The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-03-25
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Copyright, 1919, Western Newspaper Union)

VI IellClty. Lie .lOllO"l1S Oulu1utly
morning he was sorely disillusioned,
but rather than spend eight idle days
back in the city, he decided to pass
another week amid an environment
the Grass superficiality OF Which had
bored and depressed him.
He was senior clerk in city mer-
camille establishment, and just before
his annual two weeks vacation came
around he. drew prize. An extern
sively advertising soap concern had
offered rewards to the first two per-
sons who correctly solved an enigma,
bringing in the avowed excellence OF
their wares. Morgan was forwarded
an order on new fashionable sum-
rner resort for two weeks free board
and housing. The place was pleas
ant, the economy grateful, but what
Morgan cared more for was the op-
portunity of mingling with real blue
bloOded aristocrats. To his disap-
pointment he found that the various
sets were divided into exclusive
cliGues, the men offish and skepticai
Of outsiders without credentials Or
az introduction. the women dressed
up dolls, languid Or insolent with
stranger.
The latter included all but one. It
was on that Saturday morning when
he lOnged for cOngenial cOmpaniOnship
that Morgan met Miss Edna Revere.
He had noticed the quiet, reasonably
dressed young lady at the table and
in the hotel parlorS, but had never
spoken to her. He had to, that event
full morning, for he rescued her from
destruction in the plunge Of a speed
ing automobile not Is seconds too
soon to save her life, and as she near
ly swooned in his protecting clasp,
spoke fervently:
"Don't faint-the danger is over"
Very naturally Edna Revere was
grateful. Very naturally, too, Morgan
was attracted to congenial acquaint-
ance amid his practical isolation.
There was rest on a shaded bench,
an expression of thankfulness, and
two young hearts were brought to a
communion of gratitude and satisfac-
ton that led straight into the broad,
smiling fields of pleasing friendship.
After that for three consecutive
days they met, and there were de-
lightful hours on the lake and strol1s
into the woodland. Each maintained
a certain reserve as to themselves
but intuitively recognizing a mutual
liking that made one to the other ac-
ceptable. It was Friday morning
when Bryce sat in his room rejecting
over the fact that he was deeply in
love with his chance acquaintance.
His face was not of happy aspect,
his thoughts not at all serene. It
was a serious situation. There was
a very exclusive and stylish lady at
the hotel who showed marked dis
tinction to Edna. Her name, Revere,
was the same as that of Edna, and the
evening previous Bryce had observed
the two cenversing in close, friendly
way.
Bryce Joined Edna a few minutes
later. They went down to the lake
and sought a shaded spot, conversing
-
straint influencing both. Finally
Bryce spoke.
Miss Revere, I expect to leave here
tomorrow
Il am sorry, I shall miss you," was
the reply, given with an unmistakable
note of sincerity. .
IF it was not for certain circum-
Stances" continued Bryce, ''there is
something I would be tempted to dis
close to you.<
mo circumstance should arise be-
tween real friends as we are. that
should deter perfect confidence" re-
Piled Edna sweetly.
"Then I am going to tell you that
I love. you"
Edna's eyes dropped, she was silent.
II am sorry did not tell you more
about myself went on Bryce defect
eddy. II have confession to make.
I have been sailing under false colors.
I am out of my natural circle. In
fact, Miss Revere, I am not rightfully
one of the giddy crowd where I have
no place. Neither wealth nor social
position are niine.'
'Why,I am glad Of that spoke Ed
ma, clearly Ielievedly, it seemed.
II came here by a freak of chance
proceeded Bryce. 81 was one of the
fortunate competitors Sfor free va
CATION
A merry laugh Interrupted Bryce.
In some justification he regarded his
companion. She had drawn closer to
him.
You have company then, Mr.. Nor
gam she said cheerily, sin your dar-
ing invasion of the chosen few, for
also am prize winner"
'You!" exclaimed Bryce incred,1-
lously.
Yes, | am a stenographer in the
city, and hailed with delight free en-
trance into an anticipated paradise.
Like all of US poor children of the
common world. I have been ignored.
except for a distant relative, a lady
I met here who has been very kind
and friendly to me. But for Mrs. Re
we're land you, dear friend, it would
have been rather denreSSinU