The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-10
EOening Story
Shining by Contrast.
BY CORONA REMINGTON


'Ffey there, Jim, Great sport to
see you in the old town again"
Great to be here" declared Jim
Claiming as he gripped Agnes Hub
bard's hand.
Brother wanted to meet you, but
he had an important real estate deal
on and ne knew you'd excuse MN;
Sent his regards and all that ana SAID
he'd see you-at LUNCH Tn to take you
home in the car; it's right around
here. DoeSthe old town look natural!
just think, four long years since you
graduated up on the hill there.
Mot thing changed, not even you
same old Aggy," he laughed.
"You're-fatter," the girl announced
seating herself at the wheel.
Yes. lawyers don't get much time
for physical exercise. I'm afraid I'm
going to be-portly by the time I'm
thirty ruefully.
"I'H get some of that off. You
ought to see the schedule have
planned for today and tomorrow"
athletic as ever. suppose"
"Oh, yes; more so if anything. It's
the only life
\ BY this time they had reached the
entrance to the Hubbard place.
my, it looks wonderful and cool up
there among the trees. always liked
that big old, white house." said Jim.
And SUCH an inviting porch. with the
awnings and linen-covered chairs"
IT always liked it too, but I'm not
home much. Dad says have more
outside. interests than any girl he ever
knew"
Agnes chartered thru the luncheon
and they hurried off afterward to the
golf club. On their way out to the
porch and the inviting smoke stand
beside a comfy chair.
Gee, it's notr'' he declared half an
hour later, as he stood on the golf
MOT much" scoffed the girl you
ought to try it here in August. 1t is
hot thenS'
They played until o'clock; then
Agnes hauled him off for a little swim
before dinner. She was a champion
swimme and, raced him half way
across the lake and back. By this
time Jim was so tired he wondered
from sinking. but Agnes seemed as
fresh as the morning sun.
Lets dive a little" she suggested.
Then wen have to get home. Din
ners at $3.50 and some of the old
crowds coming over for a dance this
evening"
WHAT" said Jim almost forgetting
to paddle.
Eyes, coming over for a dance to-
night. Won't it be fun"
''Er-sure."
Somehow, he lived, thru it and man
aged to keep on the floor. Every
muscle III his DCOX was screaming III
rebellion and at times he thought
seriously of running away. At
O'Clock the dance ended and Jim was
permitted to go to his room.
Good night" called Agnes up the
stairs, land, Jim, be ready at s. We'rc
going for hike and have picnic
breakfast afterward. Nothing like a
hike to start the day right"
But Jim did not stay for the hike.
Instead he changed into his street
clothes, threw his belongings into his
grip and seated himself to wait for
everything to quiet down. While
waiting he scrubbed note and pinned
it to his pillow which read:
ct can't tell you why-lawyers have
secrets, you know-but 1 must catch
the 4:30 train. Goodby and many
thanks to you and Bill for the most
active twelve hours ever spent. VIII
write.-Jim."
Like a thief in the night he stole
out of the big white house and down
thru the trees 1t was two miles to
the depot, but with Jin1's amount of
determination anything was possible.
With gritted teeth he started trudg-
ing along the sandy road, carrying his
heavy grip first in one hand. then the |
other Kind Providence sent a milk !
truck along on it's way to the city with |
it's load of baby breakfasts, and at the |
wheel sat a man with a heart, which |
was more of the working of kind |
ioN1oChSS AhS u I'm SioNCu oOHH /
and the man asked Jim to jump in |
and ride. He reached the depot just /
in time to catch the train. He had |
promised to visit another old college !
mate 200 miles down .the road-a lit
tie soft-eyed girl, who was q hero
freshman when he was a
senior, president of the
class and enjoyed other honors. They
had (corPesponded internationally ever
since and he had-looked forward to
this visit, but somehow all the zest
had gone out of him. He was pretty
well fed up on girls. he concluded.I
Too beastly hot for visiting, anyway
wished he hadn't promised to make
.hese stopovers on his way to the law
yers' convention at Chicago.
Lillian Bishop was genuinely glad to