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PAGE EIGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUXE, MEDFORD. OREGON1", SUNDAY. MAT 12, 1935 4 Chapter 49 GLORY GREAT RICHES 6if Matu& tow Fetk&m, T ESLIB shrank back Into ft con venlent closet among the dust pans and mops as she beard a swish of skirts coming along the corridor. "Right In here, ma'am. He's wait ing for you. I'll bave him here In two minutes," Leslie heard her knight errant say. Jane was In the cloak room . . at last ... at last The hoy scout fled. Jane turned round to see the door close behind her, heard the key turn In the lock. She rattled the door knob, pounded on the dirty panel. "What does this mean? Who's out there?" Jane cried frantically. The key was removed. "It means," Leslie all but hissed through the roomy key hole, "that you are going to stay where you are until James makes his speech. Tou can kick and scream and howl If you like. No one can hear you. I'm on guard ... to see that no one comes near. It won't be long. I advise you to ait down and make yourself com fortable. But you're not going to ruin James a second time. I won't let you." "Ruin James! How ridiculous! Is that Leslie Harris? Of all the ab surd melodramatic ... let me out jot here Bt once. You she-devil!" Leslie leaned against the door shaking and trembling. Could any thing be more undignified, more de basing than for James' ex-wlfe and bla future wife to spend the most momentous half hour of James' life biasing Insults at each other , through ft key hole? It James knew . . If James guessed. Abruptly Leslie began to laugh (hysterically; laughed and laughed. Jane was again pounding on the door. Was threatening arrest, scan dal, disgrace . . . Leslie did not listen. She had caught the sound of applause from above. Then silence ... a shout of laughter , , . more Silence . . . more applause . . . quiet ... a long, long quiet. And suddenly cheers, ft mounting crescendo . . cheer upon cheer ... on and on and on. . . . Leslie Inserted the key in the lock, turned It quickly and ran. They were still cheering when Leslie stumbled up the stairs and to ft dark and deserted corner of the wings. There she collapsed In ft heap and cried and cried. TO the extreme disappointment of New Concord' James and Leslie decided to be married vory quietly. Only their Immediate fa milies, a few Intimate friends and Leslie's youngest dancing class were lnvllerL The wedding ceremony took place out of doors under ft tree In tbe Harris' back yard In the warm sun shine of an April afternoon. Tbe tree was a gnarled old apple In full pink and white bloom. The sunshine crept softly down between the blos soms and spread ft glory of golden light about the little group of friends gathered there that this man might be married to the woman he hsd chosen by blmself and of his own free will. To James the golden light was like a benediction. Leslie was a gift of God as truly as the sun Itself. She was In white, but wore no veil and her pale blonde hair seemed to her lover to glow about her head like a halo. When Doctor Brown, the Con gregational minister, snld the' fste- fnl words that made them man and wife, James drew a deep breath and waited. He wanted Leslie to turn to him, to hold out her bands, to smile up at him. Instead she Just stood there meek ly, her head drooping a little, pa tiently waiting his pleasure. Belied with a sudden psnlc lest she might shrink from him, might already have repented, might not want him fts he wanted her, James forgot that anyone else was present snd took her face In bolh his hands and lifted It up. What he saw In her eyes must have satisfied him for he drew her into bis arms and kissed her a doten times. This seemed the signal for everyone present to burst into tears. Even Leslie cried a little. James, however, was far from crying. He was Instead Joyously, radiantly happy and showed It. Nor did Nappy, who had been Invited to open the front door for the guests and who was looking on from the back porch, add to the solemnity of the occsslon. "What you-all crylug au.jul'.' This ain't no funeral," he said In what was meant to be a low whisper to Aunt Lou, but which was plainly audible to everyone within twenty feet. James laughed, Leslie laughed. Later, James laughed again, this time ft little tremulously, as he picked Leslie up as she stood on the front porch saying goodbye and carried her to the brand new auto mobile which was to carry them off on tholr honeymoon. "You're mine now," be growled Jealously. "They've had you long enough." "All yours . . . forever and ever. Daring, darling," Iseslle whispered In bis ear. A ND so the story of James Brew ster Stimson III, as far as It csn be told for the pff sent, Is ended. There Iia postscript, however, for anyone ttio maybe Interested enough to rgftrl It Miss Julia Pratt for one, wrd be fearfully disap pointed If ltvere left out. For there are still those In New Concord who say that James Btlmson threw him self away when he married little Leslie Harris. This makes Miss Julia so mad she snorts. Not long