Gilpin observer., 1919-04-10
THE SHADOW
By ANNIE A. CURTIS.
copyright. 1919. by the Mcciure News
paper Syndicatej


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Mollie Harrison. with dark curly
hair bewitching brown eyes and known
throughput the village of Bend rs .'t,.e
crettiest girl in town." settled, hes self
snugly in the big norris chair with her
knitting. in her lap. Had it Tot lSen
that she, too, knew of her bea-ty, her
personality might have been equal TO
It, But Mollie, with her lovely clothes,
had always considered herself little
nbove the other girls of her community
and associated with but one Sirl. That
girl was Hazel Jaynes, daughter of the
only physician in the town.
"Oh, horrorJ!" said Mollie to her
mother, looking out the window. ''here
comes that Dick Holmes. l suppose he
will stay all the afternoon"
Just then Dick rang the bell, and
Mollie's mother ushered him into the
pnrlor where Mollie was sitting. :,
"Why. hello, Dick, didn't expect
you this afternoon" said Mollie. 81
have the afternoon to myself, so ] de-
cided would spend 1t with you" re-
piled Dick. ri have been very busy,
l am knitting sweater" II suppose
1t is for that fellow from the city, "
said Dick, laughingly, as he handed
her a large box of chocolates. "Thank
you. Dick, but have eaten so many
sweets today believe will keep these
until later" and Molle placed the bex
/, on the piano. u
THAR ntnnS1nf
til Dick said, "Now. Molle, I would
like to talk with you on very serious
question. l love you and ask you TO
be my wife. think I have sufficient
means to make home for you. viii
you take the question seriously anti de
eide the matter?" Before leaving,
Dick invited her to attend "A ball with
him the following evening. .
After Dick left that evening, Moi!ie
had long talk with her mother con-
cernns Dicks welfare. Mrs. Harri-
son approved Of Dicks company aud
considered him gentleman in every
way.
81 am going to test his love for me
some day, mother" said Mollie, haught-
lily. Remember, Mollie. that may
mean broken heart" said her mother
in n thoughtful tone.
The next evening, Mollie, as light
hearted as, a 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 Molie was the
loveliest. All went well until Moilie
refused Dick the Good NighI' waltz
and gave her order to the fellow from
the city," However, Dick in good
natured way overlooked this and enjoy
ed the waltz with Martha Irving,
whose gentle manner had always pleas
ed him. When Dick left Molsie at her
home that evening he asked to spend
friday evening at her home, and. to
his great surprise, Nfollie said she
would be pleased to have him. Little
did he realize Mollie's deceit and what
reception he w&uld get
Mother" said Mollie, 81 can never
think enough Of Dick to marry him.
My nature calls for man of different
nature"
well. dear, II that is the way you
iSSi' tei AiCh bO anu 40 NOT keep MIN
In suspense" replied her mother.
"He will find out soon enough" said
Mollle, as She tossed her head pertIy.
Friday evening. Dick who was as
true as his word, entered the yard at
Mollie's home and noticed light in
the parlor. What did he see? Gould
he believe his own eyes? For there
was the shadow of Mollie and n mas
cline figure with his arms around her
embracing her. Its the fellow from
The city" said Dick. as he turned and
walked toward his homie Then Mol
Hes sultor took Off her MASCULINE dress,
and the tears rolled down her cheek
ms sha laughed at her success.
Perhaps he thought your gentleman
friend very lmpolite not to remove his
nat, but my hair would have given me
away" said Hazel Jaynes.
Hazel. you're trump. bet he
will never come to see me again." said
Molllc,
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
size Low realizes that her mother was
rigls when she told her she would have
to suffer the consequences.