The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02
IN "a BRIEF ~
lR TELEGRAM
By VICTOR REDCLIFFE

By VICTOR REDCLIFFE
Copyright. 1920. Western Newspaper Union)
When Robert Penwell called at the
Burrows home its Oldest daughter,
Madge, wondered why. It was a con-
tinuance Of regular visits made when
her younger sister Aida was there.
Madge was thirty-two. q confirmed
spinster, and never for a moment al
4 lowed herself to imagine that Robert
had any peculiar interest in herself.
HE acts lonesome, mother" she OBJ
4 served. 81 always thought he and
|. Aida were mutually attracted, but
Aida never mentions his name in her
I letters and do not think they are cor
responding"
Aida Burrows had been the life of
the house with her sprightly, interest
ing ways It was her beauty and pop
ularity that had depressed Robert Pen
well. who felt that she was not likely
to favor him among trainfsof ad--
mirers. He was deeply in love with
her, but had never dared to tell her so.
That last evening when Alida'was at
home Robert had in his pocket letter
he had written, telling all. There were
great many of her young friends
present and he could scarcely count
upon being alone with her, but she
was most friendly towards him.
It reposed there now, two weeks
after the departure Of Aida to Chester,
4 where she was to teach little country
school. He cherished the privilege OF
calling upon the other members Of the
Burrows family, all Of whom thought
good deal of him., Madge was kindly
and sympathetic. More than once Rob
ert had been on the point of making
her confidant, and Madge herself, sus-
pecting the situation, was ready with
pleasing smile to encourage him, but
his holiness Oozed out before he
reached a definite action.
One evening Robert arrived at the
Burrows home to find all Of the mem
beers Of the household absent except
E,L.S " - ~ ~ !
Madge. She invited him in with her
usual cordially, but half APOLOGIZE
cal!y.
Il am In the midst OF some speciai
work, Mr.. Penwell," she SAID, indlcat-
ing dozen or more little parceis on
the table done up in tissue paper, each
one having a card attacheu' besiue
them was a large, stout pasteDoard
box. Perhaps you VIII help me IN my
packing. You see, next Iuesday is
Alida's birthday, and we OF the 1amliy
are sending a feWAGle presents.
Robert was delff9d to assist IN
function that ha| a " kIor us ann anu
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