South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-14

aren't thers2"
TOO many" answered Tiverton
shortly. They are rushing in
wherever they can; and In many
cases they are misplaced. For in
stance, I do not like TO see a woman
haranguing a crowd on the streets
soap box orators or from a plat
form, for that matter. They seem
500 Inadequate.
"Oh. But some Of them are quite
strong. and really clever, / should
say" Her glance was inquiring.
The strong ones are the worst"
Tiverton was launched on one OF his
favorite topics now. He was op-
posed TO modern feminism and es-
pecially 70 its more aggressive forms.
There We're so many gentle occupa-
lions for women, ne considered:
modest service In which they could
retain their essentially feminine
graces.
Then you believe woman's place
Is in the home" ventured his fell
low passenger. But there was a lit
tie gloam in her mild eyes and a lit
tie lift at the corners of her fine
lips that for an instant disconnected
Tiverton.
''Of course, just now she is often
forced out Of the home circle, I'll
admit" he said, quickly War CON
ditiOns have changed everything.
But a woman speaker rushing
around the country like this Olive
Gardiner-an Amazonian suffragist.
imagine-why, believe we're NOV
ing"
They were moving And at Ed
gartown they both alighted
II have friends here" said the
gentle young woman, who was taller
standing than Tiverton would have
thought. She looked at him in
way that puzzled him.
II wish you luck and inspiration
tonight. And I hope the Amazonian
orator will behave like a lady and
not try to steal your laurels."
Philip TivertOn blinked his eyes
after her retreating form That's
funny" he commented. 81 shouldn't
have expected that sort of a speech
from her"
And one hour later, seated on the
platform Of Edgartown Hall, liver
ton saw a familiar slender figure
come forward at the announcement
OF the name. Miss Olive Gar
diner: and his late train acquain-
lance delivered one Of the best pa
triOtic speeches he had ever heard.
He watched and listened in grow
ing establishment. How had he ever
come TO think Of her as gentle, shy.
retiring?
She had poise and power. Her
tall, graceful figure conveyed the
idea OF strength and ardor. Her
voice was full and vibrant and car
lied easily 70 the farthest corner of
he hall. She held her audience:
she swayed and played upon it at
will. She finished her speech amid
tumult of hand-clapping and
cheers. Miss Olive Gardiner was
easily the star of the occasion.
Philip Tiverton, who had been
drawn TO the young woman in the
car by her gentleness and de-
tendency, now found himself
piqued and thrilled by her dem
onstration Of mastery and spirit. He
bowed before her flushing glance.
THE laurels are yours, Miss Gar
diner" he said. humbly. II ac-
knowledge my defeat-but please be
kind"
"I hope 7 do not seem a frightful
I example OF modern feminism," muir
INJURED Miss Gardiner, her face
alight with mockery. cor that you
consider me inadequate"
He raised a hand. Spare me"
he entreated.
Then swiftly the challenging glow
was replaced by a wistful express
sion.
Because I want TO be adequate
/ for the work I have 10 do" Her
voice was wonderfully soft and
slightly tremulous. 1T is because
/ my heart is in this work. Mr.. liver
ton. To quicken the people-to
make them see the vision as we see
! it-oh. I was 70 be strong and suf-
hcient, I was never so thankful for
my good health before"
"And I said the strong ones were
the worst" reflected Tiyerton with
La twinge Of remorse.
He held out a hand and looked
deep into her eager eyes. Forgive
me for everything I said that seemed
unkind. Miss Gardiner" Then. as
her friendliness was assured, ne
added, but I must say this-you are
an exceptional woman"
She shook her mead, but looked
| pleased Tiverton grew holder.
at the same time. ] should like
\ 20 see Miss Olive Gardiner at home"
She studied his features a few
i seconds. bordering the unmista6ab bic
meaning back Of his light words.
when our homes are on a safe
and solid foundation again" she an
swered with earnestness. Il shall be
glad 20 receive you in mine. Mr..
/ Tiverton. Meanwhile I shall be en-
route Ny next stop is Baltimore.
Tiverton smiled broadly "A tele-
gram Just come" he said. and
showed IL 10 her Il was a request
from the National league for Philip
Tfverton 20 stop in Baltimore on his
return trip.
at home or en- route-what diff