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meant to make long stay) monopoliz-
ing him proved more annoying every
day. Even "Tabs," her big, white,
slcepy-cyed angora kitten, failed to be
comforting on the long evenings when
she sat in the coscy little living room,
for Bob's armchair stood before the
freplace-empty. Little wrinkles of dis
content were gradually growing between
her prettily arched brows, as the days
passed, but Bob never noticed them or
dreamed of their cause. and he had so
many funny stories to tell Of the West
ernerS quaint impressions of the East.
Nearly two weeks had passed since
hc had seen Alice. Then one evening
he came. AS he passed through the
dinly lighted hall, white object ran in
front of him, and in another unfor-
tunate moment his foot closed on Tabs
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forever. To think that VIC are so many
miles apart we who have been more or
less together for years, have confided in
each other, have cried and laughed to-
gethcr, and now we must satisfy our
selves with letters, which bring us as
near as our imagination will carry us.
l suppose God has fatcd 1t SO, there
fore VIC must not complain, but endure
as best we can. Dear boy, words could
explain but mildly the longings / have
TO see you. 1t is unfortunately true we
were not together as much as we might
have been, but you know that l have
never felt toward anyone as l have TO-
ward you, and never. sham.
All, those very happy days spent to-
geti,cr shall always be such sad recollcc~
tons to my mind You know why, dear !;
l need not explain. How foolish of me
to cry while writing this letter ! must
end now, as my tears will prevent mic
from finishing this letter. Very devot-
eddy, your pour toujours,
ALICE S.
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think he proved his superior courage by
waiting until | was out Of hcaring1"
NO, Jack, was disguised and | re-
fused TO dance single number with
him" Suddenly as ii came the tender
mood vanished. Neither would | have
danced with you, boy-in your evening
suit"
Perhaps that is why left before
dancing began. Mind. say perhaps t"
After moments tense silence lie
spoke again:
Grandfather Denmorc arrived home
this morning. He is all eagcrness to
see his patriotic girlic'--his beloved
grand daughter that is to be. All,
sweetheart l knew you would be your
own true self with hml will send the
car for you at $3.50"
"Eight"-proclaimed the stately ormo-
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picking up the list and preparing to
leave. Glad to be able TO save you the
trip. I'll do my best to fill these orders
satisfactorily"
"All right" said Frank, laughing
thank YOU. Good-by and good luck"
An hour later Bob stood on the door
step of the Sears homo. laden down with
all manncr of delicacieS. lie rang, and
to his surprise. the latch clicked withou,
any inquiry AS 10 who was there Bob
entered, thanking Providence that he
had got that far so easily. Remember
ing former encounter in the hallway
he moved along carefully. Beyond the
kitchen door there was din of pans and
dishes and small feet hilrrying to and
fro and the odor OF good things cook
ing lie paused moment, then DELHI
cratcly opcncd the door. There stood
the iaircst cook that ever mixed dough,
deep in the mysteries of biscuit making,
4 funny daub of -four oruamcnlins her
chin. She stopped and stared ut Bob in
amazcmcnt
'IIow did you get in here ~ she ask
cd at last
"By the front door," replied Bob de
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Contributed by III. l.. W.

My Beloved Wifc--Forgive me, for
give me. before we leave each other for
ever i'll this world.
Dearest wife, my ono great hope and
desire is TO meet and ask your forgive
ness OF the way treated you Yes, my
only JOY was when was going around
with other women, but now abandoned
by them ALL Yes, dcarie, every woman
| ever went with has abandoned me and
am now left alone mostly all day and
night to think OF the past. Tonight in
small room in country hotel Il sit
and think of the mean and loathsomc
way in which treated you; yes, dcaric,
you, who was ready to forgive me at
any time
The time has como, sweetheart, and
want your forgiveness. DO you think,
dcaric, VIC could start life over together
III loving and happy manner? If so
let lie know at once. Your devoted
husband JAMES.
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Iu clock In the Denmorc library. AS the
last sonorous stroke died away Rcba
catered unannounccd. She tiptocd TO
where Grandfather Dcnmore sat in
communion with hi. favorite author.
