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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-14

provingly. "I wish you had accepted
his invitation. Helen would have been
willing to go with you some other
evening. And I wanted to ask Dick to
supper Sunday"
If mothers would only take lesson
in the school of diplomacy! When on
eligible young man comes calling on
their daughter, they should carefully
refrain from singing his praises. and
should pretend to frown on his atten-
tions.
The day after she had refused Dicks
invitation Molly went in town on an
errand to her fathers office. She sell
dom ventured into the business section
of the city, and walked along slowly.
watching the hustling crowds that
throng the streets at noon. Suddenly
she stopped and stared in surprise as
Dick came out Of lunchroom, leading
blind man by the arm. From his
patched and shiny overcoat, the little
tin dipper fastened to the front Of his
coat. and the pencils held in his hand.
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store. Imagining Aunty's scanty lards
er. she ordered many extra things to
be carried out. With her own money
she paid for all, while seeing a vision
of much longed for hat fly Off into
space.
Taking the oil and other things she
thought necessary, Ruth, once more
started for home. The storm ragged
but her thoughts were cheerful as she
unused: poor old Aunty. How lucky
met herl I'll walk part way homo
with her"
Ruth reached home to md a moth-
er's fond welcome. and a delicious
warm supper with Aunty Morris as a.
guest. who finally yielded to Mrs. stan-
tons insistent urgings to remain FOR
the night. because of the storm.
A few friends came in to spend the
evening. After all had departed a
tired Ruth sought her bed. Passing
her room Mrs. Stanton glanced In, and
saw her daughter sleeping peacefully.
The mother thought: "Inasmuch as
ya have done It unto one OF the least
Of these, ye have done 1t unto me- i
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day. my dear child" she said. but the
Lord will surely bless and keep you"
Ruth refused money. thought a second
Of that easy chair before the open FIRE
at home, but her words were as she
felt II am happy to have served you"
1t was still storming when Ruth
started homeward. She was hurryins
along, umbrella almost enveloping her,
when she nearly ran into an aged
woman who lived alone on the out
skirts of the town. why, for PHYS
sake, where are you going Aunty Nor
ris. on such q day, and getting dark.
too?" Ruth exclaimed. "Ohl honey.
I'm out of oil and out of sugar and
out of matches and -four. I've waited
all day for the store man to come
along"
At once Ruth said. Now Aunty. you
go right up to my house only step
away. Please give me your oil can,
and basket. and I'll get your things.
Tell mother I sent you. and rest your
bones" No little persuasion induced
Aunty Morris, as nearly all called her.
to go back.
1t was dark whensRuth reached the
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ceiver was placed on its hook with a
sharp click,
There was a moments embarrassing
silence. then the mans voice came to
the rescue in hearty tones. Doris rec
ognized a Western accent. and soon
she found herself talking to this utter
stranger as If they had been lifelong
friends. They spoke only of conven-
tional things, but there was some
thing in Ted Manning's courteous
words. as they drifted over the wire.
that made Doris very curious to know
more of him
Twenty minutes later Nina, passing
through the library, caught Doris just
hanging up the receiver.
why Doris Laird! You don't mean
to say Ted Manning has kept you talk
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T>oR many weeks Ruth Stanton
had planned for this vacation
day which now seemed a reali-
ii. Her ardor was not dampened on
awakening, when she beheld rain
driven in gusts, as the wind howied
e-oo-a her comfortable home.
.fhfIe Ruth dressed she thought
aloud. mot going out today, A whole
day in the house! No typewriting. no
s----s-~- NJ hallsl"
~Ehe hurried downstairs to help with
the breakfast. but found everything
prepared. and disappointedly cried.
Mother. dear. why did you not rest?
Did you forget this is my vacation
dayY We are to have a whole day to
ourselvesi"
Mrs. stanton quietly answered.
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A Real Speed Demon

