The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-11-28
Just Jane /!
BY OLIVIA ROBERTS.

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David Carrick did not mean to be
an eavesdropper. He was merely an
observer of human nature. And in
that capacity 1t never dawned on him
that he might hear or see things that
were never intended for other eyes or
ears.
Right here 1 was going to tell you
about Jane, but before we get away
IRON David let me explain little fur
ther that because he was good look
ing-a fatal quality in a MAINLAND I'M
usually clever and intelllgent-a bad
thing sometimes for II person-he was
getting spoiled.
David was weekend guest Mt the
Sterritts'. At dinner, Saturday night
James name came up and when few
things had been told, laughed over
and discussed, David excla1med with
interest "Who is this Jane you're all
so crazy about?"
Just wait till You see her" re-
turned his hostess. "Thcre really isn't
anything to tell. She's just Jane;
that's ALL She's a dcarw
That night there was hon at the
club and this gave Carrlck the oppor-
tunity hc cruyud for studying types.
lie found the usual specimens, moth
ing lac had not already in his collec-
ton of humans. Then along came
Jane!
He danced two dances with her just
to hear what she would talk about.
But she didn't talk at all. She danced
diyincly, smiled adorably and an
swcred reScrvedly anything he cared
to start in the way of conversation,
but he realized when it was over that
he knew no more about her or what
she was like than he had before.
1t was then that David decided to
eavesdrop. He did not do it dellber-
ately at flrst-he merely embraced the
opportunity when it came. Wanting
smoke, he strolled outside and, find
ing bench deep in the shrubbery be-
low the veranda, he sat down. His
thoughts were busy and his cigar
went out. 1t was then that he discov-
cred that he was quite near to the end
of the veranda that harbored the
punch bowl and that he could hear
quite plainly the conversation of
those making excursions for sip of
its cooling contents.
"What's the matter, Jane?" asked a
shrill feminine voice. Are you tired
sitting out here all alone?"
David pricked up his ears. Evident
ly there was another bench somewhere
that he couldn't see, but that was In
full view of the veranda.
mo. but it's too warm to dance. II
you stay inside you can't help your
self. Out here you don't have to re.
Fuse
A few minutes elapsed and some
new people came along.
"Hello, Janet Keeping yourself
company" And so on. Then, 'What
do you think of Sterritt's guest
Has pretty good opinion of himself
don't you think?"
David sat up and took notice. Here
was something unexpected as well rs
unpleasant, Il new sensation entirely
H. held his breath for the answer.
Don't jump to conclusions, Bob
Maybe he's all right. | rather liked
him" David's ruflled feathers
smoothed themselves considerably.
Then others came. II declare If II
isn't Jane. Come up and have ;
drink. No? Say, what do you thlnl
of that Carrick? Conceited pup, ism
he?"
Ye godsl Then James voice: "No
he Is not If man has anything
In his head these days he has Il RICH
to be proud of the distinction,
! guessw
couch I" calculated the offender.
David was experiencing contlictin,
sensations. He was beginning to fint
that Jane had spirit. She wasn't thu
| insipid person he had thought her aft
er all. But why, oh, why, did she fee
called upon to defend him?" HI
loved her for 1t.
David thought over things for
week and in that time he underwear
as many changes as a caterpillar. Ill
came out different person, humble
as the dust.
"Tm going back to Jack Sterritt'
| Saturday and try to make good witt
those people. guess / have beel
pretty much Of cad. Besides, II
like to see little Jane"
James eyes widened quickly, the'
narrowed, when she saw him and sh
flushed consciously. 'Tm very glad t
see you, Mr. Carrlck."
"Then I'm repaid for coming" h
returned meaningly.
He stayed with her nearly all eve
ming, finding himself unwilling t
leave her side. II know why 1t Is
have taken such notion to her." h
kept explaining to himself. IT'S be
cause she is so kind and fair-minded'
That night when Jane looked har
PLY into her mirror she shook he
finger at her reflection reproyinglI