Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-12-21

answer to deep come In" a scar
let flame rushed from the proud chin.
losing itself in the fluffy pompadour.
For the first time since she could re-
member, Chiffon Carol was not equal
to the emergency, and stood staring
blankly Into the eyes of young man
of twenty-six years. who arose to meet
her. She had expected to find herself
In the presence of fourteen-year-old
boy.
where are your crutchesT she
gasped.
Thrown away forever. hope.
Aren't you going to congratulate me
and tell me that you are glad?"
But you are 80 tall and 10 old"
she faltered.
IA yeritable Methusalehl A modern
Goliathv' he responded smilingly.
II thought to find little boy" she
hesitated.
And are you very sorry?"
Not exactly sorry. but awfully en-
barrassed and ashamed" she laughed;
and had no reason In the world
for my superstition excepting that your
mother is 80 young and beautiful"
1.-THE mater is all Of that" he ac-
quiesced tenderly. II believe she mar
ried at seventeen"
II have brought you some solid men
tai food" said Chiffon. demurely, hand.
ing him the books. III we had been
properly introduced might offer to
assist you to assimilate them"
Philip Calvert threw back his hand
some head, and laughed aloud for the
first time since his accident.
How unchiyalrous! But perhaps
you prefer muggins, or old maids" she
continued, taking pack of cards from
the table and looking at him with
dancing eyes. why. you are stand
Ing. and yesterday was the first time
that you had stood alone"
by Joye. I had forgotten,'' he ex-
claimed. .-,.5.,----r----
i q e u. down immediately. and vii
skim through the paper II you like
What shall It be- the stock marke
firsts' +
! III you please" he answered, no
caring rap what she read, as long a
he could watch the soft flush on he
cheeks come and 60, and meet her eye
occasionally.
| Mrs. Carol was much surprised I,
find them thus costly ensconced. Sh,
had wondered at Chifon's disappear
ance and was feeling tribe hurt tina
she had not asked to visit the invalid
Philip maintained prudent silence
while Chiffon, with evident embarrasg
ment, explained the situation.
rs 1t all right that should read
a little, to Mr.. Calvert?"
1T is evidently all right" answered
i Mrs. Carol, looking UNDERSTANDING,
into Philips animated face. 9TH,
stock market has acted as tonic"
| Chiffon was an excellent horsewo
man. and 1t was not long before sh,
was allowed to drive Philip out.
The young man chafed under hi
afiiction. Naturally an athlete. h
longed for activity. One day still an
a., a,,,..4..
= n'
inat evening when Chiffon mad
ner aaiiy VISIT sne FOUND morose lis
tehel. AT last fhiilp took the pape
sen..y from ner saying:
us no use. Chinon. have no
neard one WORD, ! can't listen tonight
! want 70 taiK 70 you. ! can walk yer.
wen now, ana the gruh old fellow
VINO was mere Today promises tina
herman Datns VIII enect permanent
ana speedy cure. Still, l won't g
ABROAD alone.
i such a thing would be very indis
Greer at least. fancy your mothe
wouid 80 with YOU, she answered.
4 shouid not think OF allowing hcl
10 leave her new-found happiness
Ihen' wistfully, Il thought, perhaps
that some one whose sweetness ant
adorable womanly inconsistencies hav'
warmed my heart into new life. som,
4,