Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 15, 1919, Page 7

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PAGE SEVEN TWO LETTERS By ELIZABETH I. SAUNDERS. " “Now, Dot, for goodness’ sake pocket your pride and plan to go to that gance with us. Even if Wallie is there you won’t be obliged to notice him, al- though 1 think you are just mean to treat him that way. Now, please, Dot, Just this once,” pleaded Helen. “Well, maybe, but still I won't prom- ise yet. I will tell you positively in the morning. It was now just four months since the two offensive letters had caused 80 many sleepless nights for two young people, and everr four months would not wear away the pain and jealousy that was bound to get the best of both concerned. Wallie had gone to France, leaving behind him a little girl who had prom- ised to be true to him only. It had made the parting easier to know that she was all his as soon as his duty had been accomplished over there. Some time later two letters crossed on their way to each of the lovers, both intended to bring happiness and com- fort to the other, but instead brought unhappiness and even tears. *Dear Willie,” one had started. “Helen -has brought me the dearest little fellow. ‘I call him Duke as he i3 so’polite and gentle. He is a little mite and so cunning. I know you will love him when you see him.”" At the same time a little, blend, frewsled head tossed uneasily on the pillow and two nervous eyelids seemed to” be having a hard fight to keep closed, then all at once she sat straight upin bed. The all-offensive paragraph of the letter ran through his mind. “I am so lonesome tonight, dearest, for two people. You are one, of course, and the other is the dearest little lady inthe world. She is another man’s wife, so don’t be jealous. I love her £ SNAPS! 4-room house, good location, lot 75x140. Price $1350, $350 cash, balance $25 per month. 6-room modern house, east front, screened porch, wood shed and garage, $3000, %- cash. 160 acres cut-over land, on Jefferson Highway, 3% miles from Bemidji, $10 per acre, easy terms. 6-room cottage, lot 50x140, east front, good well. Price, $1000, $200 cash, balance $15 per month. 10 acres within the city lim- its, on Jefferson Highway, nicely built log cabin and other buildings. A fine truck and poultry farm. Price $800, one-half cash. & 110 acres hardwood land on Scenic Highway and fine lake, 8room house, screened porches, can be used as summer resort. Small tract opened up, fine timber. $50 per acre, might consider Bemidji resi- dence as part payment. 6-room house, modern except heat, hardwood floors, garage and wood shed, $2,500, one- half cash. GEORGE H. FRENCH....Phone 93 J. P. LAHR Markham Hotel Building Aldrich & English General Blacksmithing —Horseshoeing a Specialty— Oxy-acetylene Welding and Cutting 214 FOURTH STREET E are courte- ously atten- tive to the wants of those who em- ploy us. All of our appointments are of the highest ord- er and every mem- ber of our organi- zation has been properly trained in his profession so much and I know you will, too, when you know her as I do. 1T got a letter from her today and how I long to see her.” “*Another man’'s wife, indeed,‘so don’t be jealous’ I didn’'t think Walle would love another man's wife. He never seemed like that kind. But she can have him, that s, if her husband doesn't object,” and with an angry tug at the sheets, she flung herself back on the pillow for a restless sleep. Saturday dawned bright and clear for all with the exception of Duke, who had discovered to his discom- fort and misery that too much sweets were not good for little fellows like himself. Dot left Duke and started for the dance with Helen and her brother. Dot was prettier than ever and so radiant. Inwardly she was fight- ing two battles, trying to conceal her Jealousy for Wallle, but outwardly she showed only the worry for Duke. Ap- parently she hadn’'t noticed Wallie. But indeed she had, she had also no- ticed that he was ulone. “Beg pardon, Dot, but would it be asking too much if J asked for just one dance?’ attempted Wallie. *“Not at all, or even two would be but a slight favor,” coglly answered Dot, with a bit of sar¢asm in her voice that Wallie did not notice, due to the fact that the thought of two dances with Dot overjoyed him. “Couldn’t make it three,-could you?’ he almost pleaded. *Possibly.” At the end of the eight dances they erjoyed together, Wallie ventured: “Dot, since Duke Isn’t here to protect you through the streets tonight to your home, would it be agreeahle to You for me to escort you to your door?”’ What could be the matter with Wal- lie? What was he talking about? “Why, Wallie, I don't understand what you are saying. Poor Duke couldn't protect me.” At the end of their journey home- word, which came too soon for both concerned, Dot in het excitement in- vited Wallie to call the next day. “I would sure love to, Dot. but how about Duke? Are you quite sure he won't be jealous?” “Duke—jealous—why, Wallie, I.do believe you think Duke is a young man! Yhe telltale expres- sion on Wallle's face confirmed her statement, so a3 soon as she could con- ceal the amusement the little misun- derstanding had afforded she ven- tured: “Wallie, you are a jealous goose. Duke is just a dear little four- legged fellow; in other words, a 1§tle Boston terrier.” “Good heavens, Dot, I'bave been an idiot. Can you ever for- glve me?” Dot was about to say “Yes,” but the offending paragraph of Wallie's letter ran through her mind as it had a mil- lion times since that letter had ar- rived. “But, Wallie. what about the —the other man's wife?’ “Who?” “You know the one you wrote about?” After a moment's contemplation Wallle recalled her reference and his face clouded. “Dot, dear, I never dreamed that you could misinterpret my letter that way. I still love that little lady more than anything else on earth, with the exception of your own dear little self, and she is married to another man, too. That man is my best pal— he’s my dad; so you see you were just jealous of my mother. Now, what have you to say?”’ “Oh, Wallie, I'm so sorry. forgive me?” We don’t know what he said, but a fow weeks later at the wedding of this happy pair sat the other man's wife, fondly stroking the head of the cute and cunning Duke. “Here's wishing Duke a long life, Can you erests are identical. llllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllmlllIllIIIII"IIllllllllllllllllllllll'.' 'lIIIIIIIII"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIlIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|IIII|IIIII|II We are ;rery pleased indeed to find that four farm- ers accepted our invitation to the luncheon at the Civic & Commerce association and hope there will be four times as many at the next luncheon. all enjoy seeing you up there and feel sure you will en- joy it if you will only come. and if you will come up there you will find that the business man is a good fellow also and that your int- Northern National Bank IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIlIIIHIIlIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIlIlIIE The business men You are a good fellow, I“I|IIIIl|III|llllllllllllllllllllIIII|IIIIIIIIIlllllI|III|IIIIII|IIIIIIIIIIII Don't Delay Your Building STRIKES AND FREIGHT EMBARGOES are making it increasingly difficult to get material. Our stocks now are in good shape. We can fill orders for stock mater- ial promptly. These stocks will be broken in a month or so and it will be almost impossible to get themi refilled Factories and mills are crowded . and many over-sold. This is par- ticularly true of Fir and Hardwood lumber. AGAIN WE SAY—DON'T DELAY nunmnunnnnnRnunBnnnnnREnnnn St.Hilaire Retail Lumber Co. even lf he is my cute rival,” lat lnughed Wallle. “And here’s happiness and long wie to the cother man’s wife—our mother,” finished Dot. (Capyright, 1919, by the McClure Newspa- per Syndicate.) Their Supply. “1 guppose the men who were fight- ng in Champagne never ran the risk of running out of ammunition.” “Why should they?” «Wasn't there plenty of grapeshot there?” EO= 2= Subscribers should report any poor carrier service to this office and steps wi]l be taken at once to remedy the trouble. WE PAY the highest market price for rags metals, rubbers and scrap iron. We also pay freight on all out of town shipments for 100 pounds and over. Highest prices paid for hides. GOLDBERG’S HIDE & FUR CO. Phone 638-W 112 3d Street DAILY PIONEER WANT ADS BRING RESULTS ovorywhoro~ fanulios suppliod by cor druggist and oalor ~~Visitors aro cordially invited to inspoct onr plant. Bovo is apart of the game ~~ it makes good sportsmon and more on{oyablo sport--good fellowsh montv -~ bost to train on and o af yoar-round soft drink ANHEUSER BUSCH ST.LOUIS Stone-Ordean-Wells Company, Wholesale Distributors’ O G RS (B HIBHL TR 1 DU FH I T MR EH I R PN B ‘I‘MINV*V, iy } health and rofresh- DULUTH, MINN. ATCTION SALE | HORSES A carload of fine Montana horses weigh- ing from 1150 to 1500 sold to the highest bldder regardless of price, on pounds, will be SATURDAY, AUG. 16th MOBERG'S BARN Half mile west of the city of Bemidji Sale starts at 11:00 A. M. and will continue until all horses are sold JOHN MOBERG, Owner August Jarchow, Auctioneer H. C. Baer, Clerk ® S | | | | x ] ]