Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 26, 1912, Page 6

PAGE SIX The Girl of My l)reams " Novellsation ofthe Pia Witke D Newbit and Outo Bawarbach _"""_"..'.' WILBUR D. NESBIT ] | (Continued from page 2.). —_—— e ——— A C— trast to the dashing beauties be knew. But with all her simplicity of manner she had that indefinable quality called “charm,” which may not be acquired through the donning of gaudy raiment and the heightening of the color of the cheeks, nor by any of the extran. eous alds to beauty which need not be particularized here. And such charm, also, may not be lost at any moment by the one possessing it. Charm in & woman is llke magnetism in a man. It manifests itself unconsciously and naturally, so that others measure the possessor by it and not by his or her appearance. Harry drew her toward him, still bolding her hands. There was no mistaking his wish. Lucy, unsophisti eated though she was, understood him. “Nay, Harry,” Lucy sald. “Tbee know I do net think a girl should be kissed before she is wedded.” “All right!” Harry laughed, drop- ping her hands. “You always have your way with me. A girl ought to be mighty careful’ who kisses her after she is married, too, don’t you think?” Lucy smiled quaintly. Some of Har- TY's jests were a bit too fiippant for The requirements of the U. §. Government National Bank laws guarantee safety to the depositors: of OUR bank. The officers of our bank are always pleased to give the bene- fits of their experience to our patroms, Make OUR Bauk YOUR Bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK her. H LAKELAND --n..."?,,"’r;"::u::c, sorry [ didn't Under Control of U. 8. Governxfent, T W S S "nvuuwollmv.hndldm meet us. It would have spoired fa- ther's plans. We wanted to find thee ia thy usual atmosphere.” Agaln Harry looked quickly at ber. The surroundings were such as to make him keenly alive to any possible suggestion of some other meaning words implied. But Lucy's serious as ever. DON'T Try to slice your breakfast bacon with that old dull knife, as it will be so thick that when cooked it will be so tough that you can’t eat it. Let us slice it with The Packing House Market Slicing Machine. Po- lite service in stock all the time. W.P. PILLANS & C0. The Pure [Food Store Ask the Inspector . “Certainly,” lantly. Harry answered, nlk “But you don't need her. Just make yourself at home. Go anywhere you like.” Lucy started toward the room where Harry had placed Mrs. Blazes. But Harry was following her to detain her. . “And in here?” Lucy asked. have you there, Harry?”" “There? There?” Harry stammered. “Why—why, that's just some old junk in there. Wouldn't interest you at all” “A junk room? How odd!" “Yes—I—you see—I used to have a fad of collecting junk.” The sweat was standing on Harry's brow. He knew that Mrs. Blazes could overhear him, and his brief experience with that lady taught him that she had a natural feminine aversion to be- ing termed junk. If she should de- cide to assert herself by opening the door and making a few remarks! The thought was appalling. “Come, Lucy,” he suggested. “Let's 80 and see—and see the goldfish.” “Nay, Harry,” she smiled. “Let me see thy collection of junk. I did not know thee were an authority on that.” “Later, Lucy,” he sald. “Later.” “Then I will peep into thy library,” she decided. “Is mot this 1t? She started to the other door, open- Ing into the room where the Count was whiling the time away and con- tenting his soul with such patience as be could muster. “No, no!” Harry sald, almost fran- tically, catching Lucy's arm. “Not aow!” “But why, Harry?" “I—I've got a little surprise in there tor you, Lucy.” “A surprise? Oh, surprise me now!" “That would spoil it all," he assured “What NOW OPEN SANITARY PLUMBING INSTITUTION Plumbing, Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Heating, All Kinds of Pipe Fittings and Sewer- age Work Furnished and Iustalled by Practical Experienced Mechanics. All jobbing appre- ciated. Neat and Prompt Service and Guaran- teed. Phone 298 R T . B A A F TSI Office and Show Rooms With the Florida Electric & Machinery Co., Drane Building e e e R e E ) W. E. O’'NEILL Plumber and Sanitary Engineer Lakeland, Florida 2 AAAAAAIAARANARAPANSA AP | The Telegram IS Up-To-Now!