The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-16
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L ~ Yes, l can." Mrs.
NJ !. Phelps insisted.
N J} She had fancy 10
i. see how this pretty
creature would take
.,r ST. II can lend you
and wrap, and YOU can
sons place. She has
.cl that her cold is worse
- can't be with us for
gnaer"
Molly's eyes We're like
.,e no butts" Mrs. Phelps
II choose TO add an
70 my Christmas dinner
I, possibly criticise."
"4. er dincd in any Of the big
r.. ~ confessed. Terry want.
.5.aY ..c me once. but ! couldn't
r. I'd clothes"
see why you don't have
sa,, owns" Mrs. Phelps said.
Il ken a fancy to her little
s.a. We girls youth and beau
!. 0 aer different from the usual
t.. d spinsters who work by
liz Il.
Ya. coed go around lot if you
had ,hugs 10 wear"
r ok her head There are
mo- ma father and Billy and
Bale II, nd. Il have to help out
V! family expenses, md |
rs.Y s,cnd everything on myself"
S ~ just sit at home and stag
1a- i, Phelps complained
VI, bulled. oh. Terry takes me
O.. I'D then"
Nv is T,rry??"
"N,., he's very nice boy who
Nk.s No. Molly confessed.
AZ suppose you'll marry him
AID b poor the rest Of your life" was
Ms Pops comment. You're very
silly NaIly"
N.y began to wonder II she wasn't
s,.l Here was an opportunity star.
ine Ter In tho face. Opportunity to
re rich men, opportunity to wear
tfagHtul clothes.
% you really want me to go to
YOU d!nner?' she asked. half timidly.
'0f course" Mrs. Phelps said; "and
! Walt you to try on the gown now"
|, MAS a wonderful gown of white
cli@on With the hem heavy with sill.
Yer There was twist Of white tulle
which banded Molly's red-gold hair.
viii a silver rose at the side. The
siNtrs were silver, and a little loose
on Nolly's tiny feet.
They can be tied on with ribbons"
Mrs Phelps decided. and they won't
show under that long skirt"
In front Of the long mirror Molly
saw a wonderful vision.
Nfs. Phelps brought from q box .
lots wrap Of lace and ermine and rose
colored velvet
! was afraid that color wouldn't 90
VIII your hair" she said. but It gives
'ou distinction, after all"
on her way home. again clothed tn
ne' shabby suit, Molly told Terrr
abou, II.
She is going to give 4 Christmas
olher at the Belvidere," she said,
aid one of her guests has disap.
'olh'ei her She wants me to take
.e pace. and I'm going to do It.
Ie.ry."
ieffy's face fell. Then you won't /
rave tinner with u.s." he said. Well
'l'ss you, Molly"
=" but its my opportunity her ,
.''e was glowing. Think Of the
peot~ FL meet"
ne cd think of the people she
80 meet, as he tramped home
~ ~. u lie cold twilight. Terry knew
= ~ ss Of the world, something Of
'l'a "ho would be at that dinner
'a'e ard Billy protested strongly
T.. hey learned that Molly. the
= Y he household, was to spend
:. :. -.is,mas evening away from
WI spoil all our fun," they said.
~. VIII be here" Molly told
.. Mother has planned a late
:. oeeause he has to work part
- ~ a little conscience.stricken.
= az she left them. and not un-
:. - donned the beautiful gown
flps' could she put the
Of heir fearful faces out of
wonderful experience to
:, - The streets in the limou
''aped in the rose-colored
!, great bunch of valley
: Ter hand. She felt like
.. Sae had the air of a prin-
= as she swept through the
". Fflaor Of the hotel, following
s,s. assure was ended, however,
t.. G met the other guests and
De- at the big round table.
e.ss, vas a confusing display Of
,s..s aua forks and spoons, but her
'es pe'ented any awkward
sss 'oe men on each side Of her.
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