Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-25
DAILY NOVELETTE,
ONE DAY
BY Eleanor G. Kenyon

w Miss Curtis; it does seem as il
with little exertion on your part that
you might arrive in time" This was
the chilling greeting that accosted Rosa .
mond Curtis as she appeared in the
millinery section of one of our large
cmporiums.
II am really very sorry, Mr.. White
but my tardincss was unavoidable this
morning. II" But the sentence was
not completed, as a lump arose in her
throat as she thought of the little sick
mother who demanded great deal of
her time and attention.
always an excuse" grunted the
Hoorwalker as he turned away-perhaps
his hawk like eyes perceived something
which in his estimation needed a repri =
mand
Lunch time was slow in arriving and
when it came Rosamond's turn it was
with feeling of gratitude to the clock
whose hands we're responsible for the
respite. Vending her way to one of
the better restaurants, where the quiet
ness would have q tendency to refresh
her and make her fit for the duties of
the afternoon. she selected a table by
one of the windows, where feast of
scenery was spread before her And
delving in the thought that Nature
never does things by halves" she
watched the little squirrels darting here
and there and now and then the sweet
tones of the feathered songsters reached
her ears. So absorbed was she in the
sweet reflection that she was brought
back to earth by the neatly attired
waitress with her order.
/ The thought of her mother living so
III was always the thought uppermost.
and after partaking of the dainty lunch
she reluctantly arose to weather again
the possible hardships of the morning
from the querulous and cxacting Gus
toners.
On arriving Mt the department the
floor walker quickly approached. The
scowl on his face of the morning had
given away to one of great Importance
as he drew himself up to his full height
and his brusqueness of manner was
cleverly concealed under the mask of
suavity as he said:
Miss Curtis. this way please"
\ charming little person, accompanied
by a good looking wholesome chap,
arose quickly at her approach. "Is this
Miss Curtis?" And on reply in the af =
/ firm
ter, of Amsterdam, and personal friend
of your cousin, Harriet. Miss Curtis, !
want you to meet my brother Jack -
turning to her escort
| Rosamond blushed under his admiring
gaze as she gracefully acknowledged
the introduction. and after few min =
utes delightfully."- spent in inquiring after
/ her relatives, Evelyn burst out with
Miss Curtis, do you suppose you can
! find me a hat that would be becoming -
she asked with a rogush smile. "You
see Uncle Sam has taught our boys
many things and has developed them
wonderfully in unheard of things. I
really believe that my big brother has
taken a course in millinery. he has be-
come such a critic"
Jack smiled indulgently during this
recital 1--WE are going to be here for
few days and Jack has insisted that
must have new hat and I am going
to let him do the choosing
The next day brought a note from
Evelyn, delivered by Jack. And please
say yes, Miss Curtis,'' he said as she
held the unread note in her hand.
Eagerly she scanned the invitation. The
picture of her mother danced before
her eyes, and she said with a struggle ::
Il would like to, but ! am afraid
must not accept And as she saw
the look of disappointment that stole
over Jacks face, continued: Mother
has been very ill and needs me. You
see. we cannot afford to hire a nurse,
and I manage to have some one stay
with her until I get home" Then she
added sadly: "Please thank Miss Carter
for me, and tell her if she can find it
convenient perhaps she would call some
evening and bring her big BROTHER
Il will speak for him." he laughingly
rojoined>:-+sand I guess I may speak
for Evelyn Also"
The next evening, after receiving di-
rections from Rosamond, found them
at the little fiat. where they were re
ceived most cordially. Evelyn devoted
herself to the invalid, her deft fingers
smoothing the pillows, and by her ready
sympathy and words of encouragement
won completely the heart of Mrs. Curtis.
All too quickly the hours sped. Good
nights" and good -bys' were spoken,
but not before Jack had asked permis-
sion to correspond with Rosamond, to
which query she gave ready assent.
It was surprising how many trips to
the city Jack was obliged to make and
how many hats he thought were neces-
sary to complete young lady's ward
robe.
Some months later a double wedding,
on which Evelyn had insisted, took
place, the Stars and Stripes occupying
an important position in the decora-
tions. Evelyn and Rosamond, supreme
ly happy in their new found happiness,
mentally thanked Uncle Sam for paw
ing the way.
The next complete novelette-The Coz
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