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Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

orchestra of Putnam will furnish mu. sic.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. L. Knight, accom- panied by Mrs. Russ of Dover, N H.. started for the southland on Tuesday morning, intending to make quite s stop at Lake View, N. C., before go ing to Florida. They expect to be gone all winter, going in their Stude. baker car.
 The long looked for repairing oi the town clock is being attended to Men from the Howard Clock Go. of Boston have been putting in the new parts and we may expect soon that our church spire will look natura with the clock running and striking New figures and hands, with newly painted dial, look very nice.
 Not needing the injunction to "stop look and listen" before going over s railroad crossing at West Thompson on Wednesday may b. said to have been the cause of Gagnon's freight truck being caught in attempting tC cross ahead of train of cars and got thrown out of the way. landing in the river. This was the same train which few years ago struck wagon load ed with groeers' freight, killing the horse. also Herbert kies, the driver It was about this time of the year just before Christmas.
 The church service on Sunday morning will consist of a Christmas carol cantata. entitled "The Hope oi the World" composed by Schneider principally of musical character. 4 very interesting feature will be pro. eessioHal by the children and short sermon by the pastor Mrs. Arthur Mills, the organst of the church, is diligently at work to make the service successful and interesting. The Sun day school Christmas tree will be Fri day night. Extensive preparations are being made in rehearsing the children for the event.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
ASHFORD

Mrs. Gurley visited in Danielsor last week
 Center school closed the term witt Christmas party.
 Miss Gertrude Leavitt of Spencer Mass, spent Sunday at Welcome Da- wis.
 Nr. and Mrs. J. B. Bouek, Jr., spent the weekend at their home here witt Mir. Moore
 Hand your Dollar or More" fol the Day Kimball Hospital to Mrs. Oli yer Latham
 Mrs. Harriet Meacham has gone tc Hartford to spend the weekend with Mrs. Belle H. Johnson.
 Joe Gurley. Will Spink and Grover Bowen have bagged several foxes ir the last few weeks.
 Public school and Sunday school Christmas entertainment next Friday evening at the Methodist church.
 Near East Relief program Sunday evening, pantomime by the Young people, Bringing the Near Eas, Nearer"
 Mrs. J. Carleton Tatem and son Carlton Junior. went to Pawtucke, Wednesday for short visit with her parents.
 Charles Clark and wife went te Thompson Sunday after their son Donald, who has been visiting his grandparents. Mrs. Philo returned from New York Sunday with her seventeen yeal old son, who has just come from Flu, rope. She had not seen him since hs was three years old Mrs. Alice Kennedy and daughter Dorothy of Putnam were Sunday guests at the Inn, as were Mir. and Mrs. Eddy of Eastford.
 Darwin and Earnest Lewis had { narrow escape from serious injury when the auto which they were driv ing turned turtle Saturday afternoon on the road to Putnam. They escaped with a few bruises.
 A community sing was held aftel the church supper last Friday eve ming led by Prof. St. John of Willi mantle. Mir, St John will probably be engaged to teach music in the East ford schools. A fine time was enjoy ed. Mrs. D. Lewis and Mrs C, Bower played and sang. Mr. Sley of Phoen ixville gave two readings which were s-all received.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
WHIST PROCEEDS ARE
 FOR NEEDY POOR

The ladi of St Mary's church are still bur raising funds to help the poor s Christmas time. Last Friday af. Eloon Mrs. Alexander Gilman gave a whist at her home, about ten tables being in play. The first prize, cut glass vase, was won by Miss Elm ma Remillard The second prize. an embroidered pin cushion. was given by Mrs Fred Gilman and was won by Mrs. McKenna. The consolation, an aluminium cream dippes, was award ed Miss Alice Sherlock.
 Another of these enjoyable whists was given on Tuesday afternoon of this week by Mrs Arthur Renshaw. In spite of the stormy day there were many ladies present The first prize a linen eenterpieee. with handmade lace, was won by Mrs. Fred Gagnon. The second prize. dainty tea apron with crochet lace. was won by Mrs. Peter Daigle. Both these prizes were made by Mrs. Perreault. mother of the hostess. The consolation prize was presented to Mrs Armand Liz otte and was an aluminium measuring cup. At both these parties delicious refreshments were served by the host esses.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17

