The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-12-12
Lucilla, Love
and Linda
BY MARTHA WILLIAMS
(Coprrigh }


hrmative when l studied grammar.
Thanks for them kind words, honey
NoW-WeI set the day, and have
done with it ALL"
Il hate you!" Lucilla shrilled, try
Ing to free her hands. Carl slid an
arm about her, then released them,
saying: "Poor little girl Is she so
afraid of me! Or just plain angry?"
Both" Lucilla snapped. afraid
you'll break my wrists, mad because
you are-yourself-the very moral OF
presuming vanity"
"How Gomez" from Carl airily. "Can
help seeing how much you love me
When you fly in a passion If | am so
much as civil to the stranger within
the gates?"
No such thing! l only hope she
takes you home with her for keeps
said Lucila
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
it," 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 objection?'
Carl shook his head. That's the
worst part of it. He's not good enough
OF course, but as near 1t as one could
hope for
How noble of you!"
mot a Bit" said a 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
prim, almost dropping Lucilla II she
had only known-Carl ought to have
told her-instead he had proposed
plumply, and gone on to asking a we'd
ding date, taking consent for granted.
My honey going to be goodT he
asked softly, thrilling her In spite Of
her wrath. Il 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 un-
derstand. 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 It.
Ii went off with a bang, having ev-
erything but the flowers, the music
and the bridal veil--heiroom lace was
not to be lightly risked Lucilla was
letter-perfect. 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 suit for damages?
Seems to me you'd have a 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 1t over the magic
third time"
The third time was perfect. AT
forwards Lucllla was feverishly gay
Eyes sparkling, cheeks af1ame, she was
more than ever beautiful--but some
how Carl's heart ached at sight of her
He was SO thoughtful so tenderly
kind 1t 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 gray-faced,
haggard to Linda's room, knelt at the
bedside, and said between sobs: IF
If you want-Carl-you shall-shall
good enough"
Linda must have slept lightly. In
a wink her arms were around the
penitent. With her lips in the wavy
hair soft as baby's she said:
"My child, don't you understand?
love your Carl so well | wouldn't
marry him even for his souls saliva
ton. I'm his pal-you're his flower
of life Bloom your best for him
or maybe / shall repent, not taking
you at your word"
81 will" said Lucilla-and she kept
her promise.
STREET CAR MEN GAIN