Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-04

And so It happened that every Wednesday night the Rev. Donald Me, Gregor found himself asked to meet with Miss Caroline's social club, and later he walked home with Miss Caro- line and Gloria.
 It was during these evenings that Miss Caroline suffered the bangs of martyrdom as her nieca with wonder full beauty and art held the little crowd of downtrodden humanity spellbound The Rev. MT. McGregor seemed spell bound with, the rest, and now that Miss Caroline had brought about that which she craved she felt that the sacrifice was too great. If the minis ter loved Gloria he would soon cease live without the support of that friend ship? -.s
 The little woman grew pale and quiet and. turning more and more tc the humble people about her, was drawn into their lives, so that she be came mother confessor to more than one who in sickness or in health lean ed on her wisdom. her common sense, her sympathy.
 ''You are wonder the Rev Don, aid told her one morning as she asked his advice with regard to a pair of Italian lovers.
 ''Tessa's parents want her to marry a richer man." she said, but I am going to see that she marries Rafael. They love each other, and that is enough
 Yes" the minister agreed absent. mindedly, that is enough.'
 His preoccupation seemed to sepa. rate him finally from Miss Caroline.
 IT am going now" she said has tily. T shall expect you Friday night. Harold Cartwright will be there-an Gloria and all of our Germans and Italians. I want you to make little address"
 What are you going to do?" he asked her suddenly.
 "I?" Miss Caroline stared. "Oh, shall sit in the audience and applaud"
 'You won't do anything of the kind" he said, with decision. You are going to precede my speech with little talk about the children and the children's music. No one can do it as you can.'
 'Ohr' Miss Caroiine's face was irrl.to sr,I- ' love the children and the music, and l should like the parents to know why am doing it''--
 "Then tell them," said the Rev. Don- aid McGreg0r, with finality.
 And so it happened that when Gloria Campbell, vision of beauty in her white satin gown, swept into the dingy lsh she was met by her Aunt Caro- in fImy gray and violets.
 How stunning you look!" Gloria said. holding the little woman off at arms length. Where did you get your violets?'
 "Mr. McGregor sent them," Miss Car oline stated nervously. T am afraid they were meant for you, my dear. He knows how you love violets."
 Gloria laughed.
 If he meant them for me, why didn't he send them to me" she de- manded.
 T thought he might feel timid," Miss Caroline stammered.
 "Timidm Gloria stared Why, he hasn't timid bone in his body, Aunt Caro-"
 T know" Miss Caroline agreed. but I am sure it is mistake
 Harold sent me these American Beauties,'' Gloria explained. They don't go with my hair a bit, but l am awfully fond of them, and he knows it."
 Gloria sang that night like siren, and in the duets she and Harold Cart wright seemed to rise above reality and to live in world of love and song.
 "Gloria is a lovely woman" Miss Caroline whispered to the minister in u dtl VI StiA tldNtLAthl clc may seem frivolous. but she would make perfect wife for a serious man."
 ''No doubt. no doubt" McGregor a agreed. But Harold doesn't seem se- rious"
 "Harold-'
 "They are in love with each other" the minister said quietly. Any one can see It."
 Miss Caroline stole a quick glance at him and was met by a serenity that sent all of her theories flying. Surely he was hurt-surely he had cared for Gloria. But even as she. questioned the duet ended. anI it mas time for her little speech.