Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-05-28
MISS BONNIE
BY JOSEPHINE r. MARTIN.


eyes gloomy, his mind alled with be-
wildering thoughts. AfteS climbing the
long hill from the tewr. with the pros
peet of delightful evening before him
to De received in such a fashion was
beyond his belief. Even the box of
candy, daintily -ibboned and wrapped.
had failed TO remove the icy chill
from the atmosphere, or the austere
aloofneSs from Christabel.
"Pve something to tell you. Chris"
he had said, drawing on his gloves; "a
surprise for you"
You don't need to- replied Christa-
bel, icily; Il saw it in the paper"
oh, did your cried Richard eager
iy. Il wanted to surprise you. / am
going to bring her up tomorrow night
and see how you like her.
you needn't" said Christabel loftily.
Il don't care to see her. thank you.
even If | We're to be home, and am
not. Now if you will please go. don't
care to stand in this draught any long
er. Good nightl" And Richard had
felt himself gently propelled out upon
the porch, the door closed forcibly be-
hind him.
What could 1t all mean? Christabel
surely understood that he loved her, al
though there had been no formal an
nOuncement of their engagement, and
he had been sure she had loved him,
even though she was a firt and a
ease, but what had happened to change
her from loving little conrade into
cold, dignified woman?
Evidently she had changed her mind
or found someone she liked better. He
went on down Main street to his bach
elor quarters. AS his key turned in the
lock he was greeted by an eager whine,
and as he opened the door an ava
ianche in the shape of small brown
and white dog launched itself upon
him
Hello, Miss Bonnie, old girl" cried
Richard, sitting down in the Morris
chair and drawing the dog to his knee
Good old girl. Lonesome while mas
ter was away?'
The dog whiaed gently and slobbered
over Richards face with her warm, wet
tongue. Richard caressed the sleek
head. Il was going to take you up to
see the lady tomorrow, Miss Bonnie
he said, after l got your new collar. /
thought she'd be crazy over you she
always loves dog; and was going to
give you to her, and you would be our
house dog when we were married; but
it is all off, old girl You've been so
much admired and talked about at the
show l thought she'd be tickled to death
with you but she says she don't want
TO see you"
The dog answered with a mournful
whine, and looked up into her masters
face with wide, intelligent eyes.
Richard arose. and throwing aside
hat and coat, took up the local paper
and turned to the account of the dog
show that had been held that week In
one column he read the name of the
prize winners: Miss Bonnie, first prize
in Glass b. Already winner of several
llrsts. Mr. Richard Morton has just
purchased Miss Bonnie, who is consid-
cred one of the finest Boston terriers
ever seen in this town."
So Christabel had read of his new ac
QUESTION, but why should she be angryt
He turned to the local column "Our
popular young lawyer, Richard Morton
was seen on the street today with Miss
Bonnie. Congratulations, Dick, say
we"
A great light dawned upon Dicks
face. He sprang to the telephone and
hastily gave a number. After mo-
ment a soft little voice came over the
wire: Hello" Hello, Chris, this is
Dick. Now don't hang up your receiv-
er. want to ask you question. Did
you 70 to the dog show?"
Il did not" came back promptly.
"Well, wait up few minutes. win
you, Chris? 1t is important I'm COM
ing back, and if you don't let me in I'll
ring the bell Off"
Click went the receiver, and Dick
hung up laughing.
Now, come on. Miss Bonnie" he
said, hastily DOMINIC his coat and hat.
"You win have to make a call in your
old collar, but never mind"
Miss Bonnie whined eagerly at the
prospect of walk and followed her
master sedately down the steps and
up the street. 1t was after 10, and few
pedestrians were abroad in the quiet
little town Most of the houses We're
dark. but up on Primrose hin Dick
could see the light from Christabels
window.
As he ran up the steps the door
opened quickly. and Christabel APP
reared the same cold, icy Christabel.
What under the sun do you wantf'
she snapped 81 had to let you in or
arouse the neighborhood What is the
matter?"
Richard stopped and pulled Miss
Bonnie forward. II want to make you
acquainted with Miss Bonnie" he said