Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-25
The DREAM LADY
BY ANNA L. FINN.


as Bob" hastily donned his hat and
coat and with n CHEEKY "Good night"
to all made his departure.
Living short distance from the
office, he decided to walk home. us the
evening was quite delightful. He thor
oughly enjoyed the crisp, clear air.
and on the whole was on good terms
with himself and the world In gen
eral.
After walking n few blocks. as he
turned into Fellesmere avenue, he be-
held little gray runabout standing in
the middle of the road. and its Occu-
pant, n dainty bit Of femininity, ap-
parcntly in a state of perplexity. Bob
took in the situation at a glance. "Ah !"
he exclaimed. "a lady In distress; me
to the reScue!"
Suiting the action to the word, he
very calamity approached her and po-
litely removing his hat, inquired: par
don me. but is there anything l could
do to assist you?" At the sound Of
voice, the lady turned around to face
Bob, who was not a little embarrassed.
"Oh, thank you for Offering" she
ventured to remark, "but, really. I am
afraid this engine is stalled. I can't
seem to bulge it. Do you know any
thing about automobilesr'
"Why, a little" modestly admitted
Bob. II have a car Of my own and
frequently ] have to get out and Get
UNDER Let me have q look ut It,"
After careful examination. he located
the cause of the difficulty and soon had
the engine going full speed.
"Oh. 1t was perfectly lovely Of you
to help me-" the fair one exclaimed.
Thank you very much"
''Oh. that's all right" replied Bob |;
'the pleasure Is all NINE"
With this the lady stepped into her
car. and Bob stood nv in silent admira-
ton. He thought Ne had never seeA
such fair creature-she was Just his
ideal. Before he knew 1t, however, the
car was moving on Its way, and Bob
soon realized that he was standing In
the middle of the road staring into
vacancy.
swell. Of all the chumps," he NUT
tered. There was n perfectly good
chance for romance and let it get by
me. Why didn't give her one of my
cards? That might have opened up
our friendship, and who knows but"
ooh. WELL" he soliloquized, II guess
I'll never see her again, but it's my
own fault
As he proceeded to walk home he
thought OF the incident and could not
seem to get the fair vision out of his
mind.
Upon reaching the Office next morn
ing he related the experience to his
friend and business associate, Charles
WOrthington, in the hope of getting
| some advice. After listening to the
tale, Charlie remarked: "Well. you
certainly had very unique experience,
Bob, but I'm afraid it's too late to do
anything about it now. But why not
forget about herr"
"FOrget her nothing!" Bob e1-
claimed. I just dream about her,
so I've come to call her my dream
lady and I'll find her yet"
Days passed, however, and Bob
failed to find any traces of his dream
lady" He now realized that she would
never be anything to him but dream.
About two months after the Incl
dent, as Charlie was leaving for home
one evening. he remarked: "Why don't
you come home to dinner with me to-
night, Bob? My wife would be glad
to meet you and l think we could
spend pleasant evening together"
"All right, WILL" Bob concluded,
glad Of chance to break the monot-
ony.
SO the two started out for the home
OF Charles Worthington, a pretty little
bungalow In nearby suburb. Upon
reaching the house they were ushered
Mrs. Worthington made her appear
ance. At sight of her Bob felt himself
grow weak. IF there had been any
possible means of an escape he would
have beaten n hasty retreat, for there,
standing before him, was his dream
lady"
let me introduce my wife, Mrs.
WOrthington," announced Charlie.
"Oh," exclaimed Mrs. Worthington
in establishment, II think we have
met before. Why, aren't you the gen.
tleman who helped me fix my runabout
on the avenue about two months egoT'
"Why-er-er, I wouldn't be sur
prised," stammered, Bob.
"Well, Bob LorIng, do you mean to
tell me that my wife is your tdream
ladJf" asked Charlie, incredGtously.
"Oh, do tep pe about the dream
lady" interrupted Mrs. Worthlngton,
ut sounds SO interesting"
mot now, please" begged Bob.
So the subject wns evaded, much to
the relief Of Bob, and the party pro-
ceeded to dinner. The situation was
indeed q irving one for Rob who won-