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would wean Gloria from the selfish
ness of her point OF view and would
uplift her with himself.
And so it happened that every
Wednesday night the Rev. Donald Nc
Gregor found himself asked to meet
with Miss Caroline's social club, and
later he walked home with Miss Caro-
line and Gloria
1t was during these evenings that
Miss Caroline suffered the pangs Of
martyrdom as her niece with wonder
full beauty and art held the little crowd
Of downtrodden humanity spellbound
The Rev. Mr.. 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
to be her friend. And how could she
live without the support of that friend
ship?
The little woman grew pale and
quiet and, turning more and more to
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 a 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 | am
going to see that she marries Rafael
They love each other. and that is
I enough"
Yes" the minister agreed absent
mindedly. that is enough"
His preoccupation seemed to sepa-
rate him finally from Miss Caroline.
IL am going now" she said has
tily. II shall expect you Friday night.
Harold Cartwright will be there--and
Gloria and all of our Germans and
| Italians. | want you to make little
address,"
What are you going to do?" he
asked he: suddenly.
~" Miss Caroline stared. "Oh. I
shall sit in the auC1tnce and applaud"
"You won't do anything of the kind"
he said. with decision. You are going
! to precede my speech with u ) tile tai.
| aboV- the children and the children
music. No one can do it as you can.
oh" Miss Caroline's face VA.
lighted. DO you think could: J.
love the children and the musir. unt !
| should Ike the parents to kuoN VA! !
am doing it.
'Then tell them" said the Rev. Don
aid McGregor. with Snality.
And so it happened that when Glora
! Campbell, a vision of beauty in her
white satin gown, swept into the dingy
| filmy gray and yiolets.
How stunning you look" Gloria
said, holdin. the little woman or at
arms length. where did you 70.
| your violets:'
MIR. McGIegor sent them" Miss Car
oline stated neryously. 4 am afraia
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-
! Tnanded.
Il thought be might feel timid," Miss
! Caroline stammered.
"Timid"' Gloria stared why. he
hasn't a timid bone in his body. Aunt
| Caro-"
Il know" Miss Caroline agreed, but
am sure it is a mistake"
Harold sent me these American
Beauties" Gloria explained. They
don't go with my hair a bit, but am
awfully fond of them, and be knows
| It"
Gloria sang that night like a siren.
and in the duets she and Harold Cart
wright seemed to rise above reality
and to live in a world of love and
song.
Gloria is a lovely woman" Miss
Caroline whispered to the minister In
a last act OF self placement "Sbe
may seem frivolous. but she would
make a perfect wife for a serious
man"
NO doubt. no doubt" McGregor
agreed But Harold doesn't seem Sc
rious."
Harold
They are in love with each other. "
the minister said quietly. ANY one
can see it
Miss Caroline stole quick glance at
] him and was met by a serenity that