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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
CHAPTER XXXu
Alone Together

CAROL had told Nick earlier in the
~ evening that she was going to the
first rehearsal Of the play and he had
said nothing about calling for her. At
first she had been glad. but as the read &.
Ing of tn" play went on she wished
vaguely thar Nick werc coming. lie
represented safety. something to cling
to. and she wanted time to think. t"
anolyZc he" emotions to find out where
she was drifting.
But when the last act was reached.
things were bcttcr .Jcrvis l'ritton did
not appear and Carol played alone with
Tom SoPle", who was her stage husband.
She lost her self consciousness, and
read her lines well, and afterwnrd when
refreshments were wheeled irto the H..
brary on n tea wagon, Carol fclt more
like herself.
There was an awkward moment when
it came time 10 break up, and Nick had
not appeared.
WAS Nick to call for you;' Grace
asked
"No. he was detained downtown to-
night" Carol returned quickly. "Rut
III be all right. I'll hop into II taxi
and get right ont at my own door. y
"Ill see that Mrs. Tracy gets home
all right" Brittom put in at that
moment. that is il mHy have that
pleasure turning to Carol.
"Why. thank you she faltcred.
"Rut It really isn't necessary
"Suppo,c Wc don't put it that way"
he said in an uud"rtone, and n moment
later. she was going down the front
steps with him and he was haiing a
taxi.
Thr Darkness Of the taxi seemed t.
close them IN toCethcr, il seemed to rob
tho situation Of Ordinary companion-
ship and to invest it with an extraordi-
nary intimacy,
They were alone, and tn" fact that
they both re'apsed into silence made
the situation more intolerablc than ever.
In desperation. Carol plunged into
conversation.
II don't know what came over me
tonight, but never felt 50 stupidity
AWKWARD
lie turned toward her and she caught
her breath. In spite of the darkness
-he felt his eyes upon her.
"It was almost rs if You We're aCtu-
ally afraid Of the stasc situation, wasn't
~" lie said lightly cor "lsc.of me-,
which. Of course. is absurd.
Carol never knew what iupc|lcl her
to answer him as sb" dill. bur the
words seemed to rush TO her lips az
though to keep them back any longer
were an imposSibiity.
"Pcrhnps II isn't so absurd,
What do you mcan:' his question
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Two Minutes of Optimism
by HERMAN }. STICH
Is Your Name SmitI,ers?

rTlRE sithers thought could cib
in OF NAT w
mite Il"
Smtcrs Of &c, before
give had habit with him. 'N''
On Sunday he down cellar to ecd
some NIL
a 'A'U'
wont dcLer uib
the boss.
opened the shovel furnace
"Nowyo III iscoal"
dvife
his body o
Smhs begun realize that rho fra,
law %
If harvest first plant money vc
caping
DO raise?
This like foolish
If think things You'll find tim
Snitl ers--and Il be doncth ~ -
II
than paid for
There failures in the field of
In the final analysis boss your salary
Who
do
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

Loopod ribbon with hcmstitchinr
makes "A very attractive BODICE AND
SLEEVE TRIMMING. Have two rows
of hcmsttching. two inches anart, down
the front of the bodice and middle ~
the sleeves. Decide on tho width of
ribbon YOU wish TO use 1.-TWO inches is
hemstitching on each side ror a LENGTH
trtNc more than thc width OF fhe
ribbon. cuttIng through the sti,rhims q
forms pirot cdgcs.l Run the ribb"n
trough the F;its Have three graduated
low make Sits on each side and r,,u
the ribbon through, Continue n, t,'ia
way all the way down the frmt or t,s', ,hs
bod &c ana slesves: This BODICE AND
silk frock. LI p.h'"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

THEY me: in the market as they both
i prodded and pried among the heads
Of lettuce to find one to their liking.
Isn't It awful about these prices?'
exclaimed one.
TT certainly is" agreed the other
settling herself for n good chat. They
keep saying that prices are going down
oil the time. but ! cant sec 1t, can
you?"
well, some things seem To be a little
cheaper. got a dress the other day
that wasn't So bad--hut what l want
10 zee is a general reduction Of every.
thing, nnd I don't see why 1t doesn't
come"
They are probably still discussing it
II not with each other, with two other
people.
DRICES went up with such whizzing
l. bang when they started that II
seems only natural for them to come
down the same way.
But they won't because they cant.
The reason goes all the way back to
the manufacturer and his raw material.
He got it when he got his labor.
at a time when everything was high
and scarce.
Naturally he had to charge a high
price to the wholesale dealer who
bought his finished products. II he
wanted 70 make anything ot all.
lie did want TO make something al
a!l-he wouldn't be normal IL he didn't.
The wholesale dealer is Il human be.
ing, too. and when he sold his wares
to the retailer he had to boost his
charges in proportion to what he had
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
"The Marriage Gambler "
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copv-ioh.. 1873. Jv Public Ledge. Company

