The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-01

Fl beginning tS4re IT, .as1. When
r. she did NOT Ton she had told OF
j not lot career. They seemed
presse2nu ated.
plans hearted, he sat beside his
THAT evening during the pro-
BIS, which preceded the reception
The the Louisne club. Judith had re-
orsed his escort that night, and at nrst
ne thought she was not there, put
presently he saw her near the front
with some of the Louisine members
IL wonder which one Of those stran
gers is Olive Dorset, the writer!
whispered his mother
Edwin felt no interest, but 1t was
evident that those about him did, TOT
he heard the same question asked sew
eral times during the program.
When the president of the Louisine
club rose to give an address, there
was quite stir of anticipation, for all
knew at the close the distinguished
writer would be introduced.
At last their hopes were realized
for Mrs. Dorset said: Il take pleasure
in presenting to you my cousin, VINO Is
known to the world by her pen name
of Olive Colbert, author of The Print
ed Path. She, herself, needs no in
PRODUCTION, for she is already well
known to you in her home town as
Miss Judith McKerney."
For moment the audience sat per-
fectly stunned then it recovered and
burst into hearty applause. judith
rose and made a graceful. modest bow.
They crowded around her, and the for
NAL reception which the club had
planned dissolved into surprised spon'
| taneity Had the affair ended then, 1t
would have remained happy men,
DRY to Judith, but during the remain
der Of the evening the old order un'
| consciously reasserted itself. Edwin
who lowered in Judith's vicinity, was
quick to sense the little barbs OF envy
and resentment that were cast at her
under cover of suave politeness by
Chenille persons who had always held
themselves superiority aloof. Through
It all, Judith bore herself with modest
dignity, but he fancied her face looked
a little pale, and there was an unfath
enable expression in the hazel eyes.
Her cousin, Mrs. Dorset, was going
home on the night train, and Edwin
accompanied her and Judith to the
station. Several other Windmere peo
pie were there, so it was not until the
train had gone and they were walking
down the now familiar street leading
to Judith's home that Edwin had
chance to speak frankly with bel
about the surprise she had given hin
and congratulate her on her success.
Don't please don't say anything
about 1t. | have had enough tonight.
II can understand now, Judith, VIII!
you don't want to marry plain chai
like me. With your beauty and talen
and the advantages resulting from
your success, you will have the whole
world to choose from"
She laughed. "Tm-not sure wan
the whole world to choose from" sh'
answered slowly Il thought | did.
, thought success would cure the heart
aches of my restricted girlhood, ant
bring happiness, But they're all Their
the stings and slights-under differ
ent guises Will 1t always be like that
| wonder, out in the world? Always
/ sense OF lack and disappointment"
Without love-yes, Judith. For W
are taught to believe that love is mas
, ter OF all art
I 1--WE do not need to be taught-w
3 women-we know instinctively-
I Her voice ended in GREATNESS litti
3 laugh as she yielded to his arms.
. Copyright, 1914, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)