The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-07-31
IMPROVING OF VIRGINIA
BY KATE FORSTER.

exclamation point Of admiration.
Virginia regarded her younger sister
with the expression Of yearning mis-
sionary. kitty, wish you'd devote
less thought to mere externals," she
said.
Undisturbed. Kitty surveyed her sis
ter, immaculate In unruffled. unrum-
pied, tailored linen. "Of course, Vir-
ginia, you're a distinguished settle.
ment angel and all that. but II you
don't think more about clothes you'll
gradually drop of even the semifemi-
nine touches and emerge as DIR. Mary
Walker" she declared, severely.
And sis really is a good locker"
put in Tom.
Virginia, patient disapproval person.
fled, absent-mindedly sailed her break.
fast food instead Of her egg. "A wom-
an with a sense of her responsible
ties" she murmured. realizes that
life Is too short to waste on such
trivial consideration
Tom said Excuse mel" and fed
"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 a 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 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 mani"
Kitty flushed. bit a sharp retort in
two and came over to rub her hand
lovingly over Virginia's glossy curla
brushed into unwilling smoothnesa
IL can't 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. II only hope I can lead you
to a 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? I
have a paper, THE Influence of Wom-
an in Civic Life"
Kitty was squirting critically. 81
wish | could persuade you to cut on
those ugly high collars in this hot
weather. You've the prettiest throat
Of any one I know, and you bury it
under all that chuffy linen. Collarless
blouses are so fashionable, too"
Whizzing along in the Maynards'
touring car that afternoon, Kitty and
Dots cousin from Harvard we're dis
cussing brunettes versus blondes.
"By Jove!" he said enthusiastically.
81 saw a splendid brunette on your
street this morning. Raving beauty
Italian eyes. Serious as 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 introduc
ton. but that's as much as l can gel
out of her. Do you know herr"
Kitty laughed approximately. shes
my sister, and practical humanitari
an"
you don't say!" His face fell
"Whatll l have to go in for to i'm
press her? She thinks I'm frightfull!
rude. forgot my manners complete
ly and stared at her"
Dots going to bring you to Dime
tomorrow night" said Kitty, soothing
ly. You'd better read up on socia
settlements"
The next afternoon Kitty was ar
plying powder over cold cream in an
ticipation of a round of tennis whel
Virginia appeared at her door, -.
blouse in one hand, long pink ribbo
and scrap of lace in the other. He
eyes were perplexed and her face wa
flushed
Kitty, you know SO much abou
fashion, will you advise me? Do 20
think some lace at the throat woul
add pleasing feminine touch to thi
blouse? And is this pink too brigh
for belt?"
In spite of the shock, Kitty COZ
trived coherent commonplace. "Ver
becoming, jimmy Shall l tie the ri
bon for your"
Virginia handed it to her with
grateful look 81 wish to be a cred
to the club this afternoon because Nv
been delegated to explain our settl
ment system to your friend, Dorothy
cousin, Mr.. Rogers. His aunt intr'
duced him this morning after tn
kindergarten class. She has told m
in confidence that he has shown r.
markable interest In settlement work
Kitty choked and coughed hurriedl
Look at yourself in the glass. sis
she said.
Virginia gasped. you've improve
me wonderfully, Kitty. Perhaps
ought to pay more attention