Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-03-21

only accentlated her bitter mood. Mrs.
Perry did not possess the philosophy that
enables one to enjoy beauty regardless
of possession. The display of exquisite
garments only filled her with wretchcd-
ness.
1T is cruell" she persisted Cruel to
be deprived of these things, when one has
the taste and the artistic ability toAap-
preciate them so keenly."
IL was half an hour later, as she stood
at counter making modest purchases
that the sound of woman's voice nearby
arrested her attention. There was some
thing exceedingly familiar in the we'll
modulated tones.
CHANGING up, she saw that her surmise
was correct. The perfectly appareled
woman who stood looking at silks was
no other than a friend of her girlhood.
The recognition was mutual. The
friends moved toward each other with
outstretched hands and glowing ewes.
why, Clara! Is this your"
And you, Margaret"
Then followed the rush of questions
and comments most natural under the
circumstances.
Come with me" said Clara Eberly,
drawing Mrs. Perry from the counter;
Wen go to my hotel, where we can talk
over old times to our hearts content.
shopping can wait for day or two"
She was so sweet, so cordial so like
the Clara OF former days, that Mrs. Per-
ry forgot for the moment that her dress
showed dlsheartening contrast to the
eNqmsltely lifting gown of gray.
Once in the street, however, the real
ization smote her. A hanson was wait
ing for Clara. The two women got into
1t, and again the questions and COM
ments ran OH.
1t was but few minutes ride to the
hotel Mrs. Perry followed her friend
into the handsome entrance. trying very
hard not to be enyious.
And now,' cried Mrs. Eberly as they
reached her room, 1--WE can have cosy
afternoon all by ourselves"
She rang the bell and ordered refresh
ments.
Do sit back and relax and forget if
You can all about the duties waiting for
YOU at home. | shant listen to your
going under two hours at the least.
Dinner to get? Oh! WELL can't You let
il go for today? There! Perhaps it is
thoughtless for me to talk So You see,
| have no responsibilities whatever. I've
lived III hotels ever since ! married.
Howard Is out of town so much, it really
wouldn't be sensible to keep house And
then l travel with him most of the time. !"
Mrs. Perry leant forward impulsively.
What an ideal life" she cried. Just
what I've always wanted. You have
leisure-time to think and study and see
the world and accomplish great things.
OH Clara, YOU should he very thapL-
ful"
Mrs Eberly laughed rather helplessly.
Accomplish great things!" she repeat.
ed. Why. Margaret, don't accomplish
anything. Ii you ask me why, am sure
| cannot tell, All know is that | am
constantly on the 60 and VET / do moth
ing. My life is absolutely of no use TO
the world. Doesn't it sound dreadful
Especially when you think of my ESSAYS
at school on the subject of higher living
and all that. I'm sure you must be
shocked -"
I'm not shocked, but greatly aston
ished | thought was sure-that hav-
ing money and opportunities would
make difference, You don't have to
spend youI forces worrying about
dress"
Dress! Ills the bane of my existence.
That is Just it. The tailor and the mil
liner and the modiste and all the rest Of
the terrible train take up so much of my
existence that sometimes long to cry
out for release. Fashion makes greater