was sharp, the tone no longer light.
Arc you afraid Of me!"
OF course not, why should I be-
Carol was fencing desperately.
II think perhaps I'm afraid of you.
he returned. ignoring her emphatic de-
nial.
Carol forced light little laugh. "And
that is really abslird.' she exclaimed.
llc made gestur. of dissent" It's
quite true. I'm afraid of what you
might do to me if should let you creep
into my thoughts. Into his tone
had come II deeper note, and involun-
tarily Carols hands clenched in her
lap. Something in his voice struck
response in her end she found it i'm .
possible to make light Of the situation.
Her voice seemed stuck in her throat.
she could not speak. and then with a
gasp Of relief sho saw that the taxi
was drawing w before her own door
She wanted to say. "You mustn',
talk like that. YOU mustn't say such
things to me- but instead she heard
herself saying lightly.
Then. of course, you have only e.
crowd me out of your thoughts to be
quite safe
Before he could answer, the tax
driver had opened the door. and Brit
ton was forced to help Carol out. She
asked him lightly if he would come up
but he murmured an excuse, bowed
and left her in the lobby. As she
stepped into the elevator her thoughts
were busy going over everything that
had been said. and her heart was beat
ing wildly.
Had he meant what he snid or had he
, been flirting with her? And why was
she 50 awkward and i'll at ease with
this man. when all her life she had been
. able to carry off lightly any kind Of II
situation?
TOmOrTOW-EmOtiOns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

Carol Enih bourne mdrriCs Meg
Tracy ri'hoW loring him for the
reason that she cannot bear to sec
htm ruin his lifc through his tnfdfn-
alton for DaisV CaStlcton, Of 'Ihc
Jolv Rcrclcrs.' Nick suspects the
truth. and Is fearful that another
man may a,cokrn her lorc. He is
afraid that Carol has met this man IN
ferris Britton. ,rhO seems to cTerf
strange influence orcr her. Carol IS
to play with Brtton in a drama
gircn for charity, aud she Is rcry
much crcitcd orer it. The first re-
hcarsd'. horcrcr, finds hcr rcry
self conscious and d,rkrord in the
part.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
AdUentureS With q Purse

| hOU arc constant reader of these
adventures. You know that every
once IN while ] come across rcaI
find, something quite extraordinary
from the standpoint Of either unusual
, ness or low price. Well. 7 firmly be &.
iirVc J have one of those finds for vol,
this time. AS you know. every cxpcn
Sivc string Of pearls these ,lays hns n
diamond and platinum clasp. Well,
! then. there is n shop IN town that has
purchased supply of clasps of tho
exact color OF platinum. each set with n
real diamond. The nice shopkceper
showed me one Of them. and then mn,
alongside OF it genuine diamond and
platinum clasp. and am frank to say
t@nat ina ! could not tell t'othcr from which.
lhis shop will take your pearls and 70.
string them. putting on ono os these
lovely clasps all for the amazing price
"t w. Know tho shop we'll, know
that 1t Is reliable. and assure Won thor
this is one of the most rcmarknbi
things I have told you about for some
time. II there Is any doubt In your
nina, BY all means stop in and see the
clasps.
You know what nuisance tooth.
hrnSh is when you are travelling und
nave to pack it after you have used II
IL IS sure to get against your best
frork or blouse and make marx
Well. I know where you can bnv folG.
Ing toothbrushes. When not in use
the handle folds down over the brIstles
and not only protects your clothes. but
also protects the bristlcs. You can Inv
these for ,sixty-five cents each. Per-.
maps you know man who travels who
would be delighted with one.
A.. r.. names of shops addy-ss Woman. pn.s
'et"ecn the hours OF D and 3. ''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