ago Miss Julia was sit ting comfortably on her front porch reading her evening paper and talk ing to Mellssy who was Inside clear ing the supper table when the Slim sons went by In their automobile and stopped at the Harris cottage. Lem Rhodes, who lives up the street "a piece" from Miss Julia, was lean ing lazily against her fence talking to a visiting Topeka cousin. They were within earshot of Miss Julia but tbe vines screened her from sight "Lem, who are those mighty nice looking people who Just went by? Are they natives?" Inquired the cousin. Lem answered proudly, "That's United State Congressman Btlm son and his wife and children. Ac cording to the papers he's one of the best talkers In Congress. But they do say around here he's com ing home to run for governor. He's got his eye on tbe Senate. They tell me that he's made them smart boys In Washington sit up and take notice. Woll, none of us around here are surprised. We knew be bad It. In him from the time he was a kid." The cousin, as Miss Julia could see, was enormously Impressed. He had road about Congressman Stimson he said. "My wife has ft sister In tbe Pen sion Office," he went on. "She came from Topeka and naturally Is Inter ested In Kansans. She writes my wife that Mrs. Stimson has made good socially In Washington. She says It Is most unusual for a con gressman's wife to lie noticed In Washington society at all." "Oh, Leslie's all right. She's nice little woman and of course she Is bound to bo popular as Mrs. Stim son, but she can't hold a candle to bis first wife. There Is a smart woman, daughter of old man North- rup who owned those elevators alonjwldo the railroad and a million or so besides. It was a great pity they split up and got a divorce, for with her brains and her money and all she would have been ft great help to Jim." x How long has ha been married to this one?" "Oh, qltea while the kids are all hers. Fffiy hnva smart man like Jim co to pick hor out. She was an old maid, too, when he mar ried her, but the women eay he was klnda sweet on her before he mar ried his frrst." "My w(fo Is always telling me that the wives of most of the famous men make them." said the cousin, who was a meek-looking little per son. "I Judge you don't think this wife of Congressman Stimson made him?" Leslie make Jim! What Idea!" laughed Lem. "Do you think women ever do make or break men?" persisted the cousin wistfully. "Naw," said Lem, yawning, "never except In books. Come on down the street and I'll Introduce yon to Jim." "Did you hear that. Mellssy?" asked Miss Julia wrathfullv. "I surely did. Miss Julie. Ain't men the beatenest? All I got to say Is that I ain't nothing but a ole black nigger woman without no learning, but If I didn't know moro'n some of the men In this yere town Id blush myself white." Copyright, Mrs. Ida M. Wilson Carnation Club Hostess Carnation club met Thursday eve ning at the home of Ida Wilson, for the regular monthly meeting. The members were presented with red and white flowers In honor of Moth er's Day. More plsna were made con cerning the district convention which Is to be held st Klamath Falls May 85. Most of the officers are plan ning on making the trip. Ouests of the evening were Mrs. Young. Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. Him, snd Mrs. Draws, of Portland. At the table, decorated In keeping with Mother's Day, a gorgeous bouquet of red tulips made the centerpiece, surrounded by large white candles. Edith Elliott poured, Katherlne Smith served the dessert, while Alice Kempke, being honor guest, cut the birthday cske. A lovely gift was presented Alice Kempke In honor of her birthday. Assisting the hostess was Frances Bentley. The next meeting will be held June IS at the home of Edith Elliott. .Mrs. Ira D. Canfleld Hostess at Card Party V. F. W. Auxiliary to Crater Lake rot No. 1833 held another of their public card .parties at the country home of Mrs. Jra D. Canfleld, Aloha ranch, Coleman Creek road. Bridge and Five Hundred were played. In bridge high prize was won by Mrs. Alice Lewis with Mrs. Nellie Bowles low. First In Five-hundred was won by Mrs. George Averlll with Mrs. Cass Wymore low. Delightful refreshments were served by the h utesa. Merrltt Circle Plans Meeting Tuesday at One Merrltt circle of the Presbyterian church will meet In the church par lor Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock for a covered-dish luncheon. Mem bers of the circle are requested to bring guests. Olive Rebekah Lodge Meet Monday Evening Olive Rebekah lodge No. 28 held Its regular business meeting Mon day evening at I. o. O. F. hall. The degree staff under the direction of Mrs. Minnie Bryant, .captain, in itiated Miss Helen Williams Into the orcer. A lsrge delegation of Rebekahe from Grants Pass were guests ol the evening. Tbe socal hour was n charge or Mrs. Lona Bergman and her com mittee, who presented the following program: vocal numbers, "An Ola Water Mill," "Love's Old Sweet Song," sung by Miss Margaret Bate- man, accompanied by Miss Caroline leaders: ,ocl numbers, "The Spring Has Come," and "A