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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
Then Jimmy Was Glad

and non-committal. Stll. he told him
self that he must not be too exacting.
He admitted that II was rather high
handed OF him TO have taken the whole
responsibility. He should, have con-
suited her. Going back from the
restaurant. he apoloeized. but the at
mosphere did not clear.
Let's have 1t all straight out, Dor
othy." he said quietly. once more in
their room
He n1ed his eyes upon her with an
appeal that stirred her. She knew of
his longing for a home; and with what
gusto he talked Of the fine house
warming they would have, II they only
had little fat Two years ago, when
he and his brother had gone across.
his home had been broken up.
That she was not as keen about a
home as Jim had never dawned upon
Dorothy. But now that she was fac
ing such a possibility. she was alarm
cd AZ her disinterestedness. Though
she vas sorry 20 disappoint him. she
must speak the truth; though she
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

They never referred to that subject
again. Jim grew sensitive about mon
ey. He never told her Of his ten dol
lar raise. They talked seldom of their
interests now, not because they had
ceased to love each other; but because
there was no community of spirit.
Dorothy looked so stunning, SO
charming. so lovely and bright. that he
could scarcely take his eyes from her.
Al times. her independence consumed
him with a fierce jealousy.
One day Dorothy renewed her pro-
posal OF some time previous. which
II was accepted with such alacrity that
Jim had Indignantly repudiated. that
she be allowed to pay her share, and
Dorothy was startled. Even Jim was
surprised at himself.
November came. One evening Dor
othy went over to see her friend Jep-
ME. who noticed at once a troubled.
wistful look in Dorothy's face. Per-
haps she was beginning to realize that
she was losing something worth faf
more than s35.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

smiled as she talked. be was aware OF
the sadness that tinged her reply.
She didn't want to give up her posi-
ton. Today she had a raise Of IS;
now s35 a week And she didn't have
the strengths nor the inclination. after
working all day. TO putter around the
house at night Living was too high TO
give up s35. How could they meet ex-
penses on $40 a week?
You silly boy" she said softly. you
have no idea what clothes cost today. "
She opened a box and displayed new
suit That cost me 800"
Jim flushed red. Her money; not
his. he thought. And so all his beau
tifui dreams collapsed. The refer
ence OF her raise and to his meagre
salary hurt him She knew nothing Of
his scheming to earn extra ami OF his
fine nguring; for he could show in
black and white that II cost very little
more 70 have little fat AS the days
went by he felt lonely and depressed
to an extent that Dorothy didn't real
ize.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
By Elsie Endicott

Jennie laughed. She knew about
the financial tiff. She knew I too, that
Dorothy was curious as to what Jim q
mother and sister had said in regard
to her opposition, and Jennie felt that
she ought to know. So she told her
that when they had begun to criticize
and scold at her. to quote his sister,
Jim had refused to hear a word, and
told them that he would defend her
against anybody.
Tears filled Dorothy's eyes. Then
she confessed that she had been
house-hunting and was thoroughly dis
heartened. She wanted to begin where
she and Jim had started, when they
used to talk over all the happenings OF
the day. Now they were almost
strangers.
Jennie had been begged to help and
she did. Through her we're located
four rooms in modern apartments.
Dorothy was jubilant. With gratitude,
she assented and acted upon Jennie's
s1gs ;5tion that she take Jim's mother
and. sister into her confidence. for Jen-
ME was anxious toNsee that breach
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

balloon and droppin' in the para
chutel" "a
Great Caesarg"
why not7" persisted the big man,
Young fellers like you make the best
lighters and the best nyers!"
''Aint Stall, the Air Wizard goin'
to ny today?" Tom inquired.
-No. Stall can't go up today. He's
sick He may not ny again for a
month. We've got to get 9 young fell
Ter to break in. and you look pretty
likely to me- Come oni" The man
grabbed Tom by the arm and walked
OF with him.
The boy was scared out OF o years
growth. But the proposition interest
ed him Besides. he was Just drunk
enough not to care very much what
happened, and he couldn't think clear
iy. and bis will-power. always weak.
was doubly so Just now. paralyzed by
alcohol. He had left home the day
before. looking for adventure. and he'd
always rather liked the idea of flying
and here was his chance! well.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01