Miss Mary Wilks was q visitor III Worcester on Saturday.
 Henry Draper Of Worcester spent Sunday with friends in town
 Miss Harriet Lewis startet for Cali forria o7 Tuesday where she will spend the aiHter,
 Mrs. N. E. Rcam left her residence. Carolyn Hall, this week and will spend the winter in New York at the Hotel Chatham
 The Christmas vacation of the Ma Tot School has begun. many of the -i-i4 roiue t their homes Co spend the holidays.
 4ne expected coal has arrived and is being delivered Co awaiting custom CTS. Over sixty tons was the contents of one ear
 Undertaken William Bates attended the funeral of James Adams at Web ster Gore on Tuesday. Mir. Adams was veteran of the Civil war. He was 93 years old. ! The services at the church were above the normal in attendance on Sunday. Next Sunday will be a Christ mas service. Christina 1,uzis being 3 leaeine feature of t.
 Mir. and Mrs. Theron Clifford of In. dian Orchard, Mass. were visitors with MT. and Mrs. Walter Pratt, which also included making Mfr. Gifford's un- cle, George Foster, visit. one cent loaf lower and flour quoted in the market as having fallen in price s7 a barrel. with over 200 loaves to the barrel.
 Professor J. II, Gallagher. who has been successfully conducting danc- ing class in Putnam this season, will open a class in the town hall, Monday evening. instruction 7.3o to $50, dancing following to ll.S0. Pep's
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
Gloves For Men, Women & Children

Our Christmas assortment is no-y ready and comprises Dress Kid, Wool Golf, Angora Gauntlet, Mocha, Filosette, Washable Gloves, and Mittens for the children, all reason ably priced.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER

STATEMENT OF THE OWNER SHIP, G2raReu ent, Circulation, Etc. required hy tho Act of Congress of AGgggt Q. 1912. 9f tAe Putnam Pa- ,riot. pubIisaee weekly at Putnan. connectieut, for October IT.. 1920
 State of CoI -eefient. E 5urty of Nindhan. sS.
 Before me, Justice of the Peace IT and for the State and county afore- said, personally appeared John J Whitehead. Jr., who. having been duly sworn according 10 law, deposes and says that he is the Editor and Treas urer of the Putnam Patriot, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, true state ment Of the ownership. nanazement. etc, Of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption. required by the Act Of August 24. 1912. embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed On the reverse of this form. to wit:
 |. That the names ans addresses of Ehe publisher. editor. managing e3- itor, and business managers are:
 Publisher. The Patrist Press, Inc. C. L. Perkins. Pre-. Putnam. Conn. Editor. Arthur S. Macdonald. Put nam, Com
 Managing Editor, John J White head Jr., Putnam. Conn
 Bushes Managers. Office of Treas. J. ]. Whitehead. Jr, Putnam. Conn. Owner. The Patriot Press. Inc.
 Stockholders: John J Whitehead. Jr., Pomfret Conn; C. Lawrence Per kins. Pomfret Center. Conn; Russell Perkins, Pomfret Center. Conn.
 2. No hondholders or nortgagees
 JOHN JAY WHITEHEAD. JR. Sworn 10 and subscribed before me this 10th dav of December, 1920.
 ARTHUR s. MACDONALD,
 Justice of the Peace fMy commission expires January l, 192D.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs II. Fleck spent the weekend in Milford.
 Frank Noon is putting new roof on his barn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Whidden have moved to Goodyear.
 E. T. White is building barn for his young stock.
 Mir. Cameron's daughter from Bos- ton is staying with him.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. Whiting spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs Gov ell.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17

Shop Early and Shop, in Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
White Ivory and Manicure Sets

