Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-08-12

uOZeu ana rested after the ulu-
day meal. Out in the hammock IN
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, Milly. 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 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 expOstuated. 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"
We'll" faltered Harold, Il promised
to 90. and I've got Atlas sunshade.
I'll have to hurry. Good-by, Milly."
From a corner Of the piazza Mr.. Bor-
den, proprietor Of the hotel, and his
life, watched this little scene with
Indignation.
THAT young good-fOr-nothing Mr..
Borden stOrmed. waiting on M!lly
hand and foot until this movie queen
appeared, and then running after her
like all the rest of them. Thought he
had some sense"
1T 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 d
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 clean-cut.
athletic young man, 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
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 I'm not certain" said Ali
ia, but it struck me as queer from
the first that Mr.. Hall couldn't see
anyone but AIilly 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. 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 a part
If your bargain" she answered.
My bargain!" he repeated in a puz-
lied tone
Yes" she replied cuttingly. Did
'ou not bargain with my uncle to res
.ue his wall-dOwer and provide her
With entertainment"
A dull red flushed the mans face
nd neck.
ITS true, isn't it?7 she persisted.
"Yes," he answered quietly. But
hat difference does that maker"
"Diference!@ she cried, choking.
This That l am ashamed to look any
ne in the face again. I could die
18th the shame and humiliation of it
IL"
Don't, Milly," said .he man in a
urt tone
at is true, isn't it'll" she demanded.
Eyes, it is true" he answered gently.
was told there was little girl up
IRE who through no fault Of her own
as having a rather stupid time, and
] affectionate old uncle asked me to :
LIP him swing things her way little, G
ats all. He offered a certain pay +
ent for my time, but for the rest II
at have given you he cannot recon-
nse me. Only you caH do that,
lly."
what have you given me that he
s not bought and paid for?' she
ed derisively.
My love" he answered steadily.
You-you love mel" she murmared
redulously.
Dear heart" he answered, taking
: hands, do you not know?"