Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Marjjory's Little
Effort

It's splendid" answered Nan. de-
cidedly.
Just dear" added Ted.
Its too cute for anything" said
Evaritus.
II consider 1t a strong story. even
II I 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 II and reread il SO many
times myself that l can't judge. but
/ am glad you girls like it. Mother
said: BY all means send il 10 the pa
per. my child. but mother has known
me so many years that she is in
clined 10 be partial 10 anything do.
from Irish crocEet lace 10 writing
stories.
Brother Bob says that he has read
many poor stories in his day, but this IS
! The worst He advises me 10 save The
money | spend in paper, envelopes.
stamps and typewritinS and send II
to some poor. worthy family. He says
| Uncle Sans mail department should
not be compelled 10 carry such ltera-
ture. But Bob is no critic. lie was
cross. anyway, when | read it 10 Nun.
because the laundry failed 10 return
his pet white gesl In time Tor Violet :
dinner dance. don't care what lie
says, II you girls really like it,
'I love it." said Ted IF you don't
send that story to Il magazine. Mar.
jory Morton. I'll never speak 10 YOU
again. Any editor with good iudsmen.
will eagerly grasp IT,
We'll, you girls know what you
know. Ii you insist, j. goes. Al! hold
your breath, and, If it is accepted. III
treat you girls To fine luncheon
Ten days later Marjory burst into
Mlldred's house with: Mildred. Mil
dred Morton Morse! Come. oh, the
grandest thing, Gorgeous"
What is the matter? Are Won Ell
gagged? Who is the man? Tell me
quickly. and stop screaming"
My story has been accepted.
: lust received 4 cheek Tor zen dollars.
! I'm an auihoress. Behold me. your
! sister, Marjory Morton. My name in
print! Wonderful! | could just hing
/ that beautiful editor. TIL phone the
! girls and tell the news
/ Don't forget the promised lunch
con- said Mrs Morse.
..rr,,
did make sach rash promise? All,
pity It's It's lrue'''
We've made arrangements for nc
10 give my iunoheon--to meet AT l.
o'clock next Saturday" said Mar
( iory a short while later. so be on
deck with your white beaver hat. black
velvet suit and violel3. The girls
were just wild with delight. Nan said
she was going to fast until tEon."
! Il think / will do likewise said Mrs
! Morse with laugh.
"Oh, dear now I'm literary WON
an, ! suppose ri have to miss my
/ hair, and lpt my skirts sag in he back
! No more tube skirts and fancy bag
for me-"
"Marjory, your success has surely
gone to your head. Be calm and
placid" said her sister
Saturday came. rs Saturdays vii!
but this particular Saturday The rain
was raining all around" 1t poured and
poured and poured
Since the time Of Noah there has
! never been such deluge," walled Mar
jory
, Cant you postpone your luncheon
until the sun rises" questioned Mil
dred.
! Decidedly not. It's all ordered
/ Can't possibly counrermand il n This
late hour. What shall do? No one
but duck could go on foot in this
Storm" questioned the hostess.
I'm afraid. sis, It will have TO be
,taXis." weakly suggested Mildred.
Eight girls mean two taxis. It's
dreadful. But suppose I'll have II
submit to The inevitable" said Mar.
/ jory, as she left the room 10 call up
me garage.
! "As Mariory babe goodby to her
friends after the affair was over
Edith said:
/ 1T was perfectly lovely luncheon
dear"
Never had letter dime" added
Dorothy.
You were dear TO invite rs" eX'
claimed Violet.
Hope you write some more stories
said Eva.
While all the rest were adding pro-
fuse thanks. Marjory was mentally fig
uring accounts. She discovered that
the luncheon bill. taxi fares. tips TO
chauffeur. maids. and small corsaSo
bouquets. amounted 10 exactly sl9.23
while at home rested paltry ten del!
lar check.
Serves me right she said 10 Mil
dred that night. I'm always so i'm
pulsive with issuing my Invitations.
"Bur we did have jolly lark. Guess
III run upstairs and write another