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Well, rre found n botua tor fou." wan Curtlaa' IrM announrrment when he met me at the Station. "You mean you already haee It?" 1 queaiionad. trying to conceal the doubt I felt o»er a man's ability to select tho kind of bonne a woman wanted. "Yes. and U'a * corker! You'll W lore It, Sr.Ule, all we need now for a real lora-ncat la some furniture, which of course I shall leave entirely to your aeUctlon." "bet's go aee It now. right thin minute1 suggested, eager knhw tbs worst and be through with any unyleaAnt situation, for my heart waa Ailed with miaglr-

in*.

The bouse Curtlaa nad found fa*, gtereded my expectitlonr An InUrcsting cottage of simple English t;pe. It nestled on s hill top. In s little grove of slender pine saplings. which even now. were holding uloft their tiny green candles Built sturdily of aoft-grey stucco U was gaily trimmed in applegreen shutters. The feature, however. which pleased me n.oflt. was tbs view of Shades Mountain which lifted one's Ylatou to vistas off violet-blue peaks .he far ones kneltlng harmonious!/ Into the In tenao blue of Southern skies In the distance. "Oh. I Just adore It. dearest!' ax claim'd, aa we stood on the roofed, sunshiny veranda with Its trosi-colored tiles and bright flower boxes. "How on earth did yon get It! It seems to be absolutely new and (ullred In."

Infant. 1 haveft seen her since. She was an Incorrigible flapper at that time but the family fell for what they called her ‘original eothunlasin.’ She was original all right!" he smiled In mn In (seen re. “I reminded her the other day of

her bad manners.”

"She sounds rather Impossible." "No. no. not at ail. Youll like r. She wins everybody, children and old men Included. My father thought She was a wondjr?'

About twentjr-two or

should Imagine. And atlll flapp-

he added.

But I atlll can't understand what she had to do with getting

tbti bouse for us." he returned to my

first question, "you see she was in Louie Bardley's place and recognised me Immediately. She was very cordial." he hesitated as If he were about to tell roe something and then reconsidered. "Anyway." be went on. “when she heard what I wanted she said she knew exactly the place and insisted on taking

l to ■

e It."

"What *was she doing In a real estate office?" "She has gone In for the interior decorating business and has a department of her own In Bradley'g "mil you said sue wen

Ogontx—

"Oh, her Dad's quite wealthy— In fact he's probably the richest man In the state—ought to be becarae be still has his first dollarliut Letltla craves luxury—has to have it and so she hit on scheme to play with and amuse herself and incidentally to make money. I hear she's done quite well with It. but she'y that ty she would have succeeded, in a way. In any line of endeavor. She could sell Icicle* to an Exklmo and have him pleased with the trsi action Walt 'til you see her. S

"The owner bulR'H h>r a home to live in but later found that he had put’ too much In the Investmom and no he has consented to let ns have It with an option to boy later- Walt 'till you see the

inside, houi y."

Curtlaa w.ia like n child proudly

displaying a new possession. As ^

he conducted ma from one foom ft brewlag l*c*^»p. in spite another of the thrimghly compact of Curtl “ <*

little cot tag-, he eagerly watched for an expression 0T approval. "It Isn't any bigger than a min Ate." be said laughingly, "but its large enough for us—at pres* .t. We stood In the doorway of a co*y little room that was flooded with the sunshine of a brilliant Spring

morning.

"And what will we use this for?" I Inquired. It's sea rely large enough for a bedroom, is It?” I noticed he was slightly embar-

| Letltla Evans she sow sounded

alarmingly attractive,

ire?’ I asked, feigning indifference. "I'm intenwted In meeting "When.will 1 have that pl<

r all vour old. er.—friends, ybu

, know Curtlaa."

