Gilpin observer., 1918-06-27
HER SURRENDER
BY MILDRED WHITE.
Copyright, 1913. western Newspaper Union. ,

Copyright. 1918, Western Newspaper Union.l
David noted the change in Joie when
she returned from her visit to the city.
Even his affectionate shortening of the
formal Josephine was promptly dis
approved.
at sounds childish" complained this
new Joie. land l have been childish
too long. My future will be occupied
with bigger things than simple life In
village and household duties. One
has to realize the Importance Of Lois
Fuller's life in order to learn the insig-
nificance Of ones own"
"Miss Fuller has a talent all her
own" David admitted. Then his
sweetheart unburdened her purpose.
$50 have l." she declared. 'Lois dis
covered 1t long ago, when we went to
art school together, but could see no
opening then for my career. Now, that
she has her own apartment she Is
going to help me. I'm to live with
her. David and have the advantage Of
her suggestions. But my success does
not lie in the way of covers I am to
do water-color studies.
David looked at the glowing. love
ly face before him, and his heart sank.
For years JOie had been his world, the
one bright, all-compensating dream Of
his sacrificing life. For David's youth
had been an uphill struggle to the pro-
fession which now, only. showed signs
Of repayment. But II his patients. had
not been able to reward his skill with
the money 1t deserved, their love and
gratitude had been great.
The little mother who attended to
his needs smiled, one evening" as Da-
yjd returned ioyously from the home
Of his beloved. =,
"Don't you think. DEAR" she MUIR
INJURED, "that you would be justified In
asking Josephine now?" But he had
postponed the asking until after the
anticipated visit to the city should be
over, and this was the end. fr>-
Her eyes had flashed In derision Of
the village, the household duties! She
was leaving for studio life, independ-
ence, career. David sighed; there
was no fear Of failure in the sweet
freshness Of her face, her voice rang
confidently. "And you will come often
to see me, David?" she insisted.
'T will come. Joie," he said. 'You
know" he went on. "you must have
known know ..s!! that esa hoped e! gone. I !.
But the girl put out protesting hand.
"Don't say It," she implored.
And after she had gone, the old rou-
tine grew more deadly dull. There
was now no bright girlish face to greet
him at evening. the panacea of his
day. Her brief notes were unsatisfac-
tory. The village surgeon went to the
city. ggsst:.::isg.s -f,.iaa' = ='s.-
Josephine put on her modish new
hat to escort him to the Exclusive
shop" where her first efforts were on
view.
"They are clever" ravid grudging-
ly conceded"
"rhey will sell. don't you think?"
questioned Joie. She seemed tensely
to await his verdict.
David looked into his sweetheart's
eyes; anxious tears seemed near the
surface. Undoubtedly" he agreed.
Then David gave his news: =.
IT have offered my services to my
country. Joie. Soon shall be leaving
for the front"
David" gasped the girl.
you must not feel sorry for me.
dear" he added gently. thinking for
/ others will not leave me much time
to think Of you."> Still with n strange.
upward glance Of appeal. she bade him
good-by. And after that Josephine
worked desperately.
Lois, the artist, was delighted with
her protege's success. Everything
you left at the shop has been disposed
Of" she announced one dsy, ''and they
say they have orders ahead. Keep
busy. grille; fame and fortune are
| yours"
But for once the magic words failed
to exert their spell. "Fame." consid-
cred Joie dismally; what would II
mean, with David not near to seer
"Success"-whN Joy is success, with
that brave heart far across the seasf
David. wounded, perhaps-the thought
came to her like shock. Joie arose.
II am going home" she announced,
'for a visit"
David had written that he was leav-
ing soon; she must stop first at his
home. This new fear allowed her
no other course. The little mother
greeted the girl in subdued gladness.
David was in his study; she would
Gull him.
But Joie hastened down the hall.
"Oh let me surprise him." she said,
and tapped at the study door.
"Come In" cried that dear, familiar
voice. and Joie entered Across the
lamplight they stock gazing at each
| other.
wait" said the girl. "I want to
tell you, have not come back because
! have failed, but because-I love you,