The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-08-27


gowns. She ought to give Laura the
blue one-give 1t to her outright. She
could not wear 1t as 1t was, and 1t was
hardly worth a new overskirt.
Had their places been reversed, she
knew that Laura, with her reckless
liberality, would have given it to her
without a 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 1t 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 Lauras ELUSIVE thanks. And
you'll need some satin slippers" swept
on by her own generosity. 81 wonder
IL haven't pair you can wear"
ut doesn't matter how soiled they
are"
TRY these"
Laura took of 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
1t on. I knew / couldn't" generously.
But | can buy slippers, the dress is
the main thing"
How'll you carry itH In box? Or
shall just wrap 1t up?"
Anyway" heedlessly. I'm wild
about that knife-plaited skirt. Look,
how full 1t is! Oh, that can't be half.
past tent"
That's all right. Warren'll 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, 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.
81 can't tell you how much this
means to me Just now. I've got tc
make good in the next few weeks, and
having the right kind of clothes will
help"
Left alone, Helen went straight tC
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 were as good anC
her profile more delicate than Laura's
but her coloring was less vivid and hel
hair less effective.
Helen's hair had always been trial
for 1t was Overtime, clinging and un
compromisingly straight. Shaking I
down, she did 1t up more loosely ant
fluffed It out with a comb. Then, rub
bling her cheeks with her knuckles un
til they glowed, she stood back from
the mirror to get the full-length effect
In her absorption she had not hear'
Warren come in. And now she starte'
violently as he appeared at the doc
OF her room.
Mighty fine that Laura's lande'
that job. II she can hold that dow
for few months-she'll be all right.
yes, I'm so glad. She Away
loathed stenography," gathering up tn
dresses from the bed in an effort T
hide the one she had on.
"She's got an expressive face, goo
film face, ! should say. Never say
her dolled-up before. Makes big dil
ference. Glad you gave her tina
dress. Now hurry UP. get those thing
put avay--it's after eleven"
i He had turned away without havin
noticed Helen's gown. But her relic
was only momentary. for he prompt
came back.
Say, well have to find out whe
, they run some of those films" The
as his glance took in the gown. "Wha
in thunderl What're you rigging up 70
this time Of night?"
"Oh, nothing" confusedly. Il jus
thought I'd try this on" unlocking
with nervous fumbling fingers.
, But Warren's keen gaze had pen'
. trated her flushed confusion.
Hello. that's it. Ell? Though
Laura looked better in those dud
: than you did? Well you are a littl
J ninnyl"
, Il know Laura's younger, and
know they did look better en-" he
} voice broke.
> For the love OF Mikei Can you bes
: that! See here. II there's one thin
you can't sidestep-it's getting old
; II that's all you've got to worry aboI
you're blame lucky"
{ -oh. dread to get old" passionat
r ". I can't bear to feel I'm not as
Three long strides brought Ware
across the room
. "Look In there!- pushing her u
willingly in mont OF the mirror.
. Against the dark background Of b
shoulder, with her flushed cheeks an
0 rumpled hair. Helen looked young
amazingly young-twenty at most
; Not quite ready for the old ladie
home. ehi Well. as long as your Ia
= and teeth stay in-dont worry. No'
5 let's get 70 bed"