Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-09-13

| Die quality which marked the spread
of his lips at times was lacking. 1t
| was free-open--compas
smile.
Miss Lawton," he responded, "the
action OF one who loves truly should
never seem foolish to one who knows
that sincere love is the handspring of
universal creation. Against the mach
nations Of social parasites there is
but one protection, and that society
must take.
ut is education. Ignorance is not
as once thought, innocence Miss Law
ton. Ignorance is danger unsensed,
no more. Innocence is purity of
thought and action, linked with know
ledge; a trinity which can make the
soul blossom like flower, even in
night of sim"
For a moment no one spoke. For
a moment the full, rich tones of
Dual's voice seemed to echo in the
room. Then Sheldon chuckled slight
ly. ''They used to tell me that ig.
norance was bliss" said he.
| Ignorance is DANGER" replied Dual.
| Ignorance causes more suffering,
bodily and mental, than any other
| thing. Ignorance of the law makes us
| malefactor in its sight. Ignorance
| Of cause makes us the victim of re.
| suit"
Il reckon" grinned the colonel,
Ignorance of what you was doin'
| was what put this bunch of rustlers
on the blink, all right. Ignorance
sure threw jolt into them they won't
get over in hurry"
/ glanced at Lucille and smiled. De-
spite the wonderful work of Dual I
| could not help but feel a certain
amusement at the personal note which
the colonel threw into the matter.
| She seemed to sense my meaning, for
| she hooded.
"They are unfortunately a very
strong and closely guarded organiza-
tion," she returned to Sheldon. II
hardly feel that they will be greatly
| affected by the little we have done."
Exactly" Dual assented, sprink-
| ling sugar over his breakfast of ber-
ries. "Our little engagement is a mere
| more than the slightest pin prick to
their evil might. They have lost one
or two of their mercenary soldiers, no
more"
started. wondered what he
| meant. But even then did not dream.
| sob from Lily Lawton changed the
tenor of my thoughts.
She was sitting with downcast eyes,
eating practically nothing. Lucille put
out hand and patted her arm.
I'VE ought not to talk any more
about it, she suggested. But here
is something for you to consider
| Colonel Sheldon. This little girl must
| have some clothing before she starts
home. / think I'll take her shopping
this afternoon"
You bet" agreed Sheldon, thrust
ing hand into his pocket and drag
ging out pletkoric wallet. Get her
anything she needs, an if this isn't
enough, l got more. She's my girl
from now on, an you get her what
ever is right, Miss Foote." With the
air of lord comforting largess, he
tossed the wallet to Lucille.
| For the second time Lily sobbed.
| YOU'RE all-so-so-good," she burst
out. Il never dreamed there were
men like Homer Reich! And now
Colonel Mac says I'm to go home with
him-but how can 1? Everybody
who knew me will point at me and
say / was the girl these people stole.
| Oh, don't know what to do"
She paused and dropped her face
| against Lucille.
"Do?" roared Sheldon. you'll go
home, an if anybody with loose
| tongue let's it get TO waggin', I'll put
pepper on it fore they can close their
trap. An as fer you havin' done any
thing to deserve this here trouble, you
didn't. Things jest happen sometimes
an"
"You are wrong, colonel" Dual in.
terrupted. Things do not just hap
| pen, and Miss Lawton has done some
thing to bring her fate upon her. She
has created a Karma, which induced
just this thing"
"She's what?" exclaimed Sheldon.
Lucille Foote laughed-a soft little
laugh Of delight. You delicious be-
ing" she said softly, with her eyes on
Semi's face.
He smiled. Some way those two
always seemed to understand each
other from first to last.
Created Karma," he repeated to
the colonel's open-mouthed interroga-
tion. in other words, she has set
~s.l
have produced equally certain effects.
Karma is after all but another name
for the Book of Judgment, of which
orthodox ministers of the orthodox
gospel sometimes speak in their en-
deavors to frighten souls into better
manner of living.
"Karma is but the astral record of
the things we do, good or bad. Karma
is the Universal Ledger in which Uni
versal Law sets down the account for