The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-17
IMPROVING of VIRGINIA
BY KATE FORSTER.

I ln-expressihly sweet. Kitty was an
exclamation point OF admiration
Virginia regarded her younger sister
with the expression Of a yearning mis-
hionary Kitty, I wish you'd devote
less thought 70 mere externals, she
said.
Undiaturbed, Kitty surveyed her SIS
ter Immaculate In unrufHed, unrum-
/ pied. tailored linen. "Of course, vir-
ginla, you're a distinguished settle
ment angel and all that, but If you
don't think more about clothes youIl
gradually drop on even the semi-femi-
nine touches and emerge as Dr. Mary
Walker" she declared, severely.
And sis really 10 a good locker. ="
put IN Tom.
Virginia. patient dlsapproyal person
flied, absent-mindedly salted 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 a
trivial consideration"
Tom said Excuse mel" and fed.
"0r the pursuit Of soma 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 batlste 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 Tar forgotten the modesty
becoming to a young woman newly en-
gagged as TO race on in actual pursuit
OF another young mani"
Kitty aushed, bit a sharp retort in
two and came over to rub her hand
lovingly over virginia's glossy curls,
brushed into unwilling smoothness.
II can't do Dots cousin bit Of HARM"
she said, meekly. because be isn't en-
gagged. / wish you'd get t;frSugh 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 womans life
and work during those six months.
Kitty. Why not begin by coming to
the club with me this morning? /
have a paper. "The influence OF Wom-
an In Civic Life"
Kitty was squirting critically. Il
wish could persuade you to cut on
those ugly high collars In shis hot
weather You've the prettiest throat
Of any cne | know. and you bury It
under all that chuffy linen. Collarless
blouses are 70 fashionable, too"
WhizzIng along in the Maynards'
touring car that afternoon, Kitty and
Dots cousin from Harvard were dis
cussing brunettes versus blondes.
by Joye!" he said Enthusiastically.
Il saw a splendid brunette on your
street this morning. Raying beauty.
italian eyes Serious as a saint, Tall.
Stately. I'm sure she never giggled in
her life"
Kitty wiggled excitedly. "Awfully
plain clothes2"
He stammered. "Um-er Rather re-
minded me OF a nurses costume.
Dots promised me an early introduce
ton, but that's as much as | can get
out Of her. Do you know herr"
Kitty laughed apprecia,ively. She's
my sister, and practical humanitari-
an"
you don't sayl" His face fell
@What'll l have to go in for to i'm
press her? She thinks I'm frightfully
rude forgot my manners complete-
ly and stared at her"
Dots going to bring you to dinner
tomorrow nigh said Kitty, soothing
". You'd better read up on social
settlements"
The next afternoon Kitty was sp-
plying powder over cold cream in an
ticipation Of a round Of tennis when
Virginia appeared at her door, a
blouse in one hand, long pink ribbon
and a scrap Of lace In the other. Her
eyes we're perplexed and her face was
flushed
Kitty, you know 50 much about
fashion. viii you advise me? Do you
think some lace at the throat would
add a 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 I tie the rib
bon FOR you7"
Virginia handed 1t to her with a
grateful look. 4 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. Ihs aunt intro
iuced him this morning after the
kindergarten class. She has told me
In confidence that he has shown re-
markable interest III settlement work. Z
Kitty choked and coughed hurricdiy
Look az yourself IN the glass, sis," /"