The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-13
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Donald had given Nellie 4 ring. As
he slipped it on her ringer she asked
rather t!mldly:
Would you rather l wouldn't wear
/ this one, Donald?" referring to the one
! George Fallon had insisted she keep;
. and which she wore on her right hand
why should I? No, Nellie. wear It.
He is simply good friend now. about
to marry. | hope / am not so small as
10 begrudge you the pleasure. wearing
a handsome ring given you, simply be-
, cause the gIver cared for you. Poor
! devil. how could he help it?'
Nellie laughed merrily. She was glad
, have willingly laid It away had Donald
wished.
Il was never 80 happy over it as am
over this one" she told him, because
/ | fel; shouldn't have it."
/ And you feel you should have the
on nnI.rht"' n leased.
indeed | do, feel as II / had be-
lOnged TO you always. Donald. l never
have had a minutes uncertainty. I will
try to MAKE you happy. dear, even II
| do have TO learn 10 cook before Miss
Pit, will visit U.S.
Finally the little home was all ready.
They invited Mrs. Roberts to: go with
them for a final inspection. Then they
, would lock It up until they were mar
! r!ed-which would be in just a week.
The rooms were good size and, with
their tinted walls and light wood work,
very attractive-the dining room, small
er than the bed room was fascinating
with its painted furniture; the' china
closet filled with dishes az deft blue
the rug carrying GU; the color schers
as did the draperies at tho windows
The living room. coy. comfortable. ana
"livable." as Donald declared was hun7
with chintz. and the same material YVES
used 10 cushion the chairs and broad
: couch heaped with pillows. A good
sized table with reading lamp: book
case with Donalds books completed tho
furnishings. The bedroom was done IN
rose and gray cretonne; twin beds.
bureau and chinon!er OF gray. Donald
had been awfully cxtravatt nt. so Nellie
told Mrs. Roberts. and after she had
selected the colors had allowed one OF
| the decorators in the department store
to, so ahead and make UP tho draper!es.
Il don't think he was extravagant.
and you have very lovely home"
Wait until you have seen this ktch-
en- Nellie breathlessly interrupted.
When Mrs. Roberts exclaimed over its
completeness. Nellie was radiant 1t
was all white-woodwork table. cup
boards and ice box. The rows OF shin
I ing pans and other cooking utensils.
some Of them arranged on the wall over
| the shining gas stove. gave the room a
festive air
Il don't believe any girl ever had
, lovelicr home" Nellie said as they
walked hack to the boarding house.
II know a girl who might have had
a mansion Donald teazed. and witt
Is awfully sweet 10 be satisfied with
four rooms"
! satisfied. | love them more than
could any mansion that ever was built
And I'm not afraid of them. l would
Re Of mansion"
Mrs. Roberts had been delighted with
everything. praising the good taste. the
completeness OF the dainty furnishings.
She knew it had taken all of Donalds
savings, but he had told her everything
WAS paid for--that he wouldn't start
with debt hanging over them.
I'm going TO he the best housekeep-
CT you ever saw Nellie declared. so
excited she couldn't keep still. How
u shall love keeping that little place
In order and cooking for Donald. he $
lawfully tired of boarding and is ALREADY
planning things he wants me 10 COOK
FOR him" Later she said to MIS-. fob-
erts: Il am so happy It almost makes
me afraid. | haven't had one nisglfIns'
one single fear Of thsNuture.
True love Casieth out all fear my
dear. And you truly love Donald.
Neither havo any misg!v!nSs ahou,
y,ur future with him. And. dear. truc
Iunselfish devoted love IS the greatest