The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-08
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breath OF life for several months after
they moved into the new neighbor-
hood, Where everybody was so kind
and so neighborly.
Or course, it was not the most fash
ionable place she had ever resided in,
but no young couple just starting out
in life can afford to think of anything
beyond comfort and responsibility, SO
she was well satisfied. George was
on the road and it was pleasant to
find people close at hand who were
thoughtful and friendly. She was
grateful for their kindness and ex-
pressed her appreciation of 1t more
than once.
Mrs. Harris got her husband to
fix the porch rocker the last time
you We're away" she told her hus-
band. And every once in awhile
somebody brought me hot rolls or
something. l suppose they think
can't cook, but anyhow, it was just as
kind of them. They aren't SO nee to
other people, so / don't see why they
pick me out
Suh iAid6iuS, ucT uu5UdAU
laughed. Il don't see how anybody
can like you. you're SO dreadfully UNI
attractive! Really, can't understand
how I ever came to marry you!"
! It was not for number of weeks
that anything was said to throw light
on the subject. Then Hendricks was
away for longer time than usual.
1 D,,v,h ar - =
a great solace.
Its. ever so good Of you," little
Mrs. Hendricks told Mrs Dunbar Il
don't know what ! can ever do to re.
pay all you kind people who help out
my loneliness. You see, l lived in a
1 small town before was married, and
/ missed the neighbors SO much at
first. l feel now as though l were
! in a town again, instead of a big
! city like this. Thank you 30 much!"
/ Mrs. Dunbar regarded her with soul
full eyes. I'VE are glad to do ali
we can for YOU she said. "Of course
there is little one can do but sympa
thize."
Mrs Hendricks looked puzzled. ooh
you mean my being alone SO much? p
she said. II don't mind 1t now bit.
You're too meek and easy-going,
Mrs. Dunbar said, shaking her head
"Of course, gentle little thing like
you would hold her head up agains
anything"
Mrs. Hendricks did not understand
l -,
she let the matter drop. 1t was onl,
when Mrs. Fisher came in with F;
custard a day or SO later that she be
gan to worry.
! I'm glad, indeed. to do anything
can to help you" Mrs. Fisher assured
her mournfully.
She seemed to be waiting for al
answer, SO Mrs. Hendricks made re
ply nervously:
Il am sorry il You have trouble,
she said coldly. II have none that
know Of though I'm grateful for you
sympathy, am sure"
"You make mistake covering
up" Mrs. Fisher said sharply. "Yo
can't hide such things and It's grea
l deal DSLIeE W dChuOWlSu6S bbGii hH'
have 1t over with"
Il don't know what on earth you ar
thinking about" Mrs. Hendricks said
! somewhat impatiently. Everything
/ have ever done is as open as
book"
Il am not speaking Of you. We al
know you are all right" Mrs. Ffshe
said. "But, OF course. II you don
care to speak Of 1t | won't say an
more. / thought maybe 1t might hel
to talk IT. over"
1t geemed an endless time befor
Hendricks came home again. HI
train did not get In until two in th
morning, but Mrs. Hendricks sat u
for him, and they had a little suppe
while ne nnpackcd and made ga
presentation speech 10 10 with IN
china he had brought all the way frof
New York.
Hendricks was IN high spirits ID
next morning and called TO her gayl
as she worked about the kitchei