New Britain herald., 1926-12-18

 press That is." he added with a grin, If it's all right with Molie and you. Do you r1ind"" His mother stared in mild aston ishmont.
 You mean you three arc arc going to Chicago tomorrow? she asked blankly
 Yep" and Jim Elwell's grin cT- banded to it's limit, "we-uns reck- oned we'd like to if you-uns don't object"
 Hmm" said Prof in release of breath as he turned to the lady of the house, well. guess it'll be all right with we-uns. won't it, Mcllie?"
 "Why--why yes. of course" his wife replied slowly, anH tried to make her voice ring natural. But you'll be back tomorrow night sure, won't you?'
 "surest thing. Back tomorrow night on the Flyer
 Betty and Rusty, rosplendent in their glad raiment, sat side by stde at the breakfast table. The occasion had called for their newest and sheerest silk stockings. their new high-heeled patent leather low shoes and their trim. tailored suits Of navy blue tricotino. Their hats, of darl; blue straw. had been flung careless, ly on a broad window sill in the dining room.
 Two distinctly pretty girls they were. Prof Elwcll noted to himself. and it was truth of which he had been aware for q long time But now as he looked at them he realized that they were not merely pretty. They were the very essence, the cm- bodiment of loveliness glorious youth and radiant health. And their cheeks glowcd more ruddily than usual this morning at the prospect of the days adventure with Jim.
 Mollie Elwell. busy with breakfast, felt the touch of soft fingers on her forearm and looked into the yelvety brown eyes of Rusty.
 "Yes. dear?" she said inquiringly.
 "Oh, Mollie darling" breathod the a hint of wistfulness in the dulcct tones. "mayn't we sister and T. maynt we wear our diamond ring today? You know it fits our finger extra tight and we'll be so careful. Mayn't we, Nellie darling?" Prof Elwell snorted and then al most choked. Then he apologi2od quickly and laughed until he almost cried. Jim grinned widely and Mol lie smiled with affection. Betty noting the smile sighed happily and emitted a ladylike little gigglc Rusty waited tonsely "Ycs, dear" answered tho lady Of the house softly after a quick glance at Prof Elwel. You may if you wish"
 Well. I should say so." exploded Prof. Most omphatically so after 1 that"
 He leaned over and wiped his eyes with a corner of Mollies apron. "In- deed ycs.' he tackled on for good measure. That's certainly gonna get it. Shades of Socrates and Kan tippe, what pathos."
 His glance again sought that of his better half and his eyelid droop- ed ostentatiously.
 "Mayn't WE wear OUR new | Sunday britches, Mollie darling 2" ] lie misquoted in a shaky voice. i The twins turned on him, poutine. and he hastened to square himself with them.
 Then. after "Molle darling had restored a proper decorum to the 1 breakfast table, Jim drew q coin from his pocket and Tipped it in the air catching is as it dropped. l Heads or tails, Betty?" he ! Queried, oyeing the young lady on his left. Just to see who wears it the first two hours. The first thrill! is the greatest. you know, and we'll | have to decide this fair and square. | SpeuR up Or loICNtT uplu your | peace"
 Betty was still for a breathless moment. Then. Heads" she haz- i arded, her eyes shining. Jim slowly opened his hand. The coin probably was a nickel, or had | been, but it was so worn now on both sides that it was impossible to 1 determine which side was heads and 1 which tails.
 Both of you lose" he announced judiciously and slipped the treacher- ous coin back into his pocket. That means" he continued with cool im- ! pudence. that friend Jim'll have to wear the gewgaw as far as Shee- cawgo."
 Both girls gazed at him with frank admiration. Then Betty sighed, But it was q sigh of req, content ment. The day was opening most auspiciously.