Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-07-23

chrfiake until ne sat exacuy opposite
to Calypso. She crossed the carriage
again TO get away from him and once
more Tommy followed her half way.
II don't want TO worry you," he said.
but ! think you really ought to lis
ten 10 me-"
you are worrying me. You're do
ing worse. you're persecufing me-"
'The last thing in the world want
TO do Is to annoy you In any way. But
for your own sake as well as mine,
and for Lord Norheys sake, and for
Miss Temples sake you ought to lis
ten 10 me-"
II won't" said Calypso. "and n
you're a gentleman you'll 20 away"
'Tll go away II you like, after
you've heard what I've got to say"
II thought all Englishmen were gen
tlemen." said Calypso.
"Not quite all. I've met one or two
who weren't. And I'm Irish, not Eng
lish."
IF you won't 90 away, ] must"
said Calypso.
She stood up as she spoke, intending
20 20 out Into the corridor. But to do
that she would have been forced to
pass quite close to Tommy. He was
leaning forward In his eagerness to
make her listen. 90 she might have to
touch him as she passed. She hesi-
tafed.
III you like said Tommy. 'Tll tele-
graph to Miss Temple and ask her to
say that she doesn't know me and
doesn't want to have anything to do
with me-"
-How can she say that when she
wrote to me that she loved you with
all her hearth
She began to push past Tommy.
But he proved that he had a gentle
mans consideration for her feelings.
Rather than allow her to 70 out into
draughty and uncomfortable corri-
dor. he got up and went there him
self He stayed there smoking unhap-
PLY until the king and Janet Church
came back from the restaurant car.
Then Tommy went on and had his
own luncheon. Calypso contented her
self with few biscuits and an apple
which Janet Church produced from
her bags. Wherever Janet travels she
always carries biscuits and apples
with her
The king made himself very agree
able TO Janet In the restaurant car,
and no monarch In Europe has bet
ter manners than he has. Perhaps he
had never before exerted himself to
be agreeable 10 lady Of Janet's age
and appearance. The result was ex.
cellent. Janet was pleased and fiat
tered.
II am 40 very glad" he said. shat
you are accompanying my daughter to
Lystrla. feel that I can rely on you,
on your kindness. your discretion. your
wisdom. When all Is said and done.
young girl cannot have better
companion than an English lady. My
dear wife was English"
"rm Scotch" said Janet.
"My dear Wife" said the king. twas
half Scotch. and II there's anything In
the world TO be preferred 20 an Eng
lIsh lady as companion to a young
and lmpressionable girl. II Is Scotch
lady"
A walter flung three dishes OF varied
hors d'oeuvres on the table. The
king helped Janet tenderiy to sar.
dine. an oily slice Of tomato and a
small sailed eel. Then he ordered a
bottle Of Burgundy.
at a time like this" he said.
"After all. marriage Is a great occa-
sion In girls life. The help and ad-
vice OF wise lady a little older than
herself--you won't mind my saying a
little older. win your"
"rm ffty.two," said Janet. "snd not
In the least ashamed Of H."
III knew you wouldn't be ashamed
OF II. I could see that ut once. Your
Arm mouth, your clear. far-seelng
eyes Your calm strong outlook upon
life. your profound ldealism--"
Janet is far less sensible than she
looks. She bridled with pleasure al
the kings compliments. He filled her
glass with Burgundy, and Janet 40 fur
forgot herself and her principles AZ
TO sip u without saying that all con.
tinentai wster IL poison.
"A young GIRL said the king. -is
apt TO take exaggerated views Of
things which you and regard as
what shall sayf-not right. certainly
not right. but Inevitable"
The walter whisked away Janet,
plate. gave her another aud dumped
an enormous spoonful Of omelette on
Il. she slipped her Burgundy again
The kings manner was carcssing The
wine was strong. The omelette wal
excellent. But Il takes more thar
wine. food and caresses to DUH Janet'I
conscience.
"If you're abiding to that unfortu
nate young mans ENHANCEMENT viii
q London actress she said
Young men," said the king. -wil
be young men"
They ought not to be- said Jane
firmly.
However said the king cheerful
iy. I'm not really nervous about ca
lypso. She'll get over Il after q while
Her poor dear mother always Got owe
Il after 4 while"
Got over whatr
Come now" said the king. -yov