The Crittenden press., 1920-08-17
A Fair Penitent
D. SAIDEE 6. BALLOON
Cspyrisht. issS western Newspaper Union ,

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be goes" spoke Amos Purvin heartily.
Alas! too many" silently decided
Rita Dwight. his niece.
Newspaper writer and author, VII.
fred Dayton had done some brilliant
things In q literary way. Socially he
was reeoenired as the life Of 4 group
where young spirits needed an inspi-
ration and 4 leader. Rita had met
him half dozen times and ON each
occasion experienced a growing pref.
erence for him. That he was attracted
by her hls.worls and activities plainly
showed. The demand upon his time
and attention by other fair damsels.
however WAS viewed disconsolately BY
pretty Rita.
There was lawn party at her
uncie's home. where two young la1ies
who were relatives Of a leading mem.
Der Of the set were particularly singled
out by Dayton for marked attentions.
His assiduity In giving them good
time had quite made Rita unc0mfort-
able, almost cross. and she had drawn
aside from the merry laughing group
TO a secluded garden covert. Dayton
passed by with a gentleman friend,
~ say Dayton" observed the latter.
(which Of the two new beauties has
made an Impression on you, for both
seemed to positively charm you"
Mistake" retOrted Dayton lightly.
ut WIS my part to see that, heing
strangers, they must never chlde US
for inhospitaiity. My Interest In the
direction Of real attachment was
centered weeks ago"
Suddenly the sun seemed 10 shlns
its brightest and Rita's clouded face
grew serene. Weeks agOf That tai.
He'd with their acquaintance. Could
be be slluding TO her?
After that. Rita returned TO the 9th.
ers and scattered her bright smiles
promiscuously. hut awarded the fond.
est ones TO Dayton. who hasked In
the sunlight 0f her favor and Was glad
His handclasp was II trlne more intense
than usual when he bade her good
night Going into the house RITA
found her hrather Herbert. aged ten.
curled up m 4 chhlf In the library en-.
crossed In devouring some typewrit.
ten pages. BY his slide on the foor
was q portfolio. open.
~WEy. Herbert what are you ever
aboutf she challenged him.
"0h. having jolly fun" plpei the
agreeable little fellow. "Mr. Dayton
left his portfolio. and I'm just enjoy.
ing myself reading the outline OF one
Of his, stories"
But Mr.. Dayton may not ike that"
reprimsndea Rita. You do not wish
TO be BOLD and Intrusive. do your
Reluctantly the lad surrendered the
screed he had appropriated and went
grumblingly from the room. In replac-
Ing the papers Rita dropped the port.
folio snd It's contents poured forth.
-Four photographs caused her eyes to
dilste. They. were counterfeit present.
msnts Of as many especially lovely
young ladies. She seemed IN cea se
breathing as q packet OF perfumed
notes met her gaze. They were nd.
dressed TO My .Dnrling Boy" or
"Sweet Honey" or "My Beloved" and
signed Your Kitten. Fay" only One.
Dolly" "Your Truest and Fondest Ma
bel" Each note was u gushIngiy IRA
tionSi mixture OF love terms.
Like all Of them. but who can blains
him. he IL so attractive and handsome. :"
half sObbed Rita. "a confirmed dirt.
oh. how ! have OverestImated him.
but"
The dainty pink fingers tore at a
ribbon as II their owner was lacerat.
ing the susceptible hearts OF Fay. and
Dolly. and Mabel. Then sense OF
wouisnly power Influenced Rita to de-
eide upon desperate course " action
% far as wiIfred Dayton was con.
cerned. He should suffer. indeed. foI
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