The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-31
What 1t Achieved
By LOUISE B. CUMMINGS
Copyright, 1910, by American Press
Association.

Ed Archer and Molly Doyle were
as children one of those couples we
like to read about, but the stories OF
whose loves are rarely finished by
marriage.
There was something enduring about
the affair between Ed and Molly,
At any rate, it lasted till Ed went
away to college. and that is about as
long as child loves usually last. In
this case there was nothing on either
side TO indicate that during Eds col
lege course love was smoldering in
his breast or that of his child love.
There was no correspondence between
them. and IL either ever thought of
the other no one besides themselves
knew it, They missed each other when
Ed returned for the only vacation ne
spent at home. and when he was grad.
uated as a civil engineer a position
was ready for him, of which he at
once avaiIed himself. Therefore they
did not meet from the time he began
his studies till two years after he had
been bucking against the world.
When they did meet I'D was paying
attention TO a young widow OF means
His mother was not well. and he left
his work and his charmer TO pay the
mother a visit. While at home he
called on Molly Doyle.
Now, it happened that Molly and
Eds widow had mutual friend. So
when Ed appeared Molly knew all
about his intentions. or at least what
| appeared to be his intentions.
She came down to meet him with a
letter in her hand After greeting
him she threw the missive on table.
1t was addressed and stamped ready
for the mail Molly wrote a large
hand, and It didn't require a micro
scope 10 read tile name of the person
for whom the letter was intended In.
deed. one could decipher it from across
an ordinary sized room.
| Molly was not especially cordial
She did not let it appear that she ex-
|
change Of sentiment which marks a
child love. I'd made approaches to-
ward speaking OF it. but met with
no encouragement The conversation
turned upon Molly's friend, who was
also the widows friend. and this led
| to some mention of the latter, but
| Molly did not speak Of her as a mat
ter Of interest to her or her visitor II
she had any feeling about the widow
she didn't show 1t.
Eds call lasted couple OF hours
When he arose to depart he asked.
SIS the letter on the table for the
mailT
ut is"
LET me post it for you. / pass tn,
Office on my way home"
Thank you very much"
She handed him the letter, He put i
In his pocket and took leave.
The next evening he called, bringing
with him some flowers Molly sof
tened little at the gift. When b.
spoke Of how many flowers he hat
given her when they were children sh
said that now he spoke of it she re-
membered them very well
BY the bye said Ed, "on leavinj
you last evening was so engrosse,
with the pleasure Of meeting yo
again that forgot to post the lette
you committed to my care. hav
! brought it back to you, thinking tina
after the delay you might wish TO re
consider sending It."
II There was an odd look IN Molly
eye and faint tinge Of color In be
: cheek, Instead Of looking disturbe
over Eds forgetfulness, she locke
rather pleased
Tonight as You pass the office wi
do as well" she said and spoke Of otl
err matters.
The next evening Ed called agail
This was three evenings In succession
Ie brought her more Aubstau.I