Reaching over his stopped shoulders shc
playfully closed the book
After the first greetings. the kindling
flame in The faded blue eyes partially
prepared Rcba for his solemn words
THE old world still rocks with the woe
of strife. You arc a soldiers daughter
"a staicsnan's niece. You can com
prchcnd the complex position OF our be
loved countryside clouds which may
threaten, her at any moment" The old
voice wavcrcd ever SO little. you sec
the tattcrcd Union flag above the bust
Of Lincoln and tho Empire States dear
emblem above Jack seniors portrait
More precious arc those faded bits OF
silk than the rarcst tapestry money
could buy. Their sacred memories will
so with ME to the grave and beyond
when meet Jack and tell him how his
boy kept the faith"
a little cry escaped Roba. 81 did not
know Jack was Interested"
us lie not Dcnmore-my grand
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banged thundcrous finish to this out
burst. For moment Bob stood dased.
then started to follow her, but realizing
the 6nality of the banged door, tic reach
ed for his hat and coat and went home.
Many weeks passed. and one after
noon found Bob in the office OF Frank
Scars, Alicc's big, jolly brother, and one
of Bob's club friends. He was lonely,
but his pride kept him from mentioning
tho misunderstanding with Alice, and
Frank never once referred to it.
The phone rahg, and Frank answered
In a moment Bob knew that he was
speaking to Alice. The thought of her
voice so meas made him forget every
thing. He realized vaguely that Frank
was writing something down. Present.
ly he said good-by.
big doings at the house tonight"
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beautiful tail. a series of agonircd
"meows" followed, and then a flood of
light filled the hallway, and Alice stood
before him, her eyes blazing.
OH I'm awfully sorry, Alice" be-
gan Bob, but she pushed him aside and
gathered TIP the injured kitten, flinging
bitter sentences at the astonishcd fell
low.
"How dare you como here and DELHI
eratcly be cruel to that poor, innocent
cat, Bob Warner? believe you've al
ways dislikcd him" Dob had never
been enthusiastic over the bIinkey-
eyed thing) "But you don't care who
you hurt except your Western relatives
you're thoughtful enough about them
Well, you may go back and stay with
them, because l do not care to sec you
againl" And the sitting room door
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"It certainly will"
well. Daisy, I'm very sorry that l
will not be able to sec you before
leave the city. Good-by."
@Why. what's happened, where arc
you, soingf" she, screamed excitedly
Hello, JohnI'
But there came no answer. He had
gone
More miserable than ever. Daisy re-
turned to her room Picking mp the
newspaper, she scanned the first page.
then the second What was il on the
second page that caused her eyes to
bulge almost out of their sockets, her
hands TO trcmblcf The newspaper had
revealed to her the fact that her liar
old. a divorced man, had clopcd with a
mllionaircs daughter. II was indeed II
terrible blow.
The following year proved 10 he most
torturing, for people would insist on
bringing up that dctcsiablc subject
Harold Logan. She could stand It no
longer. With a lcadcn heart Daisy
sought an interview with ono of the d..
rectors of the hospital, who assured her
he would do the best nc could to find
her place elsewhere. Thus it was. one
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The Old Denmore Way

calls and kindred martial sounds were
waited to the town residents. The "as-
sefnbly" was calling now. Rcba looked
at Denn,ore- He stood uurcsponsivc-
debonair; his fine figure. i'll immaculate
white flannels, like a statue against the
dark shrubbery. Rcba caught her
breath sharply. Then, from the rain
bow mass in the ornamental urn beside
the path, she selected a white cylamen.
Though her fingers trcmbled slightly she
fastened it to the lapel of Dcnmore's
tennis coat.
"Thank you," he said quietly. ITS
hattcring to know that you think my
color is white"
Hush. Jaclsl If thought that,
think it would kill me! 1 only want to
make you understand my feelings last
night, at the dinner in honor of our
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remarked Frank to his gloomy friend.
