Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-11-30

Name was out of sorts. She felt
that she had every reason to be, and
nursed her wrath accordingly. The
floor walker, at other times her beau
Ideal of manly perfection. after cast
Ing her a smile of condescending af-
liability which passed unnoticed,
walked on down the aisle in resented
establishment.
Who, pray. was Name to ignore one
Of his standing. and-'er-good looks?
A customer whose station in life and
whose question afforded excellent op-
forturity for repartee received merely
an abeent-minded 1.-TWO aisles down."
as Name stared resentfully at Bes-
sizes massive golden pompadour,
which rivaled in luster the silver she
was selling at the wall counter. Name
sold jewelry, so called through cour-
tesy.
And had she not every reason to be
incensed? 1t was the same old story.
For two years she had gone with Jim.
During that time she had made herself
over into the kind of girl he professed
ly admired. Had she not left off at
least half her puffs at his request?
Had she not lowered her cherished
pompadour to quite common and I'M
noticeable dimensions? Her swell
earrings had been sacrificed at the
altar of love, one by one her near
diamond rings had followed suit, and
last, oh browning grief, her purple
hat.
She no longer fiirted with the other
fellows; no more did she feel II a
necessity to go out every night of
her life. In short, her every habit had
been changed to please this exacting
beau.
What had happened? Two weeks
ago she had introduced him to her
very best lady friend, the girl to whom
she daily laid bare her heart to the
great discontinue of customers; the
one. in short whom, next to Jim, she
most loved and trusted. What was
gloried in being. all the things she
had ceased to be at Jim's request, and
then some, instantly attracted that
individuals tickle attention to the ex-
clusion of all else.
Would Bessie give up her jewels
and pompadour? Not she! She shone
more resplendant each day in the
things-bitter thought-with which
Jim presented her. Would she stay at
home evenings? Jim took her to a
new and more attractive place every
day as soon as work was over, while
the deserted Name was hourly forced
to watch the glow of triumph in the
eye of the now despised Bessie.
At this point In her reflections she
was interrupted by a customer who,
she was dimly aware. had spoken sew
eral times. She forced herself to pay
attention.
81 would like something to give
little girl of 10 on her birthday Can
you suggest anything?" asked the
young woman.
Name tore her glance from the wall
counter and turned it on her wares.
Those hatpias are awfully swell:
l9S cents" she remarked.
"She doesn't wear hatp,1s yet"
msekly suggested the wood-be pur-
chaser.
NO. OF course not" agreed Name
There's those pocketbooks, genuine
German silver, marked from 81, We're
selling a lot OF those. and there's these
little opal rings. real opals. four nine
ty-eight."
-, .Aa,- y,I1 taka ono ~ Tho lt,+1o
purses. opals are so dreadfully I'M
lucky. you know"
Names interest was at last awak-
ened; in a daze she made out the
check and handed over the change
Unlucky. were they? She cast bale
full glare at the unconscious Bessie,
which changed to a smile of pure
hypocrisy as she happened to turn
around.
Say. Bessie" she called to her.
when do you go to lunch? Let's go
together"
Bessie, rather overwhelmed at this
peaceful overture after week OF con
spicuous snubs. assented with alacrity.
The die was cast.
At lunch they chatted over every
known subject. except Jim"
What are you going to get for
hat this winter. Bessie? I'm afraid
I'VE got to wear my last winters
black one
Il thought I'd get a lavender one.
It goes so well with my hair. don't
Tcu thing sou Bessie replied in whss
seemed TO Name snug satisfaction.
Yes" said Name. griting hei teeth.
you go out so much you really ought
10 get q new one. It's your birthday