Holbrook argus., 1912-03-05
Warren $
 Friends

wilma was Slancln& through Ino evening paper when she exclaimed ex- citedly: Warren Wallace is the last man I would have taken for a heart breaker, filter, one who would try to entice woman from her home and steal a woman's affections from her husband"
 ''Incomprehensible! Warren Wal lace! l always thought he was a mod el young man," calculated pretty Ma bel Morris.
 Probably that's the reason he be, came infatuated with a cloak model. Look at these glaring head lines!"
 Young man accused of breaking up home" Sued for $1O,OO0 by husband for alternating wife's affection" Illus band seeks divorce" read Mabel.
 Who can you trust now a-days?" she said as she finished the article. "But come to think of it, he was rather ab- sent minded the last time he called. Must have had that woman on his mind"
 That reminds me-" interrupted Will ma, that at the very last moment he apologized for not being able to come to our reading club, as he had pre- vious engagement which had escaped him memory"
 Well, the enigma is finally solved. l Curious he should have taken a fancy to another mans wife when any girl would have been more than willing to return his affections" said Celeste re- gretting the future loss of candy and flowers which Warren had been in the habit of sending her, and which seem- ed valueless now, considering that ''the gift without the giver is bare'
 Speak for yourself. I never intend to recognize him again. Such deceit and duplicity! Thinking Warren might invite me to the next dance, I ordered a new gown. Not much pleasure, how ever, being escorted by a man, when you know all about his entangled af- fections," confessed Dorothy.
 "The last time I was down town" interposed Celeste, "I met Warren in l the art department of Johnstone's store His face lit up with pleasure at seeing me. Help me choose a present for customers wife, he ask ed in an imploring tone. I wasted half hour trying to select the small est and most expensive piece so that i he would recognize my refined and cultivated taste.''
 "The impudence of him! Probably it was for his lady friend" retorted Will ma indignantly. "He always appeared so reserved and dignified, but I pre- ! i& on his mind"
 There always was sly look on his face. I'm glad for one I know the truth" declared Dorothy.
 "What are you arguing about?" in- | quired Wilma's married sister as she entered the room "It must be vital subject that could stir up such ex- citement. Some new scandal or di- vorce that has shocked you?"
 "The scales have fallen from our l eyes. Did you read the latest about Warren Wallace?" asked Mabel
 What of 1t? Why should you waste your commiseration on people you don't even know?"
 "No, we don't know Warren. We mis- took him for a gentleman, a man of honor, but he's been sailing under false colors. It's surpassing belief that we didn't recognize his true character sooner. Just think, he's mixed up in horrible, detestible abominable law suit"
 . Goodness graciousi" said Wilma's married sister looking aghast. "How you misconstrued that story to even consider that the Warren of that sen sational article was the one we're ac quainted with.'
 "Who is it then?" interrupted Ma bel.
 His cousin, who is forever getting into trouble of some sort or other and bears very poor reputation was the answer.
 , Are you sure?" questioned Dorothy regretting some of the defamatory cal luminous thoughts she had entertained about Warren.
 Its an indisputable fact" replied Wilma's married sister. Didn't tell you" broke in Wilma "that never for an instant considered , 1t was Warren"
 How cOuld you, Wno pose as Delne !, such true friends of his, have such evil ideas as to surmise that any young man whom I associate with would waste his time and money on married women?"
 How easily for some persons to misinterpret, give false meaning to other peoples words. I'll be the last to judge harshly, especially when the . young man was as loyal a friend as Warren who couldn't be anything but perfect gentleman" said Dorothy, wishing that she might still have the opportunity to wear her new dress at the dance.
 "Im thankful I'm not the suspicious kind," said Celeste in very decided manner. q knew all the time you l