So the big half dollar clattered with
cheerful ring in the little tin Dip
per. and sweet voice interrupted the
blind mans reveries. Does that young
man take you to lunch every day."
John Avery smiled for the first time
in many days-even blind man can
sense an attractive young girl. and
tries to rise to the occasion when she
talks to him.
YES. MISS" he answered readily.
''Mr. Randall is my very best friend.
He sees that get my lunch every
day-when he can't come himself. he
sends one of his men to take me. He's
a fine young man. Is he a friend of
yours, miss?"
"Yes, he is Molly blushed as she
spoke. Then she departed abruptly.
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nosegay, with its white lace frill.
Doris recognized Ted Manning the
minute she entered the drawing room.
and heard him as he moved from one
friend to another. And then someone
was introducing them. "Your eyes
match your voice. Miss Doris Laird.
was Ted's rather extraordinary ac-
acknowledgement Of the introduction.
And the elderly gentleman who had
brought them together decided they
were getting along very nicely and
took his departure.
As the wedding party moved down
the church aisle Nina's stately beauty
held the eyes of all the guests. but
there was many an admiring glance
for the little girl in n1auve.
After 1t was over Doris remained for
few days with Mrs. Hazen, as Nina
had said, "Just until she becomes ac-
customed to my being away"
During her stay there Ted called
upon her as many times as conven-
tion would allow. and used every pos
sible excuse he could invent to con-
verse with her by telephone,
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but before she left. the fudge sundae
money followed the half dollar. A
generous share of her allowance was
TO reach the tin dipper in days to
come. too.
For the rest of that day Molly did
considerable thinking. and her mental
picture of Prince Charming was re-
touched to look more like Dick Ran
dall-a Dick with a tender expression
in his brown eyes. as he guided poor
old man along the street. She told
her mother about the incident when
she got home.
Its just what I'd expect OF Dick.
said her mother. Hes splendid fell
low"
"He certainly is." agreed Molly
wholeheartedly. It's a funny thing
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Another Servant Problem


Now Joe Harrington didn't like this
idea worth a cent but he was getting
tired of having the same thing to
quarrel about every evening. While
he sat thinking over the situation his
face frightened. Us he thought Of an
idea.
Very we'll, little sweetheart said
Joe, with a peculiar smile. III you
would like to try 1t that way for a
while get your position and I'll call at
the employment office for q maid"
AT last" thought Nellie, Pm to
graduate from the kitchen" Early the
next morning she secured position at
the store. and that same evening a
rather plain dressed girl was shown to
the maids room to begin her duties in
the morning.
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The Telephone Love-Match

Nina is calling you from downstairs,
Miss Laird" she said.
Doris fastening into the corridor,
heard Nina calling. Run to the ex-
tension in the library and listen in.
It's Ted Manning, Phil's best man, and
this is the only chance you two will
have to become acquainted before to-
morrow"
BY this time Doris had lifted the re-
ceiyer from its hook, and heard Nina
very prettily speaking the necessary
introduction. "You two will have
great deal In common tomorrow" she
added. "and I want you to know one
another before the big event" Then,
with a hurried apology about being
called for q final fitting, Nina's re-
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about daughters-up to certain stage
they object to hearing about a young
mans good points. but after the mental
crisis has passed. they will listen con-
tentedly and gratefully.
That evening, for the first time since
they had met. Molly telephoned Dick.
His voice expressed his surprise and
pleasure.
Hello, Dick" Molly began cordial
ly. Mother wanted me to invite you
to supper Sunday
'I'd love to come" was the prompt
reply. s'if you are sure II isn't just
mother who wants to see me-"
Molly laughed. "I'm quite sure. And
I'll promise to make the dessert If you
come"
Now It happened that Dicks mental
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-14
By Abner Anthony

Deans dinner He forgot 1t. and his
rubbers are worn out. If his father
doesn't forget he will get him some
and leave them later at the school"
She carried the cake to its destina-
tion. bought and delivered the rubbers
with the dinner. then decided to slip
around TO see Mrs. Reynolds few mo-
ments. When she arrived Mrs. Rey-
nolds was in great agony, awaiting the
physician. The fires were out and no
work done.
without hesitation Ruth removed
her wet wraps. donned a big apron,
built the ares and gave Mrs. Reynolds
a warm. refreshing drink.
She telephoned her mother, explain
ed the situation and received first aid
directions. REFRESHING a sigh, Ruth
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more would he say,

more would he say.
Two days after Emma Simonds died
Katie went into Peters garden and
found Emma's four-year-old daughter
there playing -mud-pies" with Peter.
They seemed the best of chums.
II shall keep her" he said dehantly.
Katie looked at Gladdie's irresponsi-
BILE face and shuddered.
'The ideal" she objected. You're
crazy. Peter Her aunt Ella1l have to
take her. It's mighty risky takin'
other folkses' young uns to bring up.
Besides. I don't have no time to look
after a child, anyway. And what
would the neighbors think?"
Peters eyes blazed.
"Hillcrest amt my Judge" he an
swered shortly. "and amt askin' you
to take care of her. She's mine, and
all that had ought to be done for her
I'll do
Peters wife smiled sardonically.
We'll. s1ong 8 she don't bother me.
she can stay" and she went back into
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The Helping Hand

