anaheim-gazette 1926-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. Sallie being the Confessions of a new wife ... by Gladys Baker Illustrated by Paul Robinson Copyright 1925 by Publishers Autocaster Service REUNION I was in the midst of packing when Ellie came in and took a look at my overflowing baggage, which occupied conspicuous places on chairs and tables. "Well," she drawled, "looks like moving day around these diggings. Whither away, Salley-Alley and what's the idea of this mysterious disappearance act, a la Houdini?" Ellie prided Never mind, I whispered to myself, I would make up for everything and we would be so happy. I let myself in with my key which I still kept in a small pocket inside my hand bag. herself on never being surprised at any unexpected occurrence and, true to type, she seated herself nonchalantly on the edge of the bed and, calmly smoking a cigarette, looked amusedly in my direction. "I'm going home on the five o'clock train," I answered, struggling for composure, "and, oh, Ellie, I'm so happy!" I caught a glimpse of my face in the mirror of the dressing table and it was flushed with excitement and pleasure at the thought of returning to Curtiss. Ellie's saucy expression changed instantly to one of surprise and disappointment. I dreaded her questions, which I knew were bound to follow. "So, at last, you've heard from Curtiss?" It was a great temptation to answer her indirectly and leave the impression that I had been in direct communication with Curtiss, but this I could not do with her gaze fixed unwaveringly upon me. After all, what did it matter? As Mrs. Wright had said, the whole thing was a personal question which required my own decision without the interference of others. "No," I replied quickly, "but I have heard from a mutual friend of ours that he still cares for me and that he has been sulking in silence because I left against his wishes. Also—listen to this, Ellie! He hasn't had a single date with Letitia Evans!" She moved uneasily, then walked over to the window, where she stood for a long while as if she were oblivious of my presence. "Listen, Sallie, it was pretty darn rotten of me to tell you those things about Curtiss, and right now I want to say that I'm sorry as the dickens. Been sorry ever since I saw how bravely you were trying to forget him, but I kept kidding myself that it was for your own good and that's why I framed up the whole business." My thoughts flew back to the day that Ellie had turned me against Curtiss, and I remembered that even then it had seemed queer to me that she had refrained from telling me from whom she had gathered her disturbing information. "Oh, with clenched teeth I flung the word at her. 'you hadn't even heard those things you told me about him wanting to marry Letitia Evans.' You mean you just simply lied about it! Why, Ellie, how could you be so utterly cruel?" "Please don't rub it in, for the love of Mike. I feel terribly enough about it already. I only thought I was doing the thing that eventually would make absolutely nothing about the kind of come to you when my heart is in someone else's keeping. I deeply appreciate the honor you bestowed upon me in asking me to be your wife, and I shall never forget it, but never think of me again except as your very sincere friend—Sallie." So that was that. I handed the letter in its little lavender envelope to Ellie. "Will you please give this to Barry?" She gave me her promise. I left New York with the felling that "Oh, with clenched teeth I flung the word at her, 'you hadn't even heard those things you told me about him wanting to marry Letitia Evans. You mean you just simply led about it! Why, Ellie, how could you be so utterly cruel?" "Please don't rub it in, for the love of Mike. I feel terribly enough about it already. I only thought I was doing the thing that eventually would make absolutely nothing about the kind of you happy. I realize now that I know love you have for Curtiss. All I can do is to ask you to try and forgive me. I——" "But, Ellie," I interrupted, "don't you see that you almost drove me into the arms of Barry? That you were responsible for me permitting him to make love to me and even considering marrying him and divorcing Curtiss?" There was terror in my heart at the thought of what might have happened on account of Ellie's unkind and fallacious story. A serious expression had changed her entire appearance, and there was something so pathetic about her apology that I lost all sense of having been angry and, going over to her, I patted her shoulder. "Never mind, Ellie, we've been too close for me not to forgive you, besides, 'all's well that ends well' and I'm thankful all this came out before I had done anything impetuous and silly." I breathed a sigh of relief and once again I was radiantly happy. "I don't believe I ever would have married Barry, really, but I never would have accepted his attention and led him on like I did except I was so hurt with what you told me about Curtiss." We both remained silent for a while, then I moved over to the desk and signed a note which I had just written. I read it over. "Dear, dear Barry," it began, "I am returning this afternoon to Curtiss. I am doing the right thing, I believe, for your happiness as well as my own, for I thing too much of our friendship to come to you when my heart is in someone else's keeping. I deeply appreciate the honor you bestowed upon me in asking me to be your wife, and I shall never forget it, but never think of me again except as your very sincere friend—Sallie." So that was that. I handed the letter in its little lavender envelope to Ellie. "Will you please give this to Barry?" She gave me her promise. I left New York with the felling that all was well with those friends with whom I had been closely associated during my separation from Curtiss. Like all people who have not forever