The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-29
COLVIN LENDS
WILLING HAND
BY DOROTHY DOUGLAS


office window. Nancy Danyers clicked
away at her typewriter perfectly I'M
conscious that fate in the guise of her
employer was weaving Bit of ro-
nance for her.
Miss Danyers," Colvin said, pulling
his nominations into expression, Il
am going to ask very large favor Of
you and I want you to take 1t seriously
and not be either amused or insulted."
Nancy's bright eyes twinkled as they
looked. straight back at him. Il sup
pose l am as game as you evidently
expect me to be" she told him, what
is it2''
Il want you to pose as my be-
trothed for short time. 1t is curl
Gus request, / know, but am going to
try TO hold young Sanford on his feet.
He's slipping backward. l promised
his father l would look after him and
keep him going ahead and-L am hav-
ing a harder time than / exactly APP
preciate.
Nancy looked her establishment.
'.And I-how can / help?"
Colvin smiled by being engaged to
me and from the safety and supposed
immunity of your position to vamp
young Sanford until he is so madly in
love with you that he will straighten
up and be the man that he really is
in the depths of him."
You fatter me-" laughed Nancy.
"And suppose he would not vamp so
easily-if l were free"
And now, Miss Danvers-or Nancy
las we had better make it-since we
are to be engaged / must get a ring
and for the next few days had we bet
ter not rehearse, as it were, by getting
a wee bit familiar with each other
outside of Office routine. Lunch
theater and bit of affection-we must
not seem awkward when we spring
ourselves on Sanford"
"Yes-David-I feel dreadfully un-
acquainted with you-as my fiance."
Nancy laughed with joyous surrender
to the situation. But think If will
be fun-only please don't think me for
ward il seem tO-love you-when Mr..
Sanford is about"
Go as far as you like" agreed
Colvin. I'm a bit Of a duffer about
women, outside an office, 50 you'll have
to prompt me-" He looked helplessly
at her now that they We're actually
embarked on their curious journey.
However, we will take lunch together
now-if you are Free
A half hour later they went together
down TO the street entrance. Once
there, Colvin would have marched of,
but Nancy slipped her arm well within
his and allowed him to pilot her across
the crowded streets.
Colvin had baked ever so slightly
at first, but Nancy's quick whisper,
young Sanford might see u.s." left
him obedient and by the time they had
walked three blocks the warmth of
Nancy's arm against his side had a
most soothing effect. So much did he
appreciate her sportiness in this re-
quest of his that he stopped to pur-
chase three fragrant red rosebuds for
her.
She smiled up into his eyes and
her neck. You are going along splen-
didly," she told him.
Back at the office door after lunch
Colvin would have opened the door to
enter, but Nancy stopped him with a
tug at his arm.
Don't you know what an engaged
man would do before going in there?"
she questioned. He would glance
swiftly up and down the corridors,
snatch quick kiss and then go in
looking perfectly unconcerned."
"You little imp" said Colvin, 'I'll be
sorry for young Sanford's chances
when you begin vamping him." and he
opened the door and they went back
TO business Colvin's brain took up
the threads Of finance and Nancy's ma
chine clicked as usual. But about half
past four Colvin stood beside her.
Can we have theater and dance to-
night?"
Il should love It" There was no
doubt about the girls pleasure. Il can
slip home and into another frock and
we can dance while before the the
ater. just love dancing"
They arranged to meet at seven and
Colvin stood watching the Broadway
crowd until a taxi stopped and Nancy
stepped out. Colyin caught his breath.
Was this dainty, fragrant, chiffony bit
of fluff his Miss Danvers of the office?
well, Davey, dear-here We are"
she laughed.
Nancy was Colvin's only greeting
as they went within the big restaurant
and found coy table. He put of
the silky wrap she wore, then found
his voice, You're gloriously. wonder
fully beautiful" was what he said.
Lets have one dance before we dine"
Nancy arose and he came toward
her, masterful look in his eyes that
she had seen often in them when con-
quering big business affair.
They had a joyful evening and had
progressed remarkably well with re-
hearsals against the time Nancy should
be presented TO young Sanford. They
were driving home through the park
when Nancy leaned her head back
YEARLY against the cushions. When
she lifted her face David bent over
swiftly. He didn't snatch the kiss-it
was lingering and real.
Il love you, love you, love your he
said softly.
Il have loved you for nearly three
years. sighed Nancy, sand don't you
dare ask me to do any vamping."