interrupted breakfast, and said. gayly,
"The kitchen for mine, mother dear,
for have given my promise"
Around 10 o'clock Ruth kissed her
mother good-by. With the cake Sc
curely protected. as well as herself,
she started for Mrs. Parker's home
some two miles away Ruth was
young and energetic. Ordinarily the
walk would have seemed as nothing,
but this morning her thoughts would
revert to the warm living room where
she had planned to rest so luxuriously
with her mother.
Presently she heard a voice calling.
Ruth, oh Ruth" She turned back
with pleasant yes?" TO agitated Mrs.
Brown. who began. "If you are going
past the school will you please take
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By Joella Johnson

swallowing cold lunch in the base
ment. she thought of her little sun
parlor at home. which was filled with
cosy corners and beautiful plants. But,
just then she thought Of the kitchen
sink. and joyfully went back to her
counter.
On Tuesday and Saturday evenings
in this town all the stores were open,
which meant that Nellie had to work.
She noticed that on these particular
nights Anette always looked her pret-
tlest, while Joe wore a contented
smile and seemed delighted with the
situation.
Nellie. DEAR" said he one night as
she was about to start back to the
store. do you know rather like this
arrangement. and I'll bet you feel bet
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-14

her drst attendant at her marriage TO
Phil Crosby. No wonder all the other
young men In Nina's set were so en-
vious of Phil's successI
Everyone at the Hazens' had been
kind and courteous-Nina's friends
had helped Doris. choose her gown. and
there had always been plenty of
escorts for the different affairs. But
still. Doris was naturally of a retiring
nature. and everyone seemed to take
rather an impersonal interest in her.
Just now, she was thinking that Nina
was the only person in this great house
whom she could call an intimate
friend.
Her day dreaming was interrupted
by q knock at the door. which opened
to admit one Of the housemaids. Miss
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1T MLo. Dick!-very we'll.
~ thank you--sorry I have an
engagement for this even
ing" Molly spoke iippantly over the
telephone. IAN right-perhaps some
other TINA ocod-by.- She hung up
the received quickly.
At the other end. Dick Randall.
flushing at her curt refusal, hung up
his receiver slowly. Most of his over
tures to Molly were met in the same
way. and he was becoming discour-
aged
Molly. forgetting him the next min
ute, picked up an evening paper from
the table. Her mother looked up from
her sewing to question her daughter.
was that Dick Randall. dear?" she
inquired
Yes. mother" Molly pouted In re-
ply. He wanted me to go 10 the the
ater, but promised Helen I'd 30 to
the movies with her. I'd rather 90
with Helen, anyway. Dicks so SLOW"
your father and think he is fne
young man." her mother answered. re-
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the house.
Peter and Gladdie sat on, hand in
hand, on the steps.
Daddy she said joyously, and
stroked his face. He gathered her into
his arms and she cuddled up against
his breast and slept. The sun went
down and the mountains took on
vague, haunting outlines in the dark
ening distance; peace lay over the val
ley world, and Peters eyes hungrily
took In the sight until his soul was sat-
isfed, and he. too, sle2t, his head
against the porch railing. They were
still there when Katie, returning from
an evening calfsS came out and found
them.
$50 this is the way you're goin' to
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That's why l arose early. The soon
er our work is done the more time We
shall have. Ny little girl needs a
rest"
While eating in their pleasant dining
room the telephone bell rang. Ruth
answered and heard troubled voice
say: Mrs. Stanton, will you please
make a cake for Mrs. Parker's sale
this afternoon promised to, but
have fallen and hurt my ankle"
why. yes. indeed" Ruth answered.
"oh. is that you. RUTH" Mrs. Rey-
nolds relieved voice said. Il am so
thankful. for I did not know what TO
do until thought Of your mother"
After a few comforting words to
Mrs. Reynolds. Ruth told her mother
the circumstances while finishing her
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said: Don't wait for dinner for me
and don't worry, please, mother. l
shall get along hne and be home lat
er." Then she hastened to relieve
Mrs. Reynolds, and SO effectually did
the directions provo that by 1 o'clock
her patient was comfortable and sound
asleep. Soon Ruth had the housework
done.
When the doctor finally arrived ne
gave the ankle a thorough examina-
ton, and said: at is not broken and
your little nurse has done just right"
The credit is due mother. for she told
me how" said modest Ruth.
Mr.. Reynolds came home at 4
o'clock. Mrs. Reynolds called Ruth to
her. Thanks nor money can not pay
you adequately for what zol done to-
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picture of Princess Charming showed
that young lady-who looked very
much like Molly--in q becoming pink
apron. stirring delicious raisin cake
with a big wooden spoon.
THAT will be great" was Dicks
eager response. But Sundays long
way off, Why can't come over to-
night It's early. We could 60 TO
show or do anything you want
May II"
1t was Molly's turn to blush-but not
with disappointment.
"All right" she stammered. I'm be
glad to see you"
She hung the receiver up slowly.
"Dick isn't as slow a. thought" she
murmured. and she hurried upstairs to
change to her best silk dress.
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Who's Katie. paddyf"
"She's--she's," Katie knew her hus-
band was cropping for words, she's
your mamma"
Katie rose angrily. To put such no
tions into the child's head!
Peter" she called, you harness
Ned and take that young un up to her
aunt Elias right off. She amt goin'
to stay hero another minute. D'you
hear me, Peter
Peter came out to the porch.
Il amt goin TO take her back, Ka-
tie" he breathed heavily.
II wants to kiss mamma goodnight,
too" a plaintive voice said and lit
tie white figure, holding up huge
nightgown, stumbled between them,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-14

