Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-02-21
THE SHADOW
BY ANNIE A. CURTIS.
!. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper syndicate.l

Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper syndicste.)
Mollie Harrison, with dark curly
hair, bewitching brown eyes and known
throughout the village Of Bend as "the
prettiest girl In town." settled herself
snugly In the big morris chair with her
knitting In her lap. Had 1t not been
that she, too. knew of her beauty, her
personality might have been equal to
It. But Mollie, with her lovely clothes,
had always considered herself a little
above the other girls of her community
and associated with but one girl. That
girl was Hazel Jaynes, daughter of the
only physician In the town.
"Oh, horrors I" said Mollie to her
mother, looking out the window, "here
comes that Dick Holmes suppose he
will stay all the afternoon"
Just then Dick rang the bell, and
Mollie's mother ushered him into the
parlor where Mollie was sitting.
"Why, hello, Dick, didn't expect
you this afternoon" said Mollie. II
have the afternoon to myself, so / de-
cided / would spend 1t with you," re
piled Dick. II have been very busy;
am knitting sweater" IT suppose
1t is for that fellow from the city,"
said Dick, laughingly, as he handed
her large box of chocolates. "Thank
you, Dick, but I have eaten so many
sweets today believe l will keep these
until later" and Mollie placed the box
on the piano.
Their conversation was pleasant I'M
til Dick said, "Now, Mollie, would
like TO talk with you on very serious
question. l love you and ask you to
be my wife. think have sufficient
means to make a home for you. Will
you take the question seriously and de-
eide the matter?" Before leaving,
Dick invited her to attend a ball with
him the following evening
After Dick left that evening, Mollie
had long talk with her mother con-
corning Dicks welfare. Mrs. Harri-
son approved of Dicks company and
considered him a gentleman In every
way.
IL am going to test his love for me
some day, mother" said Mollie, haught-
lily. Remember, Mollie, that may
mean a broken heart" said her mother
IN thoughtful tone.
The next evening, Mollie, as light
hearted as bird, dressed for the ball.
Her gown Of deep pink with its silver
trimmings brought out her beauty as
never before. Although there were
girls from far and near. Mollie was the
loveliest. All went well until Mollie
refused Dick the "Good Night" waltz
and gave her order to the fellow from
the city" However, Dick in a good
natured way overlooked this and enjoy
ed the waltz with Martha Irving,
whose gentle manner had always pleas
ed him. When Dick left Mollie at her
home that evening he asked to spend
friday evening at her home, and, to
his great surprise, Mollie said she
would be pleased to have him. Little
did he realize Mollie's deceit and what
a reception he would get
Mother" said Mollie, II can never
think enough of Dick to marry him.
Ny nature calls for a man of different
nature"
well, dear, II that is the way you
feel, tell Dick so and do not keep him
In suspense" replied her mother
HE will find out soon enough" said
Mollie. as she tossed her head pertly.
Friday evening, Dick who was as
true as his word. entered the yard at
Mollie's home and noticed q light in
the parlor. What did he see2 Could
he believe his own eyes? For there
wes the shadow Of Mollie and a mas
culIne figure with his arms around her,
embracing her. TITS the fellow from
the city" said Dick. as he turned and
walked toward his home. Then Mol
lies sutton took or her masculine dress,
and the tears rolled down her cheek
as she laughed at her success.
Perhaps he thought your gentleman
friend very impolite not to remove his
hat. but my hair would have given me
away" said Hazel Jaynes.
Hazel. you're a trump. bet he
will never come to see me again." said
Moliie.
About month later Mollie read the
announcement Of the engagement of
Richard Holmes and Martha Irving.
But as yet Mollie has no other suitors,
because she is known as tricky" and
she Eow realizes that her mother was
right when she told her she would have
to suffer the consequences.