Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-05-06
THE NARROW SKIRT
By RUTH FINN.

both pretty well tired out when the
seated themselves in the very attraC
tive restaurant at Tyrenes for tn
double purpose Of having their luncl
and talking over the results of thei
mornings "Trip.
Il do hope yOu'll like the dress, Enid
now we've bought it," said Mrs. Win
throp eagerly Especially since it cos
so much"
"Oh, | know ! shall, mother, dear
said the girl quickly. "Don't worry;
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 new
gown besides-that could eat every
thing on the menu"
Evening came and Enid donned her
gown. 1T is pretty narrow" she adj
mitted as she moved about a bit "But
! shan't have much walking to do to-
night, and I simply must wear it," So
under the capable escort of her fif-
teen-yearOld brother Jimsy, Enid
started for her destination. For her
this was a most wonderful OCCASION
for she was to play a piano solo at the
home Of Nora Kaye, school friend.
Lets take the short cut around by
the willows" suggested Enid. 'Ttll 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, I say, Enid, we're in for it;
some one has walked off with the
plank Wen have to walk all the
way back and go around the other
way"
"The other wayl" cried Enid; "why,
here isn't time, Jimsy."
Enid was about to give up In de-
pair when the sound of voice came
rom across the hollow where Jimsy
vas still hunting.
Hello, yOungster; looking for moon
hine" came a CHEEKY masculine call.
mo, / want a plank" answered the
Jimsy, intent upon bust
ess, and Enid caught snatches of her
rother's conversation, alternately
lushing and grooming as she heard the
'ords-"play the piano"-"plank was
Kissing narrow skirt''-"could not
lmp"-''too late to go back" etc.
"Well, do hope at least that it's an
Id man." thought Enid devoutly; but,
las, tall. fine-looking and decidedly
Dung individual met her gaze as jim
emerged from the field with his
II am afraid there is but one way
1t of the difficulty" announced the
Jung man after they had discussed
e pros and cons of the situation $50
you will permit me-"
Sure, go ahead" assented Jimsy,
tn brotherly authority, and with
sp Enid found herself gathered up
ntly but firmly in two strong arms.
Put your head down on my Shout
r and shut your eyes" came the
and Enid. instinctively do
: as she was bid, felt herself rise
the air as the man leaped forward.
Il then felt the thud of his heels as
landed
There That wasn't half bad" he
claimed as he carefully deposited his
rden. Here's your brother now"
Timcv with ono a,.i,rr Loo. -.
ely past them. $50 7 can leave you
ely. He raised his hat. and i'm
light of the moon Enid caught
npse of his face, and thought how
'-looking he was. Laughingly dis.
inning all thanks. he was off, and
id and Jimsy proceeded on their
he concert was over, and Ends
e, very difficult composition, had
n received with great enthusiasm.
Do you know, Enid Winthrop looks
lively beautiful tonight" whispered
a Kaye to one of her intimate
nds. "Her coler as she came in
positively wonderful. and my
sin. Lloyd Kaye is here and has
I'd to meet her. He's awfully i'm
sed," and Nora's voice trailed off
indistinctneSs as the very young
in question elbowed his way
ugh the crowd to her side and
led her Off to present him to the
lg pianist
Why" breathed Enid, as she lifted
eyes at the mention of his name;
y-er-why-it's you"
lone other" agreed the young man
ngly, and then somehow they lost
as they wendell their way to the
corner of the veranda that looked
SIS the fields still bathed in NOON
lay ! escort you home-round the
: way?" queried Lloyd Kaye when
had talked while Enid flushed.
ow silly you must think me-" she
lined, but I did want to wear
ew dress and look especially nice
hit"
Ou succeeded admirably" he
d meaningiy, and although the