The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-10-14
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Mr.. Goldfish swap away ana
Cap'n Pennywinkle went on with
his conversation, by the way,
Twins, that lobster got away after
iabblng Jimmy Jellyfish full OF
holes, and he ought to be punished.
/ haven't time to go after him and
wonder II you will find him for
me-"
Nancy and Nick told Mr. Penny.
Wrinkle that they should be delight
ed and asked where he lived.
Curly, Cap'n Pennywinkle's sea
horse. spoke UP now. HE lives IN
the grove OF sea-weed next 10 the
big gray rock"
Goodness" cried Nancy, Can
YOU talk?"
Certainly" answered Curly with
dignity. why shouldn't /? Besides
it's useful In our business, isn't It,
Captain?"
Cap'n Pennywinhe patted his
steed fondly. Eyes, indeed" he de-
clared. Most useful! Because Cur
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him with eyes filled with adora,
ton.
"All right" said Bill.
Imogene had figured that with
the weather so hot there would be
but few people in the Family thea
tire. And in the darkness OF the
theatre there would surely be
chance for Bill.
ImOgene was right about the
scarcity of the people in the thea.
tire. But no sooner had she and
Bill seated themselves In a dark
spot well at the rear than Ill fortune
Fonce more came her way. Hardly
had Bill possessed himself OF her
hand than TnogeneA parents en-
tered the theatre and unSnspect'
ingly seated themselves in the row
just to the rear.
Imogene felt Bits discontinue
as an actual physical force denress.
ing her heart. She was diSmayed
and fearful. Over and over again
she kept telling herself, ITS to-
night or not at all. Tonight or not
at all.
The picture seemed interminable
to Imogene. But nj last 1t was
over At last they walked out o;
the theatre. surely now there
would he chance for Bill But
Mr.. Hetrick. feeling in a joyiai
mood, invited Tmogene and Bin 10
have a soda at the Smith Broth.
ers' drug store down at the corner.
Again lmogonc felt Bills resent
ment at this further intrusion OF neF
family And again lmoEene ielt as
tressed and fearful.
But there was nothing to it save
to accept the invitation. And so 10
the drug store through crowded
streets. lmogene and Bill went.
TO all appearances the smith
Brothers drug store was the last
Mace IN the world for romance. II
was busy place. crowded to suf'
location and common In appear.
ance. But here 1t was that no
nance came to Tmogene.
They had to wait for seats at one
OF the tables. and when they ala
scat themselves Mr.. Hetrick order
ed chocolate sodas for. all four.
"perhaps you'd like something
eIsc?" suggested Emogene timidIS
to Bill, who was moodily examining
the menu card
Bill said nothing for a moment
or so. Then he looked up with
sudden light in his eyes.
Here's what Id like to ask Tor
whjspered Bill to ImOgene.
He extended the menu to lmo-
gene, Indicating a certain point on
the card with his foretinGer
Imogene looked and then gasped.
Her heart leaped. A shy color
came to her face. For just meet
ing glance she looked at Bill with
her soul in her eyes.
Twill you?" Whispered Bill In a
strained vote. ~
hand sought hers.
Eyes" whispered lnn@pn" softly.
while the drug store was teemtnG
with people. while Mr., and MIS-
Hetrick we're commenting on the
picture and while no one in the
store was aware Of what was gong
imogene felt Bill squeeze her
hand rapturously and saw all the
irritation in his face disappear he
fore a great wave OF Joy.
Scarcely could she taste the soda
eor ihe excitement she felt. And
when they we're once outside the
store and she felt Bill take her arm:
tightly, she knew that the most
wonderful thing In the world had
happened to her.
II say, MIR. Hetrick and Mrs. Het-
rick" said Bill suddenly. "Imogene
has lust said she'll marry me. wed
like to get married soon, May
Imogene saw her parents stop on