"She says she's having us

tonight for dinner. 1 accepted . because 1 couldn't plead another engagement when you weren't

even here you see. dearest. shadow crossed my face,

which 1 hoped was unobseived by

7 “H,. own.rMJtn. All >»• »W bone o,, U»

It -lor a—for . A. -Ud 1 ‘i' 1

toltl,. Tile,, followed u. un™„.l'l'" ' , “"l* Welher-hod look-

gllence during which my gaxe wandered out to the unbounded blue of the mountains which could be Wen clearly through the casemint

ed forward to a coxy chat -at dfnIbr thousand and one little Incidents of the trip to be related.

ftotn his friends to be

delivered and also many arrangements to be discussed about the

yearning for Motherhood, that Is ! 1 al,n< ** h * , “‘ L * ,m * Ev » ns! hidden sway In the heart of even He ~ 1 ^ ’ > ^ n »*"' » Ion G

time from Curtiss and on account

purging. Besides, my thought ° r “rrangemenu we were not AonUnued. babies weren't so much ^ allo " ed ^ our

-rt evening iogether.

Curtiss bad to return to his office and was leaving me at the entrance of the hotel Tutwller at which we were staying. This meant that I would not see him again until Just before time to

drees f<

I bitterly res<-nted the Initiative •his new girl had taken, first in selecting a house tor us to live In and now for planning our first evening's entertainment- Then g ; peacefully until it waa time t akeu. Scientifically prepan d had annihilated the Usual an

Windows. It would be perfect. I waa thinking, to have a son for Curiae, kill the subtle, mysterious ■nlng for Motherhood, that Is hidden iway In the heart of the moat frivolous woman, came urging. Besides, my thought mtlnued. babies weren't so much trouble in this new generation. rAnem'iered converr..ions of my frlendi who discuased children In a modern language. There was no more unscientific Joggling and humoring of Infants. They were put to bed at a certain lime and If they showed their resentment displeasure for (he flint few times they were allowed to do so uumo tested and liter, it was said. tb< (effect of. the dlar'.-line was automatic. They behaved under the

noying ills that old-fashioned babies) were wont to indulge In. Indeed, f thought, it must be an easy matter rearing a child under the new Hiles and regulations' Besides, there waa the wonder that filled my heart when I thought of being a mother. My thoughts ran on and on until final ly they were blotted out by an overwhelming realization which 1 Immediately voiced to Curtlaa. • “We can't possibly afford a baby pc we'll have to use this room for

n study."

The reason advanced was a patently a new one fo Curtiss Ij except for a look of tflaappoii ment that swept orer bla featur he might not «Aen have heard my terse conclusion. Going back to the hotel I asked Curtiss more- of the details of having secured the house for a reason* able rental, a house, which though small, was undeniably attractive. ”1 went into Louie Brafftey'i real estate office to see what h« could get for iff and ran Into Lptl IU Evans " 1 "Who is she?" I interrupted. "Oil. didn't I ever a el I you about Letltla? She and mjtalater were at Qgouu together. She npent one sumww«r with us out on the 1‘aelfit Thai was their first year at School snu she was nothing but an

leal, came to me and 1 knew, just as positively, as if I could see Into the future, that this was Just the beginning of Letltla Evan's Inter-

ferenc^

Madcap Lelitia

"I know you think II was abso lately unforvlgsble of me to Invltyou to dinner before I had called, but my curiosity overcame my good manner* and beside*. 1 anxious to meet the girl that Curtlaa Wright bad married.' .So this was I^-illia E«ans. This girl who stood lacing me. perfect | ly poised and audaciously admit iting that It was ruriusity which I hud prompted her to Invite ir h.-r house the first night of my return home when she certainly must hate known that i should have preferred being alone with

Curtins.

As she moved quickly about thr room pouring tt•■openers from o tall, silver ahukcr. I had to ad mil that then- was a pungent prettlnesa shout her—a madcap Impetiuislty that I soon was to find out drove her to great lengths of inrilacretior in carrying out her Impulse* anil desires, regardless of the reeling* of others. Curtlaa had said that ahe was about t*enty but she Acted like a • child—an qaaprlng of

loxtir) by which ahe

rounded

"I made father and mother go to the Club lor dinner, couldn't be bothered with them when I'm having a party." she announced to one ot the , ue*ts who bed Inquired about her mother, "my Idea of crape hanging la having a family dinner party!" She laughingly admitted as she toeaed her dark bobbed hair from bei

forehead

There was gay heedlesam her laughter. Prom the moment of our arrival ahe kept close to any place where Curtiss happened to be standing. Later In the evening she came over to where I waa chatting with Salaby Crawford. "Beal It. Old Thing. I want to talk to Sallle." she announced, seating herself la the chair which he had been occupying. Moat of her conversation was a eulogy to Curtiss. It was quite evident that ahe was not Interested In me except for the fact that I was married to a man whom she

admired.

