Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-02-23
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ance Of an untruth is ever justifable.
well, of course, Priscilla" replie'
Sadie, "a downright lie is objectionable
but do believe that many OF tn
polite fbs used by society are not onl'
harmless, but even necessary"
"A lie is objectionable" Priscilla
firmly reiterated.
Priscilla Melrose and Sadie Carter hat
been the closest friends from earl!
youth, and when Frank Anterior LEI
Sadie to the altar, not even the brld'
herself appeared more radiantly joyoui
than did Priscilla. Her acquaintance
with Frank had also been Of long dura
! ton, and there had ever subsisted be
tween them delightful sense o.
"chummy" comradship unrestrained BY
sentiment. When, therefore, her two
dearest friends embarked together up
on the uncertain sea of matrimony, the
large-hearted girl found that, instead Of
losing them, they seemed drawn neareI
than ever by the invisible cords Of q
mutual love.
One bright September morning three
months later Priscilla stood at the west
window Of her home on the Riverside
drive. Perched upon Priscilla's slender
finger sat Gen. Weyler-her pet canary.
The General was endeavoring to up
hold the reputation of his illustrious
name by fiercely pecking at her we'll
rounded chin when Frank Atherton was
announced.
why, Frank, what is the n1atterT'
anxiously inquired Priscilla, giving the
bird its liberty and quickly advancing to
meet her unexpected caller. Franks
eyes bore a strained, unnatural express
sion. s;
my God, Priscilla, eyerything's the
matter" replied the agitated man, TAX
ing her hand between both his own and
peering into the depths OF her inQuir-
ing eyes. Or
Sadie" began Priscilla.
Yes, Sadie" pacing back and forth;
"she is well-physically-bu there is the
very devil beg your pardon" He
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Well, found everything all right ct
the ONCE that day, and would have re-
turned on the hrst afternoon Doat Dut
for an important matter that necessi-
tated AZ. interview with Hodges, Of the
Air Line system. Learned that he was
at Manhattan Beach. The only thing
to DO was to so out there. On my way
uptown, l ran across Mdlle. Fleurette.
Of the Casino. You know we were once
rather 'chummy,' but, really, my regard
for her was not Of the degree that Cos
nip would lead one TO believe. She was
simply jolly company. Without giving
The matter thought asked her to
lunch. Then went over to the Beach,
saw Hodges, and atterward took
plunge in the surf. There l again met
the young lady, enjoying the same
pleasure. ! have since learned that she
went out on the same train. That is
the full extent Of my sins Now, some
gossipping old hen got possession of
hose few Incidents, imagined many
worse ones, and poured the tale into
8adie's ears with such elaborateness OF
detail that the poor girl could not doubt
4 She returned to town yesterday.
,annot. get her to listen to word" The
speaker again began his restless pacing.
finally, be leaned against the piano, fold
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