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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-19
By Phil Moore

night I'm afraid I've made mischief
| don't know how much." Ethel was
speaking in low, restrained tones, and
with her eyes downcast. II hoped you
and Emma would meet and be friendly
tonight. But I've seen her-and I've
seen you-and ! know ! must 'fess
up"
She raised her eyes to meet his in
quiring gaze with palpable effort and
smiled weakly. Before you went
away, DR.. Conway, you sent letter
to Emma. She never got it. was
angry with her just then and IL took
the letter. ] thought it was only an
invitation or something nothing i'm
portant, you know. ! was very angry.
And then you went away, and Emma
seemed--oh, was Il important"
1T was very important" answered
the young doctor, gravely, "And you
destroyed IT."
"Yes.' admitted the girl "Oh, was
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Gertrude reflected seriously. She
knew grl, younger than herself. who
was sending letters and little gifts to
an adopted godson In France. She
called herself his "marraine" and had
even sent him photograph of herself
in evening dress.
Gertrude thought she liked the term
friend" better than "hllusl" and that
it would be easier for her to write let
tiers to an American soldier than to
q foreigner. "And l never would send
my photograph" she decided. sIt
would seem too personal"
II was that very evening. with the
rain pattering on the window-panes,
that Gertrude wrote her first letter to
Jeffrey Brinsmade. Gertrude was one
of those persons who write better than
they talk. Brought into actual con-
tact with people. she was shy and re-
served; and only her most intimate
friends were made aware of her really
delightful mental resources.
As she wrote her first letter to this
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"Ethel's graduation-yes, l remem-
ber she was looking forward to that
event." unused the young physician.
Still, this invitation is quite unexpect-
ed wonder why she sent it."
He recalled the girl as he had seen
her a few months ago-almost one
year ago. Viyaeious, wilful, with bril-
liant coloring TO match her exhuber-
ant spirits, Ethel Alden was a remark
able contrast to her sister Emma, who
had always lived up to the descriptive
phrase. "a little lady
No one could remember Emma Alden
when she had been anything but slim
and mild and self-possessed. Her nut
brown hair was sleek as silk, severe
ly parted and coiled low at the back
of her small head. Her nut brown
eyes reflected the purity and peace of
the spirit within. Her voice was low
and sweet like the haunting chime OF
vesper bells. She always wore soft
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-19

thing!"
There was an immediate hush. Well
ington went on.
Il know Jack as well as know my
self And I've been with him on a
great many of his sudden and unex-
.plained little Journeys. I've promised
secrecy, but there's reason now why
can tell you little. Jack isn't heart
less, and neither is he asbestos. He's
been misunderstood. that's all, and IL
girls fall in love with him because
he's nice-he was always a good
spender; we all know that--why, that
isn't his fault. The truth of the mat
ter is there is girl and Jacks going
to marry her when he finds her. He's
been in love with her for five years!"
WHAT" they cried in chorus.
weilington's knuckles strained over
his knees. And | think-I hope
he's found her tonight. Poor Jackl"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-19

send in camp"
The communication Of which these
words formed the substance had been
sent from a southern training camp
and was signed with Ave masculine
names. Gertrude read the names re-
fiectively. trying to visualize their dis
tant owners.
Jeffrey Brinsmade," she said at
last. "Jeffrey--I knew one jeffrey
long ago. I wonder where he is now"
A smile of tender recollection curved
her lips. and her brown eyes gazed
dreamily at the printed page,
IF ! we're going to write to any OF
these soldier boys, it would certainly
be to jeffrey Brinsmade. If-and
why not?"
The thought grew TO a desire. fer
vent, compelling, Putting aside her
own loneliness and wistfulness, might
she not through the power of friendly
sympathy and whimsical fancy con-
tribute a little cheer and comfort to
another lonely wistful heart?
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A Change In His Perception

