Life — December 2, 1899 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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453 “Not in a thousand years.” “Then I must tell you ” “Allright, Go ahead.” “Well, then, it’s a -a ring.” “Then I suppose you must have it” “« How good of you.” “Not at all. You'd better pict it out yourself.” “That's what I thought. You know, dear, it's nothing aguinst your taste or —” “Certainly. ‘That's all right. Go and make your choice. Not too steep, you understand.” “ButI— Dear!” “Well?” “LT bope you don’t mind. I— have—already—” “What?” “Why, made a selection. Of course, they are on approval.” “They!” “Why yes. I got two for you to st lect from.” “What did you get two for? You don’t want’em both,do you?" “Of course not, you silly. But I want you to choose between them.” “What for?” “What for, you stupid man! Haven't you any sentiment? Don't you see?” “Bee what?” ‘Why, that I want my Christ- mas present to be a complete sur- prise.” Tom Masson, CHRTISMAS EVE IN TRINITY CHURCHYARD. “ A Christmas Conversation. Ui, eb: “What sm I. going: to give ee E-AR.” “Y-e , that’s it. Have you decided?” “Well?” “Why no, I hadn't thought—” *'T want you to tell me something.” “Oh, Lam so glad. I was afraid you “What is it?” had.” “Guess.” “| know better than that. What do “What is it?” you want?” ‘It's about Cbristmas.” “Guess.” A CATRCTIBY