Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 61, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 July 1925 — Page 14

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CHICKIE

Chickie (Helena) is the only daughter of Jonathan and Jennie Bryce of Indianapolis. To start life anew after her child dies and Barry Dunne, her sweetheart, jilts her to marry wealthy Ila Moore. Chickie goes to Chicago for employment. Sarah Dillon, the Abbott sisters. Amy'' Heaton. Stella Wilson. Mary Bltke MePikc. Janina Knowles and wealthy Jake Munson are Chiekie’s home-town friends. Jimmie Blake a childhood sweetheart. who still loves Chickie, accepts a position in Honolulu. Chickie refuses the friendship of Edgar Manx, fellow boarder at Mrs. Chickie goes to the home of her employer. Norp Willman. as companion for his daughter. Barbara. Lee. his son. loves Chickie. Their sister. Edith (Mrs. Dirk Potter), secretly loves Timmy, an actor. Chickie is asked to be bridesmaid at the wedding of Barbara and Paul Scott. At the rehearsal Myra Kins recognizes Chickie and tells Edith of her past life. Edith orders Chickie to leave. Lee attempts suicide when Chickie confirms the story. She accepts a position in the office of George Edgeman. where Luis Lamarck, friend of the Willmans. has a studio. While Edgeman is away Lamarck tells Chickie that her past means nothing to him. The climax comes when he insinuates that because of him she is receiving more salary than the work is worth. She cars up her check and leaves. The case of Elena Castanady, youthful unmarried mother. impresses Chickie. Chfckie’s parents visit her to mauire after her happiness. GO ON WITH THE STORY By EHnore Meherin No man would right this wrong! Indeed not! She had gone down alone. If she came, back'—it would also be alone. She said that to Jennie, smiling, out her heart quick and smarting. Jennie’s face turned red. She looked at her worn hands: \JWhy don’t you come then, Chickie, dear? Mary keeps wondering all the time If you’re coming. She’s longing to have you back.” The way she said it Chickie knew that it was Jennie who wondered and lodged. “I can’t come yet—l can’t.” "Do you mean that you aren’t coming at all, Chickie? You don’t want to be with us?” “Oh, it’s not that, mother. It’s so many things—’,’ On two or three mornings after this Jonathan went sneaking off after breakfast and didn’t return' til! noon. The fourth morning he took the two of them with him, a grave importance in his look. He kept saying: “Perk up now, Miss Jennie!” But he wouldn’t tell where they were going. They drove out and out till the houses became scarce and only here and there was a vine climbing over a porch. Chickie whispered, “He wants you to see where all the millionaires live and white stone houses with gardens. Jennie smiled. But she kept her eyes before her, and she wasn’t flurried or excited at all today. She kept pressing nerve usly at her lips with her fingers. They took a turn to the right, away from the lefty homes. They went down a block neat with small bungalows. They passed this and came to the very outskirts of a suburb. Here Jonathan stopped, took a long breath. “Now isn’t this air fine, girls? Take a breath of it, Jennie.” The street was quiet. There were three little houses. One was white, its garden flaming with dahlias. An old woman sat on the little front porch making lace. Next to this was a gray cottage. It was vacant and overgrown with weeds. Jonathan swung the front iron gate. “Let’s take a look.” He had a key to the door. Chickie noticed then that her mother's neck was moist. The way the hair straggled down seemed all at once pathetic. And she thought of Mary’s letter. “Oh —if you choose the easier way” —So this was the reason Mary wrote, was it? Jonathan called to her. “Step in here, young lady. Now, isn’t this fine? And look here—cabinets in the kitchen, Jennie. Why, with a few coats of paint, won’t we be shining, though?” Jennie leaned her hands on the sink. She tried valiantly to smile. She ran her finger along the enamel. She said, “Oh, there Is chip here”— Chickie said, “You didn’t buy this place, Jonathan?” He swung his shoulders. He opened the back porch, marched them down to the yard. They could hardly find the path because of the dry, grassy weeds. But wait—wait till Jennie planted roses here and there! And a magnolia"tree and orange blossoms! “How about that, Jennie?” She stooped down and pulled up a purple thistle. “It Will take a long time.” Suddenly she turned to Chickie, her lips shaking. “It’s nice, isn’t it? You think it’s as nice as our own, do you?” • Theri was a kind of wild appeal in Jen. ie’s look. Oh the years and years of love that had gone into Jennie’s garden—the years and years of gentle memories. The house was a living thing und the roots of these two old ones struck deep beneath it—deep as the roots of the ancient lilac tree. Lilac trees take long to bloom. Jennie loved that one of hers. And was this dingy, weed-grown place as nice? Jonathan came over and put his arm about the mother. He said: “You like it, Jennie?” In the faintest, gentlest voice she answered: “Oh, yes ” She didn’t say a word riding home. She took off her gloves and rubbed her- hands together. Finally she looked at Chickie, wiping a great tear from her eyes: “We’ll all be together again.” Chlckfe’s heart was muteCHAPTER XXXVII The Return She went to Jonathan that night. She took the watch from his pocket and studied it. The old dial was yellowed with much ticking of the hours. She looked up into her father's face and smiled: “Very smart, old fellow, aren’t you? You think you’d be after poking Jennie and myself out there In a garden of weeds, do you?” “Dor- t jou like that little place, Chickie?” “I don’t. I’m agin you on it—” His look was very sober: “You don’t want us down here with you?” “You haven't bought it yet—oh, really, have you?” “It’s about as good as settled. Tomorrow—” “I thought you came to take me really home. I thought you wanted me back there.” He raisecl her face and searched