OF an apology in his voice. II ran
across him just as ] was boarding my
train"
Jeffrey's watchful eye detected the
fash of anger Ernestine sent her hus-
band before she turned and shook
hands with him. As he sat in the
proper parlor while Ernestine made
hurried changes in the supper, he
heard her shrIll voice railing at Ralph,
Rule says that you're never to
bring company without my consent" !"
she nagged. Ralphs reply was in
audible. Don't sit there looking at
me. It's enough for you to bring
home company and making me lot
Of extra work without sitting there
watching me and making me nervousl
Cut some more bread-thin, mind YOU
and don't get crumbs all over every
thing"
Jeffery shifted uncomfortably in his
chair. Could this be the adorable,
primly perfect little ErnestineG
"Hang i'll can't stay here" NUT
tered Jeff. starting for the door lead
ing to the porch.
Just then Ernestine appeared TO an
nounce seupper. She carefully set In
place the chair Jeff had just vacated,
Strengthened a rug and folded the pa
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-19

the towns high school ON Thursday
evening. was crowded TO the doors. DR..
Conway slipped into the gay scene as
unostentatiously as possible, and took
a seat on the far side where his dark
head silhouetted against the pale wall,
was soon discovered by a pair of
bright eyes belonging to one of the
white gowned girls sitting on the plat
form.
Ethel Alden. vivid and impressive as
usual. acquitted herself brilliantly.
She read an essay on "The Life Be-
yond" and a witty class poem which
she had composed While singing In
the chorus later she managed to send
flashing smile to that side of the
hall where dark head was silhou-
cited against the pale wall. And, a
half-hour later. with ribbon-tied
diploma in hand and an armful of
flowers, she dropped an old-fashioned
curtsey before DIR. Birch Conway.
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but | promised Aunt Laura to drop in
tonight. She's just got home" He
was gone.
The men smoked under the low ann
ber lights and no one spoke for min
ute. The old crowd had hung togeth-
er too many years to feel the necessity
Of speech, particularly just now when
every one knew exactly what was in
every one elses mind.
"The longer ] know him the more he
puzzles me- finally said the host. This
brought a volley Of remarks.
HE could have anybody for the ask
ing."
Most attractive fellow l ever
knewl"
"No heart!"
That's a mistake-its asbestos,
that's all. Fire proof"
That's right. Charley. It is asbes-
tos," cried Max Richards. "I'd have
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By Abner Anthony

as ever to the immaculate Ernestine.
he thought as he greeted her,
"You know my rules. Cis. and yet
you track up the front way with your
muddy feet" complained Ernestine'
II don't give farthing for your
rules. and my feet aren't muddy, ]
Just came over for a second. so don't
try to rule me. Ernestine. want to
know II you will come to my house to-
morrow to help sew on soldiers
things"
"Tomorrow's my sweeping day. and
want to start on silk dress for
myself You know l never let any
thing interfere with my own work"
"Then. I'm off. I've got stack Of
work ahead of me tonight. There's
so much real work for US women these
days that I'm trying to get rid Of my
little personal tasks in the evening so
as to leave big chunk Of the day free.
It's good to have seen you again. Jeff.
mot so fast!" cried Jeff. "I've got TO
he going. too. so let me walk on with
YOU"
"For heavens sake tell me what are
the rules?" he asked, drawing long
breath as he put her gloveless, cal-
loused little hand under his arm. "I'm
fed up on them. Am dreaming or
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-19
By Elsie Endicott
But who is she?" cried Max.

