The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-10-02
THE REUNION
BY E. a. sANsoRN.

nestled among the pines, IL a resting
camp erected for our heroes. To this
place young Lieut.. Irwin Klttredge
was sent by his physicians TO stay
until he had fully recovered from his
nervous condition.
Irwin was very energetic, and the
long, weary days OF doing nothing be-
gan to wear on him. In the years he
fore he had Joined the army he had
made paintings. so to while away the
long hours he took lengthy strolls, al
ways carrying his artists outfit with
him.
1t was windy day that Irwin went
to distant peak, which he had been
planning to visit ever since coming to
the wayside camp. He reached there
early In the afternoon and had been
painting for nearly an hour when sud
denly sharp breeze blew some of his
papers down the mountainsde. As
these We're some OF his most treasured
works he picked up his painting ma
terlals and rushed after them. Swift
ly. but cautiously. he made his way
down the mountainside, searching to
the right and to the left with keen
eve. He became discouraged and was
came TO the foot Of the mountain with
out finding his lost treasures. He de-
cided to go back to camp. He had
gone but few yards after making
this decision when he rounded sharp
bowlder. He stopped with start
when he spied sitting on fallen tree
trunk II fair young lady.
His papers were forgotten At first
he was too surprised TO say word
but soon pulled himself together
enough TO doff his cap. When and
where had he seen this girl before2
All. yes, now he remembered. She was
in France at canteen In MoutIers.
St. Jean.
After the first surprise of the meet
ing the two young people had very
animated conversation. Helena Ber-
wick told how she and her chum had
worked at the canteen in France and
were about to return to their old posi-
lions when the chum suggested their
going to visit the White mountains.
She also said that they expected to
leave the mountains within the week.
Irwin told of his experience since
leaving the little town of Moutlers.
How he was wounded and of his or
ders to go to this rest camp for COM
.plete rest cure. lie added that he
was so much better that he thought
he would be able TO leave within few
days.
The lieutenant and Helena were so
deeply interested in their talk that
they had failed to take notice that
the sun had sunk behind. bank of
CLOUDS and that severe ranstorm
was brewing. When they stopped
minute they started up In astonish-
ment. Before they could get to the
hotel where Helena was spending her
days the rain came down In torrents.
Helena went TO her room, and Irwin
back to camp, but not before he re-
ceived a promise from his friend that
she would go for ride the next day.
The next day was clear and beauti-
full. and the two had most enjoyable
trip. This was not the last one, how
ever, before the girls went home.
Several months passed, when Helena
received an invitation from her chum
to come to party which was to be
given to her brother . week later
when he arrived from overseas. She
gladly accepted the invitation, and
there was great amount of fun get
ting ready for il. During the excite
ment Eleanor had forgotten to men
ton that her brother was bringing n
friend with him.
The girls went to meet them. The
train pulled into the station, bringing
with II two well and happy boys. The
brother rushed to his sister, catching
her in his arms, both forgetting for n
time the other two, until sharp ex-
clamation from Helena reused them.
Turning quickly they saw that Helena
and irwin knew each other well.
"Why, Helena. do you know my
brothers friendY
"Irwin, you old scout, you never told
me of any girl" came from the
brother.
"Well, you see" replied the young
soldier, Miss Helena and | met first
in canteen in France; then later in
the White mountains; and now, AS
strange coincidence, we meet again In
my old pals home town."
The young folks, when they could
stop talking long enough.swent to their
home, and that evening the young peo-
pie had very pleasant time, Helena
went TO bed tired but happy that eve
ming, for had not irwin said some very
wonderful words that night?
Copyright. 1919. Mcclure Newspaper Syn