Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-18

known ana mighty successful mer-
chant Of an old family which. for gen.
eratiOns. had ''belonged"-that is TO
say. IL had been part OF the aristoc-
racy OF Fifth avenue.
There could be no doubt Of this
great good luck OF theirs-better. in
deed. than Mrs. Bing had dared TO
hope f0r-the Young man having seri-
Ousiy confided his intentions TO j.
Patterson. But there was one shadow
on the glowing prospect: Phyllis had
suddenly taken n bad turn. She
moped. as her mother put IL. She
was listless and unhappy. She had
lost her interest Ga the chase. SO 10
speak. She had little heart for the
teas and dances and dinner parties.
One day her mother returned from a
luncheon and found her weeping Mrs.
Bing went az once 10 the telephone
and called for the stomach specialist.
He came and made a brief examina-
ton and said that Il was all due 20
rich food and late hours. he left some
medicine, advised day or two OF rest
On bed. charged a hundred dollars and
went away. They tried the remedies,
but Phyllis showed no Improvement.
The young man sent American Beauty
roses aud a graceful note of regret TO
her room.
you ought TO be very happy" said
her mother. "He Is n dear"
Il know H." Phyllis answered. Hes
Just the most adorable creature l ever
saw In my life"
"For goodness sakei What Is the
matter with your Why don't You brace
up" Mrs. Bing asked with a note Of
Impotence In her tone. "You act
like a dead fish"
Phyllis. who had been lying on the
couch. rose 20 a sitting posture and
flung one OF the cushions at her
mother.
How can I brace upT" she asked
with Indignation In her eyes. "Don't
you dare TO scold me-"
There was a breath OF silence in
which the two looked into each others
eyes. Many thoughts came flashing
into the mind Of Mrs Bing. Why had
the girl spoken the word you" so bit
terly7 Little echoes Of old history be-
gan 10 iii the silence. She arose and
picked up the cushion and threw IL
on the sofa.
what a temper" she exclaimed.
Young lady. you don't seem 10 know
that these days are very precious for
you. They viii not come again"
Then. IN the old fashion Of women
who have suddenly come out Of a mo-
n ant OF affectionate anger. they fell 20
weeping IN each others arms. The
storm was over when they heard the
feet OF ]. Patterson Blng In the hail.
Phyllis lied into the bathroom.
"HellOF' said Mr.. Bling as he entered
the door. ~rve found out what's the
matter with Phyllis It's nerves.
met the great specialist. John Hamll-
ton Gibbs. at luncheon today. / de-
scribed the symptoms. He says it's
undoubtedly nerves. He has any num-
Der OF cases just like this One-rest,
fresh air and a careful diet are all
that's needed. He says that IL he can
have her for two weeks he'll guaran-
tee a cure. I've agreed 20 have you
take her 20 his sanitarium In the
Catskills tomorrow. He has saddle
horses. sleeping balconies. toboggan
slides. snOw-shoe and skating parties
and all that"
II think II win be great" said Phyl-
lis. who suddenly emerged from her
hiding-place and embraced her father.
I'D love TT I'm sick OF this old town.
I'm sure it's just what need"
II couldn't 20 tomorrow" said Mrs.
Blng. Il simply must so 10 Mrs. De
lanes luncheon"
Then TIL ask Harriet TO go up with
her" said ]. Patterson.
Harriet, who lived In a fat on the
upper west side. was Mrs. Blng's sis
ter.
Phyllis went 70 bed dinneriess with
a headache. Mr.. and Mrs. Bing sat
for a long time over their coffee and
cigarettes.
slrs something too dreadful that
Phyllis should be getting sick just at
the wrong time" said the madame.
"She has always been Well can't
understand H."
-She's had a rather strenuous time
here" said ]. Patterson.
but she seemed 10 enjoy IL until
until the right man came along. The
very man I hoped would IKE her
Then. suddenly. she throws up her
hands and keels over. It's too devil
ish for words.
Mr.. Bing laughed at his wife's ex-
ASPIRATION.
ITO me it's no laughing matter,
said she with a serious face
perhaps she doesn't like the boy
]. Patterson remarked.
Mrs. BIng leaned toward him and
whispered. "She adores him she
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