Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-08-01
HER SURRENDER
By MILDRED WHITE.


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formal Josephine was promptly dis
approved.
ut sounds childish" complained this
new Joie, "and 1 have been childish
too long. My future will be occupied
with bigger things than simple life In
a village and household duties. One
has to realize the Importance Of Lois
Fuller's life in order to learn the insfg-
n%ificance Of ones own"
Miss Fuller has a talent all her
own" David admitted. Then his
sweetheart unburdened her purpose.
$50 have l." she declared. Lois dis
covered 1t long ago, when we went to
art school together, but could see NO
opening then for my career. Now, that
she has her own apartment she fs
going to help me. Tn to live with
her, David, and have the advantage OF
her suggestions. But my success does
not lie in the way of covers 1 { am to-
do water-color studies.
David looked at the glowing, love
ly face before him, and his heart sank.
For years Joie had been his world, the
n bright, all-compensating dream OF
his sacrificing life. For David's youth
had been an uphill struggle to the pro-
fession which now, only, showed signs
Of repayment. But II his patients had
not been able to reward his skill with
the money 1t deserved, their love and
gratitude had been great.
The little mother who attended TO
his needs smiled, one evening, as Da-
vid returned ~Joyously from the home
Of his beloved.
"Don't you think, dear" she muir
INJURED, that you would be justified In
asking Josephine now7" But he had
postponed the asking until after The
anticipated visit to the city should be
over, and this was the end.
Her eyes had flashed in derision OF
the village, the household duties! She
was leaving for studio life, indepen&-
ence, a career. David sighed; there
was no fear Of failure in the sweet
freshness of her face, her voice rang
confidently. "And you will come often
to see me, David?" she insisted.
II will come. Joie," he said. 'YoH
know" he went on, "you must have
known that I had hoped for some
thing very different. I love you, Joie."
But the girl put out a protesting hand
Don't say it." she implored.
And after she had gone, the old reu-
tine grew more deadly dull. Theirs.
was now no bright girlish face to greet
him at evening, the panacea Of HIN
day. Her brief notes were unsatisfae-
tory. The village surgeon went to the,
city. ~
Josephine put on her modish new
hat to escort him to the EXCLUSIVES
shop" where her first efforts were On
view.
"They are clever" David grudginE--,
ly conceded" -S,.sss'%s&aEE a vi ri I sssA Sssasaaa
"They will sell, don't you thinkF'
questioned yQle. She seemed tensefy
to exait hlg verdict.
David looked into his s~weetheart's
eyes; anxious tears seemed neal the
surface. "Undoubtedly," he agreed
Then David gave his news:
II have offered my services to my
country, Joie. Soon I shall be leaving
for the front" - aa-~rsa *ss"tssKasgg sksssr
David" gasped the girl. '<*sEas
"You must not feel sorry for me-,
dear" he added gently. thinking for
others will not leave me much time
to think of YOU, Still with a strange.
upward glance Of appeal, she babe kim
good-by. And after that Josephine
worked desperately.
Lois, the artist, was delighted with
her 2~protege's success. "EverythinG
you left at che shop has been disposed
Of. she announced one day, and ther
say they have orders ahead. Keep
busy, grille; fame and fortune are
yours"
But for onc the magic words failed
to exert their spell. Fame" consid-
cred Joie dismally; what would It
mean, with David not near to seeF
"Success'-what Joy is success, with
that brave heart far across the seasP
David, wounded. perhaps-the thoughe
came to her like a shock. Joie rose.
II am going home" she announced,
"for a visit"
hoNIu AoN lAAo AO wac
ing soon; she must stop first at HIS
home. This new fear allowed heF
no other course The little mother
greeted the girl in subdued gladness-
David was In his study; she would
call him.
But Joie fastened down the hall.
"Oh! let me surprise him." she said-
and tapped at the study door.
"Come in" cried that dear. famiRaE
voice. and Joie entered. Across the
lamplight they stock gazing at EACH
other.
wait" said the girl. II want CD
tell you. I have not come back because
have failed, but BECAUSE love YOU
David. Because in all the world there
Is no success OF fame or ~Joy-apafe
from you" ~
And when, after q long and blfssf1F
time she raised her face from her 10y.
ave shoulder familiar Ohforf un6TQH