The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
ONE OF THREE By DOROTHY DOUGLAS.

Walgrove turned from the box office Disappointment was written on his face.
 There's not seat to he had, Sis. I'm awfully sorry. But I expected It. | There hasn't been show like Back There on Broadway for some time"
 His sister, Peggy, reflected his dis appointment. However. she smiled. Tt can't be helped. Vance," she said eheerfully, but I should love to have seen It before going back home."
 They were leaving the foyer reluc tantly when two girls approached them
 We have one seat extra in the fifth row. the elder of the two girls said, addressing herself to Peggy; If you care to take it-it will help Us out"
 We wanted two," Walgrove re- turned quickly. being quite accustomed to this manner of purchasing seats; :; my sister is only in town until to- morrow. and 1 wanted especially to take her tonight" He fingered mo- ment while the two girls conferred in Gadertones.
 The elder again spoke, this time ad- dressing Walgrove:
 Miss Gale says she will let you have her seat since it is the only night your sister can come. Perhaps she and Miss Weeks will get seats another time
 "Oh !' Peggy exclaimed swiftly, and, turning to the girl This is too good of you. l wouldn't think of using your seat She saw with swift comprehen- sion that the girls had no doubt bought the seats many weeks in advance by way of Il rare treat. They apparently toiled for their theater tickets few extra nights week
 Gladys Gale answered. a slight blush making her even more charming to look upon. T am only happy to let q sol dier have my seat" she said Nan Weeks and l will come another time" She spoke for Il moment with her con- panion; then. with swift nod which included both Walgrove and his sister. she went out of the theater.
 Tt is awfully good of your friend" Peggy continued speaking when, after Walgrove had exchanged four dollars for the two seats. they all went into the theater. You see my brother may be called out any moment, and 1 want ed to see as much of him as possible" She Sazed rather proudly at the big man in khaki, and so did Miss Greene.
 The latter, much inclined to conver- sation, told Peggy about the small flat she had with the two other girls.
 T just kind of keep an eye on Gladys and Nan" she said Pm good deal older and feel motherly toward them. We all work during the day and now Nan has taken up Red Cross work That's the reason she had to give up her seat tonight. She's been waiting for vacancy in the home-care class and didn't expect it to come so soon."
 The rising of the curtain prevented further chatter. but Vance was con- scious that his sister welcomed femi- nine companionship as well as his own.
 During the intermission Miss Greene again spoke of the small fiat.
 Peggy voiced her thoughts Her eyes | know many girls in the city, and those whom l have met only care for restau- rants and dancing. I quite envy you your little honey flat and late suppers. l suppose you have little studio aprons and a tiny kitchenette and pink potted plants in the windows"
 Miss Greene laughed quickly. You cnt16 ha bax you been in our fiat" She paused moment In thought while she cast n swift. searching look at Vance Wal grove. He seems human," was her inward comment. She turned again to Peggy. If you and your brother will come I will be so glad to telephone the girls to prepare enough supper for five instead of three tonight"
 "Oh I should just love it :" Peggy's real delight shone in her eyes T will persuade Vance while you are tele- phoning."
 She had little difficulty with her brother. Aside from wanting to please Peggy, he felt that he wanted to get as much out of life as possible.
 Miss Greene telephoned, and when the play was over taxi whirled them swiftly down to the little flat in West Twenty-fourth street.
 After introductions Walgrove natur- ally drifted toward Nan Weeks. She was slim and pale and seemed quite unable to stand the strain of typing all day long and studying nursing in the evening
 But I would far rather die in nurses uniform than in ordinary office clothes,' she argued softly to Wall grove. You are doing your part" she ended. with a glance at his khaki, "so let me do mine."
 The evening was altogether charm ing and they were all sorry when 1t was over.
 Walgrove wanted to take Nan and Gladys to Back There" since they had missed it. but neither was willing that he should sit through 1t twice.
 linen I'll get two more chaps and make party of six" he announced. "I'm sorry you won't be here, Peg" he added.
 During the drive back to the hotel Peggy talked much of the evening. Man Weeks is far too beautiful and sweet to nurse soldiers" she said firm- ly. "They will one and all fall desper- ately in love with her and their levers will soar sky high whenever she tends them"