But who Is she?" cried Max.
Mary Gray!"
{. Mary Gray The little girl whose
father kept the old antique shop in
Hartford-the one his father stormed
SO much about when Jack told him
about herr"
"Yes-that's the one. And wnen she
heard of it she said she wasn't going
to spoil Jacks lfe--so she slipped
away when her father died and went
to an old uncle-a trader--a roamer,
who doesn't call any port home. It's
the Esquimaux in Greenland for a few
months. and then to Korea, Cane
Town for awhile and the Colonies and
then to Argentine. She couldn't have
hidden better in mountain cave than
when she went with him. Jacks fol-
lowed up every clue, only to find
they'd gone week or two before he'd
get there. A tramp ship is the hard
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per he had tossed aside before sne leu
the way TO the table.
The supper was excellent but it
was not an enjoyable meal. Ralph
splashed speck OF gravy on the fresh
cloth, which brought forth Mortified
exclamation from Ernestine. Jeffrey
was awkwardly uncomfortable, fear
ing a like mishap, with the result that
he upset his cup Of coffee. He longed
to get UP and run. He wondered how
he could spend an evening in this
home. Home? Prison--house Of COR
rection, rather. At the thought a
whimsical smile twisted his face.
But relief came. II slammed In
through the front door in spite of
Ernestine's "It's muddy! Go to the
back door!"
Il will nett" replied ringing
voice. II never expect you to 90 TO
my back door. and won't go to yours.
Hello. Ralph. Why" the color slow
ly receded from the girls face and
then Hooded II full tide Its Jeffi"
Cleans of mist glistened on the hair
that was still as frowsed and stub
born as Jeff remembered 1t OF old, Her
blouse was loose and fell away from
brown throat; her shoes were thick
soled, low heeled-as great a contrast
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tinued Ralph. 81 remember 1t. She
sat down on her feet and wouldn't join
in anything until l wormed out the
reason. She said the buttons burst on
when she was flung playing crack the
whip. She didn't start out to the pic
mic that way"
They stopped before small neat
house.
TITS muddy, so Wen go the back
way" explained Ralph That's rule
5. And clean your feet on this mat
rule g."
Jeff. !,
II do" replied Ralph. And Ern-
estine lives by ruling. Observe the
slip OF paper tackled to the kitchen
door; likewise, there is one next to
my chiffonier. Those are the Ernestine
rules that shape my course of con-
duct"
For PHYS sake, Ralphl What are
you doing out theres' interrupted a
high-pitched voice that failed to re-
call the Ernestine JEFF had been re-
gretting. Are you soraping the mat
to pieces2 You've been there long
enough to let the supper get cold"
"I've brought jeffrey Blake with me,
Ernestine." said Ralph, with the hint
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so sorry. And when was preparing
my essay on The Life Beyond'--the
wonderful new life waiting for us out
side the school gates-1 made up my
mind would start with q clear con-
science, anyway. Now I've got my
dark secret on my mind. are you go
ing to forgive met"
I'm going 70 forgive you." said DR..
Birch Conwaye promptly, smiling back
And I'm going To see your sister EN-
ma as soon as / can and tell her what
] wrote in that letter."
And, almost before he had finished
speaking. he was on his way toward
slim, cloud-gray iigure that turned at
his impetuous approach and met his
warm look of greeting with kindling
lights in the calm. nut-brown eyes.
Watching, Ethel saw the two meet
waver and then pass out together into
the languorous, moon-lighted June
night.
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~ URELY IL he had stopped to
- think, Ralph Cochran would
not have asked JEFFREY Blake
home with him, but running across
him in the homeward surge of the
great city's populace, he could not re-
sist the temptation of having his old
ohum spend the evening with him.
Under otner circumstances perhaps
jeffrey also would have hesitated. He
was uncertain how he would take it
to see Erncstine, another mans wife.
even though that man was Ralph Coch-
ran.
Unexpected company Rule three
brokenl" groaned Ralph suddenly.
What in" be gan Jeffrey.
THE tragedy and the comedy of my
married lifel Itd be mostly tragedy
IL it wasn't for Cis. She's the only
one that isn't afraid"
you've changed some, old chap.
You used to talk intelligently. Has
happiness gone To your headf And
how is Ernestine?" jeffrey tried TO
make the inquiry sound casual.
IT'S this everlasting trying to toe
the mark that's gone to my head" said
Ralph. -Ernestine's never anything
but all right. Now ask about Cis. I
have suspicion that there's just one
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man in the world for her"
There's nothing so remarkable
about that Let's smoke"
Ralph shook his head "Dasn't.
Shed smell it,"
You've not given that ups l sayl"
Rule one" grimmaced Ralph. But.
Jeff, why don't you take an interest in
Cisg"
Frankly. Ralph. never could even
see that shock-headed cousin Of Err
nestine's. detest woman who does
MT keep herself up TO the notch. Her
hands are generally grubhy, Why, l
remember Cis coming TO one of the pic
MICS with the top of her shoe fasten-
ed with safety pin where shed'd lost
the buttons off. And you can cham
pion Cis when you have such model
as Ernestinel"
"Ernestine never in all her partieu-
lar life had single hair of her head
out Of order. I suppose all the men
were so crazy about her because she
seemed to embody all the virtues of
the model woman of all time. But.
old boy. you don't have to live UP to
all this perfection"
"More's the pityi" said jeffrey in
an undertone.
"But Cis was only kid then" con-
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are they really
"Theyre real enough" replied els.
"Ernestine threatened to leave him II
he doesn't stop breaking them"
Ralph needs a sympathetic wife,"
she went on. "He's not awfully
strong, There ought to be restful
living room full OF worn easy chairs
followed into shape from much sitting
In them and soft lights and a table
strewn with books and papers and
children around. He adores them. but
Ernestine thinks they're too much
trouble and set house too dirtyl I
aughtn't TO talk 50. but ] do get work
ed up when I see what Brnestine's do
ing to Ralphl"
"And what n fellow brought homo
unexpected company on q muddy
then flooded II full tide-'it's Jeffi"
"well, what n he did? 10 II the wom-
ans home alone, She has company
when she wants II. The days are hers.
Why can't she let the husband have
the evenings? Lighted windows and
open doors offering TO share the home
spirit is what I'd want In my homel"
"oh, Cis, I see the CLEAN Of such a
great happiness ahead Of us that II
makes me trembie," whispered Jeff, as
he squeezed the calloused little hand.
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est thing In the world to hnd.
And then Jacks aunt Mrs. Hay
don thought II was time to help him.
happened to know she talked his IA
ther over and did some investigating
on her own responsibility. It's cost
her lot. She's Just got back from
Hartford today and"
Wellington stopped.
That's where Jack went tonight.
isn't it?" asked Morley.
Yes. She brought Mary Gray home
with her but Jack didn't know II wher
he left here" Wellington reached TO.
his dead cigarette when the phone
rang. He took 1t up instead.
Hes with her now he said in
few minutes hanging UP the receiver.
And, fellows, II you could hear him
you wouldn't say he was asbestos.
Loves got him scorchcd brown
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w r was the last--the last dinner at
the club before Moriey's marri-
- age. There had been high old
time. a lot OF food-a lot of wine tbut
not too muehl land some singing. But
lhings quoted down early and about
hair dozen mad taken their leave.
Then Jack Phillips shook Morley's
sand long and warmly. laid broth
srly hand on his shoulder and wished
him all the happiness in the world,
You're a lucky old dog, Morley" ne
said half sadly as he turned away. Il
don't see why it should be you though,
you old pirate Here's the rest of US
foundering over our heads and no hand
In sight"
-you 10 talk that way" cried Nor
ley. "You can't pull that any more,
old man. I'm afraid. We know youi"
Phillips laughed bit bitterly.
~Good-by. fellows. Sorry 70 leave.
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- UTCKLY glancing through the
morning mafl, young DR..
Conway saw q letter that
made his well-regulated heart to beat
In accelerated time; just few fiutter-
ing paipitations due to the leaping
thought: "She has written to mel"
But, no. Second thought disproved
this hopeful fancy. Emma Alden did
not write hand so boldly angular,
and Emma Alden would not have used
rose-pink note paper.
MY dear DIR. Conway hear you
are back again, and do hope you will
be Interested in the news of my grad
uation- The exercises will take place
Thursday evening in PIover Hall.
Il shall be glad to see you there,
and, of course. you win meet many
other old friends at the same time.
Yours very sincerely.
ETHEL ADEN.
-P. S.-Please come If you can"
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] she slowly closed the door
Of her dreary little room and
dunr herSeIf IN fhe couch