lived in no big city, I had become satiated with the noise and incessant racket of the busy metropolis and it seemed to me that peace and happiness for me would always mean living in a place small enough to have daily contact with friends and neighbors. It pleased me to think that Mrs. Wright would be sending over trays of my favorite daimies and that we would discuss nuttrium seeds and rose bushes over the back fence when I started my garden. I realized how I had missed that warmth of intimate contact with human personalities that is impossible in a city of gigantic dimensions. I reached the little house on the hill about noon-time. The window boxes which I had kept with rose-colored petunias were devoid of all life and color and, with its closely shut windows, the house presented an appearance of neglect and unlived-in desolation. Even the bird-bath under the pine saplings was dry and uninviting. The terrace needed attention and I noticed that crab-grass was in with the Bermuda. I was seized with remorse at the fact which was brought home to me that Curtiss had needed me to keep house for him and to do those hundred little things which only a woman's hands find to do to make a home hospitable and cozy. Never mind, I whispered to myself, I would make up for everything and we would be so happy! I let myself in with my key, which I still kept In a small pocket inside my hand bag, and after looking caressingly at each room in the house, I began unpacking. I put my things in their proper places—threw open the windows to let in the cool, fresh air of a day, which—though it was almost mid-winter—was sweet with sunshine and carried the hint of an early spring, which the south wind told me would not be long in coming. The house was spotlessly clean, and I knew Mrs. Wright's maid had been over that morning. She had told me to call on her for any service that I wanted, so I ran to the house next door and engaged her to come in and prepare dinner. I found some chrysanthemums in their late autumn glory and filled huge vases with them. In others I placed golden rod and some brilliant, sparkling leaves of maples. I glanced at my watch. It was time I was dressing. After a warm tub, followed by a refreshing cold shower which sent my blood tingling, I selected the frock in which I should greet Curtiss. I chose a new one of black chiffon velvet, with fluttering lace jabots of a soft, creamy color. He had told me once that he loved me in black velvet. It was almost time he was coming! I ran to the window and looked out at intervals of every few minutes. Then I put a match to the huge logs, which began to crackle and take the late afternoon chill out of the living room, which I had flooded with fresh air and sunshine on my arrival. The logs sent out a woody odor of pine and balsam. Then I saw him coming up the winding path of flagstones near the entrance. I was conscious of a joyousness that suffused my entire being. I stood motionless in the middle of the room, unable to go forward. I heard him open the door, and then before I knew it, I heard his clear voice: "Sallie, darling!" he cried, and then I was in his arms. All doubt, suspicion, fear and uncertainty were swept away and, as he held me close I felt that I was tasting the sweets of heaven. He kissed me almost fiercely again and again, as if all the yearning of our long separation was embodied in his kisses, then he gently stroked my hair and called me all the little affectionate names that he used in his tenderest moments. Later he might ask me many questions about how I spent my time during the interim since I had left him and it would be embarrassing to explain about Barry, but for the present The county auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $1500 on the advertising fund in favor of the All Year Club, to be used for advertising Orange county. The purchasing agent was authorized to purchase one six wheel Moreland truck, to be used for the road department. The application of Aaron Buckneim to transfer and convey to the San Juan Water Company all the rights given and granted by the county of Orange to construct, maintain and operate pipe lines, laterals and service connections under and along all public highways in a certain portion of the county of Orange, state of California, under and by reason of Ordinance No. 246 was granted. Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROBISON) Mrs. J. A. Finney returned Wednesday evening from a five days' trip to San Francisco. She accompanied her sister, Mrs. Taylor of Pasadena, and a cousin from Dodge City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shaw spent last week at Mammoth Lake. This week they will spend at San Diego. Mrs. M. B. Shaw of San Bernardino is staying with her grandsons during their parents' vacation trips. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tilton moved into the C.E. Ritter house on Orangethorpe. Mrs. S. E. Evans was called to Los Angeles Wednesday by the serious illness of her son's wife, Hugh Evans. Word has been received that Mrs. Hugh Evans died Friday, and that Mrs. S. E. Evans is also quite sick. Arch Osborne and family have moved back to Buena Park from Imperial. The Parent-Teacher Association of Buena Park held the first meeting of the new year Tuesday afternoon. At the business meeting Mrs. V. T. Stephens was elected president. The time of meeting was changed from afternoon to evening. J. B. Robison is having his house on Ninth street painted. The frame is up for Mrs. Michael-felder's house in the Mennes tract. Mrs. W. R. Thompson of Los Angeles was the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. W. Johnson, for several days last week. The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held Thursday at the Community hall. Mrs. Ralph Cummins and Mrs. L. J. Roheson were hostesses. Miss Gertrude Martin spent the weekend at Santa Barbara. G. R. Thompson of Long Beach is moving into Mrs. Huguenot's house on Court street. