Show Why Im I'm Single SHE was a beautiful brunette full of vivacity whom I had met at a friends friend's house a short time before this incident happened I was fortunate enough to accompany her home that evening and the small smaIl portion of my heart which had not succumbed at the first collapsed completely when she said II Good night I asked her if I might have the honor of acting as her escort to the Charity Ball which was soon to take place What joy She consented The even eventful ul night arrived I had been saving saving saving sav sav- ing up all the stray dimes and quarters quarter I could get hold of that was years ago for some time in order to have enough mone money to pay the ten dollars necessary for admission supper flowers and carriage At supper I sat in a chair upon which someone had previously deposited what ice-cream ice he was otherwise unable to dispose of a circumstance which resulted in temporary inconvenience to tome me and permanent injury to my trou trou- sers To add to my discomfort the t the e waiter stood calmly surveying the scene while hot coffee from the cup he held in his hand slowly down my back But through it all she was a amodel amodel amodel model of sweetness Throughout the evening when not dancing she was the center of an admiring admiring admiring ad ad- miring group of gentlemen and I was the happiest person in the room I have heard it said that in times of great joy m many ny people wish to die that the awakening from their dream may never come but I didn't feel that way I wanted it to last forever Needless to say my wish was not gratified and the time for departure for home came all too soon The awakening was in store for me Just as I was on the point of suggesting a sleigh ride for the next evening she said Mr L L I have had such a delightful delightful delightful de de- time and I thank you very much If you will give me your address Ill I'll send you an invitation to my wed wed- ding Im I'm to be married next month Good night L. L L. L L. L |