The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
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 ment. Shed got work at last the very kind she had always wanted. But to have achieved her ambition on the strength of one of Joyce's illustra- tions-that distressed her. Of course, Don Farrar had no reason to think that all the drawings she had shown him were not her own work. And she needed the work so badly she just couldn't explain; nor had Don given her q chance to talk.
 When she reached the street she was still wondering what she should do. As she walked along she decided to say nothing about the mistake to Joyce at least for the present. With cheeks still aflame and eyes shining, she ar rived at the studio. Opening the door she saw Joyce talking to Robert Bar ton, a western banker, who was so- journing in New York and professed great interest in Joyce's work.
 What luck?" questioned Joyce.
 "Oh, I've got an order for some draw ings," replied Avril.
 See what the cape did," said Joyce knowingly, while Avril prayed that Joyce wouldn't open her case. She had frequently said she wanted Robert to see some of her work.
 Congratulations, Miss Delancey," said Barton.
 Thanks" replied Avril, ''I must say I'm mighty glad. Otherwise l fear I would have had to go hungry before long,"
 Nonsense" said Joyce with twinge of annoyance. Then turning to Avril she asked, Have you had your lunch yet?"
 "No; I haven't had time"
 Then come with us," insisted Joyce graciously, while Barton added, Yes, lets celebrate your good luck"
 "Flinging off the lovely cape, Avril replied, No, thank you. Better go along by yourselves"
 "Oh, silly" said Joyce. "We don't want to be by ourselves, do we?" she appealed to Barton.
 You know we'll be delighted to have you, Miss Delaney. Come" he said, as he picked up the wrap and held it for her.
 "No, children" said Avril, "run along. There's a string to this high-priced or der"
 "Oh, ho," exclaimed Joyce question ingly.
 I've got to have three four-color drawings done by Friday or I won't get the big order, so I'm just going to have q sandwich here"
 "Gou'll never get them done unless you work night and day." said Joyce.
 I'll never get them started unless you go away retorted Avril with q grin.
 All right. She doesn't want us here, so come along, Robert" said Joyce. walking towards the door.
 Directly they were outside, Avril opened her leather case and taking the tatetul illustration from the collection she put it safely away among Joyce $ drawings.
 Now she declared as she removed her hat and went towards the kitchen cite in search of a sandwich, what shall l do: I'm not a bit scared about this order. l know l can do the draw inGs just as Mir. Farrar wants them. But the hands! l simply cant draw decent hands, and that's one of the de tails that must be just So,' according to Mir. Farrar. l cant explain things to Joyce. Oh, dear. what n tangled
  web we weave when first we practice to Hines and Mrs. John Chisholm, who have been the house guests of Mrs. J. T. Kirk and Miss Wallace Kirk, in Tus- cumbia, where they were shown a num- Der of delightful social courtesies, have returned home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Trechsel Gil lian Fearn) who were married the past week in Birmingham, are the guest of Mrs. Trechsel's aunt and uncle, Mir. and Mrs. w. R. Syson, fn Mobile They will be there this evening for a debut dance for their cousin, Miss Martha SySon. who served as bridesmaid at their wedding December 8.
 
 Miss Laura Thornton has returned to her home in Tuscumbia, after visit of