Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-07-19

| lie could not guess ner age, 1oi au "a
penSive ladies' tailor can battle the
most discriminating eye. Certainly,
however, she was not old-he had an
idea that she would tell him her exact
age if he asked her. While he could
not call her beautiful she was some
thing immensely better-she was alive,
human, interesting, and interested.
The fact that she did not take her
EMISSION over-seriously proved that
she was also sensible beyond most
women. Yes, that was it. Miss No
rine Evans was perfectly sensible,
unspoiled young person, who showed
the admirable effects of clean living
and clean thinking coupled with a nor
NAL, sturdy constitution. OReilly told
himself that here was a girl who could
.Jour tea, nurse q sick man, or throw
a baseball.
And she was as good as her promise.
She did not interrupt when, during
dinner, Alvarado led Johnnie to talk
about his latest experience in Cuba.
but, on the contrary, her unflagging in
terest induced O'Reilly to address his
talk more often to her than to the doc
tor. He soon discovered that she I'M
derstood the Cuban situation as we'll
as or better than he, and that her SYM
pathies were keen. She was genuinely
moved by the gallant struggle OF the
Cuban people, and when the dinner
was over she exploded a surprise
which left both men speeches..
''This settles 1t with me-" she an
nounced. I'm going right to the insur-
rectos with you."
with met" O'Reilly could not con-
ceal his lack of enthusiasm. 81 don't
know that the junta will take me-"
"They will If / ask them. You say
the rebels have no hospitals, no
nurses
eve do the best we can, with our
equipment"
"Well, I'll supply better equipment,
and I'll handle it myself. I'm in ear
nest. You sha'n't stop me-"
The physician stirred uneasily. 'It's
utterly absurd" he expostulated.
"Some women might. do it, but you're
not the sort. You are-pardOn me-a
most attractive young person. You'd
be thrown among rough men,"
"Mr. O'Reilly will look out for me.
But, for that matter, I can take care
of myself. Oh, it's of no use trying
to discourage me. I always have my
own way; I'm completely spoiled"
"Your family will never consent
O'Reilly ventured; whereupon Miss
Evans laughed.
81 haven't such a thing. I'm alone
and unincumbered. No girl was ever
SO fortunate. But wait-Pll settle this
whole thing in minute" She quilted
the table, ran to Alvarado's telephone,
and called number.
"She's after Enriquez," groaned the
physician. Hes weak; he can't re-
fuse her anything"
II don't want o woman en- nay
hands," O'Reillg whasnssek fssseeay;a
suppose she got keks GaoH I&ped I
20 have DO nurse hen's he wiped 81
Sudden moisture from his bras8.
"Oh, she won't gee sick. She'll prob
ably nurse you-and all the other men.
You'll like 1t, too, and you will all fall
| in love with her-everybOdy does--and
start fighting among yourselves.
| There! She has EnridueZ. Listen"
Johnnie shivered apprehensiveay at
| the directness with which Miss Evans
put her request. "You understand, l
want to go and see for myself" she
was saying. "If you need medicines
| I'll give them-bushels of the nastiest
stuff I can buy. Pll organize a field
! hospital. :. Oh, very well, call
| it a bribe, if you like. Anyhow, I've
| fully determined to 60, and Mr.. O'Reil-
ly has volunteered to take care of me.
| He's charmed with the idea" Miss
Evans giggled. ''That means you'll
| have to take him along, too
There followed pause during which
the two men exchanged dismayed
| glances.
"She doesn't seem to care what she
says" OReilly murmured. "But-Tll
put flea in Enriquez' ear"
"Put 1t in writing, please" There
was Il Walt. NOW ESdQ 1t W uIe.
| GoOd!'' Miss Evans fairly purred
over the telephone. "Send it to me by
messenger right away: that's dear.
I'm at Doctor Alvarado's house, and
he's beside himself with joy. Thanks,
| awfully. You're SO nice" A moment,
and she was bacl in the dining room
facing her two friends-a picture of
triumph ''You have nothing more to
say about it," she gloated. THE pro-
visional government of Cuba, through
it's New York representatives extends
to Miss Norine Evans an invitation to
visit its temporary headquarters in the
Sierra de - something and
deems 1t an honor to have her as it's
guest so long as she wishes to remain
there. Now then, let's celebrate
She executed a dance step, pirou-
cited around the room, then pumped
herself down into her chair. She rat
tled her cup and saucer noisily, cry
ing, "Fill them up, Doctor Gloom
Let's drink to Cuba Libre"
Johnnie managed to smile as he
raised his demi- tasse. Here's to my
e,,ococc n G a ohonoroo ooi6 hn StT'u