The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-07-10
UPID-CLAIRvOYA
BY v GOLDBERG.

The routine of Betty Hamilton's daily
program brought her outside the door
precisely at eight each morning. She
delighted In the brisk, stimulating *
ercise, an appetizing prelude to the
days labor, and enjoyed watching the
eight o'clock procession of workers
whose faces had become familiar
through such regular meeting.
Howard Morse, a newly established
lawyer and a stranger in the city, was
another fresh.air enthusiast, who pre-
ferred walking TO street car conges-
ton. For several mornings he had OBJ
served Betty as she crossed Gage ave-
nue.. There was something in her man.
ner that invited acquaintance. 1t
must have been this very something
that prompted him to single her out
of the many as one whom he cared to
know. And he craved an introduc-
tion !
Strangely, too, with the natural GU
riosity that besets a newcomer in the
ne~ighborhood, Betty wondered, as they
exchanged glances, who he might be
and was anxious to meet him. Sort
Of mutual telepathy!
The Young Ladies' Aid, Of which
Miss Hamilton was social director, was
running a novelty bazaar to raise
funds for the entertainment of return
ing soldiers and sailors. Betty had
often amused the members with her
pet hobby of telling fortunes. Thus
on this festive occasion she occupied
a little booth and charged admission
for her advice on affairs of the heart.
Whatever possessed Howard Morse
to stroll into the bazaar, he himself
knew not. Maybe, surrounded by gay
ETY. and excitement, he could shake off
that lonesome feeling. Yet should he
seek the real truth, maybe he would
encounter that captivating blue-eyed
little lady. He sauntered into the
dance hall--if she were here surely it
would be proper to ask her to dance,
an opportune moment for acquaint.
ance! But no, she was not among
the merry gliders. Most likely she
was not fond of dancing" he thought.
He would quickly change his mind II
he knew now, in that stuffy little booth,
she Ionged to escape and keep time
with the gay music.
The young attorney was not senti-
mental enough 70 patronize fortune
tellers. Had anyone ever suggested
such a means of fathoming ones
heart, he would have laughed in mock
cry, But, upon passing the oriental
quarters, he decided to visit there II
only for the sake Of amusement. He
would try his luck.
She affected a decided accent.
"You are not long in this city," she
began IN a tone that almost fright.
ened
He nodded. ~
In her interest she found 1t hard to
concentrate. The silence perplexed
him.
young man." she resumed, II fear
II fear"
"Any trouble aheadT he interrupt.
ed nervously.
II fear you are in love-" This she
told to all whose case 1t generally
fitted.
you've guessed it right" he smiled
pounding the small table.
What a delightful voice he lhadl She
must tactfully urge him on ito further
conversation.
Before he realized it, he was con-
idihs in her, unconscious Off the fact
that he was actually doing the telling
of his WI fortune. sand Z never even
spoke to the girl" he continued, "but
I'm smitten-never believed In this
loye-at-frst.sight business either
guess I've fallen though.
"Only yesterday I found Tout her
name, when somebody walkedS over to
greet her. Betty-Betty Hamilton +;
that's it. Now how am I going to
meet herr"
When she discovered herself ito be
the object of his conversations, Betty
was tempted to reveal herr identity
then and there; but no, she must not
betray4the madame's origin. What a
strange p~redicament! Nowtfor quick
thought
"Well," she suggested, ito Sshow that
! can help you out somewhat, you
might call at my Office tomorrow eve
ming, and I'll arrange an intro auction 4;
80 Main street is the address, ~
He paid the fee and walked put, feel
ing silly to have aired his private af.
fairs to some unknown woman. JUST
the same, he would venture to call the
next evening.
Mrs. Hamilton answered the door,
bell. SIS Madame Sphinx In, please?
Is this her Officer Isaw no sign The
young man was beginning to feel EN-.
barrassed at sight Of the ~kind-faced
woman's roguish smile. After all, he
might be making a fool of himself.
He was ushered into the living room
where Betty received him.
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