Gilpin observer., 1912-05-16
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Marjjory' S Little
80,
! Effort

do you honestly and truly think it's
good, girls? Are you positive yow are
not flattering met" asked Marjory Of
her literary society. known as "The
Eight"
"It's splendid" answered Nan, de-
cidedly.
Just DEAR" added Ted.
''It's too cute for anything" said
Evaritus.
II consider It strong story, even
II 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 it and reread 1t so many
times myself that I can't Judge, but
/ am glad you girls like 1t. Mother
said: BY all means send it 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 l spend in paper, envelopes,
stamps and typewriting and send it
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 I read 1t to him,
because the laundry failed to return
his pet white vest in time for violet's
dinner dance. l don't care what he
says, If you girls really like It,"
II love it," said Ted. "If you don't
, send that story to 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 it is accepted, I'll
treat you girls to a 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 check for ten dollars.
I'm an authoress. Behold me-, your
sister. Marjory Morton! My name in
print! Wonderful! ! could Just hug
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 make such rash promise; 'Ah,
pity tits it's true" oa'''''
We've made arrangements for me
to give my luhcheon-to meet at IL
o'clock next Saturday." said Mar
jory short while later $50 be on
deck with your white beaver hat, black
velvet suit and violets. The girls
were Just wild with delight. Nan said
she was going to fast until then"
II think will do likewise" said Mrs.
Morse with a laugh.
"Oh. dear, now I'm a literary wom-
an, 1 suppose I'll have to muss my
hair. and let my skirts sag in the back.
No more tube skirts and fancy bags
for mel"
gone to your head. Be calm and
placid" said her sister.
Saturday came. as Saturdays will,
but this particular Saturday 1.-THE rain
was raining all around" 1t poured and
poured and poured.
"Since the time of Noah there has
never been such a 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 countermand It at this
late hour. What shall do? No one
but duck could go on foot in this
Storm" questioned the hostess.
I'm afraid. sis. 1t will have to be
taxis," weakly suggested Mildred.
Eight girls mean two taxls It's
dreadful! But I suppose I'll have to
submit to the inevitable" said Mar
jory, as she left the room to call up
the garage
"As Marjory bade goodby to her
friends after the affair was over,
Edith said:
ut was perfectly lovely luncheon,
dear"
Never had q better time" added |
Dorothy.
"You were dear to invite u.s." ex-
claimed Violet.
Hope you write some more stories,"
said Eva.
While all the rest were adding pro-
fuse th"nks, Marjory was mentally ng-
airing accounts. She discovered that
the luncheon bill. taxi fares, tips to
chauffeur, maids. and small corsage
bouquets. amounted to exactly 1925,
while at home rested q paltry ten dol
lar check.
Serves me right" she said to Nil
dred that night. I'm always so i'm
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