Our White Ivory line comprises Trays, Picture Frames. Clocks, Jew el Cases, Combs, Brushes and Mir TOTS.
 Our Manicure Sets in fancy cases are made with Ebony and Ivory han dies and are very attractive.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
Eassford Church Notes

Gospel Team will go to westford Sunday afternoon.
 Christmas entertainment Friday evening.
 Saturday, 100 p. m, rehearsal for Christmas music. Not only those who sing in the choir regularly but all are urged to come to become familiar with the songs for the carol service Sunday evening, Dec. 26th.
 Sunday:
 f0.45. morning service with junior and senior sermon.
 1900, Sunday school.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
2.3o, Phoenixville service.

2.3o, Phoenixville service.
 600. Junior C. E.
 100, Near East Relief Service a, Methodist church. Pantomime vii be presented by the Young people en. titled Bringing the Near East Near CT"
 Wednesday, T.30, mid-week Fellow. ship service. Topic. Jesus, the Man and the Master" The last of the Sc. ries on Meeting the Master"
 F. T. Meachar, Minister.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
K. OF (. NOTES

The regular meeting Sunday after noon was we'll attended.
 The third degree will be eXempli- fed on fifteen candidates under the auspices of Rose of Lima council of Danielson. Tuesday evening. Deeem- Der 23rd The degree will be in charge of District Deputy Edward W. Mullan.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
Good Umbrellas

and now is the time to make your Christmas selection. We. have Plain Umbrellas, Cotton Umbvellas, Silk Umbrellas, Black Umbrellas, Col pred Umbrellas and Children's Um- brellas from popular price to the most expensive, from plain wood handle to the most ornate. Prices range from $225 to $12.OO each.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
Yuletide Umbrellas

Umbrellas to suit everybody's taste, to suit everybody's purse but in every instance
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
AMERICAN MADE DOLLS

Our assemblage of Dolls this sea- son is quite enough to make the heart of every little girl beat faster.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
A GREETING

We cannot remember having been better prepared t of Shoppers This store uu- al will The Mecca, the Shopping Center of Wndham friends assured of finding here assortment Merchandise suitable for Christmas giving tces which delight behold and to bring joy to the recipients.
Putnam patriot., 1920-12-17
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HoIidayHandkerchiefs

Gra oF the items most sought af- tc- Christmas tire is Haadker-
 hence our verg large and va- d eek
 L. dies Lawn Hardke-ehiefs e in Br3. CT are.dcred edrners.
 75c ts S150 box LzLics' Linen Initial n H2adkerchiefs.
 lored initials. each . 59c Lsdies' Swiss Hazdkerchiefs, lace and embroidered corner. each soc Ladies' Null Handkerchiefs, with Venice Lace edge -.--..-. .75e Ladies' Lace Edge Handkerchiefs, hand embroidered corner Sl.0o Ladies' Swiss Handkerchiefs, lace edge and fancy embroidered cor ners s...... S1 50 and S1.75 Ladies' Plain Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs ......... 39c Men's Handkerchiefs 15c to 75c Children's Fancy Handkerchiefs, Z In box ...... Z0c box Children's Fancy Handkerchief, 3 m box ........ .1foc ooh
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

white wero carried out IN the decor
aiions of cut flowers aud fern. The
afternoon was devoted 20 the fascin-
ating game. At he end Of which "a
delicious salad course. coffee. nuts
and candy We're served. Those pre-
sent were Miss Alice Lindcrgln. and
guests. Mrs. Robert Caldwell. OF New
York CITY. and Misses Esther lee.
and Boss Jones Of Wichita. Kansas;
Mcsdamcs Clarence Williams. Bond
burgess. Frank storm. ". X. Colley.
William berger. ". y. Nonnng. j.
q. Gulekc. Bernard 4. Toel. sam
vaughn. Claude Mobiles. Cillics. Full
Ter, steve Trigg. and ". r. White.
Misses May Brown. Mildred burgess.
Francis burgess. Lillian lIorsbrugh.
Lola Word. Gladys Seownld. Virginia
Corhin. Harriet Corbin. and Gertrude
l.oWndos.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
Cenoral business.
Payment OF dues.
Visitors and prospective member
W.ll be welcome.
Line pnri, for I,rilc. EIrrt

