The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-04-15

perhaps they will this time. l can
testify that you didn't try it on. They
will never think of my having tried it
on" I' "
ooh, do you think I can persuade
them? Come with me at oncew
Every WELL" said Mrs. Glenn resign
eddy. SO suppose I'll have to see you
through"
Suddenly Edith dropped into chair,
with a tragic gesture.
'T 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 button If only you're
pleased" ~
"You don't know Arthur"
81 know men, and don't mind say
ing that I'm older than you, for you
know 1t already. You can trust me-"
"And you think he won't be hurt?'
81 know he won't"
"But Pm not surew
"oh, well, wear the hat then. It's
the only alternative"
Edith shuddered.
"Unless," pursued Mrs. Glenn, you
can make him think they sent the 9th
er by mistake" EztttI7 81 ~
what, deceive him? How can l.?
And yet better deceive him than hurt
FOL +
his choicew 3.
ooh, come along. Edith; there's TO
time to waste. Telephone for csb."e
In due course Of time Edith was re-
heving her feelings by reproaching 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 sulkily persisted that it was
Partisan model!
"It's Partisan horrorw cried Edith.
The head of the department was
called, and, with a mans susceptibility
to pretty womans distress and upon
Mrs. Glenn's testimony that Mrs. Az
cry had not ever tried it on, he con-
scented 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. hfatGs =
THANK goodness that's overr' cried
Laura as they dismissed the. cab and
guiltily brought in the box
Its over, but I've deceived him,
and I'm misera BILE" bewailed Edith.
Tell him all about it, thenw
"Never. l must suffer In silencer'
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.
1.-THE very one chosen she gasped.
"GOod! Let's see it on" %a>t
With trembling hands she drew from
the box hat of moderate proportions
and graceful arrangement "a very
symphony in blue and white-and set
it upon her golden locks. The effect
was magical.
"But-but." stammered Arthur, ITS
not the one 1 bought!'
Edith turned her back and busted
herself with the hatpins
"N-not the one you boughtY she
faltered.
'eNo; 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 handsomerr'
ooh, Arthur, want this one!a I must
keep it! You see yourself p
"But 1t isn't worth $25."
twenty-five dollars! Dear, did you
pay all that? How extravagant, but
how lovely of your
"Ill go tomorrow morning.
mo, no! Leave it to me. Men al
ways middle such things. I'll-I'n 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 L. IDEAL" said Edith. but her
voice trembled.
81 must get the $40 out Of my saw
ings bank fund.-" she thought. "Oh,
what tangle Of deceit! He'll find It
all out and never love me againw
The next day was Good Friday, and
Edith went to church, but she came
home with headache. On Saturday
morning she could not get up. He
was seriously troubled about her.
'I'll send up DIR. 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 itr' she cried.
"Oh, Pm a wicked, wicked womanw
Edith, my love! For heavens sake!
| Wicked? Absurd You're nervous
and worn out told you you were
going to church too much this Lent
and working too hard over Deedy's
new clothes. Darling, don't cry SO.
I've got to leave you-business ap.