WINIFRED crossing rho Allan.
AHPER COOLEY ticf Have YOU ever
seen any woman who was not willing
to make friends with any decent. re Z.
nned- appearing man. by the end Of the
nrst day out2 Unless. being a snob, a
Girl Is closeted in her stateroom with
maid. she usually is tremendously
alive to the possibilities of the good
looking male passengers. Indeed. it is
not unique to find several matches made
during the week or ten days of init.
mate and agreeable proximity. Schcm-
ing matrons have been known 10 de-
Hberately arrange Il trans. Atlantic vOy-
nge, and buy pretty clothes for daugh-
ter. calculating the Imnr0us effect of the
tdlencss and ncarncsS. not to speak Of
moonlight nights on tho top deck.
But this heroine was different. She
was French. She had been brought ND
70 avoid the genus male ike poison Ivy.
The particular plot of thi,, especial novel
would not interest US. were II not prop
aganda for u reaction against the mod
erD freedom of the American woman
As such. we think it rot.
THE French scheme of isolation and
i exclusivencss and aloofness from
the active world of the jcuue femme.
the unmarried maid seems to thc nov
elist something precious and old-fash-
toned, and to be copied by America.
Then the terrific problem comes IN
All through the book the reader is har-
rowed up by the mystery as to why
Bernoiine isoundS like a face cream =
cannot accept the addresses Of the model
lover, who treats h"r with reverence.
Toward the very end. the awfu, truth
comes out the gentle heroine, Il dauyh-
ter of the French aristocracy. has been
ruined by German officer. and has
had baby. Her brothers have forced
the officer to marry her, and then have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
The Woman S EXCHANGE
TomOrrOw--HIary Frost

fancy thnGs. and 7 am wondering II
YOU would please tell me the address Of
this rlar" ard II they would snN be? ded
handbags PEGGY r
TIE addrcse you wan, Is mat of the
W"man's ENnhH0ge ia South Sever-
t'cm'h s'rc"'. Take sample Of your
york thrr" I" b. judged by the members
"t t0" committee. II they hav" urt
alro"dr received too many bended hags
=" be sold I am sure thcJ Will be glad
TO see NOur2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

i'pH l. DS silly.
I'm not silly. I'm
not supcrstitious at
all. really. But what
Is the use of taking
chances on I hin G S?
Dick is awfully sensi-
Bile and practi al. but
ut the same time. Vir-
Ginia. he wouldn' Z
dream OF deliberately
walking right under
Il ladder.
Virginia RENE m.
bered with a sudden
little stab that Paul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Writes TO "Contribs"

Writes to "Contribs'
Dear Cynthia--This Ia to the writer's
of your column only. to whom It may
concern.
Although sermon-lilIe. let mo say to
those who are promoting the comments
and discussions about Handsome and
"her'' sympathizer. both likely the same
"fe" males (troubled with an overRrowth
Of the brain). they are the ones who are
taking the bait set forth by Hand
some" for that purpose
sparrow" "B. B. B." and other
foolish cnes take heed and don't let
yourselves be his target.
Now, dear Cynthia. rs fine as your
column Ia. 1t would still be finer II We
had more such contributors as a Lover
Of Nature" serious "All Alone" and "a
Lover Of Music" CRITIC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
ANXIOUS

You should weigh 'l6 Your dancing
ought to reduce you if ANYTHING will,
The exercise will make your legs thin.
ner, too, join tho dramatic association
at the Southwark Neighborhood House.
l0l Ellsworth street. if you want 70
have l"s"ons in dancing and also the on.
portuuIitv TO go OH tho stage with Il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

