The herald., 1918-08-22
OBSTACLES
av MILDRED WHITE
..,. :, western Newspaper Union,

her aunt. .ou, NJ curious crea-
she said, Il have seen one goou-
)ooklns Martha Smiled. "Must be Ho-
Aur' ~ she replied. every young
per 'a ubo comes TO Farmsville dis
SOna Homer, and to no purpose. he
cove. TOD TO his frail and domlneer-
= ~ mother, and has declared ms t., ,nt snr
i ny, If continued bachelorhood IN her
service. ,-o,,o Homer" laughed
vo1I,e, "Aunt Martha, l have WICK,
hol, s.,-o TO torment the despotic old
s 60 won't you at least introduce me
hay. considerable man who thought
s . ~ warns hopeful maidens of his
.,nuou.marriageable intentionsT 49,.
.WoIIie !" her aunt exclaimed ARE
Ever going to outgrow your mis-
y! !S,sr r splrit1 Certainly l will In
e s.oo Homer vane. but your tor
Oot,np siege will end there"
o. n seemed. Mollie smiled her
..stt,est when the Interestingly aioor
". was presented. Mr.. Vane was
ous -,osv itself. MOllle decided that he
GU 10Th studied and Travelled, which
na true But when the young lady
.%si,or from the city again met the
Sane cood-looking man," a brief DO"
IL coIutatiOn
Che saw him occasionally from her
..,reet as he passed her aunts home
!. HE car. Mollie loved automobiling.
ssa could fancy delightful rides about
az. az beautiful country. And the girl
sss lonely in her self-appointed exile:
w.ror had she imagined days could
.o,,.,n such long-drawn hours.
amt Martha. doing her. best with
,,Ilage guests, was discouraged. Mol
N. ,onoed to be flying along a wide
Ia the sweet air blowing in her face,
n her heart spirit of adventure. Any
.,..entsble driver would answer the
nnrnose. she told herself.
Farther down rippled the waters OF
.l.ke MollIe wanted to travel down
Hose ripping waters in a motorboat
,ov resting against the shore. This
hat she learned. "was also the prop
~ Of the selfish Homer" Selishf
Mcllie wondered.
upeyoted to his invalid mother for 4
Wetime. denying himself that broader
lying which a nature such as his must
rave" Suddenly a smile curved the
dri's lips. Why not for just one after
noon give him holiday? Other men
had sought the privilege Of her COM
mpionship; why should not this man
and n amusing also? The gift, she
realized. would have to be forcibly be-
aoved. Mollie walked up the hill
thst began at her aunt's very doorway.
Not long since the object Of her
thoughts had dashed up this way In
his car. Usually he returned In a
mort time down the hill.
up looking over one Of his farms"
vas the way her aunt explained these
brands.
True to her expectations, as she
paused In the center Of the dusty road,
he car came on again, seeming to slip
over the top of the hill. Its occupant
missed his hat, while Mollie put forth
detaining hand.
Please" she said sweetly, ''if you
sfe going down won't you carry mel
Il is long way to walk"
Homer vane quickly restrained his
glance OF amazement. with pleas
IRE" be agreed, and assisted her into
the car.
From here" said Mollie, disap'
pointedly, zone cannot get view OF
tie lake. hoped to see it, but cannot
climb 90 high"
Twould be delighted to drive you to
good view point" he suggested, and
It her quick nod Of acceptance, the
ar swung about for the upward trip
BE was agreeable and easy to tall
b. this unusual man. Mollie had not
spected such easy victory over his
Hserve. From the lake view they rode
% through glorious country, and his
laugh rang out at the girls ingenious
remarks Frankly she confessed hel
statagem.
7 was lonely" she said, "and
I'D want a ride. You were such a diff
scuIt person, Mr.. Vane. OF course
Amt told me that your time was too
nlly occupied to Notwithstanding
vung women. still" she hesitated.
MY mother" he murmured, '.is de
pendent upon my care"
Mollie laughed softly. There ar
NO Of rs, then" she said, and held on
|. nand with a sparkling ring. "Tha
my sign Of devotion to one subject
~ Why shun other companionship, o.
asso simple pleasures which maxi
NE pass happilyq"
Would you like a lake ride tomor
nvr he asked.
: must 90 back to the city," sh'
~ asconsolately, ito be, married
n0ner vane appeared disconsolat
ne drove Mollie to the station
We VIII 60 over the old hill ono
be said, and sighed.
me lake view, he stopped tn
eneine and bent to gaze into Mol
nee. Remember what yoa sal,
- my obstacle?" he asked. "well
soe. Mother is going to MARI
e'o widower neighbor. She toll
0oay. But that can't help m