It. She kepttj her eyes straight, glancing into his, murmuring wistfully: “And you did come for that Jonathan darling? You think 1 should go with you?” “Perhaps I ask too much, Chickie girl—” She looked down then, trembling, pressing against his shoulder: “Then you better take me back. I guess you better.” Hours later, aftei* Jennie was asleep, he tapped softly at Chiekie’s door. For a long while she had been sitting in the dark, looking at the sky and all the many silver stars, and oh, there seemed such music, such immortal peace in this blue, far distant space. Her eyes blinked coming back to the light and the crowding walls. Jonathan said: “Are you sure you want to do this, Chickie?” She was weak with thinking of it and with the storm of pictures tossing through her mind. She'answered: “But I should. I knqw I should.” He took her in his arms and kissed her. So she went with them. Jennie watched her all the time. “You’re very pale, Chickie, dear.” “The wind blows off the rouge, I guess.” “You’re not afraid; you're not regretting?” “Why. no. What makes you ask?” Wildie crouched against her knees. He licked her hands. Now she stooped down and caught his neck, shaking it a little. He reared and licked her face. He was in no hurry, that Jonathan. He stopped at frequent points of interest. That journey back to the home /he had left in such forlorn despair six months ago had many freighted moments. Once, sitting in the front with Jonathan, he gave her a proud, mighty look. He said with a chuckle, “My girl, eh?” Her heart leaped to the challenge. But when the city's breath was In her mouth, Chickie sat upright, a hammering on every nerve. Jennie whispered, “Would you rather wait till dark, Chickie, dear?” Jonathan heard that. lie said quietly, “No we’re driving in now.” He stopped the car and motioned Chickie to the front with him. He straightened taller than before, so that he towered massively above the wheel. Chickie gave a soft, uneasy laugh. “Are you having a brass band to meet me, Jonathan?” “And I would have If I'd thought in time.” It was plain enough what Jonathan expected, and she would have to stand on her toes to measure up to that. And she would have to fight as she had not fought before. When they reached Northwestern Ave., he just went sauntering—give them all a chance to see. “And, mind you, look about and smile—that’s the way!” She sat straight enough, but when they nosed along Into Thirtieth St., she whispered, trembling, "Hurry—oh, just a little.” “Shucks now, Chickie, girl! Is all the world thinking of you?” Just the'same, it was hard to keep from shaking when they passed the Blakes’ old gray house, and there was the breath of heaven and the stunted palm; then down to the cottage, so white and gleaming nowfnew curtains at the windows. She sj&id again, “Hurry, hurry!” and wanted to rush In and close the door, swift and fast. When Jonathan took histlme finding the key she was almost at the breaking point. He said: “Close your eyes, Chickie; Jennie’s got surprises here." When she stepped into her own room she didn’t need to close her eyes. Tears blinded them. Why, they’d made the house all over for her coming. Why, they’d built new things about, and the room wasn’t the same at all. That window that used to look on Jennie’s roses was gone and in its place were doors—long French doors. They opened to another room, all sun and flowers and birds in cages, and wicker chairs and a wicker desk. • Jennie came padding up, wiping at her cheeks. She stared inquiringly at Chickie’s face, saying to Jonathan: “I guess she likes iti I guess she’s pleased.” All this they’d done for her! No wonder Jennie trembled, plucking that thistle In an old yard full of weeds. They made her say again and again if she liked it; if she was glad about It; If this wasn't better now than being all alone— Even the kitchen was changed, with anew, white sink and a shiny drainboard and cabinets freshly built, and painted. Someone had been about the house that morning, for there were flowers everywhere—gaudy autumn flowers all red and gold. Chickie said: “Does Mary know?” Yes—Mary knew. Mary could hardly wait until they’d let her

Puzzle a Day

The commission merchant has been unable to get rid of this huge basket of oranges, although he has reduced the price repeatedly. He finally sold the basket at cost, which is one cut lower than the last price shown. If you study his system of marking, you will be able to tell the cost price. Last puzzle answer: Scrawl is the word, having six letters and one vowel. Dropping the first letter letter —crawl; first and last letters—craw; first two and last levters —raw; cut it in two —awl, a sims-safratte bool.

