The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-01-26

Il couldn't help hearing some re-
marks when | stood there alone. One
man said TO another: Gorgeous, isn't
it2 Awfully newr And the other one
said Yes, just smells of money = Then
l heard girl say; Look there Is
young Purcell, the son aud herr and
the other one answered: lie isn't
much of locker, is hep"
well, he isn't" laughed tke young
man, Have you seen hlm?'
mo, but | don't think I'd say such
things about my host IN his own house
anyway"
Now, rs TO these crushes, l suppose
rich people feel It's expected of them,
tGat they are obliged to entertain" he
added.
well, If l were rich, wouldn't fee.
obliged TO be like everyone else. I'd
be glad | could be different" she
said.
You are different without being
rich"
Il see" she added quickly. "You do
not agree with me-
lie looked the girl squarely in the
eyes, But | do" he said with con-
| viction.
The conversation went on unheedlng
time. Through 1t all the music kept
up its rhythmic undertOne, and twlXt
the palm leaves n round moon
streamed in uudimmed by the soft
lights beyond. Charlotte seemed to be
in new and wonderful world. Sud
denly the spell was broken by the
sharp tones of her aunt's voice.
"Oh, there's where you are! Well,
you've given me Il pretty hunt! l
didn't know whether you were lost,
strayed or stOlen.'
I'm sorry" began Charlotte, but
the young man rose, lnterruptlng her
IT'S all my fault, Mrs, Twombly. l
stepped on your nieces foot. hope l
haven't lamed her for life"
Aunt Maude looked questioningly at
the man, scrutinizing him with nslr-
sighted eyes.
well, l declare!" she exclaimed. 81
haven't seen you since you were in
knee paHts !"
Il guess you mean Arthur; was at .
college when you left!
"Oh, yes, you're Dan. But there's .
such strong likeness between the
Purcells."
"Purcells" gasped Charlotte.
well, what's the matter?' asked
Mrs. Twomby. HAS Mr. Purcell been
sailing under an assumed nameY
Il think" he stammered rather
shamefacedly, it was no name at
ALL" Then he added: "Wiu you ask
your niece if l may call, and try to
make it all righty"
You may call" put in Charlotte,
With flushed face and eyes turned
away, "but l don't think I'll be home"
I'm not easily discouraged he
laughed, as Aunt Maude with a reas-
surfing smile took the dazed and EN-
Darrassed young lady to the cloak
room.
Il believe" whispered Aunt Maude
you've made CON
quest"
Il believe" answered her niece,
I've made a fool Of myself"
When three weeks had passed, and
Purcell had not called. Aunt Maude
expressed her mystification TO Char
otte.
"Oh, he never intended to-" retorted
the girl. He saw me standing there
alone, and he thought it his duty to
lsk me to dance. Then he thought
because he had stepped on my foot so
couldn't dance he ought to entertain
he was being amused. Well,
don't care whether l ever see him
again"
Which last was not strictly true. But
when a girls heart has been touched
md forgotten she is really quite ex-
,usable for covering up that hurt
shortly after this when crossing the
treet the sudden toot Of a motor al
most startled her so that in her hurry
0 get out of the way she tripped and
ell. Someone lifted her up, and
sked if she was hurt. 1t was Dan
'urcell.
my car is here. Let me take you
ome," ne urged.
THANK you, I'm not hurt" was the
cry icy reply, and she turned and
,alked quickly away.
That evening Purcell called Aunt
Iaude undertook to arbitrate, and
nOcked on her niece's door.
"You. see" she began, she had to
cave town Unexpectedly on business;
e didn't think he had any right to ex-
lain by letter, and he only got back
Dday."
Charlotte consented to appear. Mr..
urcell certainly made up for lost time
fter that, and Aunt Maude seemed no
)nger necessary in the scheme of
lings. One evening he said to Char
ute: "You know | did agree with
on that big ballroom wasn't neces-
lry to happiness, and you can have
ny kind of home you want, if yOu'll
It me have it with you"
The answer was rather indistinct.
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