Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-06-10
ON D0RA'S HONOR
BY MILDRED WHITE.
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.s:l. Western Newspaper Union

Michael Moore listened TO the lifting
song which came 10 him through an
upper open window. then with Il sigh
ana frown he reluctantly entered
the house.
when Theodore has finished her
tasks" the professor remarked 10 his
with her
Tasks" jeere1 the sister. 'Theo-
dora is. believe, at present engaged
in trying the effect OF various muSlins.
Her new summer dresses have come
home. And ! do wish Michael. that
when YOU talk with your ward. you
would endeavor to persuade her that
the continued presence of students on
the front vcranda is not desirable.
Michael without reply, passed on to
the broad stairway, and called stern
~, "Theodora."
A ruffied dark head Immediately ap-
peared above, while a girls laughing
face looked down upon him.
'Thcodora she repeated in mock
alarm. my full name always means a
kcolding. Trembling come"
Seated IN the library before his
charge, he regarded her gravcly.
Il am weary of complaint regarding
your conduct. Dora," he said SISTER
Martha has been telling me of your
disobcdiencc."
IT. he continued. "you choose to
disregard NY wishes. college rules at
least must he respected. Our college
f"rbids absolutely the presence OF
knowing this, YOU, the inmate of a
professors home. are still persistently
seen walking about the campus In
company with one or another Of the
students. These young men are duly
rrprimandeu and warned against fur
Their infringement Of rule. while you
remain openly defiant. What am l to
say TO you. Dora:"
If you are asking me-" pleasantly
replied the girl. IL answer that you
have said enough. don't go to the
campus I" deliberately meet the boys.
Mike. dear, it is just so nice and quiet
and green there, and if the boys will
follow, how can ] help it.
A grudgins smile crept to Michael
Moorc's lips, it was the very tender
smile. that Dora awaited.
You know you can't he angry with
me, Mike, DEAR" she said softly, but
! do wonder how YOU have had pa
thence with all my pervcrseness since l
came. tiny tot TO your generous care.
Do you think that can ever forget that
II.
pliancd sister 10 raise, that he might
die content in that assurance. Mike
my brothers own name for you'll am
always grateful, it is only that YOU will
not UNDERESTIMATE"
Michael iicrcely claspcd The prof
fcred hand, Shyly embarrassed before
praise he dropped it abruptly.
All right Dora," he hastily ended
the interview
she looked after him shaking her
head
dear big stupid" she murnured
wistfully.
The professor from his classroom
that evening saw Dora out among
her lilies. and family lie heard the
call of her song. Michael went to her.
Dora led him To IL seat beneath the
maple tree and made him name for
her the stars. 1t was an old childish
game. She gave whimsical little names
OF her own. which brought from the
ploddinS professor refreshing laugh
ter.
Il must get back to work." he said.
ana YOU, my dear, to your rest"
Michael was strangely happy, through
the days which followed. Rigidly had
Dora held 10 her resolve and students
were haniShed.
AT evening. sister Martha beck on
ing him into her special sanctum.
Drought sense of foreboding. "Thco-
d"ri' she said. has at last trans
crossed all prOpriciy. A student tryst
more reckless than usual, and under
the eyes Of Il member Of YOUR facul-
~. was humiliuted, when observed
the dean also watching the romantic
scene from his window. Dora i'm close
communion with her admirer beneath
a Tree, near midnight. Michael YOU
must issue stern command, you have
been too lcnient.' Slowly the pro
lessor walked toward the lilv beds,
where he had been told he would find
his unruly charge.
Il hope. said the vision beneath
the maple tree. that YOU are going
TO punish this latest culprit severely.
and not my innocent self. | refer"
Dora continued, Ito my late compan-
ION beneath the stars in the lily gar
den. He did stay, admit. until an
uhholE hour; and deliberately he
sought me. Truly, Mike dear, ! would
nav" sent away the man, but YOU see
] just could not. because"
"Ncs?' Michael questioned sharp.
ly.
Because. You see, I love him"