Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-29

gossip might hurt mis- business was apparently
unfounded; sales had, upon the contrary, in
creased, owing to the purchase of presents
for the Murchison wedding, now 10 days off.
Then, from what appeared to be clearing
sky, there crashed a devastating bolt.
Late one afternoon, as Mr.. BiSbee was putt
ting his desk in order before going home, Char
ley, white-faced and nervous appeared in his
Office.
"They got you in Cht-Chati" he exclaimed
and flung the paper on the desk
DiZZily Mr.. Bsbee stared at the marked pas
sage:
a.. Her highness taste for bizarre assO-
Citations was amusingly eXampled in an in
timacy she formed on her railroad journey
eastward. This time the man was a jewelee-
hailing from a Midwestern city; gossip has it,
that expensive gifts changed hands. and that
on reaching home he had difficulty in explain
ing his share in the transaction to his wife.
1t may be safely predicted that the princess
will encounter no such embarrassment. Always
she returns with new trophies of the chase.
The prince is used to 1t.
Meanwhile the little jeweler, having been
carried through the heavens in the ladys fam
ing chariot is said to wear above his heart
a photograph bearing tender inscription, and
has become o seven days wonder to his fellow
toWnsfolk'
IT though you'd better see it before you go
home" Charley said.
That's right. Much obliged" There was
a croak in Mr.. Bisbee's throat he swallowed.
When Mr.. Bisbee entered his house that
evening, he found Stella awaiting for him in
the hall, a copy of Chit-Chat in her hand.
Il know, know" he exclaimed YEARLY,
waving her off and sinking into chair
He heard Pauline come skipping up the steps
and the slam of the screen door.
Il guess you've heard the ncws?" she said
brightly, looking from one parent to the other.
Isn't it great"
What you say?" Mr.. Bisbee felt as if he
were going mad.
Except the Murchisons," she said we're
the first people in this town to be mentioned
in Chit-Chat Do you realize that? It isn't
going to be the Murchisons and the Rathbones
any more-it's going to be the Murchisons and
the Bisbecs." She sang bugle-like fatal"
and, raising her arms, swung grandly around
the room, stopping in front Of her amazed
father.
Say, papa can I borrow the princess
photograph? The girls are dying to see it."
My gosh!" he cried. Il should say you
can't!' and observing his wife's eyes fastened
upon him, he hurriedly added: Anyhow, I
guess I wouldn't hardly know where to look
for it, ---.,-@r z .: 80
The last statement was perhaps excusable
as defensive measure. The photograph, rs
he well knew, was in the pigSkin pocketbook,
and the pocketbook was exactly where Chit
Chat said it was and 1t was in the same place
next morning when, after having .telephoned
Charley Doelger' of his. purpose he headed for
the law Offices Of Rathbone, Ewing & Todd.
Having told his story to Mr. Rathbone, he
handed him copy Of the society paper.
The attorney shook his head. ~. :, =
-s"sYou can't get .damages,'; he said. They
didn't mention you by nanne.". ,.;.,,7'i IS =
Everybody knows 1t means me-. -
Eyes, but you. can't touch them. They. Mhel
people right and left, but keep within the letter
OF the law. In any case 1t is extremely doubt
> full that you could prove damage In point Of
fact shouldn't be surprised IL sthis turned
out to be. rather q good thing for YOU" :.
= He was interrupted by the entrance Of tia
Mr.. Bisbees once wants him on the,phoae,s
she said, and Mr.. Ratiiboie pushed the desk
instrument toward him. 80 '%r,r fteHr :",,
'"HellO?",--: :@.f5t ..''t"- 80 = =
: "You better come right over here, WIZ"
1t was Charley Doelger speaking In. o. low. ex-
cited voice. "Alice .Murchison and her mother
are here. They're looking for presents for: the
bridesmaids" ~, ;'.. 80 ',.l .v:,sy
Hang on to them. charley--7I'n be right
over" ~, -- p ~. = 4. .a ..s...
- He sped to the store and having entered at
the rear advanced to the counter at which
Charley was exhibiting diamond bar pins to
EN- wait upon Mrs. and Miss Murchison
myself, Mr.. Doelger.", Charley stepped aside.
Have you found what you desire?.' AS MT.
Bisbee addressed the mother, he was aware Of
the daughters keen eyes, taking him in---.,,.
" II rather like this one, Alice" Mrs Murclai-
son, with bar pin in her hand, answered him
indirectly. ,,4,;>.- 49,, !,
: Il don't" said her daughter. bar pins are
old stuff -',.
Mr. Doelger," said Mr.. Bisbee, will you
kindly step to the vaults and get our new line
of ]. & G.. gold mesh. bags and vanity cases?
Bring them to the private ONCE, please" And
explaining to the ladies. "You can examine
them more comfortably there" he led the way
to the back of the store.
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