The Press., 1922-03-23
What luck Perhaps.

chine and started 1t. Tho piece wasl a fox trOt. He held out his arms te Tmogene and she HiOated Into them.
 They were good dancers and liked to dance together. And now, thought Imogene, now would be the time. She felt Bill hold her more tightly. .
 Dear" whispered Bill, softly, 'let's-''
 But Bin got no farther than that. For into the room dashed tempestuous Nellie, one of Imogene's younger sisters.
 "Gee, it's q new record. ain't ft3' cried Nellie, excitedly. Did you bring 1t, Bill9'
 "Yes,' said Bill shortly. in voice that was plainly ilTitated.
 lmogene'a heart sank. If Bill was to be always interrupted perhaps he'd become tired and quit entirely. And life without Bill would bO very bleak indeed. tromOr of fear possessed her. She must dc somSthing quickly. She simply couldn't let Bill get away.
 Gently Imogene disengaged herself
 'fOh, Bill," she exclaimed, as a happy idea came to her. let's go to the Family theater tonight. There's a good film there"
 Its pretty hot" demuFred Bill, rather ungraciOusly.
 Please" whispered ImOgene, clutch ing Bills arm and gazing at him with eyes filled with adoratiOn.
 ."AN right" said Bill.
 Imogene had figured that with the weather SD hot there would be but few people in the Family theater. And in the darkness of the theater there would surely be 6 chance for Bill.
 Tmogene was right about the scarcity of the people in the theater. But no sooner had she and Bill seated them selves in 6 dark spot well at the rear than i'll fortune once more came her way Hardly had Bill possessed him self of her hand than ImOgene's parents entered the theatNE. and. un- suspectingy seated themselves in the row just to the rear.
 Tmogene felt Bill's discontinue as an actual physical force depressing her heart. She was dismRyed and fearful. Over and over again she kept telling herself: ''It's tonight or not at all Tonight or not at all"
 The picture seemed lnterminable to Imogene. But at last 1t was over. At s.>r' they walked out of the theater. Surely now there would be a chance for Ifill But Mfr. Hetrick. feeling in $ jOvlaI mood, invited TmOgene and Bill to have soda at the Smith BrSth- ers' drug store down at the cor ner. Again Imogene felt Bill'g resent ment at this further intrusion of her i family. And again TmOgens felt dis tressed and fearful.
 Bul there was nothing to do save to accept the invitation. And SC to the drug store, through crowded streets, 1mogene and Bill went.
 To all appearances the Smith Brothers drug store was the last place in the world for romance. It was e busy place, crowded to suffOcattOn and common in appearance. But hsTs 1t was that romance came to Imogens.
 They had to wait for seats at enc of the tables, and when thay did seat themselves Mir. Hetrick ordered chOcO- late sodas for all four.
 Perhaps you'd like something elSeF' suggested ImOgene timidly to Bill, whe was moodily examining the menu card.
 Bill said nothing for a moment or so. Then he looked up with Q sudden / light in his eyes.
 Here's what I'd like to ask for" whispered Bill to ImOgene.
 He extended the menu to mogens, indicating certain point CD the caRG with his forefnger.
 Imagene looked and then gasped. Her heart leaped. A shy color came to her face. For just Aeeting glance she looked at Bill with her soul in her eyes.
 ''Win your" whispered nill in a strained voice.
 Under cover Of the table BilPs hand sought hers.
 ~"Yes," whispered Imogene softly, while the drug store was teeming with people, while MT. and Mrs. Hetrick were commenting on the picture and while no one In the store was aware of what was going on.
 Imogene felt Bill squeeze her hand rapturously and saw. all the irritation in his face disappear before g great wave Of joy.
 Scarcely could she taste the soda for the excitement she felt And when they were once outside the store and she felt Bill take her arm tightly, she knew that the most wonderful thing in the whole world had happened to her.
 "I say,. Mr. Hetrick and Mrs. Het- rick,'' said Bill suddenly. 'Imogene has just said she'll marry me. We'd like to get married soon. May weT'
 ImOgene saw her parents stop on the sidewalk, which was. fortunately clear of people for the moment, and gaze al them curiOusly. ....... .::: :: "Why-why, yes, of courseGn said Mr.. Hetrick in rather amazed voice ''But how--when-yOu:> say you just fixed it up2''' :: ...e..
 Yes" laughed Bill jOyously. eT asked her If she would by pointing t0E the name Of sundae on the menu" ..,..,..
 The name of a sundae3''> repeated Mr. Hetrick blankly. 'r =
 Yes cried >Imogene. ''Tt was called Marry Me Sundae.' And when Bill pointed to 1t and asked me if would said yes!" .-+~
 Of course it was all commonplace enough to outsiders. But to Tmogene it was romance. heart-warmtng, soul