The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-07-12
UPID-CLAIRvOYANT
BY EVA GOLDBERG.

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through such regular meeting.
Howard Morse, q 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. It
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-
ton!
Strangely, too, with the natural Gu
riosity that besets a newcomer IN the
neighborhood, 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
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 if
he knew now, in that stuffy little booth,
she lOnged to escape and keep time
with the gay music
The young attorney was not senti-
mental enough to 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 if
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 it hard to
concentrate. The silence perplexed
him.
young man." she resumed, 81 fear
i fear"
"Any trouble ahead?" he interrupt
ed nervously.
81 fear you are in love-" This she
told to all whose case it generally
fitted.
you've guessed it right" he smiled
pounding the small table.
What a delightful voice he had! She
must tactfully urge him on to further
conversation.
Before he realized it, he was con-
fiding in her, unconscious of the fact
that he was actually doing the telling
of his own fortune. "And I never even
spoke to the girl" he continued, "but
I'm smitten-never believed In this
love-at-frst-sight business either
guess I've fallen though.
"Only yesterday found out her
name, when somebody walked over to
greet her. Betty-Betty Hamilton;
that's it. Now how am I going to
meet herY
When she discovered herself to be
the object of his conversation, Betty,
was tempted to reveal her identity
then and there; but no, she must not
betray the madame's origin. What a
strange predicament! Now for quick
thought
''Well," she suggested, "to show that
can help you out somewhat, you
might call at my office tomorrow eve
A4AASB anu II dl1SS al
80 Main street is the address"
He paid the fee and walked out, feel
ing silly to have aired his private at-
fairs to some unknown woman. Just
the same, he would venture to call the
next evening.
Mrs. Hamilton answered the door
bell. us Madame Sphinx in, pleasef
Is this her Officer I saw 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.
"Good evening, Mr.. Morse" she vol
"Er-er," he fumbled for words.
"She hasn't told you anything about
1t, has she? The madame"
81 haven't heard a word from a
SOUL" she assured him.
He was so innocent in his remarks
that guilty Betty could not refrain
from disclosing the secret TO her in