Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-09-15

these days Of 1ndecls1on and worry.
She would let Tim settle the whole az.
fair, She would invite the two young
men for the. same, evening, but neither
would know that the other was com.
Ing, and Jim, who would not stand for
any nonsense. would soon settle the
affair. 0 ..,:.s .ss@. .5
The very next morning Lucille tele-
phoned Jim to come up that evening,
and he answered IN his usual authori.
tative way that<it had been his inten-
ton and he would hesthere early. -
Then she called mp Reggie. He was
delighted to hear her voice; he
thanked her humbfy for calling him,
but he did not know what to say about
coming. do you really want me, Lu-
cilleT' anxiously. T.
'Why. Of course. Reggie, otherwise
I wouldn't have asked you," she spoke
very sweetly. j.,
'Lucillel Darling, you make me
very happy. I'll be there"
Jim arrived first. D1sposing of his
hat, he linked his arm through Luz
Giles and led her straight to a daven-
bort, and, once seated, he kissed her.
"Jim!': said Lucille reproachfully
but pleased. -
T "Look here, honey girl, you and I
had better come to an understanding"
he said. There's that little shrimp
Reggie Devereau hanging around here
and you know I won't stand for any
nonsense!" ,..... .:-~
!. Lucille laughed q little and Jim con-
tinued: :.. ,.
when want a thing, no matter
how small, I always get 1t, and when
I've found the girl Love, well-a little
thing like Reggie won't stand In my
way, that's all-and he might as well
know, sooner or later, that I don't
stand for any nonsense"
Lucille drew in her breath. Reggie
might come any minute, poor Reggie.
And hardly had she thought Of him
when the doorbell rang.
The portieres parted land Reggie
came breezily into the: room. Hello"
and stopped second when he saw
r Jim settled with Lucille. on the day.
export. Lucille jumped up and ex-
tended friendly hand, Hello, Reg
gle" kindly. wont you sit DOWN.
+. "Hello, Reggiel" called Jim patron
izingly, getting slowly to his feet.
"Good evening": answered Reggie
stifly, i'll at ease, wrinkle lining his
usually smooth forehead; what are
you doing hereT'
Jim burst into a laugh and Lucille
looked at Reggie in genuine surprise.
what am I doing here?" echoed Jim,
highly amused, and burst into an
other big boom Of. laughter. Lucille
giggled nervously; she felt uncomfort-
able. The line in Reggie's forehead
was deepening. ~
Jim's laughter died out at last and
he turned suddenly to the other young
man; this time there was no hint OF
amusement in his voice, but that mas.
terful, compelling note that Lucille
adored. THAT'S none: Of your bust
ness, Reggie Devereaul Now. young
|: fellow, I'll tell you something's don't
stand for any nonsense; So
Reggie came forward like a men
acing wolf and the bear stepped back.
II know you don't stand for any non
sense, Jim Burns;: that's where we
two differ. I stand for all the non
sense in the world PM the most good.
natured fellow you want to meet, bu,
when 1t comes to the serious things OF
life, the big things, that's when my
good nature stops. I won't stand fol
"a poacher; get that?",
inns eyes blazed "A poacher
Who's a poacherT'
"Youl You knew. Lucille and ]
were engaged. Poaching is a serious
odense and" 49,
"Look here''-Jim fairly beloved
you have nothing to say about this
it's up to Lucille; she can decide" an6
he smiled gloatingly.
mot word, Lucille" commanded
Reggie .peremptorily. 't:Lucille. de
cided long time ago.. If she is wa
vering now, I'll decide it for her. Now
SIR. you get outl" u: s,>- ::,:>:- =,
Jim looked at LtHqei1@] }e;;>< her. eyes
were fastened on Reggie in breathless
amazement, and perhaps he realized
that this was not any nonsense, fol
without q word he stalked out Of the