The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-10-25


lin, caught here and there with tiny
bows of pale pink ribbon. She could
boast of "a fine, clear complexion,
and mass Of wavy reddish brown
hair which she had today arranged
artistically in coil at the nape OF
her neck, with black bow entwined,
and resting lightly on her head
soft white chip hat, which her def
fingers had gracefully Unanswered
until 1t concerned very attractively
} the contour of her oval face. The
.traw was partially hidden by small
white and pink blossoms and har-
monizing ribbon; she presented a pic
ture OF refinement and simplicity that
many girl in her station who af
tected tawdry raiment might envy,
and, indeed, a lass of far loftier sta
ton would perforce of her dainti-
ness, give her more than a passing
glance.
Mrs. Thorn recalled her girlhood
and sighed as she bid Bella a pleas.
ant afternoon.
1t was evening of the day in ques-
ton. Children had been put to
bed; after much coaxing and prom
ises of goodies on the morrow they
fell fast asleep. The dinner dishes
having been disposed of, and all irk-
some duties performed, Mrs. Thorn
prepared to discard her wrapper and
apron and rearrange her hair, which
had become disheveled; but before
she had been able to do anything. the
bell rang; she hesitated-not having
time to make herself presentable, the
ringing of the bell again caused her
to hasten to the door,
YOU" she gasped-' James Lyle
Whatever brought you to visit mo
here?"
81, oh. I've called to visit you and
your husband" he managed to STAN
mer.
Come in, James, and make yourself
at home. l am practically alone just
now, my maid Is out. Think of it.,
you find me So" She blushed, for she
recalled all too we'll her reason for
refusing him. James, I'm widow
now. Hadn't you heard?"
Indeed" responded James, ~
didn't even know the name of the
man you married" He not realizing
what a stupid blunder such a reply
was. Bah. however, was so embar-
raised and mortified at the condition
he so surprisingly found her in that
his remark passed unnoticed.
The evening went all too quickly
for Bah. She felt a certain amount
of discomfort attired in such habili.
ment, but in her inmost heart hoped
she might yet win James back to love
her, forgetting in her new-found hap.
piness she was handicapped by three
very young babies.
Seven years of unrelaxed gayety
and her present cares had aged her
most perceptibly, James was dumb.
founded at the change time had
wrought In her. He was restless
and Ill at ease--not being able to com.
plimen. her, and fearing each mo-
ment he might commit himself ire
trievably. He begged to be excused,
telling Bah she looked triae tired
as he modestly put it.
But, James," she pleaded, "ypr
will surely call soon again. NOW.
don't say nc" said Bah. teasingly, as
she observed his hesitancy, think i.
over, and | will anXiously wait tc
hear from you. am very lonely,
and your presence will cheer me and
give me courage"
With a half promise James was
about to depart, when Bella opened
the door.
You here, James, at this hour, -
Bella almost screamed, and took his
hand. What can have happened?'
Bella was scarlet with excitement,
She certainly looked enchanting.
James looked from Bella to Bah.
Such a contrast. There was Joy in
his eyes. Bah saw it in a twinkling
Her Indignation knew no bounds. She
resented the deception of his visit
in fire of speech. Turning to Bella
she snapped: You may look for ar
other position when your month g
up. and you, James Lyle, don't ever
cross my threshold"
Bella" said James. addressing Ter,
gently. you will leave at once, and
you shall have a position as mistress
of my heart and home"