The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-02-11
IMPROVING OF VIRGINIA
BY KATE FORSTER.

point ana wee rune OF the ncnu'
Incxpress-ibly sweet" Kitty was an
exclamation point Of admiration.
Virginia regarded her younger sister
with the expression Of a yearning mis-.
sionary. Kitty. I wish you'd devote
less thought to mere externals." she
said.
Undisturbed. Kitty surveyed her sis.
ter immaculate in unruffied. unrum.
pied. tailored linen. "Of course, vir-
ginia, you're a distinguished settle.
ment angel and all that, but IL you
don't think more about clothes you'll
gradually drop of even the semi-femi.
nine touches and emerge as DR.. Mary
Walker" she declared, severely.
And sis really Is a good locker"
put In Tom.
Virginia. patient disapproval person.
ified, absent-mindedly sailed her break.
fast food instead OF her egg. "A wom-
an with sense OF her responsible
ties" she murmured. realizes that
life is too short to waste on such a
trivial consideration"
Tom said Excuse mel" and fled
"Or the pursuit Of some equally seri.
Gus and worthy purpose should oc.
cupy her time and thoughts to the ex
clusion OF frivolous, light.headed--"
Kitty rose. Sorry. jimmy I'd love
to listen. Makes me feel like little
demon but I'm going to don my ravish.
Ing pink batiste and loll over to Doro-
thy's. Her cousin. fresh from Harv
ard, arrived yesterday, and | think I'll
wake up Bob to the treasure he's won
II I chain the welcome stranger to
my chariot wheels, first chance
Virginia was truly shocked. Kitty!
Have you so far forgotten the modesty
becoming to young woman newly en-
gagged as to race Off in actual pursuit
Of another young man."
Kitty flushed, bit sharp retort in
two and came over to rub her hand
lovingly over Virginia's glossy curls,
brushed into unwilling smoothness.
81 cant do Dots cousin bit of harm"
she said meekly, because he isn't en-.
gagged. wish you'd get through saw.
ing humanity. jimmy, so you could have
good time with me. I've just got six
more months at home now"
Virginia slipped an arm around her
sister. Il only hope can lead you
| to true appreciation of woman's life
and work during those six months,
Kitty. Why not begin by coming to
the club with me this morning? l
have a paper, "The Influence Of Won.
an in Civic Life"
Kitty was squirting critically. Il
| wish | could persuade you to cut of
those ugly high collars in this hot
weather You've the prettiest throat
Of any one | know. and you bury 1t
under all that chuffy linen. Collarless
blouses are so fashionable, too"
Whizzlng along in the Maynards
| touring car that afternoon, Kitty and
Dots cousin from Harvard were dis
cussing brunettes versus blondes.
"By Jove!" he said enthusiastically
Il saw splendid brunette on your
street this morning. Raving beauty.
Italian eyes. Serious as a saint. Tall.
Stately. I'm sure she never giggled In
her life"
Kitty wiggled excitedly. "Awfully
plain clothes?"
| He stammered. "Um-er. Rather re-
minded me Of nurses costume.
Dots promised me an early introduce
ton, but that's as much as can get
out of her. Do you know her."
Kitty laughed appreciatively. She's
my sister. and a practical humanitari-
an"
you don't say!" His face fell.
"WhatIl I have to 60 In for to i'm
press herr She thinks I'm frightfully
rude. ] forgot my manners complete
ly and stared at her"
Dots going to bring you to dinner
tomorrow night" said Kitty. soothing
ly. You'd better read up on social
settlements"
The next afternoon Kitty was ap-
plying powder over cold cream In an
ticipation of a round OF tennis when
Virginia appeared at her door, q
blouse In one hand, long pink ribbon
and scrap of lace in the other Her
eyes were perplexed and her face was
flushed
Kitty. you know so much about
fashion, will you advise me? Do you
think some lace at the throat would
add pleasing feminine touch to this
blouse? And is this pink too bright
for a belt?"
In spite of the shock. Kitty con-
trived coherent commonplace. Very
becoming, jimmy. Shall tie the rib
bon for you?"
Virginia handed It to her with a
grateful look. II wish to be a credit
to the club this afternoon because I've
been delegated to explain our settle
ment system to your friend. Dorothy's
cousin, Mr. Rogers His aunt intro.
duced him this morning after the
kindergarten class, She has told me
in confidence that he has shown re-
markable interest in settlement work"
Kitty choked and coughed hurriedly
Look at yourself in the glass. SIS"
she said.
Virginia gasped. You've improved
me wonderfully, Kitty. Perhaps ]