Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-01-24
Being Called a
Philanthropist
By LILLIAN CROWLEY
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NATALIE JONES was a bitterly
IN disappointed girl. She had been
so truly in love with Paul Lester, and
now everything was over between
them forever Perhaps It was just as
well to find out hat he vas die
tatorial |rute. Brutef Yes, he was
brute to Intimate that she was
selfish butterfly who didn't care for
her fellow beings.
OF course he didn't say just ex-
actly that, but 1t was what he meant.
She was taking part In the bridge
tournament and couldn't 60 and see
the wcman he asked her to visit when
he had to go out of town.
OF course, everybody was sorry for
poor peOplel
Anyway, she would show him that
It wasn't anything wonderful to be
called philanthropist. Shed show
him that she could dc just as good
work in that way as anybody. Then
when she had done lot Of good work
he could come to her on his Bonded
knees begging her forgiveness, and
she wouldn't grant IT,
Natalie had no distinct plan for 60
ing out into the world as humani.
tartan, but she would find way.
She lay on the couch, moody and un.
happy.
coming into the room dressed for the
street, 81 have just had dlsapp0int.
ment. Mrs Smith cannot help me At
the Women's club children program
this afternoon, and am forced to call
upon you"
Natalie's first impulse was to refuse
to go, then-"Why. yes, mother, I'll
help you"
Natalie went with her mother and
before she realized 1t she was in
tensely interested. Then she spied
little boy. about seven years of age,
with the most beautiful face she had
ever seen. He was like young st.
John. He kept perfect time and sang
beautifully. Tears came to her eyes
when she noticed his clothes. They
were threadbare and clumsy.
"Poor little fellow" she thought,
"his people must be very poor and
these clothes are handed down from
an older brother. I'll buy him suit
myselfp
Her heart filled with Joy at the
thought of helping the dear little
fellow.
The next morning she started Off
to find the place where the boy lived.
She was surprised when she again
read the address, for 1t was in a very
good part of town. "There may be
some old rundown houses there" she
thought.
She could hardly believe her eyes
when she saw the b, use. II was al
most mansion. She compared the
number over the door with the card
given her by the teacher. They were
the same.
There was only one thing to do
60 up and inquire The door was
opened by maid.
"Can you tell me where may find
Bernard LimOges?"
master BERNARD Limoges lives here.
lie Is IN school now. would you IKE
to see his mother. She is in."
you don't understand, am LOOK
Ing for a poor boy. See, this Is mis-
name and address" natalie showed
the card to the puzzled maid. A beau
tiful young woman came into the nail
and said to Natalie:
Wont you come In, please, and
tell me about It"
Natalie, all apologies, accompanied
the young woman into q richly fur-
nished drawing room.
I'm afraid I've made mistake.
lie, me tell you how 1t happened"
She told about the lovely boy In the
clumsy clothes. u am SO sorry for
him and want to help him"
The young womans race, when had
worn look or astonishment at nrst,
gradually changed to look OF relier
and then to one OF quiet amusement
you dear girl, love you Tor your
sweet Intention. But as you didn't
stay FOR the last OF the performance
you couldn't know that my little son.
Bernard. was dressed Tor part IN
play
"a 'layT gasped Natalie
Natalie was overco ne with confu
sion. She arose to 20.
"Walt little, here comes my nus
band and the architect who Is doing