The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-07-20


imperative that he should go no later
than Wednesday. and on this
Wednesday afternoon OF stormy |
weather, roads leading to the IN
.frequented country were almost I'M
passable. SO Philip. impatient with
this new within of his whimsical sister,
boarded the train.
Upon his arrival at Lynden village,
he found that the next returning tram
would not leave until eight o'clock that
evening, the farm which he was to pass
Judgment upon. was four miles up an
Isolated road. He decided, still
angrily, to go back at eight O'Clock
without fulfilling his errand.
What did Minerva want with a farm
any way? But then why did Minerva
enter into any of the foolish business
ventures which claimed her purse and
attention.
The shabby old house was opened
by a grim-faced woman who eyed him
with hostility.
81 was directed here" said the con-
fident man Of big enterprises.
Come ln." said Miss Perkins. and
he followed. into the dismal parior.
81 kin give you some ham an home
made bread an coffee" the woman
offered lacOnically, IF you want TO
git warm. come out to the Kitchen
Thanks" Philip returned drily, L
will wait here" He settled down In
his overcOat frowning. woman are
queer" he reflected. wherever you
happen 10 meet them" His memory
of his own mother was that Of an ex-
acting invalid. Minerva, with whom
he made his home was a creature or
changing, unreasoning mood Then
here. was this stolid, uncOncerned, VII
! lage woman. He smiled satirically,
as an engraved motto caught his eye.
"Eyery cloud" said the motto, has
a silver lining" "Great promise that,
In this tomb Of a ROOM" he meditated.
Then across the rattle Of wind and
rain outside came a ripple OF soft
! laughter.
well, that's my last splashing 1
| nope, Chlltu A',.P
looking through the window saw q
young woman turn to wave to an old
man who had evidently brought her
TO the shabby house In his buggy. He
heard her explaining to Miss Perkins
81 came out from the city as sur
prise to visit Aunt Ellen, and 1 IND
that Aunt Ellen has gone away shop
ping until tomorrow. VIII you take
me In for the night. please Hannah
swell, mebbe," Hannah graciously
complied, "They's a man In there
come to supper" she added.
Good afternoon" she greeted
Philip pleasantly. and turned quickly
TO light the forbidden fire.
1--WE are going to be cheerful" she
told Hannah firmly.
Hannah" cried the girl IL an
coming out to the kitchen to make
fluffy omelette to 60 with that ham
you used to let me play about In th'
kitchen when I was little girl. ant
we will toast the bread. and have oul
meal here on the little table befor'
the fire. No, you must not object
you shall be company this evening II
your own home"
Clogston threw aside his outer coat
the room, all at once was full OF ros!
light from fire and lamps. The visit
ing girl hummed happily as she lait
the white cloth on the small table
She wore a dress Of vivid scarle
which matched the color Of her lips.
Its my old gray crepe" she In
formed Hannah. laughingly. II dye
II to wear on days like this. when In
alone; It makes me feel CHEEKY"
Later, as Hannah washed the dishes
, the girl answered a bit ruefully to hi
questioning concerning her identity.
"Who am II Oh, am just failure
: 1 went four years ago to the city t
study art. 1 was to be grea
= illustrator. Aunt Ellen still believe
Z In me. so that she would sell her farr
In order to come on and help me. Blu
won't have that sacrifice, so / hurrie
. home to prevent 1t. I grew up, 20
p see. In Aunt Ellen's care.~
. my name Is Clogston," Philip al
!. ruptly announced. "and yours" Blu
the girl smiling, shook her head.
Tomorrow" she told him, I'VE sha
= have gone our separate ways, an
+ names will mean nothing to US. Goo
l. night"
8 Philip arose. when you came here
he said, 81 was lost in a cloud
gloom, you gave to that cloud silvt
q lining. Tomorrow and through all Il
e tomorrows to come, shall never TO
II get you. And now, good night, Nil
q Silver Lining" She glanced at hir
moved by his earnestness, and n
- blue eyes widened In new 30
wonder.
And as the train bore him cityward
Philip sat, lost in a great content. F'
he knew that he would find again, ar
win for his own. this girl whose brig
presence had vanished so miraculous
all his past years, Of gloom.
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