The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-12-12
THE MAN HATER
BY eLlzAsErH /. SAUNDERS.

self" thought Gwcndolyn Richie, as
she sat pondering on the edge Of the
bed, staring obsently into. the mirror
before her. III can't be jealousy. |
was never jealous of Fran IN my life
and vet why am | so opposed 10 Hal,
all Of a suddcn-and just since he put
that ring on her finger? Goodness
knows, ] want to see my little sister
happy and ! know she loves him-so
what IS It? Jealousy? That awful
word-could it be that-but how could
II, for I never loved Hahn fact my
affections have never been inclined TO
any mere man, and never will be.
They are a bother and quite trouble
some. I know what it is" She finally
odded TO The perplexed reflection in
the mirror. "IIal is taking Fran away
from me. ! will be all alone"
The thought of being all alone sepa-
rated from Fran, who had been her
only pal ana conhdant since their
great loss had come upon them, leav-
Ing them two orphans to face the ups
md downs Of life alone. They had
been inseporable ana in fact only one
subject had ever come between mem
TO cause dispute, and that was Fran's
everlasting pcrsistency that men were
quite essential, and she liked them. 81
lust know Gwen Ritche, that the
morning win come when you will wake
up ana find yourself head over heels
in love with the only man II the world
Of men," Fran had said time and time
again to Gwen, Gwen had argued
with Fran to the contrary, but without
results, for Fran was firmly in favor
Of the male sex.
II was in this mood that Fran, with
flushed checks, sparkling eyes and all
excitement burst into the room, with
"Oh, Gwen, isn't It wonderful; Hal just
got the marriage license. ! am so
happy"
"Yes, dear. I'm glad for you" choked
Gwen.
But Gwen, you are crying. What
is it, dearY
Nothing much only l dread the
thought Of giving you up to a-man.
Marriage may be all right, but don't
believe 1t. ] hate men and will haze
nothing TO do with them"
I'm not silly, Fran; It's just my ma
ture. Perhaps you're right We can't
get along without them, but guess I
am not like other girls, for they mean
nothing TO me but hard feelings aud |
hatred
Gwen. l will give you just one
month to meet and fall in love with /
the one and only. Remember, just.one
month";"
But Fran"
mo 'buts' about It. and what's more,
you are going TO that dance tonight /
With Hal and me. His chum has just
from a hospital where he
las been recovering from injuries in
he service. Although he can't dance,
le will be there His leg was injured
md he hasn't the use Of it to the
'Xtent Of daneinG-but anyway I
Hal you would be there to
'ntertain him, so that's final"
$50 | should play nurse to Halls
laIs? on wen, If YOU insist. Per-
laps could do you one moro favor,
ind fall in love with him"
"AIl right we will make it a bet"
Jared Fran.
For hours aftcr tho dance wos over
md the two sisters were snupgled
nder the covers Gwen tossed and
ighed
"Gwen. for GOODNESS sake. wbot is
he matter with Won? Wbnt's on vour
,ind?"
..Notbinp mpch-onlv n mani moan
VAS wondering If Rav bad over heon
-. moan tsn't # foo had Raw
.as injured, for he is such a fine fel.
wv? So different from the rest-the
iost individual male | ever met.
ooh wen let,s on N sleon ana FOR.
Of il-but remember If is not lovc
ut only sympathy for his moor Iop
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mo friondshin and tbat is 4bo s,o% soo"
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