Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
MY MARRIED LIFE
BY ADELE GARRISON
"OHl MRS. GRAHAM. how perfectly ox-
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wraps IN my room, had cauBht BlBht VI tio
embroidered spread and pillow slips had
put on my bed In honor OF my guests. After
her ultimatum TO my husband and hers
about drinking anything before the arrival
Of the Testers the other guests Of my little
chafng-dish supper they had solaced
themselves with cigars, and had conducted
her to my room. / resented her coming 30
early but woman-like. my feelings were
soothed by her genuine admiration OF the
wedding gift I priced 80 highly
II am glad you like H." said primly.
Like II Z" She bent closer In scrutiny
OF the tiny roses, so beautifully done, whlch
ran riot over the spread. Don't teiI me
that you did this work yourself, or shall
be so frightfully jealous l shall claw your
eyes out" ,,.,,
"tnfortunately I am not so sklllful" 1
returned THE spread and slips were
wedding gift, the work OF very oear IN
valid friend of mine" -
40 you suppose she would do some tor
me?" she asked eagerly. Il would pay
her ANYTHING she wished You Simply can I
get work like this In the shops un,s,Sts ,t yUu ,,t
nav not only what the work is worth, put
profit enough besides to enable the pro-
prletor TO buy an extra car or So
az do not think she would care to do the
work for money" l began, with toucn OF
hauteur How dare this woman talk OF
employing a friend of mine? why did sne
n assume that the donor OF this exquisite gitt
would be willing to work for payY Ihen
a touch of sanity came to me. To Lillian
Gale everybody worth while was worker
A CONTRAST IN HUSBANDS
"But ! shall be very glad to ask her"
went on lamely enough. Her strength is
limited and she never has taken any COM
missions. But | really do not see why she
should not substitute orders like yours tor
one of the many gifts she makes
Thank you so much MRS. Underwood
stopped again to examine the embroidered
blossoms when you speak to her about
II. will you ask her if she could do one In
lilies Of the valley? They would be SO good
looking, don't you think so?'
Yes indeed" ! returned. Shall we
join our husbands?"
an Just n minute" she replied, taking
n lip stick, tiny pot OF rouge and powder
puff from the dainty satin bag she carried.
and proceeding to touch up her face.
| tried not to let her SEQ the repugnance
felt toward the performance. Her make
up was so glaring, like that of third
rate actress, that It repeled me immeasur-
ably. As abe finished and gave final little
wriggle to her gown, she patted my shoulder
kindly
The boys" looked exceedingly comfort
able, smoking vigorously and discussing
the merits OF two boxers Mr. Underwood
had recently seen. As we entered the room
both men of course sprang to their feet,
and 1 had moments opportunity to CON-
trast their appearance. Dicky Is slender
1.-THE, with merry brown eyes and thick
brown hair with n touch of auburn In IT,
and just enough suspicion of curl to give
him several minutes hard brushing each
day trying to keep 1t down. Harry Under
wood taller even than Dicky, who Is above
the medium height, is massive in frame
we'll knit, muscular, with black hair tinBed
with gray, and the blacklist most piercing
eyes l have ever seen. l was proud OF
Dicky as I stood looking at them, while
Lillian exchanged some merry nonsense
with DIcky, but l also had to acknowledge
that Harry Underwood was splendid
specimen of manhood.
A COMPELLING PERSONALITY
AS IL he had read my thoughts his eyes
caught mine and held them. To all appear
ance he was listening TO the banter of
Dicky and his wife, but there was an In
scrutable look lin his eyes, an enigmatical
smile upon his lips as he looked Mt me
that vaguely troubled me. His glance, his
SMILE seemed significant somehow as If
we were old friends who held some humor-
Gus experience in common remembrance
And had never seen him but once before
in my life. / shrugged my shoulders ever
so slightly. 1t is n habit of mine when
am dspleased or wish to throw off some
unpleasant sensation or memory. l was
almost unconscious of having used the
gesture. But Harry Underwood crossed
the room as If 1t had been signal, and
stood looking down quizzically at me.
Little lady" he began, you shouldn't
hold a grudge so well. 1t doesn't harmonize
with your eyes and your mouth. They were
meant for kindness, not severity. If there
ia any way that l can show you am hum
bled, to the dust for coming here with
Dicky the other night just name it. I'll do
any penance you say"
you must be mistaken, Mr., Underwood"
stroye to control my voice. 81 have no
Rrudge whatever against you. so you see
you are absolved in advance from any
penance."
"will you shake hands on it?" He put
hand and grasped mine before had half
extended II.
felt myself flushing hotly. OF all the
absolutely idotic things in the world. this
standing hand in hand with Harry Under
wood in formal pact of friendship
forgiveness or whatever he imagined the
handclasp signified, was the most ridiculous.
He was quick enough to fathom my dis
taste. but not generous enough to release
me instead, he clasped my hand tighter, and
bending slightly 80 that he could look
straight into my eyes he said, lazily smil-
ing:
YOU are the most charming prevaricator
l know You come pretty near to hating
me- little lady But you won't dislike me
long I'll make a bet with myself on
that"
CcopyrIsht,)
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