Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-01-09
ANGELA DECIDES TO
CHANGE HER MIND
BY MOLLY McMASTER.

firmly, Il simply will not make up
my mind Just now to marry you My
literary path is beginning to unwind
before me and I 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
said with some heat. Il only want
year 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
love
''If you cared enough about me you
would be glad that have other inter
ests and talent for writing" she
said half in appeal
Not when the interests come be-
fore me-" Philip told her with his
honest blue eyes fixed unrelentingly
indulge her temperament SO far as to
work herself into mild forms of hys-
terra through her too vivid magma
ton. You know, because we have
spoken frequently Of It, that / 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"
every WE'LL" Angela burst forth
with her nose very high In the air.
1--WE will take no risks with your
delicate nerves. Here is your ring!
I 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 flush
rose and remained in her cheeks. She
drew a trifle nearer and unconscious
ly 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
the top of the house looked down with
slowly breaking heart to the captiv-
ity of Philip.
Because she had sudden feeling
OF loneliness and because she had
caught sight Of Philip and Evelyn
out there in the village street Angela
called up Tom Raynor on the tele-
phone.
Can change my mind about go
ing to the dance with you tonight.
Tom?" she asked when she heard
Toms voice over the telephone. i
do not deserve 1t but may /? You
are a dear Yes, pink-that is sweet
of you. Daddy will drive us over in
the car il you like. All right, by-by.
Angela rejoiced that her courage
had permitted her to attend dance
at which she was sure to meet Philip
and Evelyn Marsh.
She looked unusually beautiful in
her delicate pink gown and with no
ornament in her hair save one OF the
pink rosebuds that Tom had sent her.
When Philip saw her his heart gave
q great bound. MAY have dance
for old times sake?" he asked try
ing to hide his jealousy at sight OF
Tom Raynors 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
approached 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 q great breath Of relief and con-
tentment.
AS for Angela, she only sighed soft
ly. Because they had danced 80
much together they swung into per-
feet rhythm.
Angela" he said suddenly, Il
have come to the crossroads / want
you to be your old sweet self to me
tonight and decide something for me.
VIII you-dear"
Philips eyes were shining with a
love she had never seen there be-
fore.
81 have much to decide tonight,
Philip" she said quickly. Some one
is going to make me answer him
tonight but will be glad to help you
IL / can" Angela rejoiced IN thu
quick clasp Of Philips arm as II he
would hold her from any other man.
Il am either going to risk my
life's happiness and propose to Eve
Ign Or" Philip looked hungrily down