TITS Afee's turn to give the prize sup
per- You see. she belongs to cooking
club. and they've started competition
offering a grand prize to the member
getting up the fastest suppcr-cool<ing,
serving. careful selection and oombina-
of dishes, considered, There will be
three judges to decide IL, and the win
ncr will be announced when the last
member has given her supper. Alice has
had her nose in a cook book for the last
month, thinking up dishes that none of
the rest arc likely to have. She's set
her heart on winning and let me tell
you Sis is one fine little cook. She just
phoncd INC list of things that she
wants brought home fresh, SO I'll have
to hustle over to the market and out
home in order to get back in town to
keep an early appointment. She's scrv-
ing the feast at 7. There's no time to DC
lost"
Bob's face frightened at sudden
thought. "Say, Frank. let me do that
shopping, will you. pleasc1"
why, wouldn't want to trouble you
that way Bob" he replied
"No trouble at ALL" returned Bob.
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posting the provisions on the kitchsE
table. NH
How dare you come back here? N
told you did not wish to see yuk
again" Her eyes flashed and she cot&
tinucd: 81 thought you were SryAk.
am expecting him every moment Viii
provisions from the market. l amSsisS
Ing supper tonight, and shall be yeri
busy. have no time to waste talbintyl
Good night. Mr.. Warner" XII
Bob. however, proceeded to undoEti.d
packages. aud replied pleasantly, "WsII
you're nice sociablc little girl, Alice.' 4
Then continued gravcly. your hzstlicJ
Ind al important engagement tonighy
and happened To be in the office whcu
you called up He told me all about
your banquet and | thought I'd hell
him ont by doing this little GRAND. i'd
see. however, that my pains arc not an
prcciatcd." he cndcd sadly, although his
eyes were dancing.
WHY of course your thoughtfulness
is appreciated. Bob" exclaimed Alice
impulsivcly. land just TO prove it here
big" (dclctcd by ccnsor) and * ~
long quarrel was over s5$$
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quest before she left me how much hap
picrl would be-" she sobbcd, throwing
herself on the bed. Those words of her
mothers spoken so gently to her the day
she passed away, were continually before
her: ut isn't Harold that appeals TO
you, my dear, but his looks. Ills clothes
and his good times. He is nothing more
than a stranger to you, while John you
have known since childhood. My dear
little girl. be careful whom You choose,
for your life's happiness depends upon
that choice"
ooh, dear me" she sighed, "I do en-
Joy myself so mitch better when I'm in
Harold's company. John is altogether
too scrious-malscs INC feel like was
mere unsophisticated schoolgirl"
The telephone rang AS quick as a
fash she was up. her headache forgot
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Plattsburg contingent. When Aylins
made his dramatic appeal for recruits,
my lips smiled while my heart sank, at
his thinly yelled challenge to you, boy
the only man present not in khaki. And
when dear Dad, proud III his old '9S'
uniform. arose so nobly toSthc occasion,
you did not applaudw
For the first time he showed emotion.
BE merciful, sweetheart, il you can not
be just Remember my own dear IA
thcr was killed at Santiago"
"Ah. Jack, it was reverence for his
noble memory that made my soul writhe
at your carly departure. Several ex-
changed significant glances while Ayling
drawlcd: Another of natures anom-,
alics-Dare-devil Denmorc's son paci
fist"
Denmorc laughed shortly. did you
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SOM" The white head was proudly
erect. Methods and weapons of war
fare have changed since my time, but
the nations greatest assct--its manhood
and womanlood-- not changed and
will never change. AS a Dcnmorc it
was fitting Jack should choose the most
cxacting- dangerous scrvicc--thc
aero corps"
Rcba convusively clutohcd the arms
OF her chair. "llc never told even when
| tainted him most cruelty |"
A peculiar smile twisted the thin lips.
THAT is the Dcnmorc way. grille. a
bcnmorc never talks about task until
il is accomplishment not always then.
When Jack excused himself from the
dinner party, il was not because the
martial atmosphere was uncongcnial.
The day previous his plane became irao-
tious andwcll, only stole like Jack
would have remained out OF bed after
such shaking-up. And today, when
you thought him too indolcnt to play
tennis. II was because his injured arm
proved sitter than he imagined when
he dressed"
"Oh, how small--how hcartlcss ] must
have scemcdW
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Who says a woman can not keep a
sccret2
Every night as the clock strikes I am
going to send a message of love 10 you
by wireless. Whatever you are doing
pause moment and see il you can tell
what tic angclus is ringing 10 you.