=%. her, feeling that his ruse was work- ing. *“How can it surprise me later, when I know it is to be a surprise, any- way?” she asked, with feminine logic. “Well—it will be a surprise—and I —that is—" “No,” he told ber, nmly “Not now. Later.” “But now, Harry.” “Oh, come, Lucy,” he sald, with a man's uul lack of judgmedt. “Be “n.ilucnn-oulnuouuo OI.t(mnrho'MMtlu me_that!” she poyted, . THE EVENING [fELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA.. FEBRUARY 26, 1912 [T TP be reasonable.” o 4 nasonuble I jun-—jun asked you to “But that is the same thing!” She stamped her little foot with the words. “Lucy, you misjudge me,” he sald, solemnly. “I simply was not ready for you to look in there yet.” “Alas!” Lucy almost wept. “To think that we have had our first quar rel already!” Harry came near to her and mur mured: “Well, let us make up. One kiss to show me you forgive me.” “Nay, Harry,” she protested, but not very forcibly. “Thee knowest I do not approve of that.” “How can you approve of a thing until you bave it? Harry wanted to know. And then— Socrates Primmer, hat box in hand, appeared in the doorway, and what he saw sent his heart thumping to his boot heels. “Woe is me!” he sald, sadly. “The time to give her my present is not yet.” And as he turned to go he collided with Carolyn. That plump young lady accepted his apology gaily, and left him still delivering it as he went on down the hall, while she rushed to Lucy and greeted ber effusively. “We're golng to have the jolliest time ever!” Carolyn cried deligbtedly. WE ARE RIGHT IN THE S\VIM when it comes to showing a variety and quality of arv zo. -, can not be excelled. You'll Be Right' In It Too it you defer making any purchases in that line unti] We might almost add that can not b . 4.4 You seen what we have to offer. You'll be doing yourself aud .- justlcé if you do not at least pay us a visit of inspectin CHILES AAAAAAAAAA o/ POROTOI0I00E Lakeland Artiflcial Stone Works Near Electric Light Plant MAKES RED CEMENT PRESSED BRICK CALL AND SEE THEM. CAN SAVE YOU MONEY Crushed Rock, Sand and Cement for Sale BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS 12 and 18 inch Drain Tile for Sidewalk, Gate Posts, Mounds, Eto, Good Stock on Hand WEDelianteeofCharg‘;} Flower m-m-o-n-oaoiom-s-o«m-oaog H. B, ZIMMERMAN. Proprietor. [ PEPRPEIRINN 404 “Well, Lot Us Make Up. One Kise to Show Me You Porgive Me.” “Come. Leave Harry to bis own mis- orable cumpany, and I'll show you your room.” As she turned, she remembered “Harry,” she sald, “I want some pillows out of your room.” Carolyn rushed to the door of Har r7’s bedroom and seized the knob. Har- ry sank weakly into a chalr and awaited the blow. “It's all over,” he sald to himself. Carolyn tried the door, but it would not open. Visit The Florida Highlands Co’s Lands at Dundes Trainleaves Lakeland at 7:10 a. m., Monday, Wednesday and Fridsy. 10,000 acres of choice fruit lands to select from. Located 'mid Florida’s Highland Lakes, in Polk County. Countless sparkling spring-fed lakes, altitude 240 feet. pure, soft water, good transportation. Follow the lead of the Glen 8t. Mary Nurseries Co., whose recent purchase of 800 acres at Dundee is an endorsement hard to beat. Town lots, beautiful Lake Front Villa Lots unsurpassed. DUNDEE 18 FAVORABLY COMMENTED UPON EVERYWHERE. Come and #t Fine soll; “Why, Harry!” ehe sald. “Your | us, Good Chmp accommodations. Hotel will soon be built. room {is locked.” “Eh? Oh! What? Harry sald. . “Locked? Now, who could have lock- Lakeland Representatives: OHLINGER & ALFIELD Opposite Depot He fumbled in his pockets, mean- while listening acutely for the sound which would tell him that Mrs. Blages was presenting herself. But, blessings upon her head! She did no such thing. With a gasp of relief Har- ry sald: “I've left the key somewhere. look for it after while.” Lucy looked at Carolyn with an awe-stricken face. “Is that Harry’s bedroom?" asked, In horrified tones. “Why, yes!"” Carolyn answered. “And I desired to see it! Oh! Har ry, what must thee think of me. And how nice it was of thee to tell me it was only a junk room.” She went out with Carolyn, leaving Harry sunk dejectedly in a big chatr. 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