Miss Alice LnnderFrin. whose en-
glgcment tn Grady &. Mobiles Wa
recently announced has been the
honOree OF q number Of delightful
social affairs during the paii week
Among these was the line party Civ
IN by Misses Agnes aud Gladys See
wald. and Lillian llorsbrough IN hon.
or of the brldo-elect The Niriuou.
Nnmp." al the Mission thealer. wa
enjoyed by the party. afier which
they repaired 10 Salter and lloaton :
who're delicious refreshments OF fruit
nartait, cake chopped almonds and
mlnts were served. The small tables
In each booth were beautifully decor
ated In cut flowers and fern carry
INK out tile color scheme OF pink and
white The guest fayOrs were pins
carnations. pesidcs the honoree. Miss
Alice .andergin and her out OF town
guests. Miss Esther Lee. Of Kansas
and Mrs Robert Caldwell oi New
York City. the following were pre-
sent. Mcsdamcs Fuller. Claude No
gir.a Corbin. Harriet COrbin. MIL
liams, Coliey, Berger ". r. Monnins
sam Vaughn. Margarelc Black. ".
\. Mcli,lsh. u. a. Linthucum. u. T..
Tecl. and Sulliva:i and Misses Nir-
ginia Corbin, aHrrict Corbin. Mil
drCd burgess Doris Mobiles. Franci,
burgess. May Brown. Gertrude
Lowndes. Nell llorsbrugh, Francis
liorshrough. Agnes Seowald. Lillian
orsbrugh, Agnes Secwald. Gertrude
LowndoH, Dorothy llubbcll aud llar-
riet liubbell.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
MACi,EE
"a ...s.s..u 4. I.G.I

Va L'HHou VI iIihn
This was written In answer TO a
correspondent.
Pray come and interpret this Gaelic
Tor the and tell what an freshman
means by Machree?"
TITS the white Of the day and the
warmth of the sun;
The ripple OF waters that laughingly
run.
The swec, bloom Of youth the har-
vest Of years:
The gold Of all smiles and the salt
OF all tears:
It's the thrill of the hand and the
light OF the eye.
The glow Of the cheeks and the lips
parting cry:
'Tis father. tits mother, It's broth
or or wife;
The music of woman's. the wine OF
mans life:
IT'S all that he hopes for and lives
for above:
IT'S an lrishman's heart making yo.
cal his love:
The whole OF creation and one isle
in the sea:
And that's what the lrishman means
by Machree."
Rev. Francis I. Donenlly, 5. j.,
In the Almanac OF the Sacred
Heart.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
Miss Iandcrgin Honorary at Bridg,
Party


Miss May Brown. entertained with
bridge Saturday afternoon at her
home. ll07 Harrison street. In hoa-
or Of Mis- Alice l.andcrgin. whose
engagement to Grady e. Mobiles. has
only recently been announced. EA-
quisite decorations of pink and white
swcctpeas aud carnations were used
AZ the end OF the fascinating game
the final score proved Mrs. Bernard
y. Teel to be- the winner o. the prize
which was a dain;ily wrought vanity
case. The brhe-elect was presented
with a tiny dlmpled cupie dressed in
the misty and flowing raiments OF a
bride. Delicious Refreshments Of char
lotte russo and cake were served by
The charming hostess Of the occas-
sion. Besides the guest OF honor. Miss
Landergin. and her out OF town
guest. Miss Esther Lee. Of Kansas
and Mrs. Robert Caldwell. OF New
York CITY, =. Y. the following guests
we're present: Mesdames Glllies. A.
4. inthucnm Margarefc black.
Clarence Williams. NJ. X. Colley. W.
7. Morning, William Berger. Bond
Burgess. Frank Storm. claude No
bles: and Misses Gertrude Lownus
Mildred Burgess. Francis Burgess.
Harriet Hubbcll. Lillian iiorshrugn.
norothv Hubbell. Agnes Scewald
Katie Rae Niece. Gladys Seowald.
hegnico Russell and Netiie Wheat.
ley.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
Program Tor the ". VI. :. ~ the
foik street Methodist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society
OF the Polk street Methodist church
will meet "Wednesday afternoon at
three o'clock In tae Annex for an In
stallaiion and Pledge service. The
following program will be carried
out
Hmyn. i0S. Prayer
Bible Lesson.
llmyn. Something for Jesus"
Inhalation OF Officers. DR. Brooks.
Message from the Home Base Society
The President.
Pledge for 1899
Announcement OF Committees.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