To Bring Happiness to Jonathan and Jennie, Chickie Goes Home.

come. She came running up the back steps and, before Chickie knew it, they were in each other’s arms. Mary c.-ied —then she held Chickie off and looked at her. Why—not even a freckle! And thin as ever—the luck of it! But she couldn\ so much as taste a chocolate cream! Oh —and Martha Blake wanted Chickie to run down a moment —yes —now —she had tea all ready— Mary linked her arm in Chickie’s as though they were two girlS again and all of life before them. Wildie trotted along at Chickiess side, barking with excitement. Chickie said: “My knees are shaking. Tell me, Mary—l ” can feel them all at the windows.” “No—they’re not. You should worry! Let them have their staresThey’ll soon get tired.” She kept blinking her eyes for the tears were hot and rushing: “What will your mother say, Mary? Oh, I can’t stand so much ” Mary’s dark face was all dashed with fire: “I’m so glad you came, Chickie—You can’t imagine how we’ve waited and'waited for that wire from Jonathan. Don’t you Ilk# your room? Why are you hanging back? No one there but mother — not even Tommy ” Martha came down the walk. She drew Chickie in her wealthy arms, the mellow voice deep and vibrant: “Thank God, Chickie dear—we have you back again. . . .” Chickie didn't say a word. And she couldn’t drink the tea that Martha made. She looked at this old friend and smiled through tears. There was such faith in Martha’s rlßh, dark eyes. They always seemed like torches: they were beckoning things. Now Martha thought it fine that she was back; now Martha said she would do the noble things and every one be proud to claim her. . . • Oh, yes! But Chickie hurried back to that new, gay room they had builded —knowing that her heart was not a brave and fighting thing as Martha said; knowiig that if she dared she would just hide here and never walk into the street again. Back—yes. But what for? Chickie knew as no other could that she had made but a sorry fight. And knew as those who brought her here could never guess that she was cornered pow. CHAPTER XXXVIII The Gamut Chickie went about the new sunroom touching the plants. There were boxes with marigolds, and in the corners great wooden pots with young trees of Spanish broom just coming into golden flower, She was dressed and waiting. The moments pressed about her, like living things weighted with portent. She touched the leaves in a loitering, absent way, yet the flapping of a curtain made her spring back with a start. Now and then she drew long, stabbing breaths. She was going doWn town with Mary. She was going out to meet the issue face to face. That morning Martha Blake said to her: “They’re having a sale of Wilton rugs. We need one for the living room. Will you go down with Mary and select it?” It was the third day since Chickie’s return. She had not left the house. Oh—there was so much to see—so much to do—getting things unpacked, running into the kitchen to inspect the new waffle iron or to feel the icy air in a second cooler Jonathan had built — And then it Was so quiet here —so shut from all the world —only their own secluded garden. She said to Martha: “Why, I’m no judge of carpet—you go—” Martha came over to the table where Chickie was arranging books.

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Martha picked up one of these and turned the pages, regarding Chickle's white, nervous face with her steadfast eyes. They were like Jimmy’s. She said quietly: “The longer you delay, Chickie, the harder it is going to be. Don't you know that? When we owe a debt to life, she comes patiently and duns us for the payment. She has an implicit faith In our wish to make good for the great gift we hold from her. But we can put her off too long. And one day we lose our credit. Without a word of ,warning, she will snatch up our chance. She will pass us by as a cheat, a defaulter and give to one more valiant the role that should be ours.” Chickie dusted the bindings. “Oh —I guess it’s not much of a role that I’m to play now—” “A bigger role than you would ever have won before. Now, what if it Is a little harder Can’t you loojt at yourself in that light? As one given the flaming cross to bear, and if he does it well, how fine the crown!" Ho—flaming cross! It seemed to Chickie that they were thrusting it at her —all of them —Jonathan, Mary, Mary’s mother. She might protest: she might hide her hands behind her back. They would make her bring them forth; make her take a hold--So now she was waiting for Mary to come. When the bell finally rang she called breezily: “I’ll bring you home some caramels, Jennie, old dear,” and walked out, giving the door a little nervous resentful BSing. Mary's own face was sharp with excitement. She talked in a jagged, uneasy way, helping Chickie to the car as though Chickie were feeble. (To Be Continued) (Copyright. King Feature Syndicate)

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