Judge — August 30, 1919 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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“Tom INDICATED THE Letrer x Her Hann’ Quite Regular By J. A. Illustration by WINTON, was greeted by warmth, yet reveled ‘ANT TOM turned from France, Chalmer with friendly te of added interest just re- Lucille with a by her IEU “But dia you see Jack Haggin Over There? Tom was handsome and upstanding Seach to engage the eye of a sculptor who might be plating a statue to be called The Victorious but he had shown an unsoldierly embarrassment from the moment of meeting Lucille. Perhaps her fresh beauty had something to do with his contusion. “T saw Jack several times,” he replied. ‘Just before I sailed he handed me this to give to you.” ‘Tom went into three pockets before he produced a letter. “Jack thought I might get it to you ahead of mailing.’ Lucille made a little excited movement as though to open the letter, but bethought herself. ‘When is Jack coming back?” she asked. “There’s no knowing. We thought we might be lucky enough to return together, but he was among LAWRENCE Wa.pron Fettows those sent to Coblenz.”” Tom indicated the letter in her hand. ‘You'll want to read that at once, of course. I must go.”” And he turned toward thé door. “Why hurry away?’ “After you've read that. May I call tomorrow?” “Please do. I shall want you to tell me a lot about Jack She went to the door with him, blushing. Five minutes later, Lucille, greatly excited, came upon her mother with the letter open. ‘om Winton’s back, mamma! And he brought me this letter from Jack. What do you think? Jack wants to marry me by proxy!” “What an idea!” said Mrs. Chalmer. “And he wants Tom Winton to act as bridegroom!” “But does Tom know about this plan of Jack’s?” Mrs. Chalmer was serious. “Tom must know it! He just came in, seemed embarrassed, and went out again.” “He didn’t say anything about it? “Not a word, mamma!” “You've promised to marry Jack when he returns.