Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 183, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 August 1911 — A Romance, Almost. [ARTICLE]

A Romance, Almost.

He took the proffered gloveless hand In his, while high above them blew soft breezes, which, descending, fanned the stifling air that sought to stew them as they stood there face to face. Her brows were raised. What Joy to be so near this queen of smiling grace, to hold her hand so tenderly! The fingers rested, slim and white, for one brief moment on bis palm. And yet his face showed no delight, his massive chest betrayed no qualm. As the electric fans above dispersed the heated air and flies, he said, without a sign of love: “Six aqd a half, ma’am, hr your sise”