Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-06

the world. let his sisters know that no
would do a girlish thing. Indeed, no
would not do a girlish thing. He
would not look in a mirror to see tho
face Of a sweetheart simply because
that was a girls prerogatlve. But be-
fore thinking he gave expression to
the idea that there was no more reason
heart than that a girl should see her
lover. Then as soon as he had spoken
the words he blushed.
His sister Kate, two years younger
than Clarence, saw the blush. and it
gave her an idea. Kate was full OF
mischief. and nothing so delighted her
as playing q prank. II she could only
arrange to have her brother see girls
face in mirror on the coming Hal
loween! She clapped her hands in
glee at the thought
Once the idea had taken root in
Hates head she fell to planning the
details. At first she thought as to
which of her girl friends she would
prefer for Clarence's sweetheart She
passed them all in review and at last
decided that not one of them was good
enough for him. Besides, the effect
upon him would be more pronounced
and he would more likely be deceived
If he should see one he had never seen
before. Then Alice Archie. whom Kate
had met at boarding school and ad-
mired very much. occurred to her.
ho6 tinn
would ask her friend to visit her on
the 3lst of October But she must con-
trive that Clarence should not see
Alice before seeing her reflection in
the mirror. This would be difficult TO
arrange. 1t might be easier If she
took Alice into her plan. but this she
| did not wish to do II she could help it.
After much thought she concluded that
alone she would not be equal to the
task. Indeed. it seemed that the whole
family must be in the secret or It
would be given away. She went to
her mother and begged her assistance.
| Mrs. Rudd smiled at her daughters
plan and at first pronounced it i'm
possible. but finally. converted by
Hates pleading. she gave way and
| promised her aid. She said 1t would
! be best for the plan 10 take no notice
Of Halloween as 1t approached. Alice's
coming could be kept from the rest OF
the family. and 1t might be possible
| for them TO spring their trap without
any one except themselves being In the
| secret
Alice Archie received the invitation
and accepted IT, Bessie Rudd. fouI
years Hates senior, was admitted to
| the secret since her assistance was
necessary. Alice arrived after dark
on Halloween. and Kate was driv
en- 20 the station 10 meet her. Or
| her return with the guest all the chill
drep Younger than herself were SAFE
! IN bed. Bess was in Clnrence's room
with him. She had gone there to make
herself useful in carrying out the plan.
She knew Of Kate and Alice's arrival
and had timed her visit accordingly
The door OF the room was open. She
had continued to get her brother with
his back TO ii and his face toward tho
mirror OF his dresser. In this position
he remained while chatting with her.
Tread softly" said Kate to Alice a
they went upstairs. The children ar
asleep" Kate led the way to a CORR
DOR leading past Clarence's room and
pausing, said:
You will find your room at the EN-
OF this hall. The door is ajar. and tn
light Is turned low. ! am going 70
some toilet articles that I had forgot
! ten i will be with you In few mir