The Plainville South Side Gazette du lieu suivant : Plainville, Kansas • 6

JERRY'S MISTAKE A WOMAN OF METHOD. jNEARTOn NATURE Br GENEVIEVE ULMAR I Br GENEVIEVE ULMAR WASH SKIRT By VICTOR REDCLIFFE By. CECILLE LANGDON. (Copyrlcbt, 1KSU, Wnt.rn Jeparr Union iranvHvhl a 1(1 IV V7 (Copyright, W.ai.ro N.w.p.y.r Union.) i jtur cuuie ouck to me moo xue momer or jonn Bryce was wbaf oar Httl huinh.r of UhbsvIUp Hffer. vuuuuouiy aesignateu as a Wlwtt' rav in the min.

No one who took the pales to become of tne hour among his Juvenile at-acquainted with her real qualltiea of oualntHnces. until the first ifiamoiir of sense, Justice and strict adherence to his won.1 uer principles considered her either Wtn alld participated In hud somewhat or piejuuicea, oniy ner worn wuv. his iMtivH. the Mor. mc.u, wy Beemeu tyrannical at tou Dud jIveu hlm a good tlirje lu, times.

I qn. i ner nusoana nad left her poor with means, and Mvrtle. a damrhter. who, an oniy son to care for. He became the nleasatft and svmuathetle.

had put her specials; Final 1 Clean-Up one object of his mothers solicitude, teif out to see thut Jerry was engaged not to couuie or indulge, but to brius jn a constant round iit metropolitan up in me way ue snouiu go. There I 8iKht seelnif, was no lack of the strap and uuwaver Little did the artless, well-meaning lad realize that he had unconsciously Ing discipline. 1 John respected hit-mother because site was consistent. An rewarded nil the kindness and lndul he canie to the estate of manhood he gence of his pretty cousin with a care- i It was a bird aad a book that led Dale Wordeu to become acquainted with Bejla Vance. Both bad caught hU eye as be was passing along a busy city street and paused to gaze Into the show window of a tuzldermlst.

It was dismal aud dust-Infested, as are most wiudows given to the exhibition of ln animate nature in the 6bape of stuffed aud preserved entitles, but next to a dilapidated eagle with one glass eye bulging and an articulated ape minus a fdot there was a fair specimen of a tailor bird, neat and foppish of plumage as In its native woods. The pretty 'songster, mute Just now, touched a chord of. memory In the, mind of Worden that was pleuslng. Where he bud passed his life In the Ozarks bird life was at Its most enticing and Interesting'' stage. Ella father had lived and died umong them, bad given his years to their study, had written two books on their history and habits and both had become standard lu the scientific libraries of the world.

In the window lay one of these volumes. It showed usage, but was evidently placed there to" attract a purchaser. The sign over the place, old and faded, read "Robert Vance." The young muu opened the door of the stuffy, feebly lighted shop, and a bell attached to Its other side tinkled. Behind the counter was a young girl, weuiing a long apron, busy sewing to forged ahead very creditably in a busl lens act that brought the darkest cloud ness way. He courted and wedded of her life to her.

She was pnrtlcu Lillian Duane, who lived In a ueigh Inrlv huiiriir mte mumiiruhlA mnrtilnir i -i I I iv v. UU iiiey beiueu for 8h(, llfld a wrltttn down there in their own home. tlon from Gerald Steele to afford him John afcked me to break up and the pleasure and honor of her com pany to en entertainment the following live with them." old Mrs. Bryee re marked to a neighbor, "aud that meek week. mild, but thoroughly good little wife Myrtle's beautiful eyes had heumed of his Joined in the Idea, but I would as she scanned the little note.

lie was her Ideal of a gentleman, young. never think of Intruding, for it would not turn out harmoniously. The only handsome, intelligent, and the deli thing thut worries me is that John cacy of his attentions charmed her quite. Forthwith Myrtle Indited a needs some one to guide and restrain him. I do hope Lillian will see and reply and started down the stairs for curb his Inclination to act on Impulse." room Intent upon throwing on a The newly wdiled pair seemed to LADIES WASH SKIRTS Great variety of styles and materiels to select from.

Priced below wholesale. See them in the window Nice selection of new fall skirts. Come in and see them. light wrap and mailing It. Fate altered her Intentions, however, as she get along creditably from all that juuu u.omer learuea.

ana lr sne notIeed Jerrv lu the front ujiaseu uer son unu was lonesome, sne gether a rent In the web( foot of a rare species of Labrador duck. She Ing Into their box a pair of roller concealed her sentiments. One day skates with which she had presented was fresh and charming us to face however, a ueighbor who hud been hlm that morning. on a visit to friends at Lyndon, stirred and wore a radiant smile of youth and Innocence, "Would you mind posting my letter old Mrs. Bryce up and started her on for me, Jerry?" she asked.