she looked the very personifeation of
the weather,
Gray and stormy the day had been;
and now, lying in the gathering twi-
light. disdaiping moist shoes and
clinging garments, Gertrude Tyler
gave way to a mood Of mingled de-
preston and rebellion.
II hate It'll The weatheF-the work.
Such day!" she muttered- And what
do / find at the end? A dark. lonely
room as ugly as the office. Nobody to
talk to. Nowhere to go. Nothipg Oh.
I'm so tired-so sick and tired of ey-
erythingi"
She burrowed into the soft pillows
and drew together her relaxing limbs.
Then she became conscious of her
damp clothing and sat erect suddenly.
well. / don't want pneumonia
ard hospital cot for a change. any
way" She laughed shortly. for usual
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you when
in need. Ocala people tell how Doan's
Kidney Pills have stood the test. c..
/. Hays, runs wood yard, of N. Mag
nolia St.. Ocala, endorsed Doan's elev-
Ell years ago and again confirms the
story. Could you ask for more con-
vincing testimony?
81 think heavy lifting caused nv
kidneys to become weak" says Mr..
Hays. 81 suffered greatly from Sc
we're pains in my back and l was often
SO stiff and lame, l could hardly do
my work. | also had frequent, severe
headaches. A friend told me about
Doan's Kidney Pills, and l began
using them. Doan's gave me more
relief than all the other medicines 1
took and / gladly recommend them. -
The above statement was given
May 13, 1908, and on April 16, 1918,
Mr.. Says added: 81 gladly repeat the
statement 1 made in praise of Doan's
Kidney Pills. | haven't had occasion
to use this medicine since. for it has
effected a permanent cure"
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hays had. Foster-M ilburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N Y.-Adv. 81
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

