The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-09
HAPPINESS
BY MILDRED WHITE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IFIlISIII|SII<ts'
Copyright, ly22, Western Newspaper Union
Theodosia came to sit on the arm Of
her husbands chair. He was II new
husband and he smiled indulgently.
Where today, pretty onei' he asked.
II am not quite sure she answered
doubtfully; my old adventurous spirit
calls, and one does not know where
that may lead Perhaps it is Just that
| am so happy that | feel the desire
to pass some Of my happiness on
The husband tenderly regarded the
eager face.
DOsle stopped to kiss him. Good.
bye, dear Chum,' she said
AS she reached the business section
Of the city, the young disciple Of happl-
ness decided to comfort herself with Il
cooling glass Of soda. And the soda
glass touching DOsle's fingers stlcklly,
she went into the wash room of the
department store basement to clean
them. 1t was when she reached for u
paper towel that she realized the
place was devoted TO employees only.
Never mind remarked n pretty
girl, pOwderlng her face at the glass,
you are welcome" She continued
her conversation with companion,
engaged In the same renoyatlng pur-
pose.
Yes" she went on, ITS a swell
stOno, an he gly'lt to me, an we're
going To the show tonight an he
has a swell car, an"
"Oh, come out OF It, Rosie" the
friend pleasantly remarked, Leaving
the room, the two glanced back to
where silent figure sat aloof.
"The millionaire lady has her usual
crouch on Rosie said mocklngly.
Abruptly the dark-haIred girl arose,
coming to battle her hot forehead in
the basin next to where DosIe stood.
ITS a very warm day" D0sle said
invltlngly; her overture was silently
received.
"And-you are tlred," she added in
lmpusiye sympathy.
~ have my work to DO" the girl an
swered evenly, like the others"
"But you look different, some way"
Dosle was thinking aloud. "More-un.
used to IT.
The girl Strengthened her hair and
smiled II was weary smile.
81 am--dillerent, am afraid-they
lenve me quite alone"
please said Dosie may | not see
you again? Could you take lunch
with me today-some placer"
The girls dark eyes finished their
study.
THANK you" she agreed; "lf you
will allow me to pay for that lunch
con. | am wage Garner, you know
and not in want"
81 understand" Dosie said AT the
Brown Tea Room, then, at l2f'
The name, Millionaire Lady" oc-
Cured 20 her when the girl from
Brmleys quietly slipped into the seat
reserved at the Brown Tea Room.
Dosie placed her calling card upon
the table; the girl smiled.
Thank you she said, your name
Is known to me, through patronage.
work In Bromley's under an assumed
name | came here when my father
died. Before that l had happy home
Of my own. That is why all this is
strange TO me"
noSie leaned forward. earnestly she
spoke her own reason for wishing t.
make another happy.
And so,' Constance Wllmot ended
Ter story, 81 could have borne bravely
any sorrow save that Of disgrace. But
to think that my father. the trusted
adviser Of many, had ruined by false
investments those who trusted him
that l suffered In like manner mattered
least The man who loved me was
most deceived | could not face him
/ came away. finding employment un'
der an assumed name. | think John
Calver will not learn of me here, and
In TINE will love some one worthy
Ny little home town of Wlmot was
named for our family long ago"
Dosie arose, the girl holding hel
hand between her own,
"You viii come to visit me soon, a,
you promise, Constance she re
minded.
Have you any happiness left to be
stow upon your husbandY that younl
man asked at evening. DoSie sat OF
the arm of his chair.
1--WE must drive to Wilmot village
this evening" she told him. 81 wan
to see a Mr. John Calver who Is t
be invited to our house for an eve
ming, while Constance Wllmot o
Bromley's is with us as our guest. It.,
funny added Dosie, "how happines,
Is bound to spread :"