Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-15
III UNIFORMS PUT END TO FRLLS?-CYNTHIAS CORNERI
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
REDEEMED
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janet were working industriously
to get their farm cottage ready for cit,
boarders. Time was flying. as both hat
been compelled to help Mr.. Naylor &C
much on the farm
Mother" had whispered pretty
Janet, as she stopped n moment to lister
whiIe tacking down mating in one OF the
upper front rooms. "a motor has stopped
at the gate and n gentleman with n suit.
case Is coming UP the walk Don't take
him II he wants to board here The
, paint on the dining-room floor isn't dry
yet"
But Mrs; Naylor made no reply. She
was hurrying downstairs 20 answer the
| summons at the front door.
Mother" questioned the girl anxious.
~: on her return. you're not going to
let him stay. are your"
Mrs Naylor turned sweet hara ssed
race toward her daughter. But. Janet
dear gear she demonstrated. I'VE can't af.
inrd To refuse any one. have explained
the situation to Mr. Woolsey and he
seems perfectly satisfied. Besides, Mrs
BoXd has recommended him to us"
II only we had the house in order II
wouldn't be so bad" walled poor Janet
"I suppose he's some eccentric rich. old
man. man. ahd nell be regular fuss about
having his eggs boiled exactly two
and-a ia half minutes. and he'll keep us
In not water most of the time"
Janet Janet" reproyed her mother
lDont waste time conjncturirg We'll
luSt have to leave this room and hurry
last night" 'e''
IL wish he was a nice young man
regretted Janet But then a GOOD
principled young man wouldn't he vast.
ing ms time at mountain resort. HE'D
to fight" " ' '' '''s
Mr.. Woolsey had been seated at din.
duced by her mother He rose and sh,
looked into pair of keen gray owe.
deep set under a well-developed brow.
=, Edward Woolsey looked even older a
closer range. Rnt what struck Jano'
was his broad shoulders She instinc
lively felt they ought to belong to Tncl,
Sam. She refused to allow herself tr
be favorably impressed. because sh,
owed him grudge of coming withou
making due arrangements.
1T Is strange you didn't get Mrs
Boyd's letter Of Introduction" remarked
Edward Woolsey scarcely taking hi
eyes Of Janet's fresh wild rose face.
1T isn't necessary now" laughed Mrs
Naylor. courteously passing the whit
Mr.: woolsey hesitated. "Is it llbert.
| bread?"
| mere lfIl DlC OF wheat IN IL
hastily assured Mrs. Naylor. "It Is mad
| OF white -four in Hoover combinations
and we pride ourselves that in look
and flavor it almost equals whea
bread"
Mr.. Woolsey was convinced. but Jane
was furious at his daring to questio
| their patriotism
"Janet. dear" said Mrs Naylor.
little later in the pantry. Mrs Boyd
letter has come. and Mr.. woolsey is
Int
| badly shattered and he needs rest an
quiet"
One day she played "Humoresque
softly. and wheeled around suddenly
find Edward Woolsey listening In rar
"It brings back vivid memories, wit
its sweet. haunting air." he explained.
But I play it." returned Janet SC
trenches And think" she added poin,
edly, every man should be with tn
boys, doing his bit. MY brother Tom
over there, and he could have elaine
exemption. but--but he was a man. an
nothing could hold him." she flung ou
rushing from the room.
"Whew!" thought Edward "She's a
alluringly sweet. thorny little wild rose
Tho next morning as Janet. in lhal
overalls, was hoeing corn in the bac
blue striped overalls coming toward he
I'm going to do my Bit" announce
Edward proudly.
Janet's eyes grew steely blue, 81
looked at him in supreme contemp
This Is woman's now" she emphasize
haughtily.
Edward kept right on. He used h
hoe like a shovel A silence fell. 81
stole admiring glances at him an
realized she could like him. How you'll
full he had grown! Why. he was real
young. Just then the dinner bell rang
"a telegram for Mr.. Woolsey," sai
Mr.. Naylor as they came up the line.
he hurriedly explained to Janet, leadir
her to a seat, "and before go I want {
tell you that love -"
Janet covered her ears. Co" 81
commanded.
without a word Edward turned on h
heel and disappeared. Presently 81
heard him returning. She looked
speechless amazement. The man ST
despised 'and loved stood proudly ere,
"Why-why"--be Janet in col
fusion. why didn't you tell us yo
were In The service?"
Because, dear" he replied. as ST
swayed into his arms, we're not figh
ing for personal glory. I've bee
. wounded"
, "And compelled to rest"
And you kept your uniform in yol
trunk?" she gently reproached.
J "But when found your antipathy ws
not personal, only from patriotic m,
lives, then knew I could redeem myse
, and you were a thousand fold deare
Such women as you make fighting
privilege"
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