really the best looking person I've ev luded. “I tried so hard to vamp him when * visited his sister out Lallforr la hot he treated me If I were too young for him notice." she pouted. "It must be heavenly her gaxe wandered across the room In his direction, "being married to Curtiss; be'i so inierMtlnf and attractive. U] the way. bow did you like the house we selected?" "Oh. I suppose it will do very ilrel}." I replied with feigned indifference. deteitnlned not It rtiow any Enthusiasm over a house about which 1 had not betc

suited

Whewww!" she made a soft whistle through gleaming wnlte tilth. *1 thought you'd thrilled pink over It. It's like' a dream bouse—the view and th< flower-boxes and—a good-looking husband like Curtlaa." 1 could not help but her frank approbation of Curtiss. Was it because <be was typical of Ike u« w generation wltk lit absolutely lack of inhibltlotts? Although but a few years separated her generation and the which I belonged, LelU certainly waa a disciple of a much newer and more modern race. Curtis* had said' that this girt had achieved a certain ■ in In'erior decorating bnt i no! unde rata td bow any*j frivotoue-m laded could irate her efforts on any i work. Then I recalled that he "bad also said that her orders were largely due to her popularity In MmUgham'i fashionable set combined with a pteuliar knack for blendlag the brilliant color effect* which now the prevailing mode. Letltla waa talking. _ "You're pretty!" she nounced. "Cnrtlas told me were but I aorta hoped he waa

mistaken."

“Really? I wonder why^B "Oh. I dunno exactly exc^fahe shrugged her shoulders and frowned slightly, then, having made up her mind that ahe did not csrc to answer that question, hurried on to one of her ow

choosing.

•'You're too fat. Why don' you diet?" ahe asked. I flushed slightly at her rudeness and then In an attftnpt to be Pleasant at all cost*, replied; me ever told me It was necessary before. Why. do you think I should?" This was Indeed a blow to my vanity, because Curtiss had always assured me that my figure was perfect. “How much do you weigh?" she wanted to know. "About a hundred and twentye and the charts all say 1 could and another five pounds ,r even n." 1 defended, "besldee I don't think it would be becoming to ne—being thin." I ended. "Oh. yes it would," she answered firmly, "you can't pay any attention to those out-of-date charts. They were made before people started dancing the Charleston and wearing flapper dresses. "Let me aee." she studied my figure. "1 shouldn't let myself get over a hundred and fifteen. if | were you, undei condition!'. 1 gel terrified when I gain an ounc? ever a bumli She looked approvingly dow her slender fo.m In IU I-ecomlng lro<k of closely-fitted flame colored velvet. She was Uk.

of the living room where Onrll** a as standing. There wwa A lull In lb* conversation and everirne looked In our direction. Cuftla* came over and stood beside us.

smiling.

"Don't talk shop. Tiah, it Isn't bring done this eeanon," be said good-humoredly- • "1 wasn't." ahe denied alertly. "I thought you were reettlng a verse on "Interior Decoration." We all laughed gmyly. "That'a the cievereot thing I ever heard.” exclaimed LMilia. "that's lust what s said l^e other day about you. Curtlas.- -that you said more brilliant thing* In a minute than most men cay In a lifetime. Anyway 1 waa Just tellIng Sallle that she should have a boyish figure to be really smart : tbl* season." (So ahe had already begun to find fault with me In (root of

Curtiss.)

