The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-27

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md something worth introducing 10
the neighbors.
Mis- Theophila Spencer would have
made an admirable model FOR a maya
zine cover design OF autumn-ripe.
hrm. slender and round OF form. sum- p.
tuous OF color. Between her dark eye
brows was the faint suggestion OF a
thoughtful frown: on her full. upward.
curying lips was a smile
She rose from the cushioned corner
where she had been lounging and
walked slowly about her apartment.
examining its furnishings with in
creased thoughtfulness Her soft
house gown trailed over the polished
floor and turned up a corner Of her
only choice rug. Miss Theophila had
denied herself many other things that
She might possess this rug
1T is worth the sacrifice. yet"
Miss Theophila sighed slightly as a
woman will when alone.
She passed down the hall. newly re
I papered In golden yellow-sO that the
arriving guest would receive an i'm
preston as OF sunlight-and glanced
In at her bedroom. virginia. I'm blue and
silver; al the library. where shades OF
green We're made 20 give both light
and repose. and at the coy dining
room. where a hedge OF warm. rosy
hollyhocks. stiff and brave. kept guard
above the paneling
The landlord had done his part well.
10 all suited Miss Theophila perfectly.
but woman cannot live on decorations
alone. and since the place had been
done over. the lack OF small Injuries
that Miss Theophila wanted but had
not yet been able TO affaird. was more
apparent than ever.
Il should Ike --"
The frown vanished and the smile
deepened emphasized by a dimple.
When sho reached the kitchen she said
to her maid
Molly. I am going out. but shall re-
consult me in the meantime you may
telephone me at Wright & co.'s. sta
tions. about o'clock"
When Miss Th-ophila Spencer's
friends received invitations 70 her we'd
ding reception. their Amusement and
interest drew then togethsr Have
password 10 little groups IN club
rooms. on corners - the shopping dis
trict. IN foyers and I'm church vesti-
Ever Frances Gordon was CON
founded Frances was twice widow,
and no one 4 sputed her claim 20 acute
powers ~ disrerumeut.
II always knew Theo0hila was
clever" Frances admitted. but resent
her success 81 keeping MS secret To
think thot ] have never seen "r heard
Of Mr. Garrah-audt lowering ana me
her best friend
The small person appealed 20 was
Nora Fa~rghar. % .eamy eyed and gently
rapturous on general principles.
tie has -nch Wafnihccni name.
she said ignoring the less important
Trust Theophia for that She would
nevcr exchange me nam" or Spencer
for an inferior one
Nora's gray irish eyes grew starry.
a. with f. vision.
Probably be IS as DISTINGUISHED and
impressive az the name she muir
.vcrv ukolv he's a wonder. Theophua
has always been an idealist. I'm sur
prised that she has been able % accept
amy mere man. It's well she has. for
. she must be over
Wen. sho's a love. anyway Her.
comes Grave Connor. Have you heard
about Thcophlla. Grace"
ooh. yes-received the cards yester-
Eyer see him We're Just srccu-
latirg about him"
Never. but I'm sure hos a little man.
Zoe very well but nwflliy intellectual -
probably weaf- classes and writes books
that VIII not cell"
Grace. YOUR. hopeless i-onocl7e % %
No. only a shrewd observer Tha'
kind ~ superb woman always wants %
take care ~ some one Resides. the re-
rer'ion i~ t' b" ~ her own Apartment
That looks queer
$50 ~ docs L hadn't thought much
about o. What arc you going 90 give
here'
You're 80 practical oh-T-thi- ie
90 sudden st must Do rich and artistic
o. be- worthy - her. 10 BE- a subject FOR
deep Thought. Don't rul fH'rt we'd bet
ter give fsr q shower
ooh ~ course. well have Co 40 that.
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