Putnam patriot., 1909-01-22
Converting
 GWendOlyn. By MARTHA COBB SANFORD.
Copyrighted. 1as. by Associated
 Literary Press

T don't see where you get such ways. Gwendolyn." complained her mother ~Why. at your age r. Yes indeed" corroborated Mfr. Rand, .at your age. Gwendolyn. your mother had settled dewn-she wasn't running around after all the young men in the neighborhood"
 "0h. daddy remoDstrated Gwen dolyn. T think you might be a little more gallant
 .Well well. the young men weren't all running after her. then" amended Mir Rand. softening at the hurt look in Gwendolyn's big brown eyes. But it doesn't look well either way. can't understand where"-
 Mother was brought up in . con vent. you remember. I'm the product of coeducation." ventured Gwendolyn in explanation.
 I'm reflected NIT. Rand. That may be the reason. but the remedy is your Aunt Ahiatha."
 Gwendelyn gave a little gasp of ap- prehension.
 .'Yes. my dear" continued MT. Rand. .your mother and I have decided to send you down to Florida te spend the winter with your Aunt Abiatha." .she will teach you the things girl of your age ought to know. daugh- ter" added Gwendolyn's mother dole fully, things which I have somehow failed to make you take an interest in
 ..rn other words, I'm to be sent to a convent. exclaimed Gwendolyn as she swished out of the room. her head high in air. but her eyes giistening with unshed tears.
 Aunt Abiatha' s spacious. old fashion ed house merited kinder verdict than Gwendolyn bestowed upon it at first glance Once up in her cozy bedroom, however. with it's chintZ covered four poster and French windows opening out on to a little rose covered porch, the girls heart melted in spite of her self. and she threw both arms around Aunt Abiatha. completely submissive fer the time being.
 But after the novelty of dusting. sewing and cooking began to resolve itself into routine Gwendolyn suddenly baked.
 Now I know how to do all these prosaic things, Aunt Abiatha." she ar- gued, whats the use of doing them day after day? There are so many real live things to do in the world. Let's give a garden party or some thing. Aunt Abiatha. Are there any male inhabitants in Centerville that we q could hire to come, do you thinkg' # eGweutiolyn. my dear. how you talk, M0f course there are.' Aunt Abiatha was startled into admitting. "Theres young Jack Hayward for one" 8 "Whats he like?' Every thoughtful and polite" replied Aunt Ahiatha loyally, He comes of one of our best families" Poor thing. muttered Gwendoiyn. "What did you say, dears
 T asked what he does for living:" Eprevaricated Gwendolyn unblushingly. 'sWhy. he manages his fathers es- &tate. of course He's country gen *tleman."
 Oh" commented Gwendolyn indif- 6ferently, "he must be very provfn- cia1 kind of persehi l don't think Should like him"
 Well. of all things. Gwendolyn" bristled Aunt Abiatha. 'Of course 5ou'd like him. Every one does. I'll sk him to call"
 An afternoon or two later as Gwen Dolyn was reclining in the hammock bn her little porch engrossed in nov she became suddenly conscious that he front doorbell had been ringing for ome time On the veranda below she ouid hear Aunt Abiatha rocking to nd fro
 ..The front doorbeIl's ringing. Aunt biatha" she called. jumping up. If Is that polite and thoughtful young buntry gentleman. please don't dis brb me I'm in the midst of an aw- billy exciting love story"
 A hearty masculine laugh followed |wendolyn's declaration.
 1t aroused her curiosity. but also her 6biignation. and she re-estabished her If in the hammock, determined not display the slightest interest. what Ter happened.
 But the next thing she heard startled r into q sitting posture.
 Now. Aunt Abiatha. will you intro ce us?'
 swen,lolyn. walking to the rail of
 porch. could hardly believe her hs There. on the roof of the veran-
 not ten feet away from her, sat extremely good looking young man. d there on the lawn stood Aunt
 atha. the picture of dismay and anproval.
 Ewendolyn," she called up, "this is
 Howard Jack. my niece. Miss
 ld never saw such geings on in
 life Go right into your room.
 endoIynw
 wendolyn did not budge. She only
 he'd and laughed. until Aunt Abia-
 finally joined in.
 t such triangular situation was
 over encouraging. especially since
 Abiatha refused to leave her an
 Df observation. SO eventually they
 djourned to the downstairs veran-
 br afternoon tea
 you re climber. Mir. Heywardf"
 hdoiyn observed archiy. taking ad
 ge of Aunt Abiatha's absence in
 Iitchen
 ren sufficient incentive yes"
 answered lightly T couldn't
 down there below. you know,
 et fellow in book get ahead
 ahead ef voa2.
 sll. absorb vour interest 10 the ex-
 D of a real human being" ex-
 l JaHk.