ipu MIN OUT ana Snot MN ucau, IN Colu
blood.
TT Is a little hard to sec how the
i marriage ceremony, which gives to
! the baby Il German name. so lcathed
/ hy the Frenchmcn, improves its status.
! In , ar. conditions are abnormal. and
certHinly no sane person ever could at
! tach the tinicst blame to the poor.
chastc. suffering young girl. who was
vi tim Of the atrocities always insep.
arab @ from carnage.
u"rc. then, she was A widow. and ns
sweet and pure as n lily. Il delicate
aIfcrtionatc creature, mad" for cling
ing. and n quiet domestic life. 1t is not
Gear 10 the mind OF common sense.
why the American man should not wed
her whom he adorcs. Millions Of men
have married widows with children, and
n lesser number have welded girls who
had never been through the ceremony
but had been victims of youthful
error. Now, however. this he' oinc re.
CARDS herself as deiilcd throughout eter-
nifty, and not fit TO we'd fairly decent
man. He. after little futile hcroics.
acce"ts her idea Of herself, although hc
Two lives spoiled Just, how pure is
lie. that he should rcQnrc q paragon!
As 4 matter Of fact. the hero goes
"A back 70 America and wcds pleas
ing. companIonablc girl who always has
loved him---so the only martyr is the
exquisite French maiden. who never
conn littrd thc ,lniest little fault in life.
r. is book refers TO n bigger problem.
that Of the intellectual and social aris.
tocrncy OF America, the college men
from old families. who have let slip
Their inherited opportunities to lead
their country, and who have driftcd into
making fortunes instead Of holding up
the torch Of idcaliSm for their wonder
ful land. The result. the author thinks,
IS that Il mass of middle class people
have swooped in and taken hold Of
tho leadership. II does not strike us
that there is any tragedy. In dcmoc-
racy, for the big middle class or work.
ing men and women to mold the life
Of The Republic. II generation of
ari>tnrrats wastes itself. it is no ones
fault but their own.
DIT 10 us. concerned with the
- woman question. III" waste is in
lmNn iifc and happiness. from false
S.n ,,In r,lg ,but coll rirl ;,,,,,,tro md
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

novelist whose for
mcr books b av G
been quite up-to-
the minute. giving
us n r h apso d y
about a heroine
who was so aloOf,
so mysterious, so
cxquisitcly cold .
that the hero is IN
positive terror Of
her. lie tlares not
to speak to her on
an ocean liner,
Have YOU ever
been on Il ship
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Ink stain on Shoes
lator OF WDpans Page:

10 tho Edtor OF WUmans Page:
D'ar Madam--As I have read your
column, ! see what splendid advice you
have given others, and now come my.
self for advice, have spilled few drops
% Ink on y new pair Of tan leather
slippers. r. is too noticeable TO let go
so ] come to ask what will take it OF
As these arc Just r"" slippers, ! am
very anxious about them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
y. NJ. d.

Mix viii clean leather beautifully.
and will also take out ink stains
Therefore. you will surely have some
luck II you use milk on your new sin.
pers OF course, If the stain has been
on for very long II will be harder to get
OFF, but this will make It lighter al
least After that you can cover II with
tan shoe polish. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
To Sell Beaded Bags

poll the Editor ot WomGn's Page
stO Dear Madam-Somc tune ago ! no.
fo.iced in your "Woman's ENcharGe' the
address of place where one can Sell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

"to laugh but you
know. Virginia. that
there are some strange
things happen
OF rse. Mar
garct was engaged to
Dick - and engaged
girls look at things
qucerly. Virginia re-
membered t h at she
had.
She laughed again.
sT con't bplp hu,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

DIT 10 us. concerned with the
- woman question, th" waste is in
mluNn iifc aud happiness. from false
standards that call girl impure and
unfit to we'd an ordinary. SHINING man.
So'clv because she has been an innocent
victim.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
To "A Reader"

You do net say what you wrote about
SO there is no way of telling whether
your letter was received and answered
or not.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Paul and Virginia
The Concrete Superstition
BY HELENA HOYT GRANT

aGIN1A laughed when Margaret
CyECaldwell gravely said It.
SITS all very we'll" said Margaret.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Wonian,s Life and Loue
By wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY
"FH to Marry a Man!

ANGE what archaic. medieval
1deds men still have about women
15ere Is nice. supposedly modern
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

"No--but I think they were on the
verge of it."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01

led him out and shot him dead IN col
blood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-01
Things You'll Lore to Make

TOmoTOw-EniOtiOns
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-07
1t Pays
to Advertise

THAT'S a recognized
: fact today. But bear
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that millions Of thrifty
folks find it a paying pro
position to be guided by
the advertisement. Il you
will read advertising con
sistently for a while you'll
readily agree that this
statement is true.
IT WILL PAY YOU In
MONEY SAVED. Real
bargains are offered fire.
quentIy in the advertise
ments that appear in this
paper. Watch for them.
Take advantage Of them.
IT WILL PAY YOU IN
TIME SAVED. 1t tells
you exactly when and
where to 90 for what you
want to buy. You don't
have to waste time and
effort shopping around"
LIZ your time is worth
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pay you.
IT WILL PAY YOU IN
ADDED SATISFACTION.
Every time a merchant or
manufacturer advertises
he obIigates himself to sell
goods that are as advertis-
ed. Read the advertise
ments and be sure YOU get
your moneys worth.
Reading the advertise
ments is plain everyday
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