The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-20
THE REVOLT OF
VERA SANDERSON
BY JANE PHELPS
a HOME AT LAST.

In the, morning Keith left by an
early train. but not so early mat l
was not there to bid him goodbye
Before the few people who were go
ing on the train he took me in his
arms and held me close just for a
moment. The caress made it hard for
me to let him go; it seemed almost as
if he were taking my very soul with
moments, had I ceased to love him
and to long for his love. And I had
starved for him so longi
I did not 20 directly home. AFTER
watching until the last vestige OF
smoke from the train had disap-
peared, took a long walk. was so
happy, I wanted to be alone with my
almost the same as, does some great
sorrow. We long to be alone to sense
it.
well. dear?"
Mrs. Aldrich took my face between
her hands and kissed me. She said
nothing about the length of time I
had been gone. asked no questions,
just gave me love.
THE train left on time. I took a
long walk" I said as I returned her
caress.
II underestimate
THAT is one of the many dear
things about you" I returned. You
always understand"
81 understand that I shall be very
lonely when you 60" She smiled at
me.
~But I shall visit you often. and you
will come to us. should not be near
ly so happy in having a home were
not sure you would be with me
often"
perhaps. dear child. That you
want me, an old woman. to share your
happiness, gives me great pleasure. I
like your husband. Now that he sees
the error he made and is willing to
recttfy 1t, I believe you will be very
happy. But also foresee many hard
times for you. His sister, unless am
mistaken, will resent everything he
does, and will be correspondingIy I'M
pleasant to you. But be patient and
you may win her over. It would give
him great happiness, perhaps the
greatest you could possibly give him,
If you two could become good friends. IS
The next few days I spent in get
ting ready to leave. I visited all the
spots grown dear to me in my long
walks. wrote to Sallie. a long letter
tellingTher everything, and asking her
| to plan to visit me when 1 was settled
in my new home. I added:
you will be surprised when tell
| you that I have learned to cook and
| do most of the other things a good
| housewife does. do not think
| Keith will miss any comforts in
that direction. I shall have a ser
want, perhaps two. but If they don't
| do things right can show them.
| Dear Mrs. Aldrick insists that it is
| necessary for the mistress to know
If she is to have perfect service.
| Margaret is a wonderful house
| keeper and hostess, as you know.
\ 81 anXinnG haUa
mother visit me. I spoke of it to
Keith and he, too, seemed pleased
| at the idea. He loved his parents
| very dearly, and had kept in touch
| With them always. which is unusual
| Jack Underwood is still a bach
elor. We will ask him often when
| you come. Before 1 left 1 never
saw him that he did not ask for
you"
I was happier when had dis
patched my long letter home. I hat
often felt guilty that 1 had not writ
ten.
When the day came to bid Mrs AL.
| drich goodbye 1 realized how very
dear she had become to me- Ever
Keith's presence, his laughing pre-
tense of jealousy, could not-preven
/ tears as left the little cottage where
I had found peace and safety.
But when we were on the trair
i speeding toward the new home Keith
had made for me. forgot everything
save my delight in listening to wha'
he had done for me, and my love fol
him.
We went directly to the apartment
II only bought the necessary things
Vera. You will enjoy doing the rest
he said as he took me in his arms
and in real story book fashion said
| welcome home, Vera"
oh. it will be such fun!" I ex-
claimed. But he really had made
everything very cosy and comfortable
Annie was therel She would be the
only maid should require aside from
a cook. was delighted to have her
She welcomed us with a broad smile
In the early evening Gloria and Irene