The gold leaf., 1909-12-30

red lips, Henrietta. But yesterday I
met her. and she hurried by, scarcely
speaking. and tAis morning on the
street she pretended not TO see me,
though | know she did, and all because
you wouldn't have believed such
queen of n girl would care SO much be-
cause she didn't get the prize at the
masquerade. would you, now
My" calculated Henrietta. But her
next eager question was cut short by
Mr.. ArfuPs springing to his feet. Sis
ter Wose'' had entered the room, and
Henrietta. knowing from much expert
encc that she WAS decidedly de trop
when they two We're together, went re-
luctantly back 10 Evangcline Bell and
the Fireplace.
Good morning" said Sister Rose.
her tnae suggestive of Il glare of ice
and furry Of SNOW. Il have an en-
gagelpnt" But she sat down.
oh. AIN sorry. Then | will GO he
said gpn1ly. but he also sat down.
Ia his eyes. honest and gray. was q
conrieNity of expressions rs he watch
ed her trying desperately to appear
very much at her ease. Love looked
from his eyes-there was no doubt of
that-and admiration and approval,
and Yea growing wonder that, after
all, bis idol could be SO human.
Il aIn sorry that YOU are angry he
began when the silence was getting
tense Try to realize my position,
Rose | Snt there. an unwilling Judge
my duty awarding prizes to the best
sustained characters in the masquerade.
/ Among the ultSkerS was one to whom
by heart went aut-a slender little
figure whose N.hite satin gown. caught
loosely aroantf the waist with Il siiken
girdt, fell iH straight folds te her tiBy
feet lTowuilps her slnaa head were
| ckrsealnthemunlS& Inareen and gold,
and Il ltnr OF tG royal flowers reached
from one sweet, iutnr shoulder to the
hem of her gown. Ehe chrvsmthemrmn
| liff ay ;k the loveheSI sight in the room
1pat she svils not the beSf supmhred
| lharaetaT So .
Il hope sou don't think e.ue be
I Gauss You awarded the prize 20 Grace
t ttHTetond." iEaerpoSed the girl seorn
i fully. and please don't f3jss T minute
F ehink > am aury vt anytinan I :aM
'sr disappointed Ia 1eu+:$s:. Her voice
T nuirered Il little. -: -: 80 .. :. =: =:
( Il haWr suspected the: ehry santhe-
/ +3lnra esirl CT b.tv sx MOODS sArtk Oh
I >>ervcd locking. Ut 14er. resseen eis. ~: q
I fs:lijs j In k,ss ai eet4n5. nazaes for
! h.'r-.Neodtgsnf, g h.tss Rssae;. Laughing
j Ndtea< 1seRsheness. :B..azsa ". Wndo1a
i be feHsH: hats admired her when sne
svas esls. iRd N-hen q sac srss serious. but
never hefore has. he seen her when sa {
T ap.is e.is'e;ise R;FSs% 90, = :::: =: = :: -.
l.. /. II ne eR.ysatntsa sza 5at alfsted, {:
~ ~. u: :Ni9fn: kindly eSrhin = added
/ Arthur r.. FL: + r:
81 had stl~9l vs. been SO proud ct yon.
/ strength of ciaiasac ter X: SHE hsgau.
+ he Esssf 'tine i ever saw yea vas ia
I q trolley ear: iou s:ls opposite nae, aid
when the, car tarnsd thu sEa shobe
into 5opr eyes. There Wis pfsnty of
reom' on hay side: where the stia
Il + Wansdila, has.se= lnao. ed sKau. bst i,t-
ssead OF changing seaR seat yeu sat UP
7 o;lfd pulled down fine enFtsaa, / thought
to myself, There IS q man u.he VIII be
n3aIster of: circumstances. d :. ne saarter
b=what they ire: ii ua' 81. 40: := " . ~. :.
Rose stesped in. canli usi.ip i.s. she re-
e@mhesHa otsleh th s1S 80 "a b al Ill, uusi