Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
ANGELA DECIDES TO
CHANGE HER MIND
Rv MOLLY McMAsTER.

my mind Just now 10 Udify Sou. NY
literary path is beginning to unwind
before me and do not want 1t to get
all tangled up with matrimonial du,
ties"
You have told me you love me, An
gela." Philip Dorian said grayely;
"your decision hardly proves It,"
Angela flushed. Il do not see Why, |
you should be so unreasonable, she
said with some heat. VI only want
year or so In order to get my name
firmly established and then
"YSs then" broke in Phillip with;
more dignity than hurt. when you
have worn yourself out burning the
midnight oil and indulging in all the
silly Bohemian fads--you will marry
me. Thanks" he said somewhat bit
terly. 81 do not care to have my love
tossed aside like an old glove and
picked I'D only after your evidently
greater love for writing has wearied
you"
Angela cast a swift glance at this
new unvielding Philip. She had
never before felt his power so keenly
yet she braced herself against his
love.
III YOU CdTSu tHOuch 6COOS 49,
would be glad that have other inter
ests and a talent for writing she
said half in appeal.
Not when the interests come be-
fore me-" Philip told her with MS
honest blue eyes fixed unrelentingly
upon her. Nor do I want my wife to
indulge her temperament so far as to
work herself into mild forms OF hys-
terra through her too vivid imagina-
ton. You know. because we have
.noken frequently of 1t. that l. want
vou to develop the talent which you
undoubtedly possess, but 1 certainly
do not want you to ruin your nerves
; and those Of your husband, In its
pursuit"
"Very Well" Angela burst forth
with her nose very high in the air
| 1--WE will take no risks with your
| delicate nerves Here is your ring!
/ hone YOU will find a girl who has
J neither a nerve nor an ounce OF TEN
I perament in her whole marble BODY
-perhaps she can make you happy
! 7 have decided to be happy myself!
Angela turned and went swiftly GU
; of the room leaving a trail OF dell
cate aroma WHICH,
~, left to Philip Dorian.
" He went out of the house and dow
e. the steps nor did he know whether
was walking.
er "Hello Phil! She has turned 70
down. hasn't she?" 1t was IN
charming Evelyn Marsh who ma
blocked his way with her melodiou
voice. Poor boy-and you do loN
in her. don't you?" Evelyn had turne
at, and nut her arm affectionately I'M
IN his.
of mo" said Philip contrary to h
he sense of honesty. NO"
EVELYN Marsh smiled and a nus
&C rose and remained in her cheeks. 81
SITS drew n trife nearer and unconscior
led Nv Philips footsteps were guldeu
Iall the pressure of her arm
During the following weeks a
-ell caught on the rebound, Philip lou
sly himself constantly with Evelyn
And Angela from her little studio
oil the ton of the house looked down W
is a sIou,lv breaking heart to the capt
cad ity OF Philip.
r Because she had a sudden reel
)ast of loneliness and because she
, OF caught sight of Philip and Eve
pea ont theye in the village street Ang
am, called up Tom Raynor on the L
ter, phone.
Iste. "Can I change my mind about
um- ing to the dance with you toms
and Tom" she asked when she he
the Toms voice over the telephone
like do not deserve it but may Il
seal. are a dear Yes, pink-that Is sv
8 or of YOU. Daddy will drive us ovel
oiled the car If you like. All right. by
Angela rejoiced that her coul
amer had permitted her to attend ds
at which she was sure to meet II
and and Evelyn Marsh.
tains She looked unusually beautifu
el in her delicate pink gown and WITT
mate ornament in her hair save one OF
pink rosebuds that Tom had sent
Mould When Philip saw her his heart
lance a great bound. May have d
for old times sake?" he asked
sheet ing to hide his jealousy at sigf
are Tom Raynors roses.
1.-TWO If you like. Philip" she
lad is answer in a voice sweet and VIII
poon- the strain of emotion.
18th When their first dance came !
II cup approached Angela with sill
0nfuls unsteady step. He put his arm I
about her and when she was
more within the circle of his ar
W. drew a great breath of relief anc
tentment
AS for Angela, she only sighed