The Lamar register., 1920-06-02

copyright. 1920 Western Newspaper unionJ
Mrs. Trenton sat on the porch and
tapped AN impatient foot. All the
days of her sons life" she had dread
ed his marriage, that time which must
come to separate him from her. For
Mrs. Trenton in her Jealous love felt
She could brook no sharing. Then
when. with Rogers manhood, she
realized his compelling power and
knew that he would seek his own, she
set about eagerly forestalling him in
the search that his future mate might
be- acceptable to herself. Mrs. Ten
ton was proud of her housekeeping
uhility-Rogers wife should be u good
housekeeper Mrs. Trenton had been
raised in a sensible, saving family
Rogers wife must be both economical
ana matter-of fact. His mother had,
rs she herself would express II, mo
patience with modern frivOlity." And
uear at hand she found the object
Of her search. Roger would, no doubt
show young mans appreciation OF
pretty face. so Ruth was good and
sweet To look upon. Ruth had been
for years neighbor. Mrs. Trenton
knew the girls life almost us one
reads book. her well executed house
hold tasks her simple pleasures-Mrs.
Trenton knew them all, and approved.
Ruth was evidently agreeable to the
union planned for her. Though this
purpose was not openly acknowledged.
the girl smiled and flushed at the
many references as TO how Roger
admired" this or that quality OF her
own. And II Ruth possessed deeper
and less open nature than the mother
guessed. il was not revealed. Rogers
last letter had come crushing blow;
hut the mother was not yet van
aui~hed. He admitted his love for
"benutiful girl" whom he had met at
n society musical In the city. Rogers
mother had gone before him TO the
country cottage which was their sum
mer home. The photo he enclosed OF
the beautiful girl verified even
lovers statement. She was lovely
creature. charming in face and figure
as favorite of the screen. The gown
tn. girl wore expressed as openly her
social tastes.
She would invite Ruth to the
summer cottage for visit, and
sh. would urge Roger to bring his
4 Roberta. In his letter he confessed
IN, Intention OF nskiog Roberta 10
| marry him. Mrs. Trenton begged that
/ he postpone this Intention, until after
/ Miss Robins visit. when all would be
I better acquainted. She had visions OF
I the society favorite. bereft OF her
glnmor. In the morning kitchen Of
/ the summer cottage. Roger would be
aware there OF her uselessness and
vanished charm. compared to Ruth.
1T isn't exactly delightful" Ruth
Grossly conhded. -to stand over stove
frying crullers for an Idle stranger"
Mrs. Trenton nodded understanding
ly.
I've thought Of another plan" she
saId ito bring Roger to his senses.
/ You must go away tomorrow, Ruth.
and /" she leaned forward-"Tm
going to develop a sprained ankle.
| There1l be no one to cook or do u
necessary thing In this house. but the
| butterfly You see how it's going to
come outf"
shrewdly and departed.
Roger was concerned, upon the fol-
| lowing morning. over his mothers
bandaged ankle.
'You mustn't move" he ordered I;
"rll go and get Hannah Hastings to
do the work"
Hannah Hastings :" his mother
gasped. She had forgotten about
Hannah. the general helper.
"Her rheumatism has been pretty
bad lately" she suggested.
But Roger waved the objection
aside. Hannah can get around the
stove at least" he said shes a born
cook. I'll carry up all your meals"
and he did. He was so happy about
II that Mrs. Trenton felt she had ac-
compllshed little in removing not only
/ the rival. but the chaperone as well.
"Robby" paid her bright little visits
every day. and sang-with Roger
seated at her side each evening-at
the piano. Old Hannah's cooking was
everything that could be desired. Mrs.
Trenton wondered at the cleverness
with which she devised new delicacies
/ for her tray. And as the affair OF
Ruth promised at this rate no progress
| sion. the mother recovered promptly
from her sprained ankle, one sunshiny
| morning and made her way down the