The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-04-10
LILAcS AND A
LADY.
y CRAWFORD LyTTRELL.
(0, 1890. by Mcclure Newspaper S,

or- she could remember, but his at
OWN howard her was the same big !
Der interest that he showed his |
NJ sister. Anne. He tweaked her |
? ear, and made fun of the little line Of
-freckles that busted her aristOcratic-
looking nose. He told her about his
intermittent spasms of love for vari-
GUS girls, most of whom were visit
ing favorltes. In other words, Gordon
loved so many that Peggy felt there
was some balm for her own heartache
in that very symptom. No affair had
ever lasted long enough to cause her
any real anxiety.
She was having cup of tea with
Anne late one spring afternoon. both
of them seated on a big tufted dav-
export that was drawn up Hospitality
before CHEEKY little blaze that seemed
10 take the chill out of the wide living
room, when Gordon came in.
"Hello. glrlsl I'm Just in time for
some jam cake. huh? Say, Peg. I sure
did like that new hat saw YOU wear
ing on F street today. Sorry couldn't
stop and take you for spin. but had
rich old prospect from Podunk or
some other equally famous place, and
/ knew II he got out of the car with
out buying II some other enterprising
automobile salesman might beat me to
II. put the deal over and sold road
ster besides. Hence my ability TO
leave the shop early and play the role
of gentleman Of leisure"
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and helped himself generously to cake
that was piled in thick. luscious slices
on the tea cart. He pushed the cart
toward Peggy "POur me some tea.
chiidl- need refreshment. How did
you like that girl had at the dance
last night? She's regular girl. be-
lieve mel She's as bright as dollar
and she has good looks, too. Did you
ever see such eyes and such wonderful
hairg
'Pshaw. Gordon, you've heard that
she Is worth cool million" said Anne
Iaughingly. "That accounts for your
ideas OF the golden tint in her hair and
the sparkle in her eyes, You're think
ing what that cash will do to help ouI
In these days Of the II. c. L."
The young fellow set down his empty
cup and looked around quizzically at
his sister. ''well. being rich won't keep
me from loving her. of course. Miss
Romantic. am going to take her e
the theater tonight and then supper al
the club. What are you folks doing?'
"peg's going to the Winters biz
dance with Jim Winter himself. Dc
Won know, Peg, JiIu's quite mad about
soug III bet he proposes tonight!"
Gordon turned suddenly. "Jim Win
teri Gosh. he's got all the money there
s. girls. And that h0mel It's pal
ace" 80
apeg has a wonderful froclS torwear
orchid with touches Of turquoise about
II md a huge ostrich fan, turquoise
foo.r Anne told him. "You know jim
confided to me last night. Peg. that HI
thought you were the prettiest girl II
this town. I'd like TO hear what HI
win have to say about you tonight i
that creation"
Gordon cupped the girls chin in nj
hand ana turned her face to the Ugh;
arll swear. Peg. you are petty
frackleS and all Look at mel Let
see veur eyes " he demanded.
Peggy felt the red creeping up fror
her heating throat She put her littl
teeth together In an effort TO keep he
chin from quivering. He was So casuf
rbout II she must never by any chanc
let him know that those level era
eyes Of his shook her heart ms the vii
March wind outside tossed the bul
geoning b0ughs of trees.
suddenly there was n strange. dawT
Ing Fight IN those same gray eyes tha
were so close to her own.
swell. they are pretty. aren't theyi
asked Anne, watching the two with
little knowing smile on her lips
Almost instantly. before he coul
frame a reply. Peggy stood up. ~
have to run along now" she sal
hreathlessly. She reached down II
her hig silver gray fox scarf that 81
had tossed on chair nearby.
An at onces courage born of ths
strange look that had lighted Gordon
eyes for one brief second. possesse
her. III decide to he Mrs. White
Anne. shall / call you tonight, even
It Il lnte?"
il want to be the very first to kno'
sou dear" Anne acknowledge
sYonre silly If you don't marry JIr
with his good looks and ell that none
You'll be a real princess out Of fall
saler
I'm take you home said Gordo
NY car is on the drive"
'swon't L make you late for your e
kneement7" suggested Peggy. I'll
nearly seven now glancing at h
wrist watch
sThat won't matter" exciaini
Gordon mechanically.
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