One OF the most enjoyable Of last
weeks social affairs was the bridge
party given by Mesdamos Bernard =.
feel ". y. Monning and william
Berger. In honor OF Miss Alice Ian.
lergin. who is soon 10 become tho
bride OF Crazy G. Mobiles The color
scheme of pink and white WIS car
ried out in elaborate detail Each
u the eight tables was decorated
with a pink geranium plant In full
bloom. which the guests cut for at
he end Of the game. Delicious re.
lreshments Of white cream with 4
red heart In the center and frosted
heart shaped cakes were served.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

The Esther McCrcry Chapter OF
the rauIhters OF the American Rcyo-
luton. viii meet Tuesday afjC noon
~ $50 o'clock with Mrr. j. l..
Smith. l10l Taylor street \ splen
did program has been arranged for
the afternoon. and much business OF
Importance h. 10 be- transacted. so @
large attendance Is requested.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
,sr,.eon,, spiphan, Service,

Tho Feast Of the Epiphany or the
Manifestation OF Christ 10 the Gen
tiles will be observed with I. special
service OF Holy Communion at 81.
Andrews Episcopal Church Tuesday
January At 10 a. m.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
4. N. n. VI. 40 Mrct Wrdnc,,la,

The &. W. u. a. VIII meet We'd
nCsday M 2:$O O'Clock with Mes
danes Mobley. strickland, Wct1ol,
Britt ana Clary rs hostesscs. Tho
lesson for the afternoon will bc "rhn
Healing O: india" with Mrs 5. II.
Madden az leader.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

The United Daughters OF Confod
cracy VIII meet Friday, January 9TH.
at the home Of Mrs. s. =. Mckinney
7ol Harrison street. \ full attend
ancr Of members is urged
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
IN. M,.scs uublrli En,crtai,

Misses Dorothy and Harriet Hub
bell entertained Monday afternoon
with bridge In honor o; Miss Alice
Landcrgin. The colors Of pink and
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

r McGregor, 1909 i-2 Hafrisoa
sire, All memScrs are urged &c be-
present.
(Continued)
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
Mrs. Mckenzie M.

Mrs. &. u. Mckenzie Is reported
seriously M at her home, 1Oi West
Tenth street.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06

The =. +. q. Chapter. will iloet
this afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-06
SONG RECITAL

FoNt
Mrs. Arilla Peterson
will present
Miss Nellie liorsbrugh. tSoprano)
In Song Recital
assisted by
Mrs. Evelyn sullivan
and
Mr.. u. Miltoa Bowen
on
Tuesday night. January 6.
Of
The Central Presbyterian Church
Mrs. +. NJ. Rybura, accompanist.
Reeves Thorpe. vielinist
Minuet .... ven-Branscombe
,duetl Miss Horsbrough AMI
Mrs. sullivan.
How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings. -
Liddle
Ave Marie ....--.....--. Shuheri
Elegie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Massohet
Connais ia lc Pays. from "Mignon
Thomas ... Miss Horsbrough
Goodnight Little Girl. Goodnight.
Macy
I'm Longin' for You =. Hathaway
MIR. Bowen
Irish Folk Song .--.......--Foole
-Four Leaf Glover .......--Coombs
Smilin' Thru ........------P Penn
Sing Smile. Slumber .--.. .Gounod
Miss ilorsbrough
a June Pastoral ......... Sehuman
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-08
mex. QUAKE TOLL
1000; SHOCKS FELT

