The Bismarck tribune., 1929-04-09
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THIS HAS HAPPENED

tending She wants to buy another
car.
Then Pamela meets HUCK
CONNOR, who becomes infatu-
ated with her, and she amuses
herself by playing with both men.
When Stephen favors Mildred the
manager asks her to be careful or
Pamela will have her discharged.
But this may not be 30 easy as
her brother, HAROLD, is In love
with Mildred. He Is q weakling
and Mildred permits him to call
on her to keep him from Huck's
gambling crowd. However, he
suspects that she cares more for
Stephen than for him and refuses
to stay one evening when Stephen
comes to sec Mildred.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XIII
Mrs. Lawrence was not surprised to
see Stephen. Mildred had told her
he was coming. But she was puzzled
over their manner. the uneasy way in
which Stephen stood before Mildred
and the latter's attitude.
why, good evening, Mr.. Armitage," ]"
she said cordially, advancing to shake
hands with him. She glanced in
quiringly at Mildred. The girl turned
abruptly toward the living room. At
the door she called back casually:
Come on; we'll play three -handed
bridge"
Mrs. Lawrence smiled apologetically
at Stephen while he dotted his over
coat.
Il can't seem to learn how to play
bridge" she said: "clse we could have
a regular game"
Stephen made quick mental COM
putation. Three players without
Mrs. Lawrence. That meant there
was a fourth person about and It
hadn't occurred to him there might
be anyone to see him kiss Mildred.
The kid sister, of course. He grinned.
Mrs. LaWrence'S next words upset
his conclusion. Comics out" she
said. "Of course I don't like to have
her stay up late for cards and Mildred
| says she talks too much. :"
| Mildred interrupted by calling out
to ask where the cards were. Mrs.
Lawrence went to search for them
and Stephen followed, wondering who
was in the living room. He saw no
one but Mildred.
Mrs. Lawrence looked around in
establishment. Did Mr.. Judson go?"
she asked blankly. Il didn't hear
him.
Mildred shrugged. He wouldn't
disturb you to say good night" she
explained. you'll have to play, Nom.
Wen teach you. It's such bore for
two"
She looked defiantly at Stephen.
! Let us play something your
mother knows" he suggested politely
I don't believe you know any old
fashioned games" Mildred challenged
with meaning that was not lost on
him.
well. there's postoffice," Stephen
laughed. II know how to play that
How about it, mother?"
Mrs. Lawrence beamed at him. Il
warmed her heart to hear this nice
young man call her mother. Shed
always wished that her eldest child
had been a boy, and that Mildred
had come next. She never could
wish that Mildred had been anything
but Mildred.
Il expect you young people Of today
don't bother to call it post office, ;
she said, shaking her head reprov-
ingly.
But it's the same old game, eh
no matter how you play it?" Stephen
persisted. Nothing to get hot-er-
angry about. what?"
But Mrs. Lawrence was not to be
drawn into a discussion Of kissing.
Nov young man." she said, II
think what you need Is cup OF tea
or chocolate
Chocolate" Stephen decided. He
had vague idea that it might take
longer to make 1t and he wanted des-
perately to be alone with Mildred for
= few minutes right then.
i prefer chocolate myself" Mrs
Lawrence said and left them.
"Mildred!" Stephen was beside her
I'm sorry" he said, and hesitated
Il mean I'm sorry you didn't want
me to kiss you"
Il suppose 1t hurts your vanity. :
Mildred replied
so that Is 1t. You think TIM .
practicing Don Juani Tell me the
truth. Did you really object to beine
kissed, or was it just that you think
I'm conceited enough to believe car
60 about kissing whom please?" J
Mildred faced him steadily. "Well.'
Sne began uncertainty. Then with 4
rush. came scornful words. sYou
must have had some pretty cheap ex.
periences to imagine your uninyitAl
Kiss would be welcome to me-" shl
ended breathlessly.
| "Uninvitedl" Stephen echoed. "rJn.
invited! My Lord, girl. don't you
know that YOU were made for kissina
at Just that moment? I'm sorry Be.
cause it offended you, but I can tel
you that appreciate it for III It VA,
worth. Il that helps any. And It w,
worth : great deal" 4
WAS It worth quarreling about?'
Yep. I'd even fight for Z chanc,
70 do 1t over again." he answeres
readily and Mildred was utterl,
routed BY his blithesome sincerity.
"11l Be on my guard next time" sh,
warned him.
= Z =
| Suddenly Stephen grew serious. z,
don't think I'll try to kiss you agais
until I know you want me TO-" hi
promised solemnly.