Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-05-12

fluctuations were not as hearty as
/ they might have been, for Gloria was
well liked by Roberts friends and sew
eral of them would have spoken words
of censure for the way he had treated
1 her, If they had voiced the sentiment
that was in their minds.
The next day Robert went to the
hotel to keep an engagement with An
geline. She was not there, but the
4 clerk, with a plying grin, handed Rob-
ert a letter. 1t was Brief
Robert, Dear-I've gone back to
work We've had some nice times, but
! of course we were not serious-at
least, was not. Really, never could
marry YOU. hope you won't feel too
bad about this. You see, there's
man back home that really love.
"ANGELINE."
For hours Robert walked on the
beach, reading and re-reading this
note. 1t seemed that the end of things
had come.
1.-THE fellows were right" he told
himself. "She's a vamp. but / loved
her. wonder if it was genuine love,
thought"
/ Dusk found him far down the beach.
During the walk he had come to, as 1t
We're, from period of sleep.
I'm almost glad it happened" he
said. I'm going back to Gloria-if
she'll have me-"
Nevertheless Robert did not find 1t
easy to shake off the depression that
had come with the note from Angeline.
1t took considerable courage to ap-
proach Gloria's quaint little home,
where she lived with her aunt, but 1t
seemed he just must get consolation
from some one.
Gloria admitted him and treated
him as If nothing ever had come be-
tween them. Her smile was just the
same, and she was as gracious as
ever. That was like Gloria. 1t was
returning good for evil, In a sense;
and for that reason 1t hurt. 1t made
Robert feel small and mean.
Naturally, his manner was con-
strained at first. but Gloria was so
grand about II that he gradually un-
bent, and before long they were In
paths OF conversation familiar to both.
AS he sat and watched the sinking
sun play about Gloria's yellow locks
Robert said to himself:
) "She's really the girl, after all. She
. has made me forget Angeline. Infatu-
alton is one thing and love is entirely
different"
, He remained late at Gloria's home.
Somehow he dreaded to get into his
, own company. Once away from Gloria
thoughts of the other girl were bound
to return.
But at last he had to go. He stood
at the door like a bashful boy who
had just made his debut in feminine
society.
Gloria" he said hesitatingly. one
hand on the door knob, Il have been
pretty poor sort. | cannot expect
you to forgive me; but you have been
just grand. ! want to apologize for
what l have done, and-and Gloria
really love you. have all the time.
Will--wilI You kiss me good-night?"
There were tears In Gloria's eyes as
she reached up and placed an arm
around his neck.
Robert, dear, love you. too.
suppose am little fool for letting
only fellow ] ever cared for. There's
no use trying to deceive myself"
There was some further conversa-
! tion on this rather interesting topic be-
fore Robert left the house that night.
J When he arrived at his uncles cottage
he found a telegram on the dresser,
reading:
Disregard my note. / really love
, you, Bob. l can't stand 1t to be with
out you. ] thought ! was flirting, but
! / really fell In love. Am ready to go
ahead with the ceremony as planned.
'ANGELINE"
II was week later that Tom Will
son met Robert and observed
, II understand your wedding has
been called off. / don't want to be
! curious, but I'd like to know for sure
you a present"
"Go ahead and get it," said Robert.
~ will be married on time"
The church was so small that many
Of the guests were obliged to wait In
front to get glimpse of the bride and
groom.
From the outside Rev. Jonathan
Shocks droDing voice could be heard.
AS he pronounced the words that
, sealed the bargain some of the out
door guests placed bags Of rice within
!, convenient reach. Resorters had
, made Cedar Point metropolitan I'm
everything except marriages, and the
community reserved the right 70 b
! provincial In that ons particular.
, The crowd in front of the door fell
back presently, and the tall form Of
} Robert Hannaford appeared, walking
along the aisle. The rice throwers
: reached for ammunition.