Judge — June 17, 1916 — page 14: what you’re looking at

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weren't to the manner born, and she knew by instinct. And she sat with Bragg at din- ner. They he was a sight—he wore ex- treme clothes, and a great diamond —and his manners were crude. Some of his gaucheries couldn’t be hidden, but she guided him without seeming to.” “Imagine “And he fell in love with her. Her lit- tle attentions won him, And the Doubleys, having no grown daughter, furthered it all, and are proud of their part in it.” “But how could she, really “Oh, those things come about casily. It is said that when he proposed to her—it was in his motor while he was taking her alone to dinner the very next day—he told her what the woman who should marry him For days he had her out, on his He was a chi- would have. yacht, at the opera, everywhere. building a villa at Newport. He ha teau in France far removed from the terrors of the war. He was planning to buy a pal- ace in Paris. He had a hunting estate in Scotland. There was no beautiful spot in all the world she might not find happiness ir “And she fell for it!” “Why not? Do you read the newspa- pers? You've seen descriptions of her jewels worn at the opera, royal in value; of her wardrobe, so remarkable that it defies any- thing save imitation; of the entire floor of the great hotel they occupy while his Fifth Avenue palace is building; of their string of motors, their stables, their kennels—their everything that heart could wish or pride covet. “Well, it’s natural, I suppose, for a girl who perhaps in childhood had to wear made- over clothes and all t and later was forced to take a position ——” “A woman of innate refinement, re- + member.” “Yes. know. It was natural that lux- ury beyond her dreams should influence her. But real love, you know ——” © COR TRAM HART AH 4 The Test “TAM yours to command,” said the love- smitten beau; “What more could you wish me to say?” And the maiden replied, “I might well wish to know If you also are mine to obey. Stuart W. Knight, “Well, what is ‘real We love a brilliant day, and flowers, and all beau- tiful things we are in a position to enjoy. We adore the finest fabrics and rare gems We are enthusiastic over music that stirs the emotions. We are fond of everything of luxury we can get —that elegant leisure to which trained servants minister, and all that life offers in the best circumstances. And when a man able to give all this falls in love with one, and shows adoration in a thousand ways, does one care much for any 3 superficial defect in him ?” “T wonder!” answered Beatrice musingly. -sss-h! Here they come!” “She rides like a queen. And he rides well, too!” “But that is a super- ficial detail. See the joy in her face! That isn’t assumed!”” And in his! Why, he’s oblivious of every thing but her! And really he isn’t so awfully ugly when he smiles like that!” love’? A Transient | “Why don’t you take the trouble to find out the way I like to have things done?” ed the mistress. It’s not worth whil new girl, “IT never sta mum,” replied the in a place long.” Some Family “Are you a married man? “Got any “Yes; my wife He Has Much to Learn The Movie Fan—This movi ctor fellow gets more s y than the President of the United States. His Wife—Yes, but the President can’t do those excruciating falls and make those funny faces. INFORMAL Eddie—Won't you come in, too, Aunt Mary? Aunt Mary—Oh, no! I have no bathing suit. Eddie—Oh, that's all right. I haven't got any, either. comicbooks.com