khaki outfit tucked away in the trunk
In the corner.
Suddenly Eric shifted eagerly. An
aroma, 9 delicious honey smell, filter
ed into the room II was the unmis-
taxable odor Of mince pies. Craning
his neck, he beheld several succulent
brown things on the ledge of the win
dow directly below. The sight well
nigh made his mouth water and he
gorged himself mentally. the while he
registered vow to include this par
ticulay ddbit TO his luncheon menu on
the morrow. And then he smiled shy
ly. He liked his, present quarters i'm
mensely. Mrs. Deane, the landlady,
was a rare motherly soul. And there
was Teddyboy across the hall. dear,
lovable kiddie. Teddyboy was seven.
brown-eyed and wistful, Yesterday
the child had said:
'<Wisht Corp'ral Jim'd come home
for the party" Eric's hand had trem-
bled as It stroked the soft, yellow hair.
Corporal Jim" would never come
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

bounded downward proclaimed a pre-
vious shopping expedition. And then
she laughed. little sheepish laugh.
which straightway broke the tersion.
'All right, kiddie." he told her. hold
tight. I'll light up" The light flick
cred garishly.
She was dainty creature, to be
sure. Sweet and pretty. But kid
diet, The mischievous twinkle in her
dark ,pansy eyes made him chuckle
inwardly. Then, with a guilty flush,
he noted the miscellaneous collection
of eatables adorning the stairs.
Through its covering of stiff brown
paper the leg of plump chicken pro-
truded. Midway below reposed
burfch of celery. And cranberries!
There were other things; cluster of
grapes, oranges, a bottle Of olives lay
at his feet. Mechanically, he stopped.
She bestirred herself They're all
of them all right. shall wash them,
of course; one mustn't be too wasteful.
Mrs. Deane is out she apologized,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

home-alas!
Such morbidness Eric swung
around. Those mince pies had upset
him. He would go for STROLL,
He found the hall in darkness-an
unusual thing. There was a gasket at
the head of the stairs, he knew, and
groped his way along. Suddenly he
stood tense. Once again the pungent
odor Of mince pies, this time permeat-
ing the stable atmosphere OF the hall.
assailed his nostrils. A wave OF home
sickness surged over him and he sank
weakly down on the top stair.
A door below opened softly and
someone swiftly ascended the stairs.
Dazedly, Eric drew aside. Immediate
ly there was a smothered shrek and.
with presence of mind, Eric reached
out.
Her surprised cry had betrayed haJ
sex, while the quivering OF the supple
young body, held close, told him she
was a mere slip of girl. The thump.
humping of the bundles as they
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
>OVE TALES TERSELY TOLD
By Parke Whitney

Tom didn't know It. but after he had
sailed about Is miles in northerly
direction. the big air boat sprung
aleak somewhere and began a grad
ual descent Tom noted that he was
falling. and that objects beneath him
were becoming more dlscernible.\ His
courage began to return. "Greatl" he
gasped. Saved! I'll take the para
chute when I get little closer to the
ground!"
Down! Downl The balloon was max
ing a steady descent. The coal gas
was rapidly escaping from the bag.
Tom could see farm buildings plainly.
the fields and even the cattle grazing.
as he foated to earth. Looking in
tently he suddenly exclaimed. Home!
Home! II that amt the old farm in
Claytonl And there's father and Bill
and Jack standin' In the field lookin'
at me! This is sure some home
comin'!"
The balloon made a mad lurch
downward-seemed to shoot to earth
like falling satellite! "Its time to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
The Light in Her Eyes

We'll. I say. Enid. we're in for it;
someone has walked off with the
plankl Wen have to walk all the way
back and go around the other way"
The other way!" cried Enid, why,
there isn't time, Jimsy. "we1l be late.
Well have to jump across"
HUH" snorted Jimsy in disgust.
ain that skirt" And then Enid re-
membered and her heart sank. OF
course she could never do it-her
skirt was too tight. And of course
Jimsy could never carry her over.
Frantically they searched for a
board or plank that would do. Moth
ing could be found. Jimsy left her by
the creek and went into a nearby
field to look. and Enid was just about
to give up in despair when the sound
OF a voice came from across the hol-
low where Jimsy was still hunting.
Hello. youngster. looking for moon
shine?" came a CHEEKY masculine call.
mo. want a plank" answered the
ever practical Jimsy. intent upon bust
ness. and Enid caught snatches of her
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
By Phil Moore