Sweetheart, why did you lei u plain
ordinary womanlook into your eyes and
steal all the secrets of your heart
Why didn't you choose a princess. a
beautiful one. Il queen among women?
You deserve the faircst of them all. |
love you so much, dear, that consider
it more OF an honor to darn your dear
old stockings than 10 become president
OF the most exclusive wonians club in
tho land. Lovingly, K.
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Contributed by 4. 81. r.

Dear Charmion-Today, among other
things, am thankful for you and your
love. And this is the second year OF
the turkey feastng that ! am privileged
to say this. Only this year it seems
more real. it is real, and the golden link
of sweetheart days has grown moro
strong for You and me. Love is the one
CLEAN to follow through life. With
out it the world is nil You are what
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You love me, you love me not-you
love me, you love me ont" But when
they concluded brcathlessly with the
ppurds. you love me not" John was
trifle concerned and insisted on trying
1t over again But great was his dis
appointment when at the finale they both
drawlcd ont together. you love ME not"
But You do love me, don't your" His
answer for the third time was that same
tantalizing peal of merry laughter
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visit pleasant one. And so, Alice, his
sweetheart since school days-Iittlc.
blonde and with pair of deep blue
eyes which reflected gentleness and
good nature-felt, for the first time, a
little bit neglected-try as she would
to overcome the feeling which she knew
in her heart to be rather unreasonable.
But Bob had been so especially her own
possession for SO long. that the thought
of these inconsiderate people (who
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Contributed by Il. H.

My dearest Boy--I can not live with
out you. You arc my life. To be with
out you. darling. is like garden with
ont roses. am just dying TO fall into
your arms and have you hug me. and
give me one of those lovely kisses you
used to. when we went strolling under
the moon. Tell INC that ! may como
back to you and shall be happy, dar
ling. From your little sweetheart.
HAZEL.
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have to be lived through
deeply that a woman's l.
part OF her life.-the best Fl
mans love for a wo,{ u
lightcns the burden Of hill
with his heart and cheer Sff
days, must be laid aside VIII III
must be master Of his tho i
dream Of you by night, a
rics on the dream, so iiv,V
Tor you. all the days Of the /
God grant, that when o,n
joined i'll a perfect union, we 81
years before us live truly as {
together. help each other will
having no sense Of Sacrifices. J
VIC call ourselves worthy Of
cr's devotion and feel oiirsclvr
hlcst. Your devoted and loyal
SWEETh
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but Reba's glance swept the young giant
by her side and disdain superseded the
puzzled shadows.
This is September" Dcnmore began
sefeneiy. "Neverthlss it rminds me of
certain glorious day in May--ch,
what's UP. sweetheart how have I of
fcnded1"
She was looking past him, to where
the tents of big military encampment
dotted the landscape. Daily, bugle-
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ten.
Hello" she queried in her sweetest
voice
Good at gucssing?" came the answer
in deep masculine voice.
Yes, Harold, am-somctimcs. How
arc you this cvcning1"
"But this is one of the times you arc
not, Daisy. II is John talking"
oh" she gaspcd mconscously.
Can ] sec you for a few moments
tonight?" he continued.
mo, not tonight, John. have a
bcastly headache and couldn't talk to
anyone"
Not cven--Haroldf" he intcrjcetcd
with sarcasm
"No."
Then it will be useless for me to in
sistf'
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There. there, girl w.
dcrstands and--so e.
The light had be-
Grandfather Dcnmo W.
eleotrolier. On tht N
very bashful but str h
Jack, in army aviatorsI
As he advanced int 1
caught n familiar gle +
sirovc to speak bu
Then, from the mos II
ihcr Dcninorc's desk /
and blue flower. A y
her eyes. as she rev, \
the fresh blooms wit
white one.
Dcnmorc smiled hap
but firmly he made Re,
"l'or shatnc, little v
very soily. There "
your eyes today when
soldiers daughter-the'
This day week. when y,
dicr's BRIDE
AS he ceased speaking
ton from the distant ca
most soul-stirring OF [
and sweet il cleft the
taps the soldiers 81
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very hot summers day Daisy found
herself speeding along TO new land to
resume her life work in one Of the
smaller private hospitals of the West. II
jus, seemed as il her heart would break
alone in the world without relatives or
friends.
