Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 141, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1914 — The ONLOOKER [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The ONLOOKER

by HENRY HOWLAND

She might be happy if she would. But sadness lurks within her eyes; She sees but littte that Is good “J And finds much that is otherwise; The furs she wears are rich #«< : warm, 4 , Her jewelry would please a queen, And, shielded from the howling. J storm, ft? She passes in her' limousine. ft'TO?S The hungry whose lips are blue Stirs little pity tn her breast: ’TO She cares not how

the greedy few ? z Lay heavy burdens oh the rest; ft ft? With youth and beauty and good health* She frowns upon the passing throne Forgetting her fond father’s wealth. And sadly thinking all te wrong. She might be happy, but, alas, A look of pain is on her face; ' • -’3 Though others who behold her pass 4 Could be contented in her place, Her thoughts In angry eddies whirl, She Wriggles in her cushioned seat; Her corset is too full of girl, ' TOj”“ Hen dainty shoes are bulged with feet