The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-01
AN APPLE
GREEN FOR
MISS LEE


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20, 1924, Mcclure Newspaper Syndicats.l
When Marcia Scott invited her
school friend, Estelle Lee, to come
and visit her she planned to have her
party during Estelle's stay. They had
been close friends at boarding school,
but had not met for three years, al
though they correspondent regularly.
Marcia expected to see the same care
less. generous, happy-go-lucky girl
Of course three years older-but still
Just over twenty. Estelle had al
ways given promise of certain fair
beauty for she had quantities Of light
hair and light brown eyes that were
always laughing and merry. The Lees
were rich, and Marcia had really
thought twice before she considered
inviting fashionable Estelle to the
quiet atmosphere Of Old BroOkheld.
my dear" gushed Estelle, when
Marcia met her at the station, driy-
ing the family car herself, Il did not
mean to land here the very night Of
your party--I am sorry; but Of course
It doesn't matter. Have my trunks
arrivedT (Estelle knew. very well
that her trunks had not left home
as yet. owing to her putting OF her
departure until the last moment.)
"Why, no, am afraid they haven't
come yet. What"
1T doesn't matter" interrupted the
guest hurriedly. II just put an eve
ming frock into my suitcase for emer-
gency, so / will be quite all right.
Now, tell me about yourself. for from
the brief look / have had you have
developed into wonderful beauty! You
were such plain little thing, tool"
"What nonsense" laughed Marcia.
sYOu see with the eyes Of love, Es-
selle. MY young brothers will soon
5ut that idea out Of your head. They
hrawl at me in the most provoking
way, Well, sis, you wouldn't quite
stop a clock That Is the way they
cheer me on"
rs 1t going to be Wonderful
party2' demanded Estelle, secretly
Jealous Of Marcia's beauty
After dinner the girls repaired to
the second floor. Estelle, Of course,
occupied the guest chamber, which
adjoined Marcia's pretty room, and
there was much running back and
forth and laughter, and do you re-
MEMBERS" as they dressed for the
evening. But all the fun and frolic
seemed to die out as Marcia showed
her new gown for the occasion. It
was Of apricot taffeta with touches
OF silver.
1T 10 adorable agreed Estelle
slowly, and as she went back to her
own room peculiar change passed
over her face
"Estelle, have you ever met Paul
Leroy?" Marcia was doing her hair,
and had her back to Estelle's room,
but the loveliest look came into her
eyes when she spoke Of Paul. Their
friendship was fast ripening into love,
and Marcia was finding 1t increas-
ingly difficult to mention the beloved
name. But she wanted to have Paul
telle like each other.
E shrieked with delight. "You
y b me that he Is coming to-
she cried. "Why, met him
Inner at Arliss lake, and we
perfectly gorgeous time. Isn't
hGsome?"
Is fine looking" agreed Mar
stening little bandeau of tiny
leaves about her black hair.
ellie, her head in the wardrobe.
e her suitcase stood, uttered an
". ''Oh, Marcia" she cried dis
ally, ''that stupid maid has made
be greatest mistake! She didn't
ut In my frock after all-Pm sure
saw her put 1t everything else
y here and she began to paw dis
ractedly among her things.
Marcia came running, and they
searched, but there was no sign of
the dress, which would have been
easily foundg Of course, If 1t had been
4 G1iCAG NOA IL E4otClAC Adu uUt ClGtGIly
rolled 1t up and stuffed it in the bot
tom Of a clothes hamper five min
utes bef0re).
"There is only one thing to do,
DEAR said Marcia, looking pale and
unhappy, but managing pale smile
In the bargain: 'you must wear my
new gown. and ! have white crepe
de chine that will do. will put a
silver glrdle about 1t, and it will do
nicely-not a word-just take that
and put it on, it will fit you all right
II want to be proud Of my guest,
you know!"
Estelle protested, even while she
hurried into the apricot silk. run
and show yourself to mother and
dad and the boys, they are all down
stairs, and win come down as soon
as / can get into another Dress"
You are sure you don't mind?'
asked Estelle, pausing in the door to
view Marcia In the simple white
dress; it was not very becoming. for
It made her look paler. but Estelle,
satisfied that the splendor OF the