Are you sure you want--the details p
he asked gently. She nodded bravely.
He tried to tell her.
And he was there. brave laddie. in
the thickest' of the fray, gallantly
fighting, when" His voice trailed off
huskily. III only we might have ex-
changed places" he added bit fierce
ly. "He had SO much to live for, while
IL had nobody Sho cared. But 1
escaped unscathed.' bitterly
But" She wondered at the scar
near his temple.
"Oh, that ?"-casual like--"Bayonet
thrust" succinctly.
"o-o-oh!"
They had finished the task now. The
bundles were heaped on the bottom
stair. There was an awkward pause.
Eric found his heart pounding furious
ly. she looked so wan and droopy-like
He often mentioned Teddy boy out
there. And you--he called you Bah
sie.'"
A queer. throaty sound Issued from
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

brothers conversation alternately
blushing and groaning as she heard
the words-"play the piano"-"plank
was missing.-"narrow skirt"-"could
not jump'-"too late to go back" etc.
Well, I do hope at least that it's an
old man." thought Enid devoutly. but,
alas. tall. 1ne-looking and decidedly
young individual met her gaze as jim
sy emerged from the field with his
companion. Enid nearly sank to the
ground with embarrassment, but the
young man spoke in such a pleasant
impersonal manner that she found her
self listening eagerly in spite Of her
chagrin. "I am afraid there is but one
way out of the difficulty" announced
the young man after they had discuss
ed the pros and cons of the situa-
ton. $50 II you will permit me-"
Sure. go ahead" assented Jimsy
with brotherly authority. and with a
gasp Enid found herself gathered up
gently but firmly in two strong arms.
Put your head down on my shoul-
der and shut your eyes," came the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

spanned
Tho next week Dorothy worked hard
and late. Everything was in its
place. Jennie thought she had never
seen such homelike apartment She
loved the look of the rooms, the good
taste, and especially the living room.
in the soft glow of that handsome
lamp.
It was three nights later, and Jim,
as he supposed, with Bill. his brother.
were coming to make a call. Dorothy
was radiant and sweet. She knew that
nothing niattered SO long as Jim loved
her and they were together.
Jennie Joined his mother and sister
in the kitchen. who were rejoicing
over the attractive party which had
been prepared. They thrilled when the
bell rang and the door opened. A mo-
ment's silence. Then they heard Jim
saying In the dearest voice, "Dorry,
Dorry!" Then Bill came in. closing
the kitchen door. grinning. and they
all grinned back.
Anyway, Bill wanted to see that
turkey,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

him looked like ants more than human
beings. the boy was seized with stage
fright His heart thumped against his
ribs, and his body was cold. He shut
his eyes--he could no longer look
down--he was deathly sick.
Suddenly he beard the shot Of the
pistol. 1t was the summons to make
the spectacular leap. But Tom was
paralyzed. He reached for the dan
Cling ring OF the parachute. but his
legs wouldn't budget He was help
less. numb with fear!
The balloon made another savage
lunge and It seemed to be shooting UP
into the heavens at a 90-mile an hour
clip! Up! Up! Up! Tom could only
cling to the basket helplessiy. He
wondered when It would all end--and
where!
After time the balloon was seized
by strong current OF air, and It no
longer careened upward. but was taken
in the teeth of a heavy breeze due
north. 1t travelled over the country at
an altitude OF nearly 500 feet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

"and l was to light up. But I've been
cooking, and thought you"--she
blushed for no apparent reason-"most
of the roomers are away. was fetch
ing these things up for Teddy boys in
specuon. We're TO have regular par
ty tomorrow.
I'm glad It wasn't my mince pies, =
she dimpled up at him.
"Um-m, yes. I smelled EN- he
smacked his lips boyishly.
"Oh. Captain Dorr," irrelevantly.
TEDDY boy told me all about you.
You've a room directly over my kitch-
enette. I hope I don't disturb you.'
anxiou5ly.
He hastily reassured her. She smil-
ed her appreciation, then suddenly her
face grew grave.
Teddy boy says you we're at S.
where our Jim was kkilled." Her
where our Jim was ';-killed." 1--WE
miss hrn SOL" Gould You tell me
how he was killed."
He sensed the inevitable heartache.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
The Flying Prodigal

thousands there. ON the county fair
grounds. who had come from all the
surrounding towns for this, the great
annual event.
The big man was all business. He
took Tom directly to the balloon.
showed him the working of 1t. and the
parachute, and explained that when
he heard the pistol shot he should
simply slip one foot into the dangling
ring. cut rope. and jump. Its
easy" he explained. "Nothin' to It!
You simply glide down to earth as
safe as in an elevatori"
Tom understood and was game"
He got into the basket, and in min
ute the big gas bag began to move up
ward. The great throng of people
gasped. Tom could hear and feel the
suspense-and he himself rather en-
joyed the experience as he ascended
higher and higher.
But his courage lasted but few
brief moments. AS the balloon sud
denly took a lurch and shot upward
into the clouds. and the people beneath
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

I shan't have much walking to do to-
night, and simply must wear it, So
under the capable escort OF her 15-
year-old brother. Jimsy. Enid started
for her destination. For her this was
a most wonderful occasion. for she
was to play piano solo at the home
of Nora Kaye, q school friend.
Lets take the short cut around by
the willows" suggested Enid. "It1l
be lovely in the moonlight"
Better not" cautioned Jimsy;
you'll have to walk the narrow plank
over the creek. and you're all dressed
up.g
"As II that made any ditferenence," !"
protested Enid. Its only about three
steps over the plank and I've been over
so many times I could fnd my way
with my eyes shut!" So Jimsy said no
more
The willows did indeed look lovely
In the silvery glow of full moon, but
as they came in sight Of the creek
Jimsy ran on little ahead and Enid
heard him shout:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01
By JoeIla Johnson

command. and Enid instnctvely do
ing as she was bid, felt herself rise in
the air as the man leaped forward. and
then felt the thud Of his heels as he
landed
There! That wasn't half bad" he
exclaimed as he carefully deposited his
burden. Here's your brother now"
as Jimsy. with one flying leap shot
past them. $50 can leave you safely"
He raised his hat, and in the light OF
the moon Enid caught glimpse OF his
face and thought how fine looking he
was. Laughingly disclaiming all
thanks. he was off. and Enid and Jim
sy proceeded on their way.
The concert was over and Ends
piece. a very difficult composition. had
been received with great enthusiasm.
She felt that she had played well and
when the applause would not cease.
she gave for an encore, little ballad,
q favorfte thing of hers. called Love
Makes the World Go Round" Again
round after round of applause greet
ed her and the audience crowded to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

here goesl" he muttered to himself. n
They reached Stalls tent. The Air
Wizard gave Tom the once over, and
then informed him that he believed he
was "just the guy we're a1ookin' for. .
He discoursed upon the subject of the
present day opportunity in balloon
in" and OF the easy money" to be
made "followin' the profession" And
finally. he gave him explicit intruc-
tons In managing the big gas bag and
manipulating the parachute. It was
all simple. very simple. Tom agreed.
and when Stall said that II "tust takes
nerve" Tom jumped to his feet,
Strengthened up like soldier, and ex-
claimed. Leave It to mel I've got the
nervei There amt no yeller streak in
q Hornbyi"
Stall looked over at the big fellow
and they winked. Tom didn't see that
bit OF wireless telegraphy. but put his
slouch hat down over his head and
started out of the tent.
The crowd was waiting, and was i'm
patient for the ascension. There were
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

meet her.
do you know Enid Winthrop looks
positively beautiful tonight" whisp-
cred Nora Kaye to one Of her intimate
friends. Her color when she came in
was positively wonderful, and my
cousin Lloyd Kaye is here and has
asked TO meet her. He's awfully i'm
pressed" and Nora's voice trailed OFF
into indistinctness as the very young
man in question elbowed his way
through the crowd to her side and car
ried her of to present him to the
young pianist.
"why."--breathed Enid. as she lift
ed her eyes at the mention OF his
name, "why--er-why-it's you"
None other" agreed the young man
smilingly. and then. .somehow they lost
Nora as they wended their way to the
little corner Of the veranda that looked
across the fields. still bathed in moon
light.
May escort you home-round the
other way" queried Lloyd Kaye when
they had talked a while. Enid flushed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

jumpl" he gasped. and. pulling at the
parachute he put his foot In tho ring
and let her so!
He hung on for dear lifel The para
chute opened. and Tom glided down to
earth with the grace OF veteran-and
landed in his own fathers cornneId,
less than 60 feet from the house! His
father and brothers saw him coming
down, though they didn't recognize
him, and rushed to where he fell.
Tom, standing on his feet. rubbed
his eyes, and when he saw his father
and brother, was speechless.
Toni Tom! It's you'll" gasped his
father.
Eyes, dad" said Tom. It's me! Some
homo commit And take 1t from me.
dad, I'm home for good. No more
shootin' stars or high nyin' for mel
It's the farm from now on and d-ever
more!"
His father gasped and rubbed his
wet brow. Tommy. how'd It happenI
This beats the dcvil!"
Never mind. dad. I'm home, and
that's all there Is to Il! That guy can
keep his s25 for all a'me!"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

~ MD WINTHROP and her moth
~ er had been shopping all
morning. and were both pret-
y well tired out when they seated
themselves in the very attractive
restaurant at Tyrene's for the double
purpose OF having their lunch and
talking over the results Of their morn
ings trip.
81 do hope you'll like the dress.
Enid. now we've bought IT. said Mrs.
winthrop earnestly, especially since
II cost so much"
"oh. know shall, mother. dear" !"
said the girl quickly. don't worry; 1
only hesitated so long because the
skirt was so narrow. we1l alter it
ourselves. So enjoy your lunch. dear.
for / know you're starved. and rs for
me. I'm so happy and excited to think
I'm to play at Noras tonight. and in
a new gown besides-that could eat
everything on the menu"
"Are you nervous about playing be-
fore such a large gathering. dearf"
queried her mother,
Not a hit," said Enid quickly, -and
now my new dress will give me addi-
tional courage" and she halted and
proceeded TO eat
Evening came and Enid donned her
gown. III is pretty narrow" she ad-
mitted as she moved about bit "But
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

~ovERS were laid for three.
Eric Dorr declares the mince
pies led up to It Mrs. Deane
slyly hirs some credit is due her
since she herself was indirectly re-
sponsible for the unlighted gas Jet at
the head Of the stairs. Miss Barbara.
however. keeps mum. 1t happened
like this:
Eric had fallen asleep. over s-game
Of solitaire. He awakened with a start
when the improv1sed table across his
iknees, with the cards atop, tumbled
noisily to the noor. He frowned at his
watch. Eight o'clock!
The stuny little room boasted one
window and toward this Eric impa-
tiently stalked- Flinging it wide, he
stood there against the easement in
haling deep draughts Of the chill No
vember night air.
He was good to look upon, was Eric.
Not exactly handsome-ths features
were much too bronzed. and then that
scar near the temple. Yet from the
touselled red hair TO the slippered
feet there was an indennable some
thing. Maybe It was the lads clean
nmbed stslwartness you gloTied in.
Maybe. too. It was the trim erectness
of the 1.-THE young body that made you
instinctively sense the well-worn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-01

z had been chuckling to him
self all day. For that morn
ing he had leased an apart
nent and had a big surprise for Dor
othy. They had been married In May
upon his return from France, and on
account Of the housing shortage. they
had been obliged TO live In a room and
take their meals out
He wa, in the gayest of spirits. Dor
otby. who. under the circumstances
had retained her position. was home
ahead of him. She was combing her
hair. as he crossed over 10 kiss her and
demolish her coiffure. She laughed
and kissed his cheek and began comb
ing again
Then with a boyish eagerness be told
her OF the apartment. how his sister
had heard Of II. how happy they would
be. And what a stroke OF wisdom
that had been when they had bought
their furniture at the reduced summer
rates. All day his thoughts had
evoked such eosey pictures. and be had
spoken with such enthusiasm that al
nrst he wasn't conscious OF Dorothys S
lack OF spontaneous approval
His cheeriny7s vanished. He sub
fce'cd her % a sharp scrutiny. 1T
sounds Ace. she returned smiling;
and We can talk about II after dinner.
Come: I'm famished."
Her tone had been a tribe careless