The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-22
"Keep Them
Guessing Volume"
By r. RAY BAKER


observation about 1t being easier to
give advice than to act upon II.
For Florence was one OF those per-
sons that practice what they preach.
Her preaching was done through the
columns OF the Evening Gazette, un-
der the caption. advice to the Love-
lorn. by Arubella Anderson" Every
day, except Sunday. Florence an
swered questions of young women, and
some young men, In regard to love af-
fairs, preceding the replies with an
article OF general advice.
These articles written by Florence
lately had been accumulated and pub
llshed In pamphlet form under the
title, Keep Them Guessing" and
these pamphlets were distributed free
OF charge TO the readers OF the Ga
zette who submitted the necessary
coupon.
Florence was a strong advocate OF
guessing" In love affairs. She argued
that a young mans interest became
stimulated vixen he found himself un-
able to fathom the depths OF his
IDOLS nature. keep them guessing;
never let up until the marriage knot
is tied, and don't let up then" was the
glst OF her advice, and many fair
reader needed II and piofited by II.
Because Florence practiced what
she preached, Harvey Roberts was
kept constantly on the anxious seat.
He never could tell just where he
stood with her. Her personality
seemed never the same. She was ex-
ceedingly agreeable and sweet one
day, and the next time Harvey saw
her she was cold and distant. She
never would admit definitely that she
would marry him. but whenever he be-
came convinced his case was hopeless
she would be sure to lend him fresh
encouragement Dy means Of few
choice words OF sentiment. He was
kept guessing"
Harvey did not realize that he was
the constant subject OF experiment for
Arabella Anderson OF the Gazette. In
deed, he was not aware that Florence
acted In that capacity on the news
paper. although OF course he knew she
held some position there. Yes, Har-
vey was experimental upon shameful
ly In order that the readers OF the
Gazette might profit; but from this
II must not be inferred that Florence
did not care for him. She really was
In love with him. but felt she must
follow Arabella Anderson's advice In
order TO keep him on the matrimonial
eligible list.
One day Harvey had called for her
at the Gazette Office and escorted her
to the modest dwelling where she lived
with her mother.
"Shall see you this EVENING"" he
inquired. She had been particularly
amlable, and he was confident she
would be glad to have him call. His
Insurance business had kept him out
OF town for week and II seemed like
years since they had been together
He was then taken OF his feet by her
response.
"I think not, Harvey. Really, I be.
lieve we should not see so much OF
each other for a while. Besides,
have another engagement for tonight
But Florence" he protested, VI
haven't seen you for a week and"
Lets not argue" she broke In. ~
think It Is best, really, and couldn't
break an engagement-even for you
SO Harvey went away with q heavy
heart. and Florence kept her engage
ment with q man she heartily disliked
1t was necessary, however, to forgs
another link in the chain Of guessing
with which she bound Harvey.
Hell call me up In a day or two
and beg me to relent," she confdentl,
told herself, land Of course I'll ylelt
TO his pleading. It's all In the game.
Florence was ready to relent, bu
she didn't get the chance. for Harve.
failed to fulfill her expectations. HI
did not telephone to her and she re-
celved no word from him through thu
mall When three days had passe,
she began to be worried.
Then came the climax. Fiorenc,
went to the theater one evening will
her mother, ana there sne saw Har
vey with another young woman. /
literally appalled, her. Such thin
was unheard OF. He appeared to hav
broken away from the fetters she ha,
tied with such painstakIng care.
At first Florence was angry. Wha
right had Harvey to pay attention I
another girl after the many protesta
tions of love he had poured into he
ears3 But her anger cooled and an1
iety took its place. She stood read
to forgive II only Harvey would com
back.
But Harvey made no effort to Sc
Florence. He must be away on bus
ness, she decided; but II was odd no
to receive letter from him II sue
were the case. She discovered he wa
not out OF town one evening whe
she went to restaurant for Dime
and found him dining there with IN
same eirI who had accOmDanled niI