Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-20
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Alice Fairbanks Is called '"The
Happy Lady" by the children of her
town. because of her bright smile
And sunny nature. Her optimistic
qualities have made her rise superior
70 such s~addening circumstances as
per ather's death, her mothers in
VaHdism, and the hard work neces-
eary to stretch a tiny income. When
the meets, falls in love with and be-
comes engaged to David Thorn, her
cup of happiness seems overlooking.
An aunt dies. leaving a twenty-one-
year old daughter, Lois, penniless.
Alice generously gives up her trous-
eeau money to ser it to Lois for fare
and the Fairbanks AXE her In to
Ay with then. Lois is exceedingly
pretty and very feminine, and grad
ually absorbs David's interest.
CHAPTER 25
Mrs. Fairbanks, sensitive to a
superlative degree. as are most in
yalids, spent the next few days in
bed. Alice. thinking her mother
needed to be quiet and away from
everyone, moved her upstairs TO her
room and herself slept in the little
living room. This little downstairs
room was ordinarily Mrs. Fairbanks
favorite spot. Such life as they had
passed through 1T. and here she was
In touch with household affairs and
convenient for neighbours visits. But
this sudden change in condition made
It desirable to keep her away from
everything.
Alice was alone the lex afternoon.
Lois had announced suddenly that
she wos going for a walk.
81 haven't explored the town yet,
you know" she explained.
And Alice, guessing she was going
70 meet David secretly, said nothing.
Etn df1 NOT 1xtNnvr ur1,aan fhaxr rn-n
going. but the air Of intimacy and
eecrecy which she had seen the even
ins before made her sure that there
was some sort of appointment.
OF course. she might be
= David had said the night before
that he was to drive out to the farm
that afternoon, and mentioned the
work he was to supervise. So, If that
were true-and h turned hot at
the very thought of doubling a word
David said. But IL that were true.
then Lois had gone too. Lois had
dressed with particular care hat day
another fact that added to the
feeling Of conviction that was taking
possession of Alice.
There was a light step on the
porch, and looking up Alice saw Clara
looming in. She was profoundly
grateful for the interruption.
"dow's your m~other?" Clara ask
cd. i uedrQ SU9 was Ill again ana
came to find out. I brought along
come sewing" She unrolled a bureau
scarf she was making and settled
herself to talk.
They chatted of various things for
En hour; then, girl-like, drifted into
talk of boys and love affairs.
Were o ever jealous?" Alice
asked.
Eyes. often. Remember Eddie
Howe? I used to be mad about him,
and when that little Upton girl came
along and took him away from me,
! was most awfully Jealous" Clara
confessed frankly.
TITS the worst feeling in the world,
isn't it?' sympathized Alice.
"It Is, and it's such an unworthy
feeling, and such a hopeless one"
Clara philosophical. Then pursuing
the line of thought that Alice had
Suggested, she asked presently:
what made you say that? You've
never been jealous. You never yer
looked at a man until o met David.
And you're engaged to him. Do you
hnean to tell me you are ieaIous?"
Alice said nothing; could say moth
3ng, In fact. After all, what had she
TO be jealous of? David was off at
the farm, his duties lay there, Lois
might really have gone for a walk
and sven If she a gone with David,
that signiied nothing!
Are you Jealous of Lois Kenne-
dy?" Clara demanded suddenly. TELL
me. Alice dear. You know I'd do
anything in the world for you, and
you know we've always told each
other things"
Alice looked over at her friend.