The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-08-25
A WOMAN'S WAY
BY ANNA oREENLEAF.

G1I " W W N@C W W N1Gf Nc l@ W ~ y
90, 1890 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
"But, Jack, you wouldn't have ms
wear this gown to the convention
would your and his wife held M foI
his inspection the gown than had done
duty for three seasons. "lt Is shabby
and worn, besides being hopeessly
out of date | should think you would
be ashamed of me-" and she flung the
gown from her with an angry gesture
ASHAMED Of you? Neyer Why.
little girl, you always look well In my
eyes.
you understand of course" he
added apologetlcally, carefully arrang
Ing his new top coat and light felt
that man is obliged to keep his
clothes up TO date, otherwise II might
affect his business standing; hes des
my golf dues must be paid today, and
next week, as you know, my college
chums arrive. There are six Of them
aud the cost of their entertainment
will be considerable. But cheer up
you will not suffer by comparison with
those at the convention, take ypuI
husbands word for It,"
Mrs. Potter brushed away hot, an.
cry tears as the door closed upon her
husband. Since their marriage five
years ago she had patiently and cheer
fully repressed her longing for pretty
clothes and dainty articles Of adorn
ment that women love but now thai
her husband was wen established In
his law practice ana the comfortable
house paid for, she. began to realize
that she was making all the sacrifices
while her husband was reapng the ad
vantage of them, and she resolved to
check his seltslness even at the cost |
of humiliation to them both.
After week Of rain the day Of the |
convention dawned clear and unclond |
ed. The sun shining upon the green
sward was dazzling in its brightness
while the birds sang merrily from
trees whose buds, full to bursting, pre-
saged the crowning glory of spring
time.
Ruth Potter had hoped the day
would be stormy so as to render hel
less conspicuous, but a
she opened the window and fingered
in the warmth Of the sun the beauties
Of the morning awoke an answering
chord In her heart and she was glad
her wish was not granted.
"1here 10 one consolation" she re
1ected, as she dressed for the con
vention, my things all match shah
by gown, ditto hat, ditto gloves ditto
shoes" and she laughed in spite of
herself as she turned from her mirror
At the convention the program went
off without hitch until the business
session, when a difference OF opinion
arose regarding point of law.
AT the suggestion that the matter he
settled by consulting q nearby author
ty Mrs. Potter grasred the coveted
opportunity and volunteered to pro
.ure the required information.
She selected committee to accom-
1any her with great care, choosing
hose who were smartly and richly
lressed as a foil to her own appear
lnce.
III her husbands office Jack and hfs
friends were having a merry time ovel
heir cigars when Bert Morrow brought
lis feet to the floor with bang.
"By Jove." he rudely interrupted
what n group of stunning women
Md, / say will you look at the shabby
little mouse-why If they aren't turn.
ng in here and throwing away his {
igar. lie hegan smoothing his mus
ache excitedly.
"The same old Bert" laughed Jack
Wien timid tap arrested him.
Upon opening the door, Jack stared
ist with surprise, then with conster
ation that was almost alarm at the
icture which confronted him-;l bevl
+ stylish but tastefully-dressed won
II forming background for n shrink
lg little figure With a smiling hut de
prmined face and q shabby gown.
Ruth Potter chuckled inwardly r.
er husband. visibly embarrassed
through the introductions
Under the inspection Of his fastidi
us friends. the contrast between his
lfe's apparel aud that of her richly
ressed friends seemed to Jack moth
* less than appalling. But to the
'ife It became ludicrous. and she was
blieed to make use of her handker
lief to check her risibles rs she noted
own the words which her husband ,
Ictated in a strained, unnatural voice.
At dinner the next day Ruth gave
er husband a full account of the con I
antion. :
at was as you said, Jack. no one
oticed my clothes. How foolish
az to care so much.' :
Later IN the evening, as Jack was
ljoying his cigar, he tossed a check
lok into his wife's lap, remarking
leepishly, as he felt her grateful kiss :
oon his cheek: Don't be afraid of :
I'm good for it." :
Early English King Deposed. :