The Crittenden press., 1920-07-09
GALAHAD'S EARS
BY ALICIA PRESTON.
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I
shadows and her eyes a-dance with
flames. And csscsding from her lap,
strewn about the roor, everywhere
were letters. squares Of paper. ribbons
envelopes.
With n quick movement she tossed
the one she was reading into the fire-
place before she waved welcome 10
him:
Gracious. Billy. how early you
are"
"Yes. hut I thought We could talk
before the dance, You iook-say, Prts,"
he challenged. you look Ike u 'alen-
tine and tonight I'm In the mood to
say-'may he your"
Are you; Well, don't say H." In
terpoSed Priscilla hastily. Its not my
mood at all. I'm cleaning house-rm
burning love letters"
"Let me help" he picked up an en-
velope. "Oh, say. Pris! This 10
mine! Let's not burn this"
"All right, you can have IT," she
. teaSed.
Billy stared susplciously at q blue
rlbboned packet he had started TO toss
10 the flames
"Aha. SO we don't burn all the let
tiers? That looks"
She snatched them from him. shame
faced but dimplIng. THAT looks
does IT, Well, It's nothing at all, but
I don't want to bnrn them somehow"
Somehow Humph!"
swell. I've had them longer than
any Of the others"
She sat back on her heels and
watched the leapIng nre. Then she
laughed softly.
"You don't know him. Billy. Shall
I tell you-i'
yellow curls and blue eyes, sup
pose--an Apollo!"
"No. hut I called him sir Gslshad,
she confessed.
"rll bet It's because Of Sir Gslahsd
that you treat the rest OF US so." hss-
arded Billy.
"Oh-well. I sometimes wonder my
self" the girl admitted. "but more
likely -
"Say." said Billy. what was there
about Sir Galahad that made him %
different from the rest Of usf'
He" Priscilla smiled with dreamy
~ tt.tA
package-he could wiggie his ears"
"The donkey" sputtered Billy.
Priscilla started indignantly-"whyr
Then she sprang. laughing to her feet
and reached for her cloak.
II was during the first dance that
Billy said suddenly:
swell. I suppose I could practicer
practice what!"
-Sir Galahsd's parior trick"
BILLY Martin Don't you dare or ri
never
"Have you seen the diplomat yetr
Helene whispered In Pris' ear a.
the couples, happened TO bunch In q
corner. The best-,ooking thing. and
he's been everywhere and"
But the couples had drifted apart
again and Priscilla. forgetful Of the
diplomat. turned impulsively to Billy.
BILLY. I've Just had an idea'"
"Noi"
"Yes, I have she paused until
they finished some intricate steps.
BILLY. I think-I don't believe you're
In love with me-"
swell, I've told you"
"But think II would he best-Billy.
why don't you fall In love with Hei-
ener
Il might just as wen !" fumed Billy.
.Gcod! rve begun to think" she
added. seriously. III isn't fair 10
dawdle you when I'm perfectly SURE"
you're all right. Priscilla" he pat.
ted her spproyingiy and In big brother
fashion. But. Pris. before you marry
Q man for his ears consult me-"
"Poor boy! Sir Galshad rankles.
Billy. who is that black-hslreSi. dis
tinguished looking MANI Billy. who IL
hef"
"Hei Oh, he's that diplomat"
"Bnly. introduce him to me Next
dance! VIII you. plesse'"
"Sure. what's the rushy' questioned
the faithful.
But the orchestra leader began wav-
ing his arms frantically-"Men on one
side of rcom-girls on other"
Laughing. the couples complied.
These dances were highly Informal.
Men advance on run 10 choose"
boomed the deep voice again. and the
music commenced a new theme of
whimsy allureaent.
Dash-slide-a stampede descended
upon the expectant line Of girls and
"Pris. please"
Miss Bartelle. may ~
-Just this one"
As usual. an unfair percentage Of
swallow-tails clustered urgently In
front Of Priscilla. There Was a witch
cry about the girl and they adorei
her.
She caught sight Of the black.haired
diplomat in the bsckground-and then
she dlmpled-
II wonder" she conhded. whimsical.
ly-"can any OF you viggle your earsr
There was a moment Of startled 81.
ience. then a mad quiver OF facial con-
tortions.
by George. what
-0h, I say"
"Have a"
-Sure." grinned the diplomat. ana
proved II as he offered his arm.
-Pr's. you imp" he said. boyishly.
" wasn't sure Il was really you-,"
"sir Galahac :" che e,ul,ed. "thc.
eersr and then grew unsccvpn,ii',
sax as he le.i l.r away