Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-19

The young man smiled ct the deter
mined ring In her voice.
That's the way to 60 to ii" he said
Most Of us have to go through that
mill"
But there are some things l would
not have if I were rich, some things
l have seen here tonight"
Really? What now, for instanceY
There was a curious insistenee in
his tone that had to be answered.
''That great room where they are
dancing very beautiful, very
stately, but it doesn't seem to be-
long in a home"
"StiIl, if people are going to give
great parties and dances like this, it's
absolutely necessary"
"Yes, but for me, 1t wouldn't be alb.
solutely necessary to get into my home
great crowds of people who only cared
for me because l could give them a
good time"
''HOw do you know that's all they
carer" he queried, studying her curl
ously.
Il couldn't help hearing some re-
marks when / stood there alone. One
man said to another: Gorgeous, isn't
it? Awfully new!' And the other one
said: Yes, just smells of money ? Then
heard a girl say: Look there is
young Purcell, the son and heirP and
the other one answered; He isn't
much of a locker, is hep"
"Well, he isn't" laughed the young
man. Have you seen him?"
mo, but l don't think I'd say such
things about my host in his own house
anyway"
'Now, as to these brushes, I suppose
rich people feel it's expected of them,
that they are obliged to entertain" he
added.
well, if / were rich, / wouldn't feel
obliged to be like everyone else. I'd
be glad l could be different" she
said.
you are different without being
rich"
81 see" she added quickly. "You do
not agree with me-"
He looked the girl squarely in the
eyes. "But do" he said with con-,
viction.
The conversation went on unheeding
time. Through it all the music kept
up It's rhythmic undertone, and twixt
the palm leaves a round moon
streamed in undimmed 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 pretty hunt! |
didn't know whether you were lost,
strayed or stolen"
"I'm sorry" began Charlotte, but
the young man rose, interrupting her.
Its all my fault, Mrs. Twombly. 1
stepped on your niece's foot. hopeI
haven't famed her for life"
Aunt Maude looked Questioningly at
the man, scrutinizing him with near
sighted eyes.
swell, declared" she exclaimed. Il
haven't seen you since you were in
knee pants !"
Il guess you mean Arthur; I was at
college when you left"
"0h, yes, you're Dan. But there's
such a strong likeness between the
Purcells."
"Purcells !" gasped Charlotte.
"Well, what's the matter?" asked
Mrs. Twombly. "Has Mr.. Purcell been
sailing under an assumed name?"
Il think" he stammered rather
shamefacedly, ut was no name at
ALL" Then he added: "Will you as.2
your niece if / may call, and try to
make 1t all right?
"You may CALL" put in Charlotte,
with flushed face and eyes turned
away, but don't think I'll be home"
Tin not easily discouraged" he
laughed, as Aunt Maude with a reas-
surfing smile took the dazed and en-
barrassed young lady to the cloak
room.
Il believe" whispered Aunt. Maude
triumphantly, you've made con-
quest"
II believe" answered her niece,
'I'ye made fool of myself"
When three weeks had passed, and
Purcell had not called. Aunt Maude
expressed her mystihcation to Char
lotte.
"0h, he never intended to-" retorted
the girl. HE saw me standing there
alone, and he thought it his duty to
ask me to dance. Then he thought
because he had stepped on my foot SO
/ couldn't dance he ought to enterta'a
me-and he was being amused. Well,
/ don't care whether | ever see him
again."
Which last was not strictly true. But
when a girls heart has been touched
and forgotten she is really quite ex-
cusable for covering up that hurt.
Shortly after this when crossing the
street, the sudden toot of a motor al
most startled her so that in her hurry |
to get out of the way she tripped and
fell. Someone lifted her up, and