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Crumrine were Rev., and Mrs. Leanord of Beldvilde Gardens and Mrs. Duffy and Mrs. Hunt of Los Angeles. W. E. Gunby and family spent Sunday at Huntington Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingshead of South Pasadena and Mrs. G. Moore of Santa Barbara were guests of the ladies' parents, Rev., and Mrs. W. W. Hart, Sunday. Misses Ruth Wilsey, Helen and Bertha Page are our school-day.The very interesting song was lassies; red Hart; sons second and five Been "Three Bill Jane Sharrif boys from... "Salle, darling!" he cried, and then I was in his arms. All doubt, suspicion, fear and uncertainty were swept away and, as he held me close I felt that I was tasting the sweets of heaven. He kissed me almost fiercely again and again, as if all the yearning of our long separation was embodied in his kisses. Then he gently stroked my hair and called me all the little affectionate names that he used in his tenderest moments. Later he might ask me many questions about how I spent my time during the interim since I had left him and it would be embarrassing to explain about Barry, but for the present there was no cloud to mur the utter perfection of that rapturous reunion hour. (To be continued next week) SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Supervisor S. H. Finley was granted a ten days' leave of absence from the state. A resolution was regularly adopted retaining L. A. West, attorney, relative to conservation of storm and flood waters of the rivers and streams of the county. The bid of the Peerless Pump Company for $850 was accepted for the deep well pump for Orange County Water Works District No. 3. It was ordered that the county surveyor be directed to give an extension of time for 60 days, from October 12th, to the Griffith Company for the completion of their contract in County Improvement District No. 2. too late to save your old roof! Re-roof now for the last time with Johns-Manville Rigid Asbestos Shingles. 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That's all there is to the case. No oratory—no editorial—no pamphlet can change these facts. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Owned by Those it Serves Notes OBIISON) Worn Wednesday the days’ trip to be accompanied her Pasadena, and city, Kansas. Shaw spent last week in Diego. Mrs. Hardino is staying during theirleton moved into Orangethorpe, called to Los the serious ill-Hugh. Hugh Evans, that Mrs. Hugh that Mrs. S. E. really have moved from Imperial. Association of first meeting of afternoon. At Mrs. V. T. president. The changed from his house on Mrs. Michael-ennies tract. of Los An-er mother, Mrs. several days last of the Ladies’ at the Con- Cummins and hostesses. spent the week-long Beach is not’s house on and Mrs. C. E. and Mrs. Leanord and Mrs. Duffy Angeles. Shaw spent Sun- head of South Moore of Santa the ladies’ par-W. Hart, Sun- helen and Bertha Page and Florence Warren attended the Girls’ Friendly Society at Fullerton Friday night. E. E. Thurman has been spending a few days of his vacation with relatives in Fillmore and Ventura. The Sunday school board met at Mrs. G. S. Davis’ home Tuesday evening. It was planned to organize a primary department of the Sunday school, to meet in the community hall, with Mrs. William Henderson as superintendent. Those present at the meeting were: Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bastady, George Cole, Mrs. H. S. Horn, Mrs. C. E. Crumrina, Mrs. William Henderson, Mrs. H. H. Haggarty, Mrs. J. H. Spohn, Mrs. J. B. Robison and Misses Margery Lee and Mildred Bacon. Boys from here who attended the “round-up” of the boys who attended Camp Osceola last summer were; Russell Knott, Billy Dow, Paul Horn, Bobby and Bailey Shaw, Albert Robinson, Jack Cosgrove, Garrison Costar and Masami Yamachiki. This was a reunion of the boys in Orange county who camped at Camp Osceola last summer. The boys enjoyed a barbecued supper and campfire. The affair was under the direction of Archie Raitt of Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Wilson of Los Angeles were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Jaynes. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Meyer and Mrs. L. S. Connelly of Los Angeles visited Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Thurman Sunday. Miss Ethel McNell of the Monrovia sanitarium is spending a week’s vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McNell. J. F. Simpson and Caryl Snyder motored to Tujunga Sunday to visit their wives, who are spending several weeks there. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Thurman and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thurman motored to San Juan Capistrano Sunday. Mrs. Glines, principal, reported that there were 332 pupils now enrolled in our school—a gain of 40 since the first day. The primary grades furnished a very interesting little program; Lullaby song was given by the kindergarten class; reading, "My Mother," Glen Hart; song, "The Jack-o'-Lanterns," second and third grade; reading, "When I’ve Been Bad," Jack Lemke; story, "Whree Billy Goats Gruff," read by Jane Sharrod and dramatized by four boys from the first grade.. There was a large number of mothers present, many of whom became members. It is now reported that France will reject the debt settlement plan and offer to refer the whole matter to the League of Nations. If they put that over, how much money do you think Uncle Sam will get? REVOLUTION! WHY not revolt? Washing in the home is a revolting idea. When we wash clothes so splendidly and at prices so small, why—why we ask brew any more of this washday trouble at home? Try our Rough Dry plan. ECONOMY LAUNDRY J. H. 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