Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-04-01
ONE WOMAN'S WAY
THE STORY OLA GIRLS FIGHT FOR SUCCESS
G. By Co~obn7 B%%cbe~ %

more tender and loving because ct
such thoughts.
Frank had always fingered with
me over our coffee, chatting OF th4
morning news, etc 1t had come to
be one Of the pleasantest hours Of
the day to me; almost the only one
when we were alone. But of sud
den he claimed that be must go
downtown earlier. and left me when
Annie did l had not realized how
much store I set by that morning
hour alone with him until il was
denied me. 1t threatened to spoil NY
entire day for time until L took
business woman with a business
training? 1t was silly in me to act
like a foolish girl and interfere w til
my husbands business. He certain
ner mornings if it were not ncccs-
eary. He was too fond of his COM
fort.
That there were things for which
ne might care more than for his own
ease never occurred to me. Yet it
was with a heartache that | finally
ceased to sit and moon over my own
coffee, and also hustled to my class
es an hour earlier. so enabling me to
take on more pupils.
thought, a little bitterness in my
heart.
you are working too hard, olive,
dear" Annie said one evening. you
look very tired"
Il am tired, ;, but not from work.
You don't feel i'll, do you?" she
NO. Just a little out of sorts to-
night. I will, get at my work and
mind?" I appealed to Frank.
"Surelv not Run along, You do
look tagged
had not realized until he spoke
so carelessly that [ wanted him to
object to my leaving them; that
or go with me. AS 1 left him bend
ing err the piano the tears came
into my. eyes.
silly" I said to myself as L
reached my room and switched on
the light, then seated myself before
M dressing table. He had said |
looked tagged, yet he had not kissed
me goodnight, although I had said
/ would retire early. 81 do look
fagged"-Annie's bright face rose be-
tween me and the and
old. He notices it, because in spite
of her hard work at the office, An
ME is so bright and happy looking"
That Annie was happy, that she had
nothing to worry her, L felt sure. L
should not worry either; worry over
phantom troubles which were per
haps only creatures of my own I'M
agination.
With determination 1 put such
thoughts from me. In the days that
followed I would not entertain them.
We ar, I found, to greater extent
than we realize the masters of our
own thoughts. I kept busy, remained
with Annie and Frank in the even
ings as much as possible, advocated
buying tickets for IL e theater, etc.
until I almost banished the uncom-
Portable thoughts which had taken
possession Of me.
you are looking worlds better"
Annie encouraged me. You have
been by yourself too much and work
ing too hard. Let those classes suf-
fer for a while and look after your
self and U.S."
'You love me with you, DON'T you'
Annie?"
"Of course do. Dearly"
CHAPTER LII
WYE had tickets for the opera. l
NM had abetted Annie in her eX-
Wv travagant purchase of a new
gown for the occasion. 1t was
to be a gala night for us. Caruso
had engaged a supper table at
Sherry's. But about o'clock 7 be-
gan to feel i'll, By night L had
binding headache, besides feeling
that L was taking cold. Annie in
sisted she would remain at home
yes, Frank had offered also-and
insisted that they go and spend the
evening as we had planned.
ut is only a headache | shall
be perfectly all right" had yield
ed to Ellen's coaxing and had un-
dressed, slipped into a house gown,
and was lying down when they came
But Olive, it doesn't seem right. |
Let Frank go. I will stay with you"
IF Olive really has only head
with me. I am sorry, old girl" He
bent over ard laid his hand on my
hot forehead. Anything [ can get
you?"
from grooming. I knew Annie would
not leave me if she had any idea
how [ was suffering. I pretended to
be asleep when they finished din
ner, but after Annie was dressed !
me see how she looked:
isn't she dream?" 1t was Frank
who asked the question as he and
Annie came where l could see them.
She was lovely, so lovely l almost
and so-well. Frank looked some
way so satisfied.
Fine feathers make even q Fag1n
Il fine sort of a bird, an Irish bird"
Annie said gayly. Then as I felt
and begged me to let her take off
her finery and stay with me. Frank
had his watch in his hand.
Come, we will be late lie bent
and kissed me. Poor girl" he said,
with almost a grimace at me, with
to ease the pain.
I heard them chatting as they
went out. Then in spite of my suf-
f,ering L dragged myself to the win
into taxi, Annie's cloak palely blue
under the arc light.
Ellen helped me to bed and after
a while [ dozed off. 1t was perhaps
1870 o'clock when l heard them come
in, They were talking in whispers,
| but my door was open and l heard.
| The light was out save only the
| finest bit of flame in the hall.
you are adorable" Franks sibi-
liant whisper came to me, his voice
| caressed her
Don't hurry away like that. Come
in here and chat a while" knew he
had reference to the living room.
mo, it is late and am work
| ing girl you know"
work again. Then 1 heard a
smothered exclamation and Franks
! voice:
Don't struggle so. Olive wouldn't
object" 1 knew he had kissed Annie.
But I do, Frank. Really you
IL Won't-untiI the next time.
Good night, little sister
That was what he had been call
| ing her lately-"littIe sister,"
| [ was thoroughly awake and my
pain forgotten in the feeling of re
sentiment against Frank. [ had told
him Annie did not want him to kiss
her and supposed he had observed
her wish. Evidently he had not.
His voice, to-, when he said she
"was adorable" never had sounded
like that before. But shut my
eyes, and, as the pain again gripp9d