MEXICO CITY, Wednesday, Jan. Z.
The estimated number of casualties
attending the earthquake Saturday
evening in the western part of the
state of Vera Cruz still stands at 1000
or more.
Dispatches from the stricken area
do not even estimate the damage done,
nor do they give accurate lists OF dead.
On the other hand they do not deny
reports OF the disappearance Of one
village, the total destruction Of several
others and the inundation of several
towns by waters pouring down noun
tain streams.
Fragmentary advices received here
would, moreover, seem to indicate that
the toll Of death would mount above
first estimates. It is said the village
Of Salillo has been virtually destroyed
and that IS bodies were recovered
from the ruins on Tuesday. Thirty
bodies have been taken from the pes
cados river at Apazapam, Pueblo, WHO
and San Carlos. DISPATCHES from
special correspondents in the earth
quake zone, while lacking in specific
details, tell OF the plight Of survivors
Of the disaster, many of whom lost
their homes and are living in the open
Ill AouAAJ lCdI VI ACAO OA oASSAAos
Relief Is Sent
Relief mea sures are gradually TAX
ing form and a fund has been started
in this city. foreign colonies making
liberal contributions. Military expe-
ditions with ambulances. doctors and
supplies contributed by individuals,
municipalities and the government
have been sent into the affected dis
tricts.
Many petitions have been sent the
archbishop of Mexico to send the
famous Virgin De Los Remedies into
the earthquake area from the shrine
at Bartolo Naucalpan, where it Is
jealousy guarded by Indians. This
virgin has figured in many disasters
during the history of the country. Re-
sentiment Is shown in the press Of
this city over reports that the Ajusco
mountains near here were spouting
lava and ashes and that the govern
ment was contemplating moving to a
safer region. A commission has been
appointed by the government to visit
the quake zone and report on the phe-
nomenon.
New earthshocks were felt here this
morning and fears were entertained
that they were vibrations from an
other serious earthquake in the region
Of Mount Crizaba. UP till late hour
tonight no further advices had been
| received from the east and some ap-
prehension was still felt by the people.
The shocks as registered at the as
Economical observatory near this city
were slight, beginning at 9:17 o'clock
and lasting three minutes. They
showed an oscillatory motion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-08
BY ZOE BECKLEY

Still little in the dumps about
having to hibernate, rusticate and
vegetate in Hammond's Corners, and
brooding much over Athena's earnest
suggestion of "a family" ran over tc
see her this afternoon for tea. and talk
especially talk.
"You won't get nifty if 1 speak
plainly?" she asked, pouring a steam
ing cup dashed with spoonful of rum
ITO make it cozy."
shook my head firmly, though
knew I was in for a bit of scolding.
1--WE never asked why you had nc
child, Ann" Athena continued briskly
''but know you we'll enough to guess
You haven't cared to. Nature has not
absolutely forced one on you and, not
being of exceptionally marked mater
nalness, you've been content lowell
to wait. You've even felt a tiny Bit
superior because of your childlessness
Amt l right"
II suppose you are" answered
looking into the bottom of my teacup
ALSO we couldn't afford it,
"Oh, shucks, now you're making
excuses!" cried my friend. ~The more
excuses you make the further you
will postpone the awakening of your
own soul. Can't afford it! That IL
selfishness, and you know it. This
world is full of parasite women who
veil their own selfshness under the
excuse of poverty or physical frailty
or something else equally untrue"
There's my work, Athena" said
eagerly.
'Oh, fiddlesticks! Nobody is ask
ing to give up your work"
People say you can't do two things
we'll. A properly brought-up chile
needs constant care. Everyone says
1t is foolish to try to be a mother ant
have a career too"
Nonsense; don't you believe every
one You can't tend an infant an6
do factory work Or teach school OF
be stenographer or a ballet dancer
perhaps-though women have don,