Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17

long panels over a short greel
skirt, each panel gathered 10
gether at the bottom and hell
| in by a tiny bunch Of Cecil Brun
ner roses. It was the first tim
that I had worn anything bu
black or white since my widow
hood. | rather wanted to sur
prise Mr.. Early, as l knew that ht
had gotten used to expecting me
in white (for he had often re-
marked that he was glad l wore
white evening dresses, as tney
were so becoming and that Incl
dentally they made every woman
who wore colors either tawdry OF
bizarre. Tonight 1 was going &c
show him that / could wear
distinct color and still look
neither tawdry or bizarre.
l got out my jade earrings ana
layalliere and my jade comb,
bracelet and rings, all Of which
had been a wedding present to
me from Duane.
ut was very sweet Of you,
Alix," said Bah, "to honor Duane
by wearing his bridal present.
He was remarking the other day
that he did not think that you
cared for jade, as you had never
worn it to his knowledge since he
gave it to you"
81 do not think 1 have been
with Duane on formal occasions
since my marriage. l love jade,
dear, and you watch me tonight.
expect to look the best that
ever have in my life"
1t was not until quite late In
the afternoon that l remembered
that 1 had not told Mr.. Early
that Mr.. Henderson was dining
with us and / felt that he should
know this that he might provide
a seat for him at the theatre.
/ persuaded Bah to go with me
to the office. We arrived about
half past four. Miss Belcher,
Alice Gordon, Judge Turner were
with Mr.. EARLY in his private Of
flee. The boy at the door was
new and did not recognize me,
20 he said: II am very sorry,
madame, but Mr.. Early is in con-
ference"
II am invited to the party"
,aid with a smile and turning to
Bah 1 gave the pleasant informa-
ion, I'VE are just in time for
ea."
1 was very glad to see Judge
Turner. felt a little warm
brill about my heart that / never
expected to feel again. l had no
dea that l had missed him so
much and l knew when saw him
hat / wanted to go to him with
II my problems. He seemed to
ne to be quite as much haven
( rest as the everlasting arm.
He, however, seemed rather
reoccupied, although he imme-
lately took to Bah and they had
most beautiful time while re-
artee passed back and forth with
apier-like rapidity.
Bah certainly is a clever woman
'en love to talk to her, but men
ay more attention to me. iii
onder why. I am not nearly 80
rillant a talker as my sister. II
Mr.. Early was quite as poised H
I'd suave as usual. He greeted n
g with just the right degree of III
iendliness but nevertheless he
ntrived to give me more than an
timation that there was a little
rsonal note In 1t for myself
one. Il
Alice was much perturbed about
IF husband He was not as
sll as usual. 81 was going to |
i you up this morning, Alix." \
g said. "and ask you IL you
uldn't. find time to come over
d see Bill. You always cheer H
n up so much" IA
Il will go over tomorrow, Alice. \
IL him, will you not7" \
He will be so glad to see you,
ar. The pain is so great that
really welcomes the visitors
ON he loves, as he says they
ke him forget some of It,"
Here Miss Belcher interrupted
q lightsome voice, How do YOU
our city, Mrs. Benton?"
Che Judge placed his big hand
r Aliee's tiny one.