Mothe: uroon." sung by Mrs. Hubler. ac companied by Mrs. Alice McKlnlus- try. Refreshments were served by the committee In charge. Gay Day Ahead For Past Matrons 1 Wednesday, May 18. promises to be particularly gay day for the Past Matrons club of Nevlta chapter No. 93. O. E. S. of Central Folnt. Thev meet at the Modoc orchard home of Mrs. Leta Kyle for 1 o'clock luncheon followed by a business meeting. Grace Circle To Meet on Tuesday Grace Circle of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Walter Flinn at "Ma drona Park" on the Jacksonville highway. An Interesting program has been arranged. Mrs. Conner Will Entertain Bridge Club Mrs. J. R. Conner will entertain members of the Building Bridge club at her home. 720 Park avenue on Thursday, according to an an nouncement made Saturday. Dessert will be served at 1 :30 o'clock. Mistletoe Club Has Meeting on Wednesday Mistletoe club met Wednesday with Neighbor Grace Wakefield at her home. 18 Almond street. Dessert luncheon was served to twenty-four members and nine guests. The hos tess was assisted by Neighbors Clara Hodgklns and Ruby Downing. Fol lowing the business routine a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed, during which the compsny were en tertained with vocsl solos by Mrs. Hodgklns and Mrs. Juniper. The quilt blocks which the mem bers have pieced were awarded Neigh bor Nora Glsscock. who put 350 pieces in her block twelve Inches square. Several blocks have not been turned In and It Is desired they be brought to lodge meeting next Thurs day evening or given to Neighbor Ruby Downing, 801 North Central street. Alpha Sigma Class Has Covered Luncheon Friday evening, at the First M. E. church, the Alpha Sigma class held a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. A. E. Faber was hostess' assisted by Mrs. Katherlne Satterlee and Miss Myma Barrett. Following the luncheon several pro jects were taken up by the class and in the near future an evening enter tainment consisting of music and short plays will be given. Announce ment will be made later of the enter tainment. Sunny Sisters to Meet Clement Home Sunny Sisters circle of the Presby terian church will meet for 1 o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. A. R. Clement. 1223 West Main, on Tues day, May -14. Ladles are asked to bring their own table service and sandwiches. The committee is Mrs. Work, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Cochran. Mrs. Leggett. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. D Alblnl. NUMBER HUNT By GLUYAS WILLIAMS S-tl CRlVES SLOHW AL0K6 HIUDW.E AVE. L00K1U6 FOR N2 122. WI5HK HOUSES WOULP SHOW NUMBERS THIHKS m MUSt BE M1HIS MOMEUf A10N6 HERE SOMEWHERE. OF HOUSE LOOKS OOftO SETS OUT. TIPTOES UP ON SEE WHO IS AT POOR A PORCH AND LIGHT'S MrfcH. finds ms He 36 STAMMERS EjCWANffflOlJ MO RETREATS TO CfW. DRIVES ON MS"f fiVE HOUSES WifrtDOT NUM BERS AMD A VACANT' l.rrf SEES A PEPESTRIAN AMD TRIES, 1b 6ET IN FORMATION FROM HIM. TEDESfRIAN DOESN'T--fHlN'K THERE IS ANY H9 1 22 DRIVES ON , AND At LASt SPOTS US life. figures 122 must be third house from here. is DRAWS UP AT -THIRD house, rings bell and discovers YhaT For SOME UMACCDUHTABL? reason This is n$ W8 Turns rpound with v)f- rioJLtv and finds 121 At LA5T. AfcREES WITH WIFE lf'5 TOO WfE NOW TO ?AV A CAM. (Copyright. 1935. by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) S-MATTER POP r , Slateel H. FoinAaml THE END Society and Clubs Disabled Vets To Install Tuesday The Disabled A-nerlcan Veterans of the World War. .Tackson county chap ter No. 8. will hold their meatlnj Tuesday owning. May 14 In tbe Eagles hall for the purpose of In stalling new officers, elected at last meeting. Following the chapter meeting the Lsdles of the Auxiliary will serve a plate lunch. All disabled veterans are lavHed. Chrysanthemum circle Will Meet on Wednesday Chrysanthemum circle NMghhois of Woodcraft. Wednesday evening. May 15 In regu lar Rejialon alu-r which a benefit card party will be held. Contract. Progres sive and Auction Bridge. 600 and Pinochle will be In play, playing will start at 8:15 and prlres will be award- No. 8-1. will meet Pocahontas Lodge Enjoys lialu-e Krlflsy A dance was held Friday evening at Redmen hall sponsored by Pcva hontas lodge. A very enjoyable eve. nlng was spent with the Dickey or chestra furnishing the music. 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As this WIU he the last meeting of tue year all members are urRed to attend, anri tbe new officers snd chairman are especially urted to be present so that ed winners In each. The publie is the work for the coming year can be cordially Invited to attend. ouilined. you, listen" when we get to Europe l WANT VOU TO UNDERSTAND I'LL NOT CO AROUND WfTH MAGGIE" WILL VOU LET M TALK TO VOU? V OINTV , SMUT UP' MERE COMES THE DECK STEWARD. GET THE TICKETS OUT. WE MUST RND OUT jf. WHERE OUR r A . a. la n- 1 K' C-(: OFFICER' WHAT DECK ARE OUR STATE-ROOMS ON? WELL'. THEV ARE ON DECK'C ,BUT NOT ON THIS SHIP. VOU ARE ON THE WRONG SHIP. -e I'VE BEEN TRVIN' TO TELL HER THAT FER THE LAST TWO HOURS. s
