The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-09-26
ANGELA DECIDES TO
CHANGE HER MIND
BY MOLLY McmAsrER.


my mind just now to marry you. My
literary path is beginning to unwind
before me and do not want it to get
all tangled up with matrimonial du.
ties"
"You have told me you love me, An
gela." Philip Dorian said gravely;
your decision hardly proves It."
Angela flushed. 81 do not see why
you should be so unreasonable" she
said with some heat. 81 only want
yesr or so in order to get my name
firmly established and then"
eyes, 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 up only after your evidently
greater love for writing has wearied
you"
Angela cast a swift glance at this
new. unyielding Philip. She had
never before felt his power so keenly
yet she braced herself against his
TO-,
you cared enough about me you
> Id be glad that have other inter
ests and a talent for writing" she
said half in appeal.
mot when the interests come be-
fore me-" Philip told her with his
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
spoken frequently of it, that I want
you to develop the talent which you
undoubtedly possess, but certainly
do not want you to ruin your nerves
and those of your husband, In its
pursuit"
VERY WE'LL" Angela burst forth
with her nose very high in the air,
I'VE will take no risks with your
delicate nerves. Here is your ring!
l hope you will find a girl who has
neither a nerve nor an ounce Of tenn
permanent in her whole marble body
perhaps she can make you happy!
I have decided to be happy myself"
Angela turned and went swiftly out
of the room leaving a trail of deli
cate aroma which was all that was
left to Philip Dorian.
He went out of the house and down
the steps nor did he know whether he
was walking.
Hello Phil! She has turned you
down, hasn't she?" 1t was the
charming Evelyn Marsh who had
blocked his way with her melodious
voice. "Poor boy-and you do love
her, don't you?" Evelyn had turned
and put her arm affectionately into
his.
NO" said Philip contrary to his
sense of honesty. mo"
Evelyn Marsh smiled and a flush
rose and remained in her cheeks. She
drew trife nearer and unconscious
y Philips footsteps were guided by
the pressure of her arm.
During the following weeks, and
caught on the rebound, Philip found
himself constantly with Evelyn.
And Angela from her little studio at
he top Of the house looked down with
slowly breaking heart to the captiv-
ty of Philip.
Because she had a sudden feeling
If loneliness and because she had
taught sight Of Philip and Evelyn
,ut there in the village street Angela
,alled up Tom Raynor on the tele-
)hone.
"Can l change my mind about go
ng to the dance with you tonight,
rom?" she asked when she heard
TOMS voice over the telephone. Il
10 not deserve it but may I? You
ire a dear. Yes, pink-that Is sweet
If you. Daddy will drive us over in
he car II you like. All right, by-by."
Angela rejoiced that her courage
had permitted her to attend a dance
1T which she was sure to meet Philip
and Evelyn Marsh.
She looked unusually beautiful in
ner delicate pink gown and with no
III ueT ndiI save OuO Oi lhO
pink rosebuds that Tom had sent her.
When Philip saw her his heart gave
a great bound. MAY have dance
for old times sake?" he asked try
ing to hide his jealousy at sight of
Tom Raynor's roses.
1.-TWO if you like. Philip" she made
answer in a voice sweet and without
the strain of emotion.
When their first dance came Philip
Angela with a slightly
unsteady step. He put his arm firmly
about her and when she was once
more within the circle Of his arm he
drew a great breath of relief and con-
tert-.ent.
As for Angela, she only sighed soft
ly. because they had danced so
much together they swung into per-
feet rhythm
Angela" he said suddenly, Il
have come to the crossroads. / want