The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-02-27
THRIFT WINS
BY MAY HiGGINBoTHAM.
Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)

| Carter to himself as he cdlne dCioSo
letter fol Alice Vinton. snow l shall
, have a chance to sell some Thrift
stamps" Happily he started on hi
route, his mail bag feeling like onl!
half it's weight on account Of that on'
precious letter.
The Vinton homestead reached, HI
was conscious Of rather a strange sen
sation round his heart, and after press
| Ing the bell he hastily drew out his
/ handkerchief to conceal his embar
rassment. In answer to the ring, Alice
appeared, cOuntenance beaming, anC
arrayed in lace cap and blue house
dress. To Jack, angels never could be
more beautiful, and as he handed hel
the letter he stammeringly inquired III
she wished for more Thrift stamps to-
day."
mo, thank you," Alice hastily re-
piled. "It's beautiful morning, isn't
it?" ''Yes," said Jack, but it is doubt
full II she heard the answer, as the
door had closed and Alice had gone.
Some minutes later, Grace, the
younger sister, returned from the gro
GERS to find Alice much depressed.
Upon inquiry she confessed it was all
on account Of Jack Carter and Thrift
stamps.
II bought four from him last week
just because was ashamed to refuse
him. He says we should be patriotic
| apd oovo for TJpolo Con, opd uhiIo r
agree with him, feel that mothers
doctor bill should be settled first; but
of course could not tell him that. The
next time see him coming shall have
the door open so he can throw the mail
in the hall, as 1 cannot refuse him
again.
mo, Alice" said Grace emphatically,
1--WE can't do that. Wen have to think
up some way to save the money, for
while it is for mighty good purpose,
we are saving that much for our
selves"
Grace started her homework while
Alice left for her office, each promising
to think up some way out Of the diff
Guilty. At noon they compared plans.
Grace's was to fix over their last years
hats, while Alice's was to hold an en-
broidery sale. "You know, Grace, there
Is the rose sofa pillow that made DUR
Ing the winter, we could sell chances
on that, and then have a new idea
too; shall get some white satin rib
bon and embrOider miniature service
flags to be used as book markers, which
we will sell for Is cents apiece" Won
derful! wonderful! exclaimed Grace.
Busy days followed for the Vinton
girls; invitations We're sent to all their
friends and industriously both worked
arranging chance cards and embroider-
ing book-marks.
The great night finally arrived. Alice,
her cheeks aglOw from the excitement
OF the evening, looked perfectly beauti-
ful in neat pink Powered muslin
dress and few tiny pink rosebuds
tucked among her rich brown curls.
Grace was equally as attractive in a
snOw-white muslin dress, with dainty
blue bows on both apron and cap, gayly
chatting to each one as she busily
served tea and cookies. "Every book
mark sold and only two chances re-
manning" Alice announced triumph
antly. I'll take them bOth," said Jack
Carter, and for him they were lucky
chances, for the very last one drew
the much-coveted pillow. Dancing In
the spacious dining room was then en-
joyed until late hour.
We'll call Jack in Monday morning"
said Alice, III he has no mail for us,
and how proudly we shall purchase
three big War Savings stamps, and the
we will put into Thrift
stamps"
"And banner to hang in the win
low, too," added Grace, who believed
n advertising their good fortune.
Monday morning came and with it
he postman. Alice, all radiant, asked
or the desired stamps. Jacks heart
'eat so fast he could scarcely calm him
elf, so completely surprised was he at
making such big sale to Alice. 'rlI
ring them this evening"" said Jack,
~ you WILL NC dt uOIuc, rs nave SOlQ
II l had with me this morning."
"All right" answered Alice. II shall
q here"
That evening, after settling the
lamp transaction, Jack still remained.
nd Grace feigning illness, retired
ute early, leaving Alice and himself
lone. Leading the way to the couch
ammock, Jacks arm stole lovingly
round her. Safely secluded by a thick
citing OF wistaria, Jack gently drew
er head to his shoulder, as he softly
hispered, "Allce, 1 have loved you
nee the days we used to travel TO
,hool together; and how happy 1 was
win the prize at your party, made by
our own dear hands A still greater
'ize l am going to ask for tonight,
veetheart, and that is just yourself. =
m l the fortunate winner this timer" .
1xiously asked Jack, as he pressed
n still closer to himself. Family :
lice murmured "yes;" and they both G
asped each other in loving EN-. y
ace. q
Quickly the evening hours flew by. .
canning OF the future and planning q
r the happy days to come. Conflden- q
lily Alice told how they had obtained q