The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-04-20

MY dear child" she said "AIr. Mar
tin Is an architect, as you know, and
my husband is a contractor. He was
taken Ill and needed someone to look
after his outside AFFAIRS and this Mr..
Martin has been doing 1t for him. And
you have allowed causeless jealousy to
separate you and rack your feud heart.
All me we must mend that, little one"
And 1t was after comforting Airline
In the kindest, most motherly way in
the woHld, that Mrs. Delevan proceeded
to whisper In her ear some intelligence
that lifted Airline to the clouds in ecs-
tacy, for the information Individually
proved that Victor Martin was as true
as steel and longed for a reconciliation.
Il am going to tell you that Mr.. Mar
tin has made confidant Of my hus-
band, just as you have made one OF
me-" said Mrs. Delevan. II overheard
them talking about something that will
interest you, and you must act about 1t
just as you feel inclined"
Forthwith, the lady proceeded to out
line the plot Of Victor to arouse her
jealousy. Victor had given names,
dates, details Of the plan his friend
had suggested to him. Airline left the
Delevan house with the happiest CLEAN
in her eyes that had been there for
many days.
The night Of the carnival arrived.
Victor Martin drove his automobile to
the depot to meet a certain Miss Dolly
Brock, the fiancee of his friend, who
was to parade herself with him to
arouse the jealousy of Airline. He was
to know her by the color Of her dress.
A tall graceful young lady alighted
from the train. She was yelled, the
hue Of her apparel accorded with the
directions given to Victor. He bowed
courteously and she distantly.
"You are doing me an unusual fa-
vor," was all that Victor said, as she
got into the machine, and she only
nodded.
Victor Joined in the parade. Then
he several times lined the curb where
the crowds were. He did not catch
sight Of Airline anywhere amidst the
throng, but Of course, she was there,
he reasoned. He felt rather ashamed
as he reflected over his paltry expedt-
ent. y
II will take you to the train" he adj
vised his silent companion as the pa
rade was over and past. 1--WE have an
hour before the train leaves, however,
and you may enjoy spin around the
lake."
Ten minutes later, just after they
had passed the beach hotel, the ma
chine broke down. Victor went to
the hotel to telephone the garage.
Soon the relief auto arrived. II will
get you to the depot Miss Brock" he
said.
II would prefer to walk. We might
miss the train" came the low muir
INJURED response.
1t was clear moonlight and brisk
breeze was blowing.
"Oh, dear" suddenly uttered Miss
Dolly Block" and Victor Martin stood
rooted to the spot, staring wildly.
For the fiuttering veil had blown frea
Of the face Of Airline Bortellel
She was smiling, but in half dubi'
GUS sort Of way. Then, almost hys-
terlcally, she answered him as she
asked him what 1t all meant. And she
told him that "all the world loves q
lover" and that Mrs. Delevan and
Miss Dolly Brock had sympathizingly
aided her In acting the young lady
from Newton.
IT have acted like silly child"
sobbed forth Airline.
"And like a heartless despot" de-
clared Victor, and then, reaching the
kindly shadows Of a giant oak, they
kissed and made up-for good.
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