Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-10-21
THING THAT COUNTS,
BY MARGARET RAND.
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ana III udIkeD6u FOOIHS the EuSSls
dozed and rested after the mid
day meal. Out in the hammock I'M
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 practi-
cally all the male contingent of the
hotel They paused as they passed
the hammock and Harold called:
Come on, NIlly, we're going over to
the Robbers Cave"
"Oh, yes, do come" gushed Alta.
Come and help me take care of all
these boys"
coolly, but l prefer my hammock to-
day"
As the rest moved on Harold lin
gered a moment. Don't see why you
will never go anywhere with Alta"
he expostulated. "She's an awfully
jolly girl"
"That is hardly the way she i'm
presses me-" replied Milly, "but as a
movie vamp she Is perfect"
WELL" faltered Harold, II promised
to 20, and I've got Atlas sunshade.
I'll have to hurry. Good-by, Milly."
From corner of the piazza Mr.. Bor-
den, proprietor of the hotel, and his
wife, watched this little scene with
Indignation.
That young good-for-nothingw 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"
ut makes it rather dull for Milly,"
said his wife regretfully.
I've got an idea," said the old man,
slowly. There must be some young
college fellow who would be glad of
vacation free and a chance to devote
himself to pretty girl"
A few days later Stanley Hall ar.
rived, and after a long conference
with Mr.. Borden was installed as one
OF his guests. He was a clean-cut
athletic young man, fine dancer and
delightful companion, and Alta was
filled with amazement and envy, as he
ignored her charms and devoted him
self to Milly.
Late that evening Stanley had left
Milly 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
and Harold.
"Of course Pm not certain" said Ali
ia, but it struck me as queer from
the first that Mr.. Hall couldn't see
anyone but Milly 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 fled 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 Longing restlessly about
the piazza when at length she made
her appearance.
Il was afraid you were ill.," he said
with relief. You 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! p he repeated in a puz-
zled tone.
Yes she replied cuttingly. did
you not bargain with my uncle to res
cue his wall-flower and provide her
with entertainments"
a dull red flushed the mans face
and neck.
It's true, isn't it?" she persisted.
yes" he answered quietly. Slut
what difference does that maker"
"Difference!" she cried, choking.
This That am ashamed to look any
one in the face again. / could die
with the shame and humiliation of 1t
air.
Don't, Milly," said the man in a
hurt tone.
at is true, isn't it2" she demanded.
'Yes, it is true" he answered gently.
II was told there was 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 l have given you he cannot recon-
pense me. Only you can do that,
Milly."
What have you given me that he
has not bought and paid for2" she
cried derisiyely.
MY love-" he answered steadily.
"You-you love mel" she murmured
incredulously.
Dear heart" he answered, taking
her hands, do you not know"
For moment her alteration thrilled