One accident married the pleasure of
the celebration yesterday, when little
Ezekiel Timmons was run over by a
truck on Exposition street, just west
of H. A. Fausett's store. The little
fellow, who is five or six years old,
was in charge of an older sister, and
in attempting to cross the street be-
came confused, running directly in
front of the truck which was driven
by Mr.. F. E. Colby. Mr.. Colby sue
ceeded in turning the wheel in such a
manner that the child's body escaped,
his injuries consisting of a broken
forearm and fractured thigh. Mr..
Colby took the boy to the hospital,
where his injuries were Immediately
attended to and went to the child's
home to apprise the father of the acct
dent, which he deeply deplores and
tried so hard to avert. Information
from the hospital this morning was
to the effect that little "Zeke," who is
nephew of Mrs. j. II. Roller. is get
ting along as well as could be ex.
pected.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Blanche Sweet in 1.-THE flushed
Hour" at the Temple today, has a
role in which her versatility has never
Leen better illustrated. Her work
coupled with a well balanced story
and enhanced by expert direction,
and the finest in production, make
1.-The flushed Hour" a picture that af-
fords one hundred per cent entertain
ing qualities. This picture has an un-
usual cast of stars which include,
among others, Milton Stills, Ben Alex
ander, Harry Northrup, Winter Hall,
Mary Anderson, Lydia Knott, Rose
mary Thely, WyndOm Standing and
Gloria Hope. Owing to the populari-
= o. IN. picty :, Mr.. Bennett has
booked II for two days in order that
none Of mis- patrons will miss seeing
so meritorious production. A Key
stone comedy is on today's bill, also.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Mr.. ]. H. McLarty has arrived in
Ocala from Daytona and expects to
make his home with US. Mr. McLarty
has accepted the position of book
keeper with the Commercial Bank of
this city. Before coming to Ocala,
Mr.. McLarty was with the First Ma
tIonal Bank of Daytona and he left
that institution with the very highest
recommendations
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Mrs. Miller of Jacksonville IS in the
city visiting at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. May, on South Fifth
street. Mrs. Miller came especially to
be with her little granddaughter, who
has been seriously i'll. but friends of
tie family will be glad to learn the
little girl is much improved.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Mrs. Richard Dodge and charming
little daughter arrived yesterday from
Clearwater, where they have been Wis
iting and they are again guests of
Mrs. Dodge's mother, Mrs. w. V.
Newsom for several weeks before 60
ing to Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12
OCALA SUSTAINED
ITS REPUTATION

The Red Cross campaign for 1920
dues closed November 1t1h, and Ocala
as usual sustained its reputation IN
support Of this most worthy cause.
Very few who were seen refused 70
contribute and any who have not been
seen or solicited who feel enough in
terest in the cause, can pay their dues
at the Ocala National Bank or at the
Beard of Trade room.
| wish to thank al who so generous
IL aided in the cause.
Mrs W. W. Clyatt, Chairman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Mr.. Earl Blount, one of Gaines
ville's brightest young men, spent
yesterday in the city. having come
especially to join in the celebration of
Victory Day. He has many friends in
Ocala and he is always given a warm
welcome.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

An invitation has been issued to
the patrons of the school to attend a
pnrent-teacher meeting at the high
sch DOL Thursday afternoon, Nov. Is,
at A o'clock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Miss Beulah Whitney of Jackson
vile, left last night for her home
after a delightful visit of several
days with Miss Lois Livingston. Miss
Whitney has visited in Ocala on sew
eral previous occasions, and is al
ways welcomed by her friends here
with whom she is social favorite.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. V. p. Lance returned
from the north yesterday. They spent
the summer north for the benefit o.
their baby's health, and their friends
are glad to learn that the trip great
~ benefited the child. For the pres
ent, Mr.. and Mrs. Lance are located
at the Colonial hotel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-11-12

anthony, Joined friends here yester-
day for the celebration. returning to
their home at a late hour last night.
Miss Hattie Milligan leaves on Satur-
day for Yulee, where she will teach
school this winter.