Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-07-05

N@""'HAf'H
colored balls dangling from eiastics.
and two squcrky rubber dolls.
Peal upon peal 81 laughter rang out
the boys joining In none the less
heartily because the Joke was upon
them. and IN the midst 81 u all came
stamping up the front steps. the
front door was thrown open and a
deep bass voice called out: "weli. 20
you got here ahead OF me. ehf hope
my twin kiddles-f mean my twin
young ladies-have taken good care Of
you" aud dIvestlng himself Of his
great fur coat. which was taken In
charge by the everpresent Sims. In
came Dr. Waiter Carroll. otherwise
known rs "Oid Doc Of the One Hun
dred and Seventh regiment. and held
out a hand TO each Of his guests
Each young soldier grnsped the
hand extended 20 him, and gripped u
with that grip by which men make
known TO other men the feeling that II
In their hearts.
II was q pretty party that sat down
TO dinner that night In Doctor Car
rolls house. and many ''trcucfI story"
did the two boys relate 10 their old
friend. with the rest OF the family a.
interested listeners.
"And now for the party. : cried Mad-
cline. her eyes dancing With excite
ment. as a group Of the young people
OF the neIghborhood came In 10 help
celebrate the birthday Of the twins.
Soon the fun waved fast ana furious.
and many were the envious looks cast
In their direction when Scott and Jack
were elected by the two girls 10 cut
the two birthday cnkes that adorned
the table. brave In their proud array Of
rs candles each.
"It's because they have swords. you
see" explained Madeline. anxious 10
soothe the feelings OF some Of her de-
voted admirers. "You know swords DO
cut the cake 90 nicely"
The ring-the ring-who gets the
ringr came chorus from the girls,
as the pieces Of cake were distributed.
Scott held up the coveted trophy.
There followed three such glorious
days. that as they sat at the dinner
table on their last evening with the
CAROLS. Scott declared that he was
80 spoiled that he knew that he'd
never amount to anything after he got
back TO actual duty.
swell. we're glad II you enjoyed
your stay with u.s." answered Mary
Carroll sedateiy. but although her lips
answered Scott. her eyes sought out
his brother ofiicer.
"I1l tell you this" said Tom. grave
iy. In answer 10 her look. IF I've got
20 die. shall certainly die happier for
having had these few wonderful days"
"Poohi Poohi" cried the doctor
quickly. ANXIOUS 20 svoid any refer
ence to the dangers to come that might
spoil their last hours together. After
dinner the giriil take you cut along
the river for a walk. and you'n only
think how nice Il Is to live. and not b
worrying about dying"
Along the south path that led 20 the
river John Fsrrcll ssrolied Win 1Mary
Its only three days I've. known
you. it's true" he said 'but ysus muss
remember that really I've known you
since you were three. from what dear
old Doc has told us. I've got 20 80
back 10 the front. dear. but the war
can't last forever. and when I come
back--have I chance. Mnryf'
swell. Il was my ring-and-yo won
IT. said Mary. and she blushed ssdcr-
ably. and In some mystcrions rwsy her
answer completely satisfled-Jack.
"But you mustn't tell anyone. she
begged. "for you see I'm only eighteen.
and well have TO walt long time.
Besides I'd hate TO have Madeiinc
know--that is--right away. OF course.
I always tell her everything. Twins
always do. you know" and she looked
up at him with serioas eyes. nut some
how I'd like 10 keep this a secret just
between us for little WHILE"
.An right. sweetheart. N you say 10. /"
he agreed. but don't think you need
worry about Madeline. There she In
now as Scott Hanlon and the other
twin came slowly up the west path
On board the U. 8. transport Aida
two well-setup. fine-toeking young
soldiers slowly paced the deck.
SWELL" said Jack Farrell 10 his
friend. II may not have won the penny
that was In that birthday cake. but
| m bet you an army sweater against
a pair Of pigskin puttees that II I ever
get safely back home again IN be
richer than you'll be-"
But you seem TO forget" replied
the other. II won the wedding ring
and sometimes It's lust as well TO be
liese In signs" and he smiled broadly
'Oh. hol SO it's you. too. En- r ex
chained Jack. as he whisticd softiy
"well. we certainly are two lucky fei
lows. Here's 20 our next Through
Scott. and may II be MS happy a one
M this one has been"