The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-13
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Nellie cherished no thought that her
love for George Fallon could ever
moan ANYTHING To her. that lie did. or
,,.or wo,,ld return II. Her practical
nature. her good common sense. that
had kept her straight for so long pre-
ycnted her. If she could hide her feel
ing for him she could Keep her place,
Il. near him. This was all she could
hope. for But il meant so much 'ha'
sh, exertcd all her w!ll-power 10 con-
cnoI from him the love which had come
10 her. the love that had lain dormant
until his accident.
Donald Horne realized something
was rronC with Nellie. but hes!tated 10
ouestior her. There was something "
h.- manner. q look in her eyes that for
bade. He tried in every little way he
could think of to interest her, unootrv-
sivrlv showed his sympathy. But Tor
Ecllic he didn't exist. She thanked him
for his flowers. but in pcriunc'"FE
manner, very different from her uSua!
grateful enthusiasm for kindness.
Then kept out OF his way as much a.
nossinIe. going to her room the moment
She finished her dinner.
For some time. practically ever since
the elder Mr.. Fallon's absence, Mise
Jones had quiet!y-without saying any
thing TO Nellie. but acting on MI
Georges advicc-bcen initiating her IN
,o the work she so long had been doing
as his private secretary.
Nellie gave this no thought. beyond
the feeling she was getting on, and sup
noscd when the elder Mr.. Fallon came
hack she would again take her place !"
his office Whenever she thought TINS
her heart sank Then she only saw ME-
George when he came in 70 consult W.
his father Now she sat near MN All
day. where she could glance a. MN
when ne wasn't looking, where he often
talked 20 her.
One morning after Mr.. George hac
road his mail, Nellie heard him remark
,u Miss Jones: Father has decided up
on the advice OF his doctor. 20 remain
abroad n wear. He was preparing 10
retire when he became III. so ! shall
tccl no Inconvenience as far ms the bus!-
moss is concerned. although | shall miss
his advice-our consultations.
IF AN, sure the business will not sur
, fer and | think him very wise. MISS
ZONES returned. Many men so on until
too late"
Nellie. had turned pale and averted
! her head that they might not notice HeI
emotion Would she have 10 go Nonid
! there. br no need "f her Il Mr.. faI!oh
! did not lake m active part In the buSi-
hess? She longcd desperately to say
! Something. 10 find out In some way II
she were To stay. but lacked the cour'
age.
All Ia> she was very G/iet, her saucE
ANSWERS to the other employees slIIeu
II couldn't bear ii--not 10 he mere
! she said tn herself as she typed raP'h'F'
Il never knew loving hurt sat ti'h'S'
Rut I'd rather love him and he hur''
| :hau not love him.
s.mcd TO Nellie the day never
, would end Then AZ thr"" o'clock she
! hnpcd I, wouldn't. Miss Jones went OUT
and sn" was alone with Mr.. FalIoh' S'-
. ling beside him. taking dictat!on. FRO
! sag!r enough. surely. Yet the day hAd
Suddenly become bright. She was Tor
, the once. happy.
After debating n while Mr. George
! loaned back in his chair and questioned
! bcr. Was she comfortable? Did she
! I,kc the boarding houS" as we'll as she
/ ,b,urht she would? We're the other
! board,rs conGemal:
lie laughed mcrrilv when she 'o'd
/ him Of Miss Pitt. of her remark the
rirh; she went 10 the thcatcr-that She
! WASH, brought UP - go GaddinG ABOUT
alone with young men.
And what did YOU say
Il expect was rather imruden''
| Nellie answered. flushing. II told hcr
nerhars she might learn TO now # they
! would ask her.
"ynu are very quick. Miss Nellie. her
or,,nv.r replied. laughing again. TneH