Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23

AS Miss Joy worked upon the examination papers
thin line was visible to indicate them. Presently she
glanced toward Lois desk.
why you not working upon your examination
paper, Lois Chiffon" she demanded.
II haven't" began Lois.
"You haven't WHAT" broke in Miss Joy.
Never mind me, wish to know why you are
not working the other girls are? Answer that
question and say nothing else"
81 gave you" when again that metallic voice in
terrupted.
But poor Lois Chiffon had been goaded just a little
too far that morning and no amount of training can
be counted upon to withstand the last straw Look
ing Miss Joy squarey in the eyes, her fairly blaz
Ing but her mouth tightly closed. though repress
words struggling force themselves from her lips she
erect, to walk straight up to Miss joys desk.
e!o s asS to as & ta g boF ' d J
upon her in her righteous wrath. For time the
dcTe to draw from LOIS Chiffon 4l word
of impernence rebeilIous act to provoke her into
to the principals office Yet never during all those
miserable months had she succeeded in doing.
Even when Miss Joy was standing Lois lowered head
and shoulders above her, and as the small woman
shrank into herself the girl seemed veritable per-
sonihcation of outraged justice coming claim her
She paused directly in front of Miss JOY and said
in tone which her teacher had never before heard
Miss Joy, will you he good enough to open that
drawer pointing to the upper drawer of the teachers
Without word but with slightly trembling hand,
examination paper bearing Lois. name:
Is not that the paper you wish Miss Joy?"
do You mean BY taking the liberty OF placing it in
my drawer?' Miss Joy recovering herself, and
Zone if You please, Miss Joy" The clear
voice never faltered DO you recall that my paper
the only one completed when the period bell rang
yesterday, and at your own request I handed it to
you. You hastily opened that drawer and laid it
tation have the pleasure to wish you good morn
She drew back from the desk let fall the hand
that had been pointing her examination paper. and
stepped into her place in the line which the girls had
already formed at the ringing of the bell.
you are insolent! Insolentw cried Miss Joy, be-
you I shall make this examination so difficult for
you that it will be impossible for you to pass I
shall be unsPsTing in my criticism OF your paper Do
But another word did Lois Chiffon utter as the
class marched from the literature room; for the rules
Of the school brooked no delay once period bell had
An hour later she turned the corner of the street
upon which her home stood. All the pretty color had
vanished from her cheeks her eyes looked heavy and
dull her lips had sad little drooP and her step
block she her mother waiting for her upon their
piazza, she had missed waiting since Lois
ing each day had much to do with Lois sunshine and
this year it had been mighty safeguard against dis
prevailing condition Of affairs She had dq watched
with misgivings the effect it was having upon Lois,
physically, mentally and morally, for this daughter
The hand which Lois placed in her mothers was
were hot and feverish A shadow passed over Mrs
Chltons face, to be instantly replaced by bright
smile she said
Come in to luncheon. Sweetheart; Katy has some
delicious little rolls for US
Instantly Lois expression changed FIinging her
arms about her mother, she nestled her head in her
neck, and cried in little quverng voice which told
all too plainly of the stra which she had
been submitted
What a precious, precious little mother you areE
You always have something happy to say, and
to know when I most need it Yom couldn't roll me in
wet blanket, could you? And you whisi off those
anyone else dares wrap in don't you? I couldn't
live single minute without you brace upp
Mrs: Chiffon laughed happy little laugh as she
replied;
isn't that what mothers were made for? Now
sit down to your luncheon and while you enjoy
IS going to take us to Lakewood for Easter. We
start on Monday"
Lois let fall the roll she held to clasp her hands
How perfectly splendid whole week outdoors
and no Miss JoyI Oh Mumsey,, it has been awful
going to lose my Lit. Exam for Miss Joy said ,
So And I worked hard" and the pretty head
wagged despondently
decided to withdraw you from the school You will
not return after Easter 1 think the tax upon your
ten to Miss Appleton giving my reasons, and have
requested her to send me all your papers. etc, by
ing. and you will lose very little AS for the OUT
come of the examination, you not to worry over
II You have worked faithfully and no one can do
better than do their best"
81 have. OH Mumsey, have !" cried Lois at don't
joy said oday st e woud ps make the that nnd Mis
there"
shoulders or the shutting together of the lips, so
exactly as she herself had done not two hours be-
fore Then Mrs. Chiffon continued
Il am delighted with the progress YOU have made
This year. and | think you have earned your holiday
At any rate cannot spare my unshiny daughter to
replace her with overweight nervous one
n he In1r