Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-24
Lucilla, Love
and Linda
By MARTHA WILLIAMS
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Gregg, Esq, who held both her hands,
and laughed softly, murmuring: Let
me see! Two negatives made an af-
firmative when studied grammar.
Thanks for them kind words honey!
Now-we'u set the day. and have
done with it ALL"
Il hate you'll" Lucilla shrlled, try
ing to free her hands. Carl slid an
arm about her, then released them,
saying: Poor little girl! Is she so
afraid Of mel Or just plain angryY
"Both!" Lucilla snapped Afraid
you'll break my wrists, mad because
you are-yourself-th very moral of
presuming vanity"
"How Gomez from Carl airily. Can
l help seeing how much you love me
when you fly in passion if am so
much as civil to the stranger within
the gates"
mo such thing I only hope she
takes you home with her for keeps"
said Lucilla
THAT would be nice" said Carl.
Lime Court is next thing to Heaven.
Unless, that is. it has changed since
played there with Linda. You know
we made mud pies together"
Il didn't know. l can't believe
ii" Lucilla stammered Then rally
ing her forces: $50 she is here to re-
claim her property-and it comes at
her whistle"
who wouldn't?" Carts eyes were
rapt "Such darling she is. Only
thing wrong with her is that pest.
Jimmy Granger He's going to marry
her. coming Christmas"
ANY objectonY
Carl shook his head. That's the
worst part of it. He's not good enough
of course, but as near it as one could
hope for"
How noble of you !"
mot a bit" said placid Carl.
WHAT is to be will be, whether or no
it happens. That's that. Suppose we
return to our own affairs
please, what are they?" asked a
prim, almost dropping Lucilla. If she
had only known-Carl ought to have
told her-instead he had proposed
pumply, and gone on to asking a we'd
ding date, taking consent for granted.
MY honey going to be good?" he
asked softly, thrilling her in spite Of
her wrath. 81 think yes. Now jim
my Granger is my fore-ordained best
man. Linda's to stay month. Won't
you please, plee-ase, marin, ask her
to play maid O. honor and get the dis
turbance over before she goes?"
How can when I've been nasty
about herr" Lucilla pouted.
Carl shook her gently She'll I'M
dersrand being herself an engaged
person." he said. Now, Missy. say
yes-say it right mean with kiss"
Linda accepted rapturously. Lucilla
rejoiced-she had not quite forgiven
Carl her abject surrender. Subtly
with her softest eyes her softest,
most Turing tones, she took possession
of Jimmy, thereby forcing Carl to keep
Linda company. Time brought them to
the era of rehearsals almost before
they knew 1t.
1t went off with bang, having ev-
erything but the flowers, the music
and the bridal veil-heirloom lace was
not to be lightly risked. Lucilla was
letterperfect, but Carl, despite his
audacity, fumbled and bungled ter
ribly the first time-so much that by
Linda's suggestion Jimmy took his
place in the second attempt. Which
was something to remember. Looking
gratefully up to him, Lucilla whis-
pered: Thank you. But I'm almost
sorry you showed me the difference"
At that he started the least bit,
wheeled away, wheeled again, bent
low and said huskily: you are also
different" Very low of course-but
Linda Sensed rather than heard the
words. She did not turn pale, nor
scream, nor faint-rather she laughed
more gaily than before.
How about a suit for damages?
Seems to me you'd have case"
Judge Trenor, Lucilla's guardian com
mented. Linda put on a reflective
look, laid her fingers over her lips. and
was silent ten seconds. Then she
smiled at the judge, saying "My
gentleman, you're crazy! Me sue Carl
whom love rather better than myself?
He can do anything he likes if only
he isn't trying. Here's to him and
his bride. May they live long and
prosper. Wen try it over the magic
third time"
The third time was perfect. AZ
forwards Lucilla was feverishly gay
Eyes sparkling, cheeks afiame, she was
more than ever beautiful-but some
how Carl's heart ached at sight of her
He was so thoughtful, so tenderly
kind it hurt her sorely. She was glad
when he sent her straight to bed the
minute they were home. But sleep
fed her eyelids-dawn was blushing
in the east when she stole ray-faced,
haggard to Lindas room, knelt at the