ing all this timel Do come and see
the gorgeous lavalliere that Aunt Har-
riet has sent" And the two girls ran
happily downstairs.
The morning hours were busy ones
for Doris, but through all the prepara-
tions ran curious thoughts of Ted
Manning. She dressed with a careful
ness not entirely due to the occasion.
and the result was really very salts
factory.
Her gown of many dainty mauve
ruffies. made her look very much like
a little girl dressed in long skirts for
the first time, Beneath rose-crown-
ed poke. her hair framed her face in
pretty brown waves. and in place of
the conventional roses and orchids she
carried quaint little old-fashioned
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IT'LL mornin'," Katie agreed. grim
ly, and went out to sit alone on her
porch. Gladdie was wideawake now
and her happy laughter came out to
Katie. Somehow it drove the anger out
of her heart and filled 1t with a
strange desolate feeling.
What's that, Daddy?" Gladdie was
asking. Gladdie's up-bringing had
been woefully deficient in some lines.
"A nightie-gown? Is it Gladdie's dad
dy?"
ITS Gladdie's tonight" she heard
Peter say. gently. wen get Gladdie
one of her own tomorrow"
who has 1t when Gladdie amt
here" the child persisted.
Katie" grutfly.
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ter now that you're making your own
money. Guess you were right about
the housework. Well. so long. don't
be frightened coming home alone. you
know you're working girl now, so
you must be as brave as the rest"
All that evening Nellie worried over
her predicament She had pretty lit
tie home. and even when doing her
own work could go in the afternoon II
she so pleased II was foolish" she
thought. But how can get out of It
now. after being the instigator of the
arrangement"
When Nellie reached the house she
casually glanced into the window, and
to her utter astonishment, there vas
her husband nicely settled In his easy
chair, with Anette sitting on its arm.
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fumbled for Katie's skirt. and little
arms reached UP for her embrace.
Katie sank back into chair. her
legs shaking from the effects OF her
anger, / suppose. The little white
figure climbed at once into her lap,
and loving. warm, sweet, baby lips
pressed ardently against her throat
and mouth. Gladdie's up-bringing had
not been neglected in some respects!
With those magic kisses Katie's heart
suddenly became thing all tender.
Above the white figure. husband and
wife looked into each others eyes.
Lets bring her up together. Peter
Katie faltered
1--we need you. Katie. both OF u.s.
he agreed.
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take care Of her. is It, Peter?" she
hared. "she probably got her death Of
cold" Oh, yes, Kate knew how her
words were hurting the man she had
married. She'll go to her Aunt Elias
tomorrow. just as sure as the sun
comes up"
She took the sleeping child and bum
died her into the house. Peter fol-
lowed. crestfallen, conscience-struck.
Not for worlds would he have harmed
the child he was learning to love pas
sionately. In time he got back some
of his dignity.
"You let me have her." he COM
manded firmly. II want to look after
her myself, and I'm goin' to keep her.
too" he added not so firmly.
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- - MLCREST people have not
E yet forgotten the eccentrici-
aaAD - a. - nafa- Hrarynw WI, an

