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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
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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
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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.
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THERE IS ANY
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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.
The committee In charge consisted
of Vera Thomas. Olndys Dooms and
Msttle Liiman. Refreshments m
served by Evelyn Sta. Msrv Zundell.
norma Martin, rrsnk Martin
LeRoy Stagg.
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and
Executive Meetlnf or
nashllilton P.-T.A. Tailed
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tlve meetlnir has been called by the
prealdent. Mrs. James Hcey. with Mrs.
A. B. Brockway of Riewart avenue at
3 p.m. WedneMlay. May 19. 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
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UNDERSTAND I'LL
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MAGGIE"
WILL VOU
LET M
TALK
TO VOU?
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SMUT UP' MERE COMES
THE DECK STEWARD.
GET THE TICKETS OUT.
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DECK ARE OUR
STATE-ROOMS
ON?
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ARE ON
DECK'C ,BUT
NOT ON THIS
SHIP. VOU ARE
ON THE WRONG
SHIP.
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I'VE BEEN TRVIN'
TO TELL HER
THAT FER THE
LAST TWO
HOURS.
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