The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1921-12-15

kutSle N0loO 70 wear tneoe." .s ~, :
OF pulled eyebrows, crimson mouths
and hair that looks like a waxed head
It Is only a kind of lark, sis, but I
want to experiment. You come in con-
tact with SO many girls down in the
settlement who lever get q chance to
wonderful gowns-now-" he
paused a moment, "can you find me
one?" ~
II would like breathing space"
laughed Elsie, "the idea is not so bad
when one has details. I think no n
but my prize brother, could conceive 1t,
however, ~ 4s
you're a peach!" Roland grinned
and treated Elsie to one Of his not
i%nfrequent bursts of affection. "Use
your own Judgment rely on your
taste and don't want to see any appli-
.cants. You must have her gowned and
ready to 60 out with me some evening
soon-when I return tired and droopy
from business" -
you're 80 often ~droopy," laughed
Elsie, now all excitement to see the
fortunate girl who was to wear all
the lovely clothes. She was responding
readily to Roland's idea of a unique
adventure. She was doubtful as to
what her husband would think Of it,
but Elsie had d way Of putting things
lin just the right way and at just the
right moment. :
The gowns, furs, evening cloaks and
hats which arrived in relays were SO
| exquisite as to make even the beauti-
fully gowned Elsie gasp in admiration.
The garments were one and all dis
tinguished as to color, cut and in
dividuality.
sit will take q girl Of more than a
little poise' to wear these with 'ele-
gance," thought Elsie, "she will almost
have to be extremely well born and
show it." sae
It was like d flash that inspiration
came to Elsie.
The girl whom she had always
wanted Roland to meet with a view
to matrimony was just the. right girl
in the right place. With the cunning
of the matchmaker, hitherto thwarted
by a wary brother, she wrote the en-
tire plot to Audrey Lancing and In re-
turn had d delightful sanswer.
II jump at the chance" wrote Au-
drey. cam Just catty enough to want
to meet Roland since he has SHE'D
away so often and the in%cognito will
serve beautifully. I will arrive In my
most demure, well-worn suit tomorrow
and begin the first act."%
Audrey was slim and dark. Her
brow vas broad and milk white and
her black hair, rolled back from it into
a classic knot. Her eyes were lark
and heavily dashed and her lips were
scarlet! Otherwise Audrey was color
less in repose. The animated Audrey
was suggestive of an animated Greek
statue come suddenly to life.
Roland was guilty of a swift intake
Of breath when, upon entering the IL
brary that evening, Elsie introduced
her selection to him. The fictitious
name of Miss Granger had been as
ssumed. IS
He quickly regained composure and
sent a glance Of complete approval to
Elsie.
This Is very kind Of you. Miss
Granger" he said, and 4 hope you will
lind a lot oft fun Id this adventure. I
expect to SO where will We go to-
night?' M
Why not the soppera?'' suggested FL
sic. I'm sure Miss Granger loves
music. 'sS MA !.
They whirlsd on to the opera.
Audrey asyery silent, considering
# thde raostslikely way pf ensnaring
Roland's real interest. II many subtle
ways, hpweverN she kept him well
aware Of her presence. She was re-
warded early Ia that frst evening BY
realizing TINT her escorts attention
DID not wayer from der, Il
there wassdo aienyiHe the tart that
the gftf Roland sulddsinlys sprung an
the public i social fndr Her
clothes were aaW4ys exquisite, her man
ner dignified andayet Roland had dis
covered thaak ne heart Within tboees
sRsautiful garments WAS ofSednai dne-
ness-a s~ombfnations ne mad not hith-
Afto found.
AAslscent ffSRweeks Of gayaty had
passed hefOrs Roland entered hls sis
tef,s boulder With 1o0kSof defeaE
~ 1870 - xaN-s