"Mr. Vance Is not la, I suppose?" the war path, bringlug back some In "Oh, sure! Cousin Myrtle," replied suggested Wordea, formation that caused the mother to "My uncle Is gone for the after set her forceful wits at work. Jerry with alacrity. "I'd do Just anything for you. Where is the post of "Lillian fairly idolizes John," was noon," replied Bellu Vance, "but 1 may be able to serve you If It Is anything fice?" the way the neighbor put It, "but "Oh; you don't have to go there," ex in stock." hasn't the gumption to govern him.

"No," dissented Worden. "a mere She Is simply so devoted to him that plained Myrtle. "You know there is a letter box at the corner?" 1 Bhe never resents or complains. whim to see Mr. Vance," and then Wordeu told of how the familiar tailor "Resents whut?" sharply challenged "Is there?" queried Jerry.

Jerry set forth at once and Myrtle THE the blunt old lady. bird bad made him think of home, and of his pleasure at coming across the "John has sort of hailed his release tripped up to her room again, hum from your strict dlsclDline as a relief mlS a happy air, In love with all and Is celebrating his liberty full Uie world- alld tenderly woifdering If book his father had written. The girl's eyes glowed as he spoke of the paradise of greenery her youug eyei had never seen, and she said hlaHf i lite seuuer ai uie luvnuuuu nuuiu ue "What I don't mean that he has 88 Phased as she was to reply to It. My uncle will welcome you, Indeed, got into wild ways and all that?" Jerry left "for his native village at "Blt-ss vou. no! if isn't tn t.

noon. Myrtle wandered ubout restless- for he holds In reverence the work ot a muu which has become his own fa act otherwise than the man your care vorite textbook. Tell me. more about ly counting the hours, because she felt sure thut fierald Steele would call Frilay evening, his usual occasion for ful truinlng has made of him. But he neglects Lillian." your rather woncierrui nome anu work, will you not?" she asked la a spirit of genuine Interest.

John Bryce had never been out In coming around to spend the evening. the world much. His business was -c, "Let me see," Myrtle whispered to Worden as nothing loath to expati prosperous, he liked companionship I herself, "he will receive the note fo ate on the rare old family mansion, with its quaint, pretty nooks and corners, but his. auditor had attention most for "the house In the tree," a und through his "genial and liberal morrow morning. Then there's only ways had made many friends, prlncl-1 that and -the next I shall see him.

pally members of a club. There he I And he has selected an opera I once became a great favorite and most of I told hlm, was my favorite: So he Titan of the forest, where John Wor den had built an aerial home for him his evenings were spent away from must think over aud remember whut I home, and hile Lillian pined- in se-1 say, and I suppose thinks of me, too, cret, she really encouraged him be- once in a while." cause of tile enjoyment he so selfishly Myrtle flitted away, flushing raptur- acquired. ously las a fugitive from the telltale Like a Roman mother of the olden thought, and laughed outright at the times, the elder Mrs. Bryce made ar- trivial deception she was playing on self and his favorites. It was roomy, secure-, reached by a rope ladder, and it had open apartments where the birds could nest and feed and bathe, while the view beyond it spread out a paradise of shade aud color.

"Worden was due to get back to Ha-zelwood within a week and supertn- -tend the development of -me coal land discovered ou the estate, but he lingered two, then three. And then he could not terminate his always pleasant visits to uncle aud niece, for rangements to remuln' away from home I herself. for a week and arrived bag and bag Gerald Steele did not nut in an ai A Well Fed Family Is A Prosperous Family The road to satisfactory health and pros- perity will open broad and smooth if you buy our i Pure Fresh Groceries and our Healthful Bakers Products, fresh every day. The Cash Grocery and Bakery McAuIiffe Lenherd, Props'. gage at the son's home at Lyndon one pearance Friday evening and thence morning.

She was greeted with sin- nntil the following Tuesdav. was a De- cere pleasure by the lonely, neglected riod of gloom and unimppiness for daughter-in-law who, within the hour, Myrtie. The evening of the engage- weicomea a visit mat promiseu to re, nlent arrived. and while Myrtle did store to her the happiness she so not 8lu(le to before her Dai.ents. she Wned invp the latter.

John Bryce came home that evening nnfpk rirtSSinff- when Gerald should ar- hi Knu. I aUULllCl Ul IV VVlWWiAac 0 ujm.jB to una ms motner in cnarge, ane -ive a Beven o'clock she was In a rl MM Um that I I lever of suspense. At eignt ner last tlme rlend. Bella was an orphan. It Lillian had been called away to visit awav.

