The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-05-13


Perhaps they will this time. 1 can
testify that you didn't try it on. They
| will never think of my having tried it
on
ooh, do you think can persuade
them? Come with me at oncev'
Every well,'' said Mrs. Glenn resign
| eddy. II suppose I'll have to see you
through"
Suddenly Edith dropped into chair,
| with tragic gesture.
II can't, Laurav' she exclaimed. 81
can't change Arthur's choice! He will
be wounded. He'll think don't love
him."
my dear, don't be any more foolish
than you absolutely have to be. Men
are not like that-only women. Arthur
won't care a button if only you're
! pleased
| "You don't know Arthur
Il know men, and don't mind say
ing that I'm older than you, for you
know it already. You can trust me.''
"And you think he won't be hurt?'
II know he WON'T
"But I'm not surev'
"Oh, well, wear the hat, then. It's
the only alternative
| Edith shuddered.
'Unless," pursued Mrs. Glenn, 'tyou
can make him think they sent the 9th
| er by mistake
"What, deceive him.? How can I?
And yet better deceive him than hurt
him. How can I tell him I despised
| his choice?'
"Oh, come along, Edith; there's no
time to waste. Telephone for cab"
| In due course Of time Edith was re-
| 11eving her feelings by reproducing the
head saleswoman in the millinery de-
partment at Mercer & Miners for
having persuaded Mr. Avery to buy
such hat. The girl looked abashed.
She had not believed that the gentle
man wanted it for any one like Edith.
But she sull1ily persisted that it was
a Partisan model!
tits Partisan horror!'' cried Edith,
The head of the department was
called, and, with mans susceptibility
to pretty woman's distress and upon
Mrs. Glenn's testimony that Mrs. Az
cry had not ever tried it on, he con-
sented to effect the change, provided
that the difference in price was not re-
funded by the firm. Edith accepted
the condition and joyously carried off
her first choice.
'Thank goodness that's over!' cried
Laura as they dismissed the cab and
guiltily brought in the box.
'1t's over, but Eve deceived him,
and I'm miserable" bewailed Edith.
TELL him all about it, then!'
Never! must suffer in silence!'
That night upon Arthur's return
Edith flung her arms about him and
with her face buried in his coat collar,
thanked him almost tearfully for the
loveliest hat she had ever had.
'"The very one I chosen she gasped.
"Good! Let's see it on
With trembling hands she drew from
the box hat Of moderate proportions
and graceful arrangement "a very
symphony in blue and white-and set
1t upon her golden locks. The effect
was magical
"But-but," stammered Arthur, "it's
not the one bought!'
Edith turned her back and busted
herself with the hatpins.
"N-not the one you bought?" she
faltered
| mo; that was much larger and more
expensive, I'm sure. This won't do at
all! They've sent the wrong one, and
they must give me the other or refund
the money. It was much handsomer!''
"Oh, Arthur, want this one! I must
keep it! You see yourself
"But it isn't worth $685.
TWENTY-FIVE dollars! Dear, did YOU
pay all that? How extravagant, but
how lovely of your
"Tu 60 tomorrow morning.
mo, no! Leave it to me. Men al
ways middle such things. I'u-I'll set
tie it. Arthur, please! I'm afraid Of
losing this hat"
Every well, but they must refund the
difference. Stupid fools! It's lucky
they hit upon the hat you liked, but
the other was so much handsomer.''
"This is IDEAL" said Edith, but her
voice trembled.
II must get the $40 out of nv saw
ings bank fund.-" she thought. ooh.
what tangle Of deceit! He'll find it
all out and never love me againv'
The next day was Good Friday, and
Edith went to church, but she came
| home with a headache On Saturday
morning she could not get up. He
was seriously troubled about her.
I'll send up DR.. Moore, DEAR" he
said. "You must get well and wear
that Easter hat tomorrow. I've set my
heart on it,
Upon that, to the poor mans utter
amazement, she burst into a torrent of
tears and sobs.
''I'll never, never wear itv' she cried.
"Oh, I'm wicked, wicked womanv'
Edith, my love! For heavens sake!
| Wicked? AbSurdi You're nervous