Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-05-18

turned to go up the stairs l mumbled.
Good night, Bopp."
Good night, Monty" he returned.
Gee, fer your sake l hope we don't
have frost tonight or you are apt to
burst"
i went upstairs and slammed my
bedroom door. At last could be alone
with my misery. After l got into bed
tried lying on my back, on my side
and on my stomach. 1t was no use; |
could not sleep.
AT last l heard the others coming
upstairs to bed / wondered If he 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,
thin king you might be awake, /
brought you book to read"
He tossed a volume on my bed, with.
drew and shut the door.
wondered if l had misjudged the
man. 1t certainly was decent of him t.
ume, read the title and threw it at the
door he had just closed.
1t was The White House Cookbook"
In an aeon or two it was daylight
cnce more, and l 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 / had
risen, Lucille was downstairs almost as
soon as l was. We hal 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 IA
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 10 me
as if the person puts 1t on to irritate
others.
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 Oaken
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 puzzled expression.
do you know where the maid ISL"
he inquired. Il thought I'd ask her tc
make me a cup Of coffee"
"The maid is taking a vacation" ]
answered hastily. for fear Lucille would
rob me Of the-pleasure CT telling him.
"She won't be back for a week"
"Oh!" He received the blow with
open mouth. After a moment he re.
covered. You won't mind, viii you,
Lucille, If ! get myself a bitter"
II wouldn't mind in the least" she
answered, but there isn't q thing tc
eat III the house"
Nothing to eat?"
mo. That's so we wouldn't be
tempted to break our fast"
| 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 I do?" he yelled, with
all the rage of regular man deprived
of his breakfast.
why, you'll have to fast, too" said
Lucille placidly. ut will make you
feel better and will 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. 81 guess
not-nOt while I'm within two miles of
the mainland! Is the motorboat in
running Order?"
why, yes, guess 1t IS" Lucille re-
piled doubtfully. 1t is always well to
be doubtful about motorboat. But
there is no one here who can run It"
Hum grunted Bopp unpeasantly.
II guess | can run 1t. ] don't like II
talk about myself. but l have yet &c
meet the gasoline engine that does not
cover at my approach. If there's q
spark and If there's any juice In the
gasoline tank shes got to CO.
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