side view of the face under the broad.
brimmed hat. "You," he said, stopping
short and holding out his hand. 81
thought you were in California"
81 was until two months ago." Mary
Bowie answered, "and 1t is good to be
back, even If my throat does contract
with an ache every time a uniform
out there. but here, where almost every
other man you meet Is in khaki, it is
very near"
"Yes,' he said, looking at her with
appreciative eyes, 'living In Washing
ton we are in the midst Of things and
the war is brought very close. But
suppose we forget 1t for time. Come
and take lunch with me. / know 9
place where they give you wonderful
rolls and delicious salad. That is, OF
course, unless you prefer hotel"
my tastes are still simple" she re
piled with laugh. "Rolls and salad
sound good to hungry woman"
ut is rather shabby little place,
he answered, almost in apology.
what matter? Washington is &
city Of extremes. Two blocks up thu
avenue from the White House 1!
shabbiness indeed. Walk down Seven
teenth street until you reach the Cor
coran Art gallery. What do 70,
pass? Gentility, nothing more unit
you come to the wonderful group OF
buildings further on. That is the on,
thing about Washington-its stron,
contrasts"
II did not bring you to lunch to tall
about contrasts and extremes. wan
to hear about yourself. Why didn'
you let me know you were in town."
Don't you read the daily papers?'
she asked carelessly, 81 believe I wa,
announced even to the details of m!
travelling dress, which was an old one
by the way, and did not deserve no
toriety."
'T never read the society news ant
frivolity does not sit well upon you
my dear young lady. What reason
did you have for not sending me you
cardw
"Are you sure did not?'
"Quite sure. 1t would have reache,
me If you had sent II"
'T forgot your address and did no
think to look In the directory. Yov
can give 1t to me now, If you WILL"
He looked at her steadily. "Are yo
quite sure that was the reasonf"
"Why not? It is the best cal
think Of on the spur OF the moment,
she returned lightly.
"Why should there be a reason?" b
asked again.
"Why do you always look for one?
she countered back. think Of It as
woman's whim."
Neither whims nor frivolity BIZ
comes you," he replied shortly, s'but
Will give you my caro-" He drew
fat case from his pocket and. not fint
Ing what he wanted, laid severe
papers upon the table, Uppermost O
the pile was the unopened letter r,
cei, ed two months before.
Mary Bowie's eyes widened, the
became expressionless as she glance
from it to her companion, still searcl
ing for his elusive card. AS he raise
his eyes they, also, were caught an
held by the square envelope.
81 forgot it." he said simply. 'r
reached me when I was absorbed l
an important case. or course 1t we
inexcusable. meant to read 1t whe
I had leisure, but whenever I started [
open 1t was interrupted. If you wi
pardon me I will look over 1t now."
Let 1t wait. An hour or so wi
now make little difference to your CO
respondent"
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