Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 107, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 September 1930 — Page 21

SEPT. 12, 1930.

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odors. Margaret Rogers took no notice of the unpleasant smell. It was all so familiar. She and Celia had lived in these third floor quarters for six years. Before that there had been other dreary rooms, high up in equally dilapidated houses “converted” for housekeeping purposes. Tucked away in her memory Celia Rogers still retained the vision of a different sort of home, cheerful with sunlight and flowers and bright furniture. Celia had been such a little girl then—not yet 5. The cheerful home had gone soon after the night Daddy Bob failed to come home. They never did bring Bob Rogers home. The street car which struck him left the body terrifically disfigured and unrecognizable. After that had come a succession of rooming houses and then "furnished rooms.” Bob Rogers had played his violin in a theater orchestra, Practical considerations such as insurance and savings accounts never had interested him so much as his lovely melodics. So Margaret Rogers had left her 6-year-old daughter at the school house each morning and gone on to a day of sewing. Later she had obtained the position in the shon, fitting and stitching gowns. It was pleasanter, better pay, and it had provided the money for Celia's i •schooling. The girl had fretted as she grew | older, noth g her mother's drawn face and tired eyes. Celia had) talked tmpetuour *v of leaving school , to work and ease the burden. Mrs. j Rogers always replied firmly. Celia, she insisted, was to learn a better ! way to earn a living. Celia was to j have training. The high school j commercial course seemed to offer j the beat opportunity. Together they had achieved this goal. Morning, noon and night everything that Margaret Rogers did and thought was for Celia. The girl was her pride. She had contrived frocks for her, made of the cheapest materials, but always attractive and becoming by sewing evenings. She had ma aged household tasks to give Cel time for her studies. More Ulan that, Margaret had managed to imbue the frugal home noth a dignity which enabled her daughter to accept poverty without social stigma. How she had come to do so Celia could not have explained. Their two rooms were furnished with bare necessities. Their pleasures were the simplest. But Celia understood her mother was not like the loudvoiced Mrs. Connors across the hall, nor the complaining Mrs. Lacey, who seemed to stop everyone who passed her second floor doorway to relate "Fred's” latest dereliction. Mrs. Rogers was not like anyone else who dwelt in the building. o a a IF Celia had been older it might have occurred to her that never once had she heard her mother speak of her girlhood. Neither had she ever heard her mother speak of relatives. Surely there were se- j crets behind that lined countenance j which no one who saw her daily 1 guessed. Tbp girl stood waiting for her

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mother at the head of the stairs. “Tired, aren't you, honey?” she said. Mrs. Rogers nodded, but her face lighted as she answered: “I had to stay on to finish an order so it could go out tonight. Yes, I'm tired. My, what a day it’s been!” There was no marked resemblance between mother and daughter. Celia was taller—five feet four—and slim. Mrs. Rogers was two inches shorter. Her hair was dark brown instead of the bright, lustrous shade of Celia’s almost-chestnut locks. None of their features tallied except the eyes. There was no denying that Margaret Rogers’ eyes were beautiful. Celia's were the same color and shape. They were lovely eyes—but not as Margaret’s. “Come on in,” Celia spoke again, “and get into something cool. I know you’re suffocating. Here —sit down and I’ll fan you!” Mrs. Rogers brushed past the girl. “Not now,” she said. “I—l want to take my hat off.” “I’ll take it.” “No, no! Never mind.” There were two rooms to which the Rogers’ monthly payment of rent entitled them. The big room which opened into the hallway had two windows overlooking a back lot across which stretched several

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clothes lines. Both of these windows were raised to full height and a slight breeze was perceptible. There was a table set for dinner before this window, a chair at each side. There were other chairs, none in very good condition, about the room. An old-fashioned sofa, sagging suspiciously at one end, ! stood against one wall. A table top i apparently used as a desk and ; stacked with books was placed opposite. One corner of the room had been fitted with sink, gas stove and ! shelves and was evidently the j “kitchen.” A doorway on the right led into

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the smaller bedroom. Off this there was a tiny, rudely finished bath. Mrs. Rogers entered the bedroom and removed her hat. Then, watching the door cautiously, she took a large white envelope from her handbag, opened a bureau drawer and slipped the envelope under a pile of garments. A few moments later she was back in the living rooom. No need to ask how Celia's day had gone. Mrs. Rogers knew that if there had been the slightest encouraging news she would have heard it at once. They sat down to the evening meal which was waiting. Simple, cold foods were on the table, very much what wealthier women ate to attain fashionable slimness. The breeze from the window was warm, but refreshing. a a a CELIA recited the days events. Mrs- Rogers was cheerful, j There would bo other days ahead.

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she said. Luck was sure to turn Os course a good position required hunting after. It was really inconceivable to the mother that her daughters exceptional qualities should not be recognized soon by some able employer. They finished the meal and together gathered up the dishes. Celia insisted she would “do” them. Grudgingly Mrs. Rogers finally agreed. There came a shrill call from the downstairs hallway. “Miss Rogers! Oh, Miss Rogers!” Celia leaned over the banister. “Yes What is It?” “Someone to see you, Miss Rogers!” “All right—l’ll be down in a minute!” She was wearing a short-sleeved calico apron, but, just as she was, i Celia trotted down the stairway. She was sure she knew who would , be waiting for her.

Ten minutes later the girl was back upstairs, hurriedly pulling over her head a green dress. “It's Barney,” she told her mother- “Wants me to go for a drive. You don't mind, do you?” “No—a cool drive will do you l good. Don't be out late, though.” “I won’t. Sure you don't mind staying alone?” “Not in the least. Goodby!” Celia ran lightly downstairs. As the sound of her footsteps faded Mrs. Rogers hurried into the bedroom, pulled open the second bureau drawer and fumbled under a pile of clothes for the hidden envelope. She found it, sat down on the bed and stared a long while at the j handwTiting. Finally Margaret! Rogers opened the envelope and drew out a folded sheet. The hand which held the letter was shaking. | (To Be Continued)

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