The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-07-03
Marjoy' S Little
Effort

do you honestly and truly think it's
good. girls? Are you positive you are
not fiattering me?" asked Marjory Of
her literary society, known as The
Eight"
It's splendid" answered Nan, de-
cidedly.
Just DEAR" added Ted.
Its too cute for anything" said
Evaritus.
Il consider 1t a strong story, even
If / say SO myself" said Mrs. Morse.
Mildred's sister, while the other four
girls added evidence Of their appre-
citation of Marjory's literary ability.
I've read 1t and reread 1t so many
times myself that I can't Judge. but
I am glad you girls like 1t. Mother
said: BY all means send 1t to the pa
per, my child but mother has known
me SO many years that she is in
clined to be partial to anything / do,
from Irish crochet lace to writing
stories.
Brother Bob says that he has read
many poor stories in his day, but this is
the worst He advises me to save the
money / spend in paper, envelopes.
! stamps and typewriting and send 1t
to some poor, worthy family. He says
Uncle Sans mail department should
not be compelled to carry such litera-
ture. But Bob is no critic. He was
cross, anyway, when read it to him,
because the laundry failed to return
his pet white vest in time for Violet's
says, II you girls really like It."
Il love it." said Ted. "If you don't
send that story to q magazine, Mar
jory Morton, I'll never speak to you
again. Any editor with good judgment
will eagerly grasp it."
well, you girls know what you
know. If you insist. it goes. All hold
your breath, and, If 1t is accepted, I'll
| treat you girls to q fine luncheon"
Ten days later Marjory burst into
Mildred's house with: Mildred! Mil.
dred Morton Morse! Come! Oh. the
grandest thing! Gorgeous!"
What is the matter? Are you en-
gagged? Who is the man? Tell me
quickly, and stop screaming"
my story has been accepted.
just received a check for ten dollars
I'm an authoress. Behold me, your
sister, Marjory Morton! My name In
print! Wonderful! 1 could just hue
that beautiful editor! I'll phone the
girls and tell the news"
Don't forget the promised lunch
con-" said Mrs. Morse.
That's So" answered Marjory. "Why
did 1 make such rash promise? 'Ah
pity tits it's true"
We've made arrangements for mt
to give my luncheon-to meet at L:
o'clock next Saturday" said Mar
jory a short while later. $50 be OF
deck with your white beaver hat, blacl
velvet suit and violets. The girls
were just wild with delight. Nan sale
she was going to fast until then"
81 think I will do likewise" said Mrs
Morse with a laugh.
"Oh, dear, now I'm literary WON
an, / suppose I'll have to muss m.
hair, and let my skirts sag In the back
No more tube skirts and fancy bag
for mel"
"Marjory, your success has surel.
gone to your head. Be calm ant
placid" said her sister.
Saturday came, as Saturdays will
e but this particular Saturday 1.-THE rail
e was raining all around" 1t poured an,
: poured and poured.
"Since the time OF Noah there ha
never been such deluge." walled Mar
jory.
Cant you postpone your luncheon
until the sun rises?" questioned Mi
dred.
: Decidedly not. It's all ordered
Can't possibly countermand 1t at TIL
late hour. What shall do? No on,
but a duck could 60 on foot in thi
storm" questioned the hostess.
I'm afraid, sis, It will have to b.
taxis," weakly suggested Mildred.
Eight girls mean two taxis. It.
dreadful! But I suppose I'll have t
submit to the inevitable" said MAJ
jory, as she left the room to call u
the garage.
"As Marjory babe goodby to he
friends after the affair was over
Edith said:
1T was a perfectly lovely luncheon
dear"
Never had a better time" adde
Dorothy.
r "You were a dear to invite U.S." e,
: claimed Violet.
Hope you write some more stories.
said Eva
While all the rest were adding prt
fuse thanks, Marjory was mentally I'd
uring accounts. She discovered tina
: the luncheon bill, taxi fares, tips t
chauffeur, maids, and small corsag
bouquets, amounted to exactly 1872!
while at home rested a paltry ten do
lar check.
Serves me right" she said to Mi
dred that night. I'm always so In
} pulsive with issuing my invitations.
But We did have jolly lark. Cues
I'll run upstairs and write anothe
story. No matinee for me this week
She Was All Right, But
They met for the first time sine
their meeting in Europe the previou
= summer.
And did you have a pleasant vo.
age homer" asked the hostess.