The Lamar register., 1920-09-08

The little milliner turned smilinglS.
You know the old proverb," she ad-
monished with warning finger. Don't
count your chickens before they"
Have feathers enough TO trim a
hat" laughed the girl. But. oh. Miss
Vnnetta. the minstrels are to give n
recital and I'm to play. They'll al
be dressed beautifully, while III have
nothing but my decrepit old clothes
And somebody will be there who"
With gentle hand the millineI
stroked back the unruly curls.
II know, dear" she encouraged the
youthful coniidant. Somebody who is
TO be honored, besides many others
who love you. But. my child. don't
have your gown too long"
Too long" gasped the girl. But
l haven't any, Miss vanetta. and ne
prospects of any, either"
"Now let me see" mused the friend
ly little listener with one finger tap.
trlumphanfly.
She crossed the room and drew a
shimmerlng piece of soft silk from her
fragrant cedar chest.
oh Miss Vanettu," June exclaimed
with catch In her throat. How
much would have 10 pay for. that
Cinderella gown
The woman considered with her
finger to her lips. Then she rip
toed 10 the girl and whispered softly:
Dear friend! Indeed. would do
that and more for this wonderful
poets dream of II gown. No French
girl in all gay Paree could boast Of one
SO sweet"
Not II person it seemed from all the
town was missing. FOR Lawrence Lane,
who had made himself famous as u
player Of the gultar, vas coming.
Aunt Priscilla took ler place In the
audience with an ubbending 'frown.
Yet after she had watched the par
Elephants in the concert she began To
.eel troubled and uneasy.
Il wonder II | dare to look" she
murmured brokenly. Then. If her
dress is poor. her music IS nothing To
be ashamed Of. June isn't to blame
because her old aunt is tyrant."
She raised her eyes to the platform
and gasped. Not her little. old-fasiI.
ioned June Day stood there playing
with II far-off. happy smile, but n
fairy from the forest with "a piece OF
the summer sky for her gown and y
spray of forest roses for her hat.
The applause was tremendous.
Bewildered and mol understanding
Aunt Priscilla was standing alone when
her hand was seized Ia a warm clasp.
Looking up she saw Judge Good
watching her with lender gaze.
priscilla" he pleaded. when saw
your niece tonight she looked 81 like
your sister that / was carried back 10
the time when you and she and |
walked through the sprlngtime fields
together. / was your devoted suitoI
then and am today. VIII you marry
me now, although there's silver
threads among the goldF"
With fiurrled, nervous gesture she
loosed her hand.
II CUES. perhaps can" she whis
pered back. My chickens are all
hatched-uneNpected There's nothing
bur June to keep NE now"
A. if in answer To her name the girl
appeared.
Don't think me dlsobedient. aunfie. Sc
she said quietly. Little Miss Nanefta
helped me TO mike this dress and hat.
My only payment was To play for her
day after day. She and her sweet.
heart used 10 sing together before
they quarreled. That was why !
played those sweet melodies so well to
night. They will never be separated
again because | cnaxed his address,
from her and sent him a ticket for my
recital. They are sitting there. Tn,
spring has claimed another bride be.
sides you. dear auntie."
Two Others" said deep voice b,
her side. Aunt Priscilla, your Jun,
Day has consented 10 become Mrs
Lawrence Lane. Do you think that
will safely guard your little lore
chicken;"
That's Just the answer" futter.d
the bewildered woman. You've Just
explained these dolngs. Girls are Just
like chickens. They're bound to hatch
and so Unexpectedly"