Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-10
4 LACE HANDKERCHIEF
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TT MUST he admitted that the hand
l. kerchief was a very dainty one
made M Of tiny flmy linen center.
and 4 border Of lace that was like
cobweb. II it had been a common aheap
affair, Marion said afterward. she would
probably have tossed II over tho fence
aud that would have hecn the end OF j,
while as 1t was--hut wait!
This was the seventh time Marion
had refused clarence Manson. She
counted the times on her fingers. for his
benefit. and was abrupt and severe
about il.
"rhe idea" she said of having to
refuse one man seven times -
well. what made you do II, then"
he-asked with an injured look. Il am
sure ! didn't ask you 10 refuse me all
thar absurd number OF times
"At any rate. | hone this is the last
time" she said, scornfully
DO stay away" she impored. ~
should get along nicely with my work
and be at peace If it were not for YOU
II will do it," he assented cordially.
II would do anything to please sou,
Marion. | will be out Of town tomor-
row. You shall have peace for one en-
tire day. This Is what we used TO cal!
Kings Ex. when we were children"
she was forced to laugh a little at
the absurd stage flourish with which he
kissed her hand, but then she snatched
her hand away and ran down to 'he
| corner OF the lawn. where her mother
was talking TO Mr.. Searles, the landlord,
over the dividing fence.
Good evening, Miss Marion. has he
gone?' he asked facetiously. 80 was just
reminding your mother thar your lease Is
10 expire in two weeks OF course you
! will want to renew
We don't wish to renew she said
! We are going TO move tomorrow
Why, Marion :" cried her mother. but
/ Marion was gone.
hnl - m "a
cottage away from eNeryone-so she
| thought at first, but discovered new
neighbors later-and at peace.
Clarence came back that evening and
/ stepped lightly over the hedge. The sign
TO Let" stared grimly from the post
against which he had leaned the night
! before
II suppose we shal find some plea ssant
/ nelghbors out here said Marion on the
! NTH evening. 1T would be nice to have
I one or two.
/ only week tomorrow since We
moved" she said 1t seems like d
/ month"
"Ir YOU mad as much to do as I have
| all day said her mother gravely, you
/ wouldn't be wantin TO NOPE. There 5
that handkerchief that blew over from
next door today. wish you would tend
to II early in the morning. Marion.
With some anticipation she went over
to the adjoining cottage next morning
and rang the hell.
a dun sound of hammering within
promptly ceased and the door was open
ed by man whose coatess figure she
could dlmly see in the dSrkened hall.
! II beg your pardon, but this lace
handkerchief blew over in our yard
snd--why, Clarence Hanson -
He pulled the chair forward and she
sank into it helplessly. When she re-
covered and discovered where she was,
she burst into laughter. Martens laugh
ter was Of a kind that brought tears
10 her eyes.
Here was trying TO obey my mother
and hang the pictures while she was
gone"
you are making a mess of it," she
said. casting scornful glances at the
pictures.
"DC come and help me out :" he re.
piled "You won't fall off the step
ladder. I'll mount on the table and hold
you
I'm coming to the eighth. Marion
lock out. The ladders shaky! Pro.
posal on a stepladder, Now. this is thu
time you say yes