Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-07-08
LAST CHAPTER
BY IDA WARREN GOULD.

WIS Le0lDuS thNhNh " h'l'N N'''A
effort would raise him aboy" net'-
ocrity as a story writer he sat
awaiting the torch OF inspiration
which was to light him 10 tame.
Various opening, We're before hum
in a notebook though none led 10
climax. What source sho,i1 * seek 7
Country OF shorct
He loved the great throbbme ocean
and It's varied moods. What could
he do better than take day Oh by
the sea- In another hour he was
close to the expanse OF the sea,
Faster and faster he wrote, deHel'
oping his fancies until after sunset
he rose, stiff and Chilled, yet satisfied
with his work.
Then he Numbered along the beach,
took the wrong turning in time 10 see
the last boat half mile of shore,
1t grew rapidly dark and he was un-
familiar with the place.
AT any rate, he had first-rate
story. He stumbled and ran, seeing
a light far off on Il hill, the only
friendly beacon in the darkness.
He was in for an adventure.
After a long tramp he arrived near
enough to see that the lights came
from a private residence. The drap-
cries permitted a glance through the
windows As he took the first step
up a broad flight he heard music. He
was celebrating how to phrase his
application for hospitality, when the
door opened and woman in a shim-
mering evening gown peered into the
gloom that lay between them.
When Felix, hat in hand ran up
the steps, She exclaimed in pleased
voice, Felix Mason After all these
years!
This is Miss Lane, my friend, who
lives with me Explain low you
found us after all these years.
by the lights in the windows, of
COURSE, laughed Felix,
Dinner is served. announced Miss
Lane, abruptly leading the way TO the
next room.
Felix never knew just hoW he avert
ed a true statement Of his appearance
at the home of woman who had
been "A good pal of his college days,
Al first he thought of telling his story
straight, But as Pauline seemed to
regard his coming as a natural hap
peuing he allowed himself the pleas
IRE Of a delightful eyeninc-and ac-
cepted also the invitation to remain
over night.
81 will allow you to stay on one
condition, said Pauline, smiling mis-
chievously into his suddenly sobered
face when she babe him good night,
so, I'm to pay for my lodging by
attending one OF your social teas;
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sun -ouSiueSS-Very important,
o'i,''''S 'ue STORY
surely III send the car for you
AT once
Thanks. You're a good pal. Paul
me cannot finish the last number
until talk 1t over with you. G0odby."
After dinner Miss Lane excused her.
self and afforded the two friends the
opportunity for uninterrlntaa disans.
sion.
Pauline neryosuly began ARRANGING