The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-10-04

GOOu luck, GOOD LUCK" said Jack
Carter to himself as he came across a
letter for Alice Vinton. snow / shall
have a chance to sell some Thrift
stamps" Happily he started on his
route, his mail bag feeling like only
half Its weight on account of that one
precious letter.
The Vinton homestead reached, he
was conscious Of rather strange SEN
satiOn round his heart, and after press
ing the bell he hastily drew out his
handkerchief to conceal his embar-
rassment. In answer to the ring Alice
appeared. countenance beaming, and
arrayed in lace cap and blue house
dress. To Jack, angels never could be
more beautiful, and as he handed her
the letter he stammeringly inquired "if
she wished for more Thrift stamps to-
day."
mo, thank you," Alice hastily re-
piled. TITS a beautiful morning, isn't
it?" "Yes," said Jack, but 1t is doubt
full If she heard the answer, as the
door had closed and Alice had gone.
Some minutes later, Grace, the
younger sister, returned from the gro
GERS to find Alice much depressed.
Upon inquiry she confessed 1t was all
on account Of Jack Carter and Thrift
stamps.
II bought four from him last week
just because I was ashamed to refuse
him. He says we should be patriotic
apd cova for JTpcIa Gam oud u,b;lo r
agree with him, feel that mothers
doctor bill should be settled first; but
of course could not tell him that. The
next time see him coming shall have
the door open so he can throw the mail
in the hall, as / cannot refuse him
again."
"No, Alice" said Grace emphatically,
1--WE can't do that. Wen have to think
up some way to save the money, for
while it is for mighty good purpose,
we are saving that much for our
selves"
Grace started her homework while
Alice left for her Office, each promising
to think up some way out Of the diff
Guilty. At noon they compared plans.
Grace's was to fix over their last years
hats, while Alice's was to hold an en-
broidery sale. "You know, Grace, there
is the rose sofa pillow that made dur
ing the winter, we could sell chances
on that, and then have new idea
too; shall get some white satin rib
bon and embroider miniature service
flags to be used as book markers, which
we will sell for % cents apiece" Won
derful wonderful! exclaimed Grace.
Busy days followed for the Vinton
girls; invitations were sent to all their
friends and industriously both worked
arranging chance cards and embroider-
ing book-marks.
The great night finally arrived. Alice,
her cheeks aglow from the excitement
of the evening, looked perfectly beauti-
full in neat pink Powered muslin
dress and a few tiny pink rosebuds
tucked among her rich brown curls.
Grace was equally as attractive in
snow-white muslin dress, with dainty
blue bows on both apron and cap, gayly
chatting to each one as she busily
mark sold and only two chances re-
naming" Alice announced triumph
antly. "I'll take them both," said Jack
Carter, and for him they were lucky
chances, for the very last one drew
the much-coveted pillow. Dancing in
he spacious dining room was then en-
jOyed until a late hour.
"We1l call Jack in Monday morning"
said Alice, eff he has no mail for us,
and how proudly we shall purchase
three big War Savings stamps, and the
remainder we will put into Thrift
stamps"
"And banner to hang In the win
dow, too" added Grace, who believed
in advertising their good fortune.
Monday morning came and with 1t
the postman. Alice, all radiant, asked
for the desired stamps. Jacks heart
beat so fast he could scarcely calm HIM
self, so completely surprised was he at
making such big sale to Alice. I'll
bring them this evening" said Jack,
"if you will be at home, as ! have sold
all 1 had with me this morning"
"AIl right" answered Alice. II shall
be here"
That evening, after settling the
stamp transaction, Jack still remained,
and Grace, feigning illness, retired
quite early, leaving Alice and himself
alone. Leading the way to the couch
hammock, Jacks arm stole lovingly
around her. Safely secluded by thick
netting of wistaria, Jack gently drew
her head to his shoulder, as he softly
whispered, "Alice, / have loved you
since the days we used to travel to
school together; and how happy was
to win the prize at your party, made by
your own dear hands! A still greater
prize 1 am going to ask for tonight,
sweetheart, and that is just yourself.
Am / the fortunate winner this timer
anxiously asked Jack, as he pressed
her still closer to himself. Family,