Bv nine she was ti A 1J 1 7 crcmil. a menu iuu wuuiu uc uuiuc tn hod hep fnco turned to the wnll John had gone to his own little den and crvlne If her heart would adjoining the parlor, when his mother Intruded upon his privacy. There'was a.aalra Anrinf a resoluteness of the old time to her I hJch Ume n0( wor(J war recelved wrinkled face. im Mm.tia "John," she said, "do you remember QArrnn.flllnBSa nf when you were a boy how I used to desertlop, she couId only eon. tie you to a chair when I wished lrt the life of Dale Worden, upon which he asked her to marry him and gained her consent.

There was a tender, loving parting from Robert Vance. Then the honeymoon- began. Artless, inexperienced Bella was ecstatic as a child released from school to travel with a loved companion half across the continent and for the first time In her life viewreal nature. Mountains, woods, the laughing waters were a Joyous revelation to her. When they turned their faces homeward she could talk of little else but tbe bird house and the grand views, and the sweet solitudes surrounding it.

The grand old manjslon keep you in the house?" hpr 0nce "Tes, mother," assented John with nB ture came to the surface, and briefly a reminiscent smile. "Well, I shall do Just that right now unless you consent to remain home all of this evening right in this room and learn what a gifted and lovely wife you have. Lillian does not know she would resent the direct affront she had suffered, but her sensitive, tender heart would melt Into a sense of forlornness as she realized how much Gerald Steele had been to her. You have seen the Rest Now see the Best For a single hour, amid a sudden ex you are here. I will leave the door slightly ajar.

I want you to what a treasure vou have eot." citement and turmoil. Myrtle forgot neighbors arrived one hour her sorrows. An -adjoining house later. It was Lillian looking her best caught fire and the Morton house was who received these. John Bryce open- very nearly included in tne maze, as ed his peering eyes wide as he noted it was, smoke and water somewhat her brilliancv in conversation, her rare damaged the latter residence, and A carload of the famous' trrace and beauty, never before real- Myrtle was directing the servants in Jzed by his heedless gaze.

She played removiu me uuces ui we wtusiuu, i on the piano, she Fang hidden accom- when she stepped out upon the porch plishments never before suspected by to fasten up a favorite flowering vine Wall! him. I "UI lue ureuira ii a iuiu udu, ctors I And when Lillian had gone to the i She had never looked more charm VI ra i door with her guests old Mrs. Bryce ing than at that moment, her golden entered the den. hair peeping out from the mob cap, "Have you learned something new her dress daintily pinned up, her face about your wife. John?" she interro- flushed with the animation of the mo- and its roomy comfort had no attraction for her.

The house in the tree seemed to be surrounded in her thodghts with a rare Idyllic fasclna- tlon. It was ell that this was so. A vast surprise greeted Dale- Worden when they motored up to the home of his youth. It was In ashes, and the hired man explained that lt had burned down a week previous. "And Mi s.

Evans, the housekeeper?" inquired Worden. "She is installed in the tree house, air." "Oh, let us go there 1" and an hour later the bride of a week was singing with the birds, at home with them, and so happy and contented that Dale Worden realized what a peerless creature he bad won for his wife, "We will aoon rebuild the old home, Bella, dear," he said. "We cannot always live In this mere dove cot of a house." "Oh, Dale, darling whispered Bella, her clinging arms about him, "I am so content. Is it not also a love cot? For you and I and the sweet, merry songsters are the happiest family in the world ment. "Miss Morton," spoke an altogether-) gated.

I "I have, for a fact," acknowledged John. "Guess Tve been sort of blind, eh? Say, mother, what'a it all about, on Display. Watch for Notice of Plowing Demonstration unexpected voice, and there stood Gerald Steele, smiling, a certain eager expectancy in his face. The bewildered Myrtle could not understand. "Just received it," he continued, and he extended the envelope.

"It was found in Ma fire alarm box, and they anyway?" "To try and check the cruel neglect of a heedless husband. For her sake John, for that of the little one on Its way to you "What's that?" exclaimed John. "Hasn't she told you? No? Poor guessed that some inexperienced hand hud nlnnpfi it there instead of in lha Don't you think she deserves JJjaI1 box Ev.en at thl8 date lt a little more Of your company, I m0Rt erpjain our mutual silence." "All of lt!" cried John, going to his rSDnart iLoesuii! "Jerry!" uttered Myrtle, end wavered so that Gerald felt It necessary to support her for tbe moment. Quite as familiarly Myrtle said "Own id" the third call after that of her delighted lover, for the explanation brscght relief and reunion and tily desk and taking a pen. He wrote a few lines.

"I acceji tie lesson you are teaching rne," -be eid huicbly. "My resignation from ti'e club. It'a' borne for rue and wife ac3 tafcy after this," and ta kept tla ward. A Trouble Maker. Mrs.

Smith My husband al.i sya that I am his first thought Mrs. Joues From all I fctar, lie aeems to think second thouiU art cat Bogtoa Transcript Plainville, Kansas.