Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-08-09

"Well," thought Sue, at Is certainly
soldiers to right of me, soldiers in
front of me; l hope they don't 'volley
and thunder" she reflected michiev-
ously as her thought went back to the
poem she had learned in school. How
ever, she told herself, 81 must get a
program or l shan't know what they
are doing" and she looked around
vainly trying to attract the attention
of the usher.
rs there something l can do for
your asked a pleasant voice at her
right, and Sue turned with flush to
look into Gas she afterwards told her
self the incest brown eyes she had
ever seen.
why, l forgot to get program"
she told him, and accepted the one he
proffered with very pretty smile end
blush. you see," she went on, II was
late on account of the parade.
couldn't get across the street. Were
you in it?' she asked shyly.
II? Oh, no." he answered with his
pleasant smile. I've been home for
two weeks. You see I-expect to go
away-very soon."
Away" said Sue. "You mean
over thereT"
He nodded
How brave you boys are" said Sue
softly, her eyes shining.
"Oh, no." said her companion. mot
brave at ADJUST patriotic"
And somehow with those few words
Sue felt rebuked for her Impotence of
the afternoon. To think that she has
been unwilling to sacrifice few min
utes of her time when this man and
hundreds like him were ready to sacri-
fee so much
She would do better in the future,
she promised herself. Turning to her
companion after the curtain had fallen
on the second act she said: 81 do really
want TO do something worth while to
help the soldiers-do my bit, you
know. Perhaps you could tell me what
you think would be most useful"
well, you've heard of Sister SUSIE"
said her companion with smile, land
the shirts she sews.'
"Oh, but really I'm not Joking" pro-
tested Sue. "Of course knit and sew.
Every one does that-besides, Susie Is
really my name" she added mischiev.
ously.
ooh indeed :" said her companion,
"Susie-Y", interrogatively, and he wait.
ed a moment. But Sue was silent.
II beg your pardon" said he instant.
ly. "Of course you must think me very
presumptuous. But, really, l did not
mean to be. Perhaps this would be as
good a time as any for me to introduce
myself. Lieutenant Samuel Putnam
at your service"
and mine Is Sue Williams" said
the girl, not to be outdOne.
THANK you" said the man courte.
ously, acknowledging her information.
Shall we shake hands and consider
ourselves properly introducedW And
as the lights went out and left the the
alter in readiness for the last act Sue
reached out her hand to her com.
panlon, and with a thrill she felt his
broad palm close over her fingers and
hold them fast.
Il am coming to see you before
leave, If l may" he told her-"and
then We'll talk over the different things
that you can do for the boys at the
front. However, l warn you that
therell be one boy who'll claim the
lions share Of your attention"
Sue smiled and held out her hand
for "good-by."
"Yes, do come" she said. 1.-TWO
heads are better than one, you know"
"By Jove, that's right" exclaimed
the young man. And Susie and
'Sammie,' that's pretty good combina.
ton, / think" and the sparkle in his
eyes told Of deeper meaning that lay
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