Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-17

of no one who really cares enough for
advice to act on 1t, and do not know that.
Of the tones Of good advice have given,
any of 1t ever did the least bit OF good
but, nevertheless, here goes Don't let
those women scare you, and don't worry
about those letters"
looked into her eyes and smiled. It was
As If a curtain had been suddenly lifted
between US.
Tim not worrying" answered. AT
lefst, not over the letters nor the dis
grhntled members"
sSWhat then?' she asked quickly.
I hesitated. No. 1 would not tell any
one. not yet.
"Oh, nothing worth mentioning. laugh
ed. Some one asked me this afternoon
whether 1 would dare stand for reelection"
l went on Would you advise it?'
Certainly" she said. Il would not be
scared away by the enemy. Frankly,
think that's the whole scheme. But since
you ask my advice and will do as you
please about taking it, seriously, now,
and her voice took deeper tone. II am
wondering If we haven't all carried this
club idea too far. I feel sure the club
idea of itself is to be commended for
man or woman, provided it is kept in its
rghtful place.
IF woman who is busy all day amid the
routine of her household work belongs to
some one good club to which she can go,
and, leaving all domestic cares behind, can
ge, into entirely different atmosphere
and secure mental stimulus physical re-
freshment from the change it does that
woman good. 1t matters not what kind of
club it is: If it appeals to her dominant
taste, and she derives distinct benefit from
1T, 1t is a good factor in her life. The ques-
ton is: Does she come away from that club
refreshed or bettered? If she cannot hon.
estly say that such result to her accrues.
then she should be honest with herself and,
res:gning from that club, join some other
from which she will derive some distinct
bereft. or devote the time now given to
that club to some other recreation which
hor ma al- fl,rnt r., lnv-
some definite good. So far 1 have been
able to see and find out. hundreds of wo-
men belong to clubs without knowing why
they do belong, and. as rule, they get
very little from them. And between you
and me. there are a lot in the Nota Bene
of this kind. In fact. we are all inclined to
overdo some things
well, if you had lived the kind of life 1
did up to three years ago. 1 answered.
you'd see the good of women's clubs 1t
seems as if l never really breathed freely
until | joined the Nota Bene."
BE careful, then, that you don't breathe
too freely" she replied. laying her hand
quickly on mine. But here we are al your
house. Come over soon, won't you? And
mind, you are to depend me at any time
when you need help"
1 said goodbye and ran up the walk and
into the house with a lighter heart than 1
found Philip waiting for me.
Has Mr.. Henning returned?" 1 asked of
the maid
Nom, but here's a letter he sent up for
ye," and she handed me the envelope
sealed and addressed. I took it and went
in to Philip where he was standing before
the fire.
You look remarkably WELL Jackie" he
said What is it? the October air or that
new gown"
Both probably" answered gaily, debat-
ing whether l should tell him of my quar-
rel with Joe. "And you, Phil. You're look
ing younger than ever Why don't you ad-
vertise Beauty secrets How to keep
young?' You'd make your fortune
20 Jackie! | suppose it is because
I'm happier than ever before" and he
came over close to me. What a difference
happiness does make with us, after ALL 1t
shows in your face, too" He scanned my
countenance intently, while l kept bravely
since this strange new Philip would not see
that | was unhappy.
Yes, we were meant to be happy, 1 am
sure he went on. Jackie you're my
tell you. She and / are going to be married
at Christmas"
"She?' 1 managed to say, although my
heart was beating wildly.
Yes, Lily cambridge. Of course" and
he laughed. You must have seen. And
now goodbye. l promised to meet her at
g. and in another moment I was alone.
1 sat silent for moment; for it had
come like shock, and knew I was to lose
my friend forever.
Then l opened my letter.
Dear Johnaphene," it began. CHow hate
full that name had becomeD II am send
ing up for some things / shall live at the
club for while until 1 can see my way
more clearly. l will arrange allowance
for you. and you may keep the children with
your mother for the present. Later we
will make a more definite settlement 1
will deed the house to you. Any further
details can be arranged If you will apply
to my attorney, Richard Blank. 81 Ober
street. Very truly, j. HENNING."
Cro be continued Monday.)