Phillips County herald., 1923-09-13
INVlNCIBLE ANNE
by JANE GORDON
t@, 1923. Western Newspaper union.)

evidently overlooked the fact OF the
open window. Anne, as the reallza-
ton Of their subject reached her,
winked her dark eyes excitedly. then
deliberately leaned back to listen.
They were discussing her, these in
tcrested relatives. who had not put
forth helping hand In her needy or
phanhood until old Uncle Garnet had
surprisingly left the dlsapprOved niece
his fortune. Secretly, Anne had al
ways loved Uncle Garnet-subcon-
sclously, he must have known 1t. She
felt he had had hard time Of it with
these unsympathetic kin.
Anne was rebelllous little creature
she had inherited that failing from
a willful father; and she was uncon-
yentional in her ways-tralts learned
from a new generation. But her heart
was an honest heart, and the dark,
waving hair covered wise head, for
all Its thoughtlessness.
II don't know how Anne will end"
Aunt Tilda bemoaned, with her ro-
mantle Ideas about love In marriage.
She will have nothing but true love,
she insists, and will. no doubt, finish
by taking one Of those fortune hunt
ers. Clyde Langdon has convincing
way, and he Is most attentive; but we
all know how he likes the things money
can buy. His expensive tastes are part
of his refined charm. Anne already
shows him preference And that Bobby
Tyler Is not as lngeniously good-na-
tured as his manner would pretend.
| don't know but that 1t would be
good thing IL Anne did marry him
and she might-she Is uncertain. He
would be her master and she would
get her deserts. He is deceiving In his
pleasant submissiveness. Anne has
been a wayward charge. and how she
managed Uncle Garnet Is mystery.
You know my Clara was always con-
Siderate and kind to uncle, while Anne
openly defled him In a contest Of wills.
Men are queer. David. truly believe.
worships her still. In spite of her nc.
quired wealth, and hides his affection
under the new abrupt manner he has
adopted toward her. David feels that
he is too humble to sue. Poor, patient
David-how he has borne with that
impish girls whims!'
A pleasantly modulated voice called
to Anne: great car had stopped at
the entrance.
Fair lady of my Dreams" said
Clyde Langdon. approaching. "come for
a ride. The day Is beautiful and you
have long promised to lead me to the
cedar ravine"
"All right" agreed Anne in her
brief way: "but you will have TO take
Bobby with US. He Is coming over In
half an hour"
Delighted" Clyde the immaculate
sald-his expression belied the remark.
Bobby was delighted to go. however.
his eyes. resting on the small face Of
Anne. declared the fact.
The ravIne might. for Its solitude.
have been miles from civilization; II
was, nevertheless, near Anne's new
and pretentlous abode. She was think.
ing over the splteful conversation re-
messy ground. her cavaliers following
In the narrow path. Yet. she reflected.
there might be truth In the talk-Clyde
had convincing charm. as her aunt
said: also. he did enjoy the good
things Of life. A fortune-hunter. per
haps. And Bobby had at times claimed
her thoughts. She would have her
master-her deserts-with him as a
husband, aunt was certaln-hopeful!
Little Anne thought grimly as to the
punishment. II was not Annes plan.
Ming which had caused Uncle Garnet
TO put her name In his will In place OF
Cousin Clara's. Uncle Garnet Ind
been an admircr OF worth and honesty.
Anne thoughtfuliy scuifed the pine
needles beneath her feet. Both these
men who followed In the path had
asked her 10 consider them mntrlmo.
nially. Her dark hair blowing. her dark
eyes dancing, Anne. the lnvinclble.
turned to them.
II am too tired 10 go farther" she
said: ''go on without mo 10 the View
VI Ah' 'iiHs. rhhii w uiH"Pp"ihN'"
II You miss that view. I will walt for
you here"
They went on. Then. when the path
hid them. Anne measured tree above.
then. lightly, she made the climb. The
thick branches screened her. When
they came bnrk. looking eagerly about.
Anne remained silent on her perch.
Must have gone on" Clyde decided;
that's like Anne-givlng us chase"
''Then," remarked Bobby. dcteriDiD'
edly, lets not chase. "wnit here un'
III she Is forced back. Great little girl.
Anne. but spoiled as they mike 'em."
Effect Of Unexpectedly becoming mn
hclress," Clyde thought. 'iiow much"
he nskcd with ili.conccaied cngerness,
"is shc snld to possess7'
Al shutnaa Ia.AaN.I the man urnaa