South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-29

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way we'll ever get things" Joe said,
trying to speak lightly. but failing
rather piteously.
Leslie smiled softly You first"
she said. Il have to be shown. you
know. Wish me-what you will"
oh First, an Easter bonnet. with
a towering feather on it," Joe half
chanted. adding with a grimace.
Might as we'll wish you a crown. ="
Got all the crown l pine for
a martyr Leslie retorted. Then,
with a little laugh: Joe, you were
made for grandeurs. 1 wish on you
a Paris frock-the last word Of
fasion-and all that goes with il. a
motor car, of course. and, equally
Of course, a husband to provide it,"
You generous person." Joe cried,
standing on one foot and swinging
the other. For a moment she was
figure Of JOY, all worries forgotten
in the picture of her imaginary self
only please wish the right husband.
| couldn't bare him if he was bald
or had a face that sat propped on a
double chin"
Il must say you're over nice. New
er look a gift-husband in the
mouth" Leslie flung back.
They thought themselves alone in
their aunts house, big house.
beautifully furnished, with all save
love She gave it's shelter rather
grudgingly to those children of her
sister and her brother. They were
closer in heart than sisters, as often
curiously falls out. Having shelter
and food. their inherited pittances
suffced narrowly for other needs.
Aunt Luella would not hear of their
working. Her nieces. under her
protection, must make their market
in matrimony.
Through an open window came
the Whit of fine cigar; following
it. the slight stir of one rising from
rather creaky steamer chair. Joe
started violently. whispering: THE
Sultan must be here, How did it
happen. all unknown to us?'
Came by aeroplane, most likely"
Leslie returned as cautiously. But
I'm wondering how long ago. Sup
pOse-only SuppOse-he overheard"
Better DEATH" Joe whispered,
striking an attitude, but giggling too
much to hold it. Cautiously the
pair crept into the wide hall, up the
stairs, down a corridor, and at last
won a haven in their own special
wing A tiny window in it. almost
obscured by vines. gave them a view
Of the piazza outside the library,
where they had talked. Yes, there
sat the Sultan. otherwise John Mel
ton. Mrs. Ware had told them of
his coming. She had also intimated
very plainly that he stood in need
OF a wife. and while not i'm the look
out for one. might be shared. Also,
and further. that if he went away
scot free she would take it very i'll
as proof Of rank ingratitude on the
part of her dependents.
Easy mind here. He looks too
wooden for anything II he heard,
Re didn't understand" Joe comment
ed. putting down the glasses through
which she had surveyed him. Leslie
caught them up eagerly. After her
look she laughed, saying: Il think
he heard. but imagined we must be
discussing a new brand OF religion.
So let's wish some more"
Not unless YOU promise you won't
wish him on me-" Joe said.
Leslie cuffed her affectionately,
saying primly: NO fear. IL anybody
is sacrificed TO him. behold in me the
lamb for the marriage Atari
You wouldn't take him. really
Joe asked
Leslie nodded Il would. at the
drop OF a hat. and mighty nearly
drop il myself The sin OF it Fate
would have 10 chalk up against Aunt
L.uella My. how she'd sizzle if she
knew I said that But. truly. she's
inviting US TO sell ourselves in the
highest moral fashion"
I'D rather die a spinster-al-
most" Joe said plaintively. She had
the glasses again. Through them
the piazza showed vrey near. Hence
she saw clearly n dog. whining.
frothing. whirling. dart around the
angle Of il and lean toward the un-
suspecting sitter. once, twice thrice
tn. mad brute sprang. but Joe saw
only the first leap. With Leslie al
her heels she ran 10 the stranger S
help. None too soon.
As they came upon him. he stood
tense. Jaws set. hands locked about
the dogs throat. holding ii away
from him with the strength ol a
giant.
Get something "a blanket -
thicker the better" he ordered over
his shoulder at sound OF footsteps
Leslie darted 10 fetch n heavy
steamer rug. Joe hunted cord