Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-11-07

1t was simply that there was nothing
in their conversation that led up to his
telling and neither had been in the
mood for exchanging confidences. In
| the morning 1t was the same. Conse-
| quently, when he left she was in igno-
rance that he and Dick were to come
early in the afternoon
| Shortly after luncheon Jane received
telegram from Brand announcing
his intention to call that afternoon.
| She summoned Frieda
Go over to Mrs Collins and ask
/ her If she can run over for a minute"
she ordered
While the girl was gone the door
| bell rang. Jane ran to answer 1t with
littls glad cry of expectancy. She
was looking for a package from
Fifth avenue store and she was not
disappointed. She opened the long
| box and took out an up-to-date auto
mobile coat. 1t was handsome gar
ment not so very expensive, from the
| standpoint OF those who indulge in
such Injuries, but quite out of reach
of the Reynolds humble means. This
was the most SNOWY article she had
bought with Brands money and It was
bold step
Jane carried the box and paper into
the bedroom and tarried a moment at
her mirror. Naturalists tell us that
the sight OF gay colors will make the
peacock strut and spread his feathers.
What woman will not fix and primp
at the sight Of new plumage? BY law
OF man Jane had no right to this coat?
By law of nature she had every right
When q wise Creator made the fur and
feather covered animals of the uni
verse he used his greatest handiwork
upon the males. Theirs Is the highly
colored plumage. the long. soft hair,
the deeptinted names and vivid spots.
But when he made woman from a
mere rib OF man he cast the mold
in perfect form and made her worthy
OF all the establishment that man can
bestow. From creation down woman
has claimed her right and 1t has been
mans pleasure to give Now and
then we find males who like to deck
their persons. Native chiefs hare sold
kingdom for a string of beads, but
they were fools. Fine feathers are.
| IN truth, woman's right
When Jane re-entered the room Erie
da had returned and was gingerly feel
ing and stroking the new coat as II 1t
were some animated object that might
| COO or purr at her caress. Jane, in
sharp tones startled her from her
worship.
rs Mrs. Collins coming?" she asked.
"Yessum"
Then you had better hurry lunch
con, Frieda. We are going out"
"Yessum." the girl agreed. but still
lost in rapt admiration of the coat she
backed away as If to turn her back
would be grave insult
"Oh. my dearie. dear!" was Mrs.
Collins greeting, for Jane had donned
the coat again before she opened the
door to her neighbours knock. You've
got motor coat"
"Yessum." said Jane in mock imita-
ton of her maid. Isn't It a beauty"
Yes. dear. IT certainly is" Mrs Col
Inns agreed but 1t seems to me it's
little impractlcable for Staten Island
unless" she added, with little switch
of her head you expect some more
prosperity and car of your own!"
That's not impossible" Jane retort-
ed-tor Mrs, Collins voice had an UNI
mistakable tone of piQue But 1
didn't have that III mind when I got II.
Mr.. Brand is co ming over again to-
day and that's why called you over
You'll chaperon. won't your"
Mrs. Collins walked up TO Jane with
arms akimbo. Size looked not at her
neighbor, however. but at her neigh
boris coat.
I'm afraid not" she answered.
why not. Mrs. Collins!" Jane ex-
claimed. You're the only chaperon
I've got Surely you're not going to
forsake me?"
James neighbor. for all her crudi-
ties. was not without a sense OF hu.
NOR or the means OF expressing 1t.
And James rapid progression in modes
of dress and amusement had begun to
rankle. There was just perception
of curl to her rather pretty mouth
as she asked:
Are you sure that yau need a chap
eron now2"
Jane flushed. She could not mistake
the others meaning
why. Mrs. Collins!" she exclaimed.
You know l wouldn't go out with Mr..
Brand alone. And you know. too. that
he comes here ON business. He's Just
as anxious to have you along as l
am"
rs he?"
why certainly"
Wei. | feel better now. guess
hadn't noticed It. But just the same,
dearie. l don't belSsve l can go with
you. I'll be frank. You're getting to
De too fine bird for me. l mean the
clothes" 70 q
"Sonsense. Mrs. Collins. haven't