Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-04-14
OBSTACLES
BY MILDRED WHITE.
(@. 1921. Western Newspaper Unisn.)

(@, 1921, Western Newspaper Unisn.)
Lizzie stood frying the crullers a
golden brown, while Mrs. Reynolds
sat in her favorite corner Of the neat
white kitchen. Though Lizzie had
proven herself capable in every line Of
housekeeping, Mrs. Reynolds could
not quite resign her habit of direct
Ing. Everything in the home which
she had long made for her idollzed
and really worthy son had come un-
der her supervision, and 1t was diff
Of competence. And surely, Lizzie was
a jewel.
After various and innumerable
maids had made fitful and unsatisfac-
tory stays in the pretty fiat, Lizzie
arrived, and served with skill SEEM
Ing too good to he true; and Lizzie re-
mained.
Mrs. Reynolds found it was quite
possible to make both friend and COM
fidant Of Lizzie without fear Of later
disappointment. And the elder WON.
an accepted this companlonship Joy
fully, realizing in the comfort re-
celved how very lonely she had here
tofore been.
For John Reynolds mother was not
one in her exactions to win either
confidence or friendship. So now.
swaying to and fro in the rocker
which Lizzie had brought from the
living room, she relieved her mind
concerning a certain Betty Standish,
who had been presumptuous enough,
and successful enough, to win her
Johns affection.
at isn't" she told Lizzie, "as II he
were a man to be taken with every
pretty face. John never did fit
around and make love, like other boys.
He stayed at home and studied, and
that's why he has gotten along 80 well
with his engineering. But now, just
with that big promotion ahead and
all, for him to be taken with an Idle,
frivolous creature, who knows how to
do nothing but spend her fathers
money! What sort Of helpmeet would
she be to young man whose life for
some time tc come must be spent In
overcoming obstacles? For John will
have to travel far and >put up with
much hardship. Will this musical,
tea-party girl, be willing to 60 with
him to the wilds, do you think-when
his duty calls?"
Mrs. Reynolds In her elOquence had
forgotten Lizzle's presence. The gtr'
admired tempting cruller on the end
Of a fork.
Maybe" she replied, this Miss
Standish loves your boy lot 4; love can
make people like to do all sorts OF
hard, unusual things. And maybe
she's not so light. after all, Mrs. Rey-
nolds. Do you know her"
The mothers lips frightened.
81 absolutely refused to meet her"
she replied, "then John made the sug-
gestion. OF tourse, he is under
lovers glamour at present, and can
not be reasoned with. But / have
heard enough about Steve Standish's
daughter to know that she inherits all
he, fathers love Of show and luxury;
and as her mother died when she was
born, she's had no bringing up outside
Of fancy boarding schools. You can
hardly pick up a paper without read
ing some description Of her gown at
this affair or her playing at that.
And all the money John will have to
give her will he what he earns
through hard endeavor. Seems"
The mothers voice trailed of sadly.
Johns life has Just been spent
overcoming obstacles, big ones all
along the way. He was just lad
when his father died, and he has been
obliged to fight his way to his desire"
Tears filled the faded eyes. Lizzie
DTlSklS put HeT Aetli~ dSiuc' thC 'oSs
fragrant cruller was done. Then she
came, smiling and Strengthening the
ruffles over her arms, straight to the
old lady'S side.
"Now, dear" she said. don't you
fret. John is going to find just the
right woman, the one woman for him,
because no one could be wholly self
ish. | think, and love your John at
the same time. There Is something
50 big and fine and noble about him
that, well, 1t just has to bring out no.
blenesS in another. You see, know
for | love your John"
The mother caught her breath sharp
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