The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-02-25
DRUSlE
BY MOlliE MATTER.
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terest in her charming self. But
Bruce, OF course had not known of
Drusie'a love. any more than he had
known of her existence.
Her affection began in schoolgirl
hero worship, grew calmly and stead
lily into honest admiration, and ended
In love. Drusle, during her school
days had watched Nell Hammondrs
young cousin come and 20 ON visits
eyes. appeared TO be possessed OF all
the imaginary virtues Of heroes OF
book or screen.
When Nell finally introduced her,
the glanor was replaced by genuine
regard.
Then il happened. that Richard
Hammond awakened to like adinira-
ton of his Cousins young friend. And
now, now-Drusie was almost sure
that Richard fully reciprocated her
affection. She did not yet choose TO
give TO the emotion it's true name.
So, IL was diseouraging to realize. as
she rolled onward In the train which
was bearing her. To n weekend party
nj Richard Hammond's home, that she
had no suitable dress To wear AZ the
dinner which his mother would give
that evening
prusilla did so want 10 make a
favorable impression upon Richards
family. She did SO wish him To bs
proud of her before his friends. Nell
was expected later from another ho.
'day visit, and the two girls were TO
meet at her relatives home. Drusie's
father had been certain that her last
summers rose foulard would be lust
the thing to wear TO the party" But
Drusie knew that the old rose foulard
was quite inappropriate, both In cut
and In its fashion OF former season.
However, she determined not TO re-
fuse the invitation Richards mother
nad SO kindly extended through Nell
Hammond. And with inward trepida-
ton, Yet with happiness. the girl knew
that Richards mother reading her
sons heart. desired To see and TO
know his choice. Richard himself
came eagerly into the ear at the sta
lion before her destination.
Hurried on" he explained. ito meet
you"
His beloved face still bore It's ra-
dlant expression as he followed her
with the suitcases later down the
aisle. Her mother was gracious In
her greeting. and the room which
Druslla was 10 share with Nell was
a revelation of dalntiness and beauty.
Drusie sank 10 her knees 10 I'M
fasten the straps OF her bag. And
there. as the cover flew back, lay fold.
ed as light and ms blue as cloud-a
dream OF an evening frock, Wonder
ingly. the girl took II in her hands,
holding IL before her slim figure--the
dress was her size TO perfection. Then
wild impulse seized her. She knew.
OF course. that the whole thing was a
mistake, that she had caught up IN
her excitement someone else's suit
case on the train. and had forced II
into Richards waiting hands She re-
called vaguely the presence Of
young woman in the train seat be-
hind hers, and a second suitcase stand.
Ing on end near her. She would
find out later the identity Of the owner
OF this bag that she had taken. and
the exchange would be rectined But.
Just now. for this one hour--Drusllla
would wear the dream Of dress.
Then she ran down the stairs.
Richard WINS mt ia aVitaua. Iut
from her position beneath the swaylng
lights she saw. down the hall his
mother approaching. Drusilla turned
and fled back up the stair. hack 10
her room OF luxury. For IL had come
To her all ut once. what Wild and
outrageous md dishonest thing she
was doing. brusie had not words hard
enough for herself Hastily she un.
did the blue dress faStenings. fever
ishly folded IL away In Iis tissue.
Then stood an awakened Cinderella
buttoning with trembling fingers the
serge travelling snit about her figure.
please tell Mrs. Hammond. she
directed the maid. -tha, my suitcase
has been misplaced and ! will not be
able 10 dress for dinner"
When Mrs. Hammond passed this
message on 20 her son. her pleasant
face was perple1ed.
Il do not understand" she said Il
am sure that ! saw your little friend
In the conservatory . short time since
and she was beautifully dressed. IN
just such frock as Harmonic has
been begging for. from Lucille"
And presently Drusiila in her navy
blue suit responded Ia Richards sum
mons. and came 10 him IN the upper
hail
You see be explained laughlngly.
"our SuifrassS got mixed when | left
them downstairs The maid carried
my bag up 20 your room. and here is
your own. Ny sister Hermoine u
anxiously waiting TO see the Lucille
dress brought out for her from the
city J, was IN the bag sent up 10
your room"
Then DruEffIa her checks as rosy