New Ulm review., 1921-12-28

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BY MARGARET RAND.
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The hotel basked in the July SUM-,
and in sdarkened rooms the guests
dozed and rested after the mid
day meal. Out in the hammock un-
der the. trees, Milly pretended to read.
but her moody gaze was fastened on
the distant mountains.
Presently, voices ana laughter drift
ed across the air and Alta came out.
on the piazza, surrounded by practl-
caly all tie male contingent of the
hotel. They paused as they passed
the hammock and Harold called.
"Come on, Mil1y, we're going over to
the Robbers Cave"
"Oh, yes, do come" gushed Alta.
"Come and help me take care of all
these boys
Thank you,'' answered Milly,
| coolly, '.but / prefer my hammock to-
day"
AS the rest moved on Harold lin-
gered moment. tDont see why you
will never go anywhere with Alta"
he expostulated. "she's an awfully
jolly girl ~
''That is hardly the way she inn
presses me-" replied Milly, ''but as
movie vamp she is perfect"
'Well,'i faltered Harold, 81 promised
to go, and, I've got Atlas sunshade.
I'll have to hurry. Good-by, .Milly.''''
| From a corner Of the piazza Mr.. Bor-s
den, proprietor Of the hotel, and nd his
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wife, watched, this little scene with
indignation. u, .....@ e...5s ...,.,.5j
"That young good-for-n othingY' = Mr..
Borden stormed. Waiting on Milly
hand and foot until this movie queen
appeared, and then running after her
like all the rest Of them. Thought he
| had some sense
"It makes it rather dull for A1illy,'
said his wife regretfully.
1--WE got an idea," said the old man,
slowly. "There must be some young
college fellow who would be glad Of a
vacation free and chance to devote
himself to pretty girl"
A few days later Stanley Hall ar
| rived, and after long conference
with Mr.. Borden was installed as one
OF his guests. He was a clean-cut.
athletic young man, a fine dancer and
| delightful companion, and Alta was
/ filed with amazement and envy, as he
| ignored her charms and devoted him
self to Milly.
Late that evening Stanley had left
N1illy in a secluded corner of the
piazza and gone in search of her wrap.
Presently from an open window came
the low-toned conversation Of Alta
aud Harold. M .s
g "Of course I'm not certain said ALI
ta, 'but it struck me as queer from
the first that Mr.. Hall couldn't see
anyone but Nilly Osborne. And now
| this letter from Bob says one of the
| professors asked him if he would like
to go to a hotel and devote himself to
a young lady.
They moved away from the win
dow and Milly fed to her room.
Tired out, she at length flung her
self upon the bed and slept in utter
exhaustion. Toward noon she awoke.
Stanley was lounging restlessly about
the piazza when at length she made
| her, appearance.
81 was afraid you were ill., he said
with relief. .sYou disappeared last eve
ming and no one knew why
Il. owe you an apology for that"
she said.
"Milly," he said, you are adorable. "
Surely, that speech is not part
Of your bargain she answered.
"My bargain ~ he repeated in puz-
zled tone.
YES" she replied cuttingly. did
you not bargain with my uncle to res
cue his wall-fower and provide her
with entertainments
A dull red flushed the mans face
and neck. s7t1ss7 RS rs
"It's true, isn't iit?' she persisted.
Eyes he answered quietly. But
lwhat difference does that make? q
Difference y she cried, choking.
This That I am ashamed to look any
one in the face again. I could die
with the shame and humiliation Of it
all!''
"Don't, Milly," said the, man in a
hurt tone. .s
ut is true, isn't it?' She demanded.
Yes, it is true he answered gently.
I Il was told there was a little girl up
here who through no fault OF. her own
was having a rather stupid time, and
an affectionate old uncle asked me to
help him swing things her way little,
that's all. He offered a certain pay
ment for my time. but for the rest
that have given you he cannot recon-
pense me- Only you can do that,
| Milly.''
what have You given me that he
has not bought aid paid for?p she
cried derisiyely.
my love-" he answered steadily
ou-you love me u she murmured
lincredulo ulously.
Dear heart he answered. taking
her hands, d do you not know?
For a snoment her alteration thrilled
her; then she drew away and covered
her face. s R .ss.s !
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