Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-03-14
cHEE: ROMANCE:
BY ELSIE FRENCH
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%. 1872. by Mcclure NeMspaper SynlIoate.l

20, 1922, by Mcclure Newspaper Syndtcate.)
The bellboy came leisurely to the
desk of Angie Drew, the steu0grapher
of Hotel Marlin, and in a drawing
voice said:
"Hysterical skirt in Room II wants
woman, so | guess you'd better go up
and do some consoling. Looks Like
she'd lost her best friend, anyhow"
Now Angie was a good-natured girl
of twenty-eight, who had never had
romance, and we'll she knew the rea-
son. She was inclined toward plump
ness" and was very plain.
The elevator stopped ut the second
floor and Angie raped softly at No.
Al. 1t was opened Immediately and
she saw before her a foriorn and be-
draggled slip of woman with eyes
red and swollen from weeping.
After a few moments the sobs abated
ana she managed tremendous smile.
I'm so foolish-there's nothing real
ly the matter, only, as you said. lone
some, blue. You see, Tn the leading
lady-in fact, the only woman in the
company that played here two nights
ago; naturally I'm lonesome. 1t wouldn't
be so bad if they hadn't cancelled last
nights engagement in the next 5oWn.
Now that you're here, what good is it
going to do me?" You can't stay, so l
suppose I'll have to stay here and look
at this wonderful green enamel bed
0p6 oboooIota uaI1 r,oYnr-'
Not a bit of it, dearie," said Angie.
you're coming with me t0FIght to an
ice cream festival at the minister's
house, but I'll introduce you as al old
school chum. By the way, what is your
name?"
Chlorine LeDue," replied the girl
with shining eyes.
"That will never do" frowned An
gle. ut sounds too theatrical and you
wouldn't make much of a hit with the
crowd if they knew you were an ac-
tress. Let's call you Gertie Fellows"
"a regular lawn party Goody-it's
years since I've been to one and
l"Gertie" clapped her hands joyfully.
Wear something simple and mind
the paint and powder. I'll be through
work soon, and We'll have supper. Then
for the festival"
| And with parting instructions, Angie
! went back to her desk.
! What a difference paint and powder
make! The girl that Angie brought
! home to supper was charming in her
modest muslin dress and white lace
/ hat. Her eyes were never so blue and
! to Angles mother she seemed so young
| and gay mere slip of girl.
"This is Gertie Fellows, mother, an
! ice cream festival tonight, for she's
! leaving for home tomorrow"
On the way to Reverend Graham's
home they passed the little stone IL
! brary, where most of the young chaps
congregated, in hopes Of picking up
! "sweetie"
! Many caps were raised as Angie and
| her friend went past and admiriDg
! glances were cast in "Gertie's" direc-
| ton.
| AhSlC . liSdil DStll llull iCl
new friends. Even though she knew
the boys looked straight over her head
she was proud that it was she who
was responsible for the hutter of ex-
element.
Evening. Angie" one of the boys
called out. Coin TO the festlval?'
Yes, Bob. Aren't you fellows go
ing? Everybody will be there, and her
eyes twinkled as they all smiled and in
, lnison said;
! "Sure-we'll see you later."
! SO circle of boys surrounded the
two girls soon after their arrival, and
"Gertie" spent the evening happily.
Ice cream-she ate 50 much of it she
was ashamed, and Bob would heap her
! arms with boxes of candy. 1t came to
| an end all too soon, Angie had found
a tall, lanky, blonde chap, who was
feeding her ice cream from his dish
while her eyes Shone and her cheeks
flushed until she looked almost pretty
The four Of them went home togeth-
er, and when they reached Angles
house they stopped, evidently thinking
her friend was stopping there.
Il am stopping st the Hotel Mar
lin," she smiled, as her escort beamed
happily. SO. linking his arm in hers.
he sGid
That's good. | can walk little
farther with you, then. Goodnight,
Angie. Night, jim" and raising his
cap he turned to go. But "Gertie"
slipped over to Angie and pot both her
arms round her neck and whispered:
Thanks, dear. I've had a glorious
time. I'll never forget you and I'll
surely WRITE" and with a dozen kisses
she walked away with her friend gaz-
ing fondly into her eyes:
In front of the hotel "Gertie's" escort
finally said: You're mighty nice
girl, Gertie. Can l see you again soon?"
With light laugh that caught in
her throat like SOB, she replied:
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