The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-02-26
THE NARROW SKIRT
BY RUTH FINN.

been shopping all morning, and were
both pretty we'll tired out when they
seated themselves in the very attrac-
tive restaurant at Tyrene's for the
double purpose of having their lunch
and talking over the results of their
mornings trip.
i do hope you'll like the dress, Enid
now we've bought it," said Mrs. Win
thrOp eagerly, respectfully since it cost
so much"
oh. l know l shall, mother dear"
said the girl quickly. Don't worry l
only hesitated so long because the
skirt was so narrow. Wen alter it our
selves. So enjoy your lunch. dear. for
know you're starved, and as for me,
I'm so happy and excited TO think I'm
TO play at NOra's tonight, and in a new
gown besides-that l could eat every
thing on the menu"
Evening came and Enid dOnned her
gown. ut is pretty narrow" she ad-
mitted as she moved about bit. But
l shan't have much walking to do to-
night, and simply must wear it," Sc
under the capable escort of her fif-
started for her destination. For her
this was a most wonderful occasion,
for she was to play piano solo at the
home of Nora Kaye. a school friend.
Lets take the short cut around by
the Willows" suggested Enid. It'll be
lovely in the moonlight"
Better not" cautioned Jimsy
you'll have to walk the narrow plank
over the creek, and you're all dressed
up"
Jimsy ran on a little ahead and Enid
heard him shout:
well, l say, Enid, we're In for 1t :;
some one has walked off with the
plank! Well have to walk all the
way back and go around the other
way"
''The other way" cried Enid; why,
there isn't time, Jimsy"
Enid was about to give up In de-
spatr when the sound of voice came
from across the hollow where Jimsy
was still hunting.
Hello, youngster; looking for moon
sinner came a CHEEKY masculine call.
No, l want plank" answered the
ever-practical Jimsy, intent upon bust
ness, and Enid caught snatches Of her
brothers conversation, alternately
blushing and grooming as she heard the
words-"play the piano"-"plank was
missing skirt"-"could not
jump'-"too late to go back" etc.
"Well, do hope at least that it's an
old man." thought Enid devoutly; but
oil &ol1 Al
young individual met her gaze as Jim
sy emerged from the field with his
companion.
II am afraid there is but one way
! out of the difficulty" announced the
young man after they had discussed
the pros and cons Of the situation 80
If you will permit me"
"Sure, go ahead" assented Jimsy
with brotherlt authority, and with a
gasp Enid found herself gathered up
gently nut firmly In two strong arms.
Put your head down on my Shout
Ter and shut your eyes" came the
command. and Enid inStinctiveIy do
ing as she was bid felt herself rise
in the air as the man leaped forward
and then felt the thud of his heels as
he landed
'There, That wasn't half bad" he
exclaimed rs he carefully deposited his
burden. "IIere'S your brother now"
as Jimsy, with one flying leap shot
safely past them. so l can leave you
safely" lie raised his hat, and in
the light Of the moon Enid caught a
glimpse of his face, and thought how
ine-lOOking he was. Laughingly dis
claiming all thanks, he was off. and
Enid and JimSy proceeded on their
way.
The concert was over, and Ends
piece, very difficult composition, had
| been received with great enthusiasm.
DO you know. Enid Winthrop looks
| positively beautiful tonight" whispered
| Nora Kaye TO one of her intimate
| friends. Her color as she came in
| was positively wonderful. and my
cousin, Lloyd Kaye is here and has
| asked. to meet her. He's awfully i'm
| pressed" and NOra's voice trailed off
| into indistinctness as the very young
man in question elbOwed his way
through the crowd to her side and
carried her off to present him TO the
! young pianist.
| why" breathed Enid. as She lifted
her eyes at the mention of his name :;
"why-er-wh y-it's YOU"
None other" agreed the young man
sr1ilingly. and then somehow they fest
Nora a they wendell their way to the
! little corner of the velanda thar looked
across the fields still bathed in moon
! tight
May | escort you home-round the
| ether way queried Lloyd Kaye wien
! they had talked while. Enid flushed
! How silly you mrs: think me" she
acclaimed. but I did want 20 wear
ny new dress and look especially nice
| tonight"
| You succeeded admirably" he
! agreed meaningly. and although the
| rosy color had flooded the girls face,
! she went bravely on: