The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-15

| fairs. But whatever I am. a note or
wire to the Hotel Alfred will be for
warded to me and if the impossible
should happen, and your husband ever
fail you, remember Jack is waiting.
ready to do anything for you"
1 had not expected TO see Jack for
months perhaps years, but the knowl-
edge of his faithfulness, of his near
ness, had been of much comfort to me-
And now he was going away, probably
to his death.
Madge Goes to Telephone.
The most bitter knowledge OF all.
was that which forced itself upon my
mind. Jack was going to the war be-
cause he was unhappy over my mar
rage. He had not said So of course,
in the letter which he knew my hus-
band must read, but 1 knew it. The
remembrance of his face, his voice.
when l told him Of my marriage was
enough. 1 did not need written words
to know that perhaps l was sending
him to his death!
/ think I must have moaned aloud
at the cruelty of it all, for in a moment
1 felt Katie's hand on my shoulder.
ooh. Misses Graham, dear Missss
Graham vot de matter? You seeck?"
She glanced at the letter in my hand
somebody dead? You feel bad?"
This was intolerable. In her warm
hearted affection for me she was
quite capable of mentioning my en-
ton to Dicky. / braced myself 70
smile and meet her eyes.
'eWhy, Katie, you must be dream
ing" I said. There is nothing the
matter with me. / was interested in
my letter and forgot that must dress
TO go out for the cream and the flow
ers. What time is is"
Half past ten"
Only an hour till the train which
was bringing my mother-in-law 10 our
home was due! She would be in the
house within hour and a half Would
have time to dress, go after the flow
ers and cream and be back in time TO
welcome her?
Common sense whispered to omit the
flowers and send Katie for the cream
But one of my faults or virtues
never have been able to decide which
is the persistence with which / STICK |
to a plan. once 1 have decided upon |
IT. made up my mind TO take
chance on getting back in time.
what dress should / wear to meet |
my y,other-in-law? This was the next |
ouestion that confronted me. / woulo
have no tine to change my attire after
7 came back from the florists. ! do /
NOT wanted to give the impression o.
having dressed up" for her. neither
did wish to appear shabby.
has
dress a blue broadcloth coat and skirt
There were several blouses which
could wear with Il. and I chose one of
dark blue silk. with a fischu and cuffs
of lace. 1 rearranged my hair. hur-
ried into the gown, put on my fur cap
and purse, went 10 the kitchen.
Il am going now. Katie" l said "Set
the table and get everything ready so z
as we can serve luncheon just as soon
as they get here"
81 afraid you no get back in time"
Katie shook her head obviously as she l
looked at the clock.
"Oh. yes, / will, but" as a sudden /
thought struck me. 'if shouldn't, / /
VIII be back Immediately afterward. so
tell Mr.. Graham that went out after
some flowers.
FOR the realization ndd just sweep i
over me, that the only opportunity /
would have to telephone Jack before
he sailed would be in the hour before
my mother-in-Iaw arrived I could
hardly leave the house during her first
day with US, and certainly could not
telephone Jack from the apartment
with the risk Of Dicks anger, and
the appreciation which I was sure
would be his mothers.
Continued tomorrow.)