The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-15

, Whlch Is prettier?" she asked n
MIS-. Mac. holding up an embroideref
white crepe. Of Cairo CONSTRUCTION
n q black net gown. brought fror
New York.
Wear the white, Miss Stuart. It.s
, most becoming to you"
IL was. and when arrayed IN m
lovely. soft. clfnging affair. with a clua
.ei u tiny white rosebuds at her belt
Pauline,s unusually pink cheeks and
ner scarlet flower Of aemouth gave all
the color necessary.
1er beautiful hair. piled in a crown
atop her little head, was held by .
carved ivory comb, and beneath their
a dropped lashes her great ewes
shone like stars. @&
FOR the terrace. she donned a large
white hat, with black ostrich plumea
and finging q white cape edged with
Dlack FUR over her arm, she descended
to meet her guest. a.
though little given to emotional
demonstrations, Fleming Stone caught
MS breath with a quick gasp at sight
OF her, and advanced with outstretched
hands and a smile OF a.sort no one had
ever before seen on that always calm
face.
HOW do you do?" she said, smiling.
Tor, though thrilled herself. she re-.
membered the unfailing curiosity ~
the terrace crowds.
But Stone, having taken her two
hands in his, stood looking at her aa~ -
ne intended to pursue that occupation
LOT the rest Of his natural life.
Sit down." she said, laughing a lit.
tie nervously under his gaze; this ia
our table. Will you have tear
Tea, OF course" and at last Fleming
stone o himself in hand and he.
haVed like a reasonable citizen. "And
now are you? And your cousin. where
is he?"
MT. Loria is out OF Cairo just now"
mi Pauline turned to give the waiter
his order. But we are three. as I am
under the most strict surveillance"
she paused, realizing what that phrase
meant to a detective! "Of a perfect
dragon OF a chaperon," she continued
bravely, trying to control her CULVER
Ing lip. Here she m now" ss
Inc appearance and Introduction ofl
Mrs. Macdonald gave Pauline time tod
gan her poise, and a glance of pa
thetic appeal to Stone made him take
up the burden of conversation for a
few moments. And then, with the ar
rival of the tea, the chat became gay.
er, and, Of course, i%mpersonal.
The E~nglishman, Pitts, appeared, in
deed, he inevitably appeared when
Pauline was on the terrace, and Joined
the group without invitation.
1t was not Fleming Stones first visit
to Egypt. and he noted with interest
the changes, and looked with gladness
on things unchanged, as the kaleido-
scopic scene whirled about him.
Later. they all went up to Pauline's
sitting room. and viewed the street
pageant from second story windows.
And then Mrs. Macdonald. after a
short and losing battle between her
conventions and her kind ~heartedness,
insisted that Mr.. Pitts must take her
across the street to buy some impera-
lively necessary writing paper.
Outwardly courteous but inwardly
OF a rampageous unwillingness, Mr..
Pitts acquiesced In her scheme, and
Fleming Stone politely closed, the door
behind them. "
He turned, to see Pauline looking 1t
him, with a gaze, frightened, but
yes. surely-welcoming. and not walt
ing to analyze the intention the Eaze
more deeply, Stone took a chance. and
In another instant, held her in his
arms SO closely that the intent other
glance was Of little Importance TO !
anybody.
"Pauline!" he breathed, how I love
you! MY darling-mine! No,9no,
don't speak, and he laid his finger
tips on her parted lips. Just look at
me-, and so4teil me-
The wonderful eyes raised them
selves to HIS and Stones phenomenal
insight was not necessary for him to |
read the message they held.
"You do love met" he whispered;
.asoh, my little girl!s' and after a lbnE.
silent embrace, he cried jubilantIy:
.slSow tell me! Now tell me in words, ,
in words. Pauline, that you dol
UnhesitatinglX. without shyness,
Pauline, radiant faced, whispered, II
love you, dear" and the vibrant tones
flledSthe simple words to the brim Of
assurance.
Though It seemed to them but i
moment. Il was 1someN time later that
Mrs. Macdonald tap sounded ongthe
door 4sI
Come criedsrPauline, sprin9ing
away from stones side, while he saun-
tered I the window. ".Oh, Mrs. Mac
n0nAi WIN uaY,af knnm ~ OK nSxTf |
Mr.Stnne IS my fiancei"
MrssaMac Mas duly surprised and5das
lighted nnds aftef congratulations.
sent Stone away to dress for diniery
and eudeayaredtosSsim down her 4