"Hump!" he replied thought- : fully, looking affectionately In my direction. "I'm not so sure that 1 i want Sallle to be skinny." •Well. I guess I like that!" retorted Letltla with exaggerated Indignation. " do you mean to Infer. sir. that 1 am skiany?" I was,to find out tUal everything she said had a personal meaning Sh* seemed to be Interested In nothing so much aa her j own though la. reactions and ap-

pearance.

"No not. for your type." Curtiss was diplomatic, "but SalUe's different." "No fair quibbling." ahe teased, 'that Is moot ambiguous and could mean almost anything. Type' la the most abused word In the English dictionary. Tv 11 Just what you mean or—" ahe hesitated for a moment searching about for a threat, tb<n sh* addI'H tell Sallle something that I bet you haven't told her.” 1 looked swiftly at Curtlife. He ss plainly In a dilemma- He «med bewildered and embarased. What could this hoydenti young gin know about my husband that could cause him to be so uneasy? I could barely refrain from urging her to continue with her disclosure. (Tt Be Coatinned)

Jersey Youth Gets Highest Scout Honor

Tentfcrfoot Scout b Awarded Gold Medjrf-fer Suv-

t ing Man's Life

Other Scout Honors

. I.VI

which, cue instinct

had acqutn-,1

‘Maiwlarda of wrtgbla." *1 continued, “hate changed Just , have clothes and theories and

back

■Object, there I*

ton who weigh* our a humli Watch them at the next ,lance and you'll see for Jouie-lf. Sallle K you stop eating sweet* and •■tarcliea and—but listen ^ thi* —" and she begin reciting. In a voire that was clear an I pene-

trating:

"if you wish l.« grow thinner, diminish your dinner. And take to asparagus, lettuce

and kale.

Look down, with an utter contempt. upon butler. And never touch '-read, cither toasted or stale." She wan playfully dramatic and her voice carried to (be far end

Thirty youngsters -wc t recently cited by the National'Court of Honor. Boy Scouts of Amenca. for bravery and presence of mind displayed In rescuing fellow .•non from peril. The gold medal for life-sav-1 ing. the highest honor award that the Scout movement bestows I was presented to Tenderfoot' Scout John Brooks o.’ Jersey j City. N. J.. for conspicuous coiir-l age In saving the Rev. W. T. Stuchell from drowning. A group of bathers at Spring Lake. N. J.. Labor Day. 1924.' had started to swim to a sandbar about 200 feet 'rum shore when Dr. Stuchell noticed aj woman struggling lo deep water He went to her assistance, but, became exhausted and called for

help.

John Brooks, who waa on (be ; sand bar. dove to the rescue. At ! this moment a “sea puw,." a reacberous. strong current In | the surf, set la. driving the! swimming Scout away. The wo-i man was la competent hands by ; time he reached the ex-| hausted bathers, so Brooks bent 1 his -.Torts toward saving the ‘ man wbo Leu called for assist- i sure. The boy supported the weakened mar. swimming along- . side him unt.l they were near shore. A life guaid thi n . aided In bringing the man to ‘

land.

Tlie remaining citations con- J slated of sixteen certificates for | heroism and thirteen letters of i roiuiuendatUin, signed by Daniel I Carter Beard, chairman of the National Court of Honor. The majority of the commendation*; were for quick work In drown-1 ing* and timely application of first-aid meaaurea in cases of

serious bleeding.

Scout preparedness to render service In emergency and disaster has been recent outstanding examples. When Mauna Loa belched forth It* molten t'.ream of lava, which ran down the

sides of the Hawaiian volcano deb this IMS-- a,l<l * n,u ,h '' sea. the scouts of

Hilo rendered first-aid In numerous case*. The boys also performed direction service for the many people who gathered to we the “special ■ft-roonstrallon” of

the ancient crater.

Ill doubt, b know ledgi rely felt. *h

An Old Joke Daughter: "Mr Purdy proposed | !ast night and 1 accepted him. 1 We're to be man.ed soon!' Mother: "What! Not old man Purdy?” "But he's only sixty, mother." "But child, I turned him duwn twenty-five years ago!” “Yes we were Just laughing about that last night!"

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New Jersey

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