A short time after her arrival at the
hospital the stiffness of the night was
broken by the honk-honk of approach
ing automobiles In less than ten min
itcs everything was excitement nj the
hospiial-lhrcc men seriously injured
NJ noon, about week following the
accident. while passing one Of the pri-
vatc rooms. Daisy glanced in and there
saw two OF the dearest little twin lads
caclf with bouQuc, OF daisies and but
torcupS. Going Ia n chest near by she
produced two very pretty vases, filled
them with water, aud then noisclcssly
entered tho room where the two chill
drcn were still holding on To their wild
flowers. When leaving. Daisy glanced
at the patient, whose eyes had been riv-
eicd on her ever since her entrance
How she ever left without colapsing
when she bchcld John staring at her
was hard puzzle TO solve
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pen should you ignore this entirely.
In all these years / have never heard
of you until Billy wrote me in his last
letter you were we'll. Why have YOU
forbidden my friends to mention your
name to me in their letters? Surely no
one has your interest more at heart than
myself.
did not wrong you, little grille, as
you thought. tried to explain, but
your pride conquered love and you sent
me from you. Have you never regret
ted, dear? Or was it only pity you had
for the worse than little orphan boy you
befriendcd in SO many ways long ago7
Last night dreamed of you-your
eyes lighted at my coming, and when /
came up to clasp your hands you pointed
upwards and said to me, Make good,
lad; know you can" and then you
kissed me farewell. Always you tell
me to climb higher, but oh, my dear, if
you would only say. Come" to inc, how
gladly would | go. and for your dear
sake my ambition would know no
bounds and my goal never be reached.
/ would give you now better homo
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S Denmofc's tagging
steps came TO a halt
the puzzled shadows
in Miss Van SAINTS
eyes deepencd. The
day was unoomfort-
ably warm. the walk
from the TERMS
courts a long one,
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makes life worth It's full value. little
girl, for you represent love in its dear
est and sweetest form. For you. today
and always, / am thankful. With love,
LA5SITER.
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see you again. Frank?
Let me know soon about coming
down. / shall not rest easy until am
sure. It's no use to add that send
love to you; yoa know it is all yours.
DOT.
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An Important Engagement

HEY had quarreled,
and it all came about
this way: Ever since
his aunt and big
bronzcd cousin had
arrived from the
West, mitch of Bob's
time had been taken
UP in making their
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ContrIbuted b, q. 8.

My Belovcd-Thc days are blcst for
me when loving word from you sets
them apart from the ordinary days that
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when I say
Three we'll begin"
said Daisy address
ing John. who stood
facing her with a
daisy in hi. left
hand.
"Onc, two, tflrecl"
They started off:
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A gentle tap eank
door the afternooks
cry. E
"Ycs. Miss X
"My patient iH
10 you"
Never was thet
John and Daisyp
yes, and cvcn crN
John coughcd. "S
Of water, Daisyi
she was of. WRtn {
was in a sitting rostu'
each hand.
Nov, before | dri'
little game" lie said \
"\Ni,,u I cav ikra,. Ii
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Contributed by A. l.. g,

AR FREND-How
cold and formal to
address you like
tilusl Forgive me,
dear. for writing to
you at all. My love
for you has con-
quered self and l
find solace with nv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-26
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEV[RI
IF CONST|PA1EII
Look at tongue! Then give fruit
laxative for stomach,
liver, bowels.
California Syrup of Figs" can't
harm children and
they love it.

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty
their bowels. which become clogged up
with waste. liver gets sluggish; stom-
ach sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, or your child is listless. cross.
feverish. breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily. full Of cold or has sore
throat or any other childrens ailment,
give a teaspoonful OF California Sy-
rup of Figs then don't worry, be-
cause 1t is perfectly harmless. and in
a few hours all this constipation pois-
on, sour bile and fermenting waste
will gently move out OF the bowels,
and you have a well, playful child
again. A thorough inside cleansing"
is oftimes all that is necessary. It
should be the first treatment given
in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of Cal
ifornia Syrup of Figs" which has full
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown ups plainly print
ed on the bottle. Look carefully and
see that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company."-Adv