Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03

for SO lOng"-Laura now came in to
be unhooked-"it's joy to know I
can wear something else"
Thoughtfully Helen hung back the
gowns. She ought to give Laura the
blue one-give it to her outright. She
could not wear it as it was, and it was
hardly worth a new Overskirt
Had their places been reversed, she
knew that Laura, with her reckless
Hberality, would have given it to her
without thought. But it was always
hard for her to part with her clothes.
Her desire to hold on to things was a
failing that she had constantly to
strive against.
She had hung up the blue gown, but
now she forced herself to take it down
again.
Laura, I'm going to give you this.
It's selfish to talk of lending it when
I've so many. No, please don't" check
ing Laura's ELUSIVE thanks. And
you'll need some satin slippers" swept
on by her own generosity. Il wonder
if I haven't a pair you can wear"
ct doesn't matter how soiled they
are"
"Try these"
Laura took off her shoe and strug-
gled with the slender white slipper If
Warren could see her now, was Hell
ems thoroughly feminine wish.
NO" ruefully, Il can't begin to get
it on. I knew I couldn't" generously
But I can buy slippers, the dress is
the main thing"
How'll you carry it? In box? Or
shall just wrap it up?"
Anyway" heedlessly. I'm wild
about that anticipated skirt. Look
how full it is! Oh, that can't be half
past tent"
That's all right Warren'n take
you to the car"
mo, he won't. I'm not bit afraid.
Oh, that papers good enough. Don't
worry about the bundle, l don't care
what it looks like"
When she was ready to go, in spite
Of her protests, Warren insisted on
going to the car.
At the elevator she kissed Helen
gratefully.
SCSAA COAA yOO INV A1uSh LuIo
means to me just now. I've got to
make good in the next few weeks, and
having the right kind of clothes will
help"
Left alone, Helen went straight to
the hall closet and again took out the
gowns. Throwing them on the bed in
her room, she began to try them on.
Turning on a stronger light, with
pitiless scrutiny she noted every de-
feet. Her features we're as good and
her profile more delicate than Laura's,
but her colCring was less vivid and her
hair less effective.
Helen's hair had always been a trial,
for it was overtime, clinging and IN
cOmprOmisingly straight. Shaking it
down, she did it up more loosely and
fufed it cut with a comb. Then, rub
bling her cheeks with her knuckles IN
til they glOWed, she stood back from
the mirror to get the fulllength effect.
IN her absorption she had not heard
Warren come in. And now she started
violently as he appeared at the door
OF her room.
mighty fine that Laura's landed
| that JOB. If she can hold that down
for few months-she'u be all right.
Eyes, I'm so glad. She always
loathed stenography," gathering up the
dresses from the bed in an effort to
! hide the one she had on.
She's got an expressive face, good
film face, 1 should say. Never saw
hor SnIIn1 -
ference. Glad you gave her that
dress. Now hurry up, get those things
| put away-it's after eleven"
! He had turned away without HAVING
noticed Helen's gown. But her relief
was only momentary, for he promptly
came back.
'Say, we'll have to find out when
they run some Of those films" Then
as his glance took in the gown, what
in thunder! What're you rigging up for
this time of night?"
"Ch, nothing" confusedly. ct just
thought I'd try this on" unlocking II
with nervous fumbling fingers.
But Warren's keen gaze had pene
trated her flushed confusion.
| I1edo, IHdi 3 IL, en-! InOugnl
Laura looked better in those buds
than you did? Well you are little
ninny!"
II know Laura's younger, and
know they did look better on her
voice broke.
For the love of Mike! Can you beat
that! See here, if there's one thing
you can't sidestep-it's getting old!
If that's all you've got to worry about
you're blame lucky"
ooh, dread to get old" passionate.
ly. Il can't bear to feel I'm not as
Three long strides brought Warren
across the room. ::
Look in there!" pushing her un.
willingly in front of the mirror.
Against the dark background of his
shoulder, with her flushed cheeks and