Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-12-25

and told her be had solvea II. wnere-
upon he tremendously Gshed from his
pocket a large jewel case and opened
It. revealing beautiful diamond
brooch.
Mrs Grimshaw held up her hands in |
unmixed delight. Perfectly stun
ming" she exclaimed oh, you dear
thing! It's the most beautiful cluster
| ever saw. But Christmas isn't here
yet Why didn't you waltz
My dear child" returned her hus-
band fondly, this brooch is not for
you If you want one Ike it you may
have it, but this one is for Cousin
Clara"
John, how silly! 1t wouldn't do
at all. We talked that all out this
morning. It's absurd. What, In the
name Of goodness, would a girl in her
position do with a thing Of that sortT |
Its just the thing said he
Nonsense
Never mind. have an idea. I've
thought It all out very carefully, and
I'm sure its the only thing 70 do
Three days after Christmas the
Grimshavs We're still sitting 1t the
breakfast table when the morning mali
arrived
Mrs. Grmshaw shuned he envel~
ores hurr.el'y Most all thank YOU
letters" she explained "Oh. here's
one from Cousin Clara she declared.
picking out one Of the envelopes and
tossing it u her husband, You open
il. I'm afraid"
Grimshaw opened the envelope non
chalantly and read;
Dear Cousin Mary and Uncle John-The |
diamond brooch IS perfectly lovely I am
t.cked almost 10 death. You couldn't !
have pleased ne more, and an very |
very grateful I am getting along fine |
with my work. Philadelphia is q good |
place for study; rs SO quiet l hope to
run over and see you all very soon Thank
CLARA
There. What did tell you;" de-
manded Grimshaw.
THAT doesn't mean anything" pro-
tested Mrs. Grimshaw. IT'S just an
ordinary thank you letter like all the
rest"
"Of course it means something.
Every word Of it is sincere"
Then she's more foolish than
thought" continued Mrs. Grimshaw. |
Here's another letter with q Phila-
delphia postlBark. I don't know any
one else there. I wonder who it could |
be-"
She opened and read:
vt.
Dear Madam-Although you don't know !
ME, I deem Il my duty u call your atten- |
ton to most lnheard OF piece OF in
gratitude. I happen 70 know that on !
Christmas You sent your cousin, Miss |
Clara Parker. a very handsome diamond |
brooch. 7 also happen 70 know that on /
the day after Christmas she took the +
brooch and pavned It for the sum OF $50. /
I have known Clara Tor long time. and /
we have been good friends, but I never .
thought she would Go such q dreadful
thing q that.
Il 90 not care 70 be known in tha mat
ter and therefore vii. nor sign ny mama
Yours truly, FAIR PLAY"
Mrs. Grimshaw frowned. What (
did I tell H.u:" she demanded. "Of .
course she didn't want that brooch. +
but still don't think she should have
pawned it and especially for such a
small sum. II must be worth twice
that
Congratulate your diplomatic hrs-
band. ny dear" returned Grimshaw
blandly. My plan worked OUT to a
nicely. knew there was a way to-
get money . : poor hut proud girl
without hurting heC feelings"
IT'S mighty expensive diplomacy
Not az al. Al have to % now
IS 70 f1i some way q getting bod Il
that pawn t.cSec. redeem tie hroocn,
and the t-1-sac-tcl : c.ossd. Els
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