Se~|N-~~>
ties Of Peter Tromp. When
hs built his house. the best situated In
As village. II had two fronts One.
wffh . big piazza. faced the street;
Aere Katie. his wife, sat and sewed or
visited.
They ware mot as friendly a. hus-
band and wife should be-Peter and
Katie weren't There were no chill
dren 10 bind their hearts together;
than. too. Katie loved her neighbors
and Peter did not He would not even
go to the little meeting house on Sab
bath days, and Katie's heart was BIT
ter about this. The minister once ex-
postulated. but Peter led him through
his house and onto the back. or rather
the front porch.
That there's my church, and good
enough for me-" he answered. point
ing toward the mountains, which lay
serene. majestic. understanding. in the
purple-red eolors Of sunset. and no
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-14
oRIs LAIRD'S gaze passed idly
over the dainty room In which

Ehe Iay inuuIgInB IN an uHdC-
customed afternoon rest-mentally she
contrasted its pretty appointments
with the simple furniture of her bed
room in the little Vermont town
where she taught school.
1t hardly seemed possible that she
was here in this lovely home to be
Nina Hazen's maid of honor-Nina. the
wealthiest and most accomplished girl
In the school which they had both at
tended. but in which Doris, lacking
the pretty clothes and the means to do
the things In which the other girls in
dulged. remained almost unknown
But It was Just like warm-hearted
Nina to choose quiet little Doris to be
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II" cried Nellie Harrington,

~AH!" cried Nellie Harrington,
stamping her foot 4 simply
can't stand this humdrum ex-
istence of cooking three meals a day,
washing dishes. sweeping floors and
making beds any longer, It's the same
old thing over and over. How l hate
I'll"
There. there. dear" replied her
husband in q soothing voice. You
know we just can't AFFORD a maid, so
why not make the best of It I'm sor-
ry I'm not wealthy, but do the best
/ can"
WELL" exclaimed Nellie emphatic
ally. Il would rather work In Bur-
toms dry good store. and pay a maid
out of my own salary. than do this
horrid housework any longer"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-07

Mrs. E. ]. Martin and daughter,
Irene, of Minneapolis spent the New
Year holiday with the August Hummel
family.
Mrs. Il. T. Critchett Of Minneapolis
was expected here last evening to spend
two weeks as guest at the Mrs. j. III.
Siegel home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, Durbahn and
daughter, Miss Mabel, returned home,
Friday, from week visit with relatives
lat Fairfax.
Miss Marguerite Vogel left for Mil
waukee, Wis, Friday, to take up her
lstudies at Downer College She spent
the holiday vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ALI j. sVogel,
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Loeff,er and daugh-
tiers, Laura and Marcella, returned to
New Ulm, Saturday, from an extended
visit with the parents Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Loeffler in Minneapolis. They also Sisi-
ted friends at St. Paul.
| DR.. c.. A. Hintz was winner Of first
prize at the weekly Skat tournament
at Turner Hall on Monday. His win
ming score was IL net games. Robert
Williams was second winding up with
48O net points, while VIM. A. Pfeferle
won third prize, with heart solo against
four matadors.
Mrs. G. G. REIN returned home, Satrr-
day, from Osceola, Wis whittier she had
been called a few weeks ago, owing to
the serious illness of her father, Aug.
Beyl, who passed away on Monday of
last week, aged &c. The funeral was
held on New Years day. Deceased
had always enjoyed robust health until
becoming suddenly i'll recently.
VIM. Ruhnow will return to Fort Sheri-
dan, near Chicago, ILL.,, this afternoon,
after a brief visit with New Ulm rela-
tives and friends. He enjoyed a 20 days
furlough, a portion of which he spent in
this city. Mr., Ruhnow returns to Fort
Sheridan to receive fErther treatme Mt
for wounds. received on the battlefield
in France, and which have not as yet
completely healed. His many friends
here wish him a speedy recovery 3
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