The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-10-09

fort to the other, but instead brought
unhappiness and even tears.
Dear Willie," one had started.
"Helen has brought me the dearest
little fellow. l call him Duke as he Is
so polite and gentle. He is little mite
and so cunning. l know you will love
him when you see him."
At the same time little, blond,
frowsled head tossed uneasily on the
pillow and two nervous eyelids seemed
to be having a hard fight to keep
closed, then all at once she sat straight
up in bed. The all-offensive paragraph
Of the letter ran through his mind.
Il am so lonesome tonight, dearest,
for two people. You are one, Of course,
and the other is the dearest little lady
in the world. She is another mans
wife, so don't .be jealous. love her
so much and I know you will, too,
when you know her as do. I got
letter from her today and how l long
to see her."
"'Another mans wife, indeed, so don't
be jealous I didn't think Wallie
would love another mans wife. He
never seemed like that kind. But she
| can have him, that is, if her husband
doesn't object" and with an angry tug
at the sheets, she flung herself back on
the pillow for restless sleep.
Saturday dawned bright and clear
for all with the exception of Duke,
who had discovered to his discom-
fort and misery that too much sweets
were not good for little fellows like
himself. Dot left Duke and started
for the dance with Helen and her
| brother. Dot was prettier than ever
and so radiant. Inwardly she was fight
ing two battles, trying to conceal her
| jealousy for Wallie, but outwardly she
showed only the worry for Duke. APP
parently she hadn't noticed Wallie
But indeed she had, she had also no
ticed that he was alone.
BEG pardon, Dot but would it be
asking too much if I asked for just
one dancer" attempted Wallie. mot
at all, or even two would be but
slight favor cooliy answered Dot,
with bit of sarcasm in her voice that
Wallie did not notice, due to the fact
that the thought of two dances with
Dot overjoyed him. couldn't make it
three, could you?'' he almost pleaded.
Possibly"
At the end of the eight dances they
Ell joyed together, Wallie ventured:
''Dot, since Duke isn't here to protect
you through the streets tonight to
your home, would it be agreeable to
you for me to escort you to your door,"
What could be the matter with Wal
lie? What was he talking about?
"Why, Wallie, I don't understand what
you are saying: Poor Duke couldn't
protect me-"
At the end of their journey home
word, which came too soon for both
concerned, Dot in her excitement in
vited Wallie to call the next day. 81
would sure love to, Dot, but how about
Duke? Are you quite sure he won't
be JEALOUSY "Duke-jealous-
Wallie, I do believe you think Duke is
young mani" The telltale express
sion on Wallie's face confirmed her
statement, so as soon as she could con-
ceal the amusement the little misun-
derstanding had afforded she ven
tured: "Wallfe, you are a jealous
goose. Duke is just dear little four
legged fellow; in other words, little
Boston terrier" "Good heavens, Dot,
have been an idiot. Can you ever for
give me?"
Dot was about to say EYES," but the
offending paragraph Of Wallie's letter.
ran through her mind as it had mil
lion times since that letter had ar
rived. but, Wallie, what about the
the other mans wife?'' "Who?"
"You know the one you wrote about :"
After moments contemplation Wallie
recalled her reference and his face
clouded. dot, dear, never dreamed
that you could misinterpret my letter.
that way. still love that little lady
more than anything else on earth, with
the exception Of your own dear little
self, and she is married to another
man, too. That man is my best pal
he's my dad; so yo1 see you were Just
Jealous Of my mother. Now, what
have you to say?''
"Oh. Wallie, I'm so sorry. Can you
forgive me?''
We don't know what he said, but
few weeks later at the wedding Of
this happy pair sat the other mans
wife, fondly stroking the head Of the
cute and cunning Duke.
Here's wishing Duke a long life,
even II ho Is my cute rival" laughed
Wallie. And here's happiness and long
life to the other mans wife
mother" finished Dot.
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