The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-11-20

All about Lily were faces, before Of
ten cold, but now bright with friend
ship. Warm hands were pressing hers;
eager voices were speaking their hopes
Of their candidate. Theresa had given
the class to understand that she had
won. Her words now were light
enough, but meant much.
Coming up to my room for bit,
Lily?'
Resolution made Lilys face white
for an instant, made icy cold the hands
they were clasping, but her voice was
even and sweet, eyes and lips were
smiling as she said:
mo, I'm going down to the reading
room with Millicent." Her eyes sought
the unkempt head, the ungainly shoul-
ders that she loved. Where is she?
want her."
Instantly they had separated, so that
Millicent stood by Lily's side. Lily put
her arm about her, while her slim fig
ure in the white muslin gown swayed
just little as she stood there.
Il hope you'll excuse me-" she said
TO Theresa. THANK you for asking
me-" The words were addressed to
Theresa, but they were meant for all.
Meant for all. Meant for all, too, were
the proud uptilt of her golden head,
the shining sweet defiance of her gray
eyes, the resolution of her wistful
lips, the proud, protecting tenderness,
as she stood by Millicent. The crowd
melted away silently, each girl knowing
the finest girl in the class had put aside
| their highest honor, and had chosen
instead-Millicent Harlow!
1t is etiquette that nominated candi-
dates shall stay quietly in their rooms
| during an election. A little before
eight Lily parted from Millicent at
| the reading room door,
Il don't honestly believe you'll get a
dozen votes, ILL.," said Millicent, with
well-meant comfort.
81 know | shan't get one," said Lily,
laughing.
"Oh, yes, one!" cried Millicent.
Yes, one," corrected Lily, her eyes
tender as they watched Millicent's
awkward stride up the corridor
In her own room Lily did not turn
up the gas. She was tired, and thought
she would lie down little while. To
that end, she removed Millicent's coat
that sprawled on her couch. Lily
dearly loved order. Millicent used
Lily's room as if it had been her own,
also Lily's books and Lily's note-pa-
per and Lily's manicure set. Lily sank
down, pressing her hands to her tired
head.
| She smiled as she looked at Milli-
cents coat on chair. 1t looked so
big and ungainly, so like its owner.
Poor dear, old Millicent! The other
girls did not understand.
Lily knew that Millicent would go
through fire for her. then a bit of a
smile touched Lilys lips. II probably
would never be necessary for Millicent
to go through fire for her, whereas a
little every day amiability, little
pleasantness on Millicents part would
be very grateful to Lilys patient
nerves. ~
Steps came flying down the corridor,
the door burst open, in the light of
hall Millicent's face was radiant.
Theresa wanted to come, but I
wouldn't let her. I'd have killed any
one who tried to tell you before did
and l let them know it, too! Anne
Brewer got up and made such an odd
speech-about loyalty and friendship
and sacrifice, and lot more. did
not understand what she meant at all.
But the girls clapped. Oh, how they
clapped! And then they took the vote.
Lily, it's you! And unanimous!
never heard Of such thing in college
before. Unanimous! can't imagine
how it happened-can your"
NO" said Lily, humbly, Il can't
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