Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 37, 22 December 1920 — Page 5

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUNTELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22, 1920.

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A SWEETHEART AT THIRTY Tho Story of a Woman Transformation Y MARtOM RUSINCAM

Chapter 87 A LONG TALK Suddenly I remembered that it was - getting on to dinner time and no preparations had been made. I slipped out of the little door, leaving Violet and James deep in the practical details of bis new plan to run away. Violet was eagerly in sympathy with the idea, she felt that life on this out-of-the-way farm, doing hard work that

he hated, and subjected to both his father's temper and his mother's nagging was killing the boy. And it was. Dut I was not so jure the solution was for him to run away After all, there is a certain cowardliness about dodging. " At the barn door I stopped. Jim . was walking rapidly back to the fields. I waited till he passed. I did not want to see him or talk to him just now. Then I went on to the house, dreading , to enter. How would I find Esth'er? I had never seen her fae a tragedy I did not know how she would take it Her parents' deaths had not been unexpected, and she had taken that philosophically and quietly. But this how would she act under this? I expected to find her either raging or sobbing helplessly in her room. Meantime, the dinner hour was nearlng and the men would be in from the fields, starved and eager for food. I thought rapidly of the quickest things to cook. v When I entered the kitchen, there was Esther, standing by the table.

peeling potatoes. I fairly gasped as

I looked at her. , . -"Dlnner'll be late" she said, look

ing up as I came in. ' "I told Jim to tell them not to come till half past

twelve."

"Then it isn't truer I ea!4 with relief. "About the that woman?" Esther said, going on with her work. "Yes, it's true. Jim denied It, but I , saw it was true from his face when James came out with it. Finally he said, all right, it was true, and what was I going to do about it? "And I wanted to know who it was, and first he wouldn't say. Ho only admitted it was some woman lived over to Eastlake. I don't know many over that way I remember now, he gets flour from some mills near there, and feed sometimes. "Then he told me her name. It wasn't anyone I ever knew or heard of. I don't know how he met her guess the way they usually do. He said she wasn't 'tb at', sort though swore sho was perfectly all right, a widow, lives by herself. Expect me to believe that and she a widow living alone! "I dunno which way I'd rather have it," she went on, her voice flat and dull. "The other sort might throw him . over for someone with more money,-or get tired of him. But this sort might like and hang on to him. Guess I'll cut chops off that pork, I won't be able to roast It now." She gave me a lot of directions w hile she worked on rapidly, trying to hav'the-bfg Jneal ready on time. 1

might have been deceived into thinking that she took it very calmly indeed except that she kept her face turned away from me as much as possible. When I did see it, I knew a little of what she had been through.

For her eyes were so swollen by cry-

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Esther had little eyes set far in, and now they could hardly be seen at all Her nose which like the rest of her face, was getting fleshy was shiny and

red and anything but beautiful in

fact. Esther in grief was "a pitiable thing to see. "He's a beast to do it," she burst out once -heating the pan before she put in the chops, as . carefully as

though her only concern was to fry

the meat crisp and tender.

"I been a good wife to him. I never looked at another man. Why should

he ever look at another woman? I bore him three children, and I kept his house comfortable all these years and looked after him. And all I get is

that other woman 1 Enid, you'll need

more butter. I'm boiling the corn on

tho cob; it's quicker."

I went out to the ice box for more butter, marveling at her. Not a detail of the meal escaped her. Yet

she had, according to her standards,

lost the one thing in life she cared for most her husband. v -After all, the greatest consolation is hard work. . The woman who can afford the luxury of brooding is not to be envied. The best cure for a broken heart is the necessity of doing an immense number of small tasks. , I "Go upstairs and wash your face, and go into my room and take some of my powder." I told her. "Then youll look better for dinner." "What's the difference?" she asked bitterly. "He won't look at me anyway. And it he does, he wont care. Do you think he'd race around and give up the woman in Eastlake, just because I had pink powder on my face?" "Well, put on a clean dress," I urged. "You've spilled water on that. Or listen, Esther, stay up in your room, and I'll call you when dinner is over." "No, it's got to be eaten and me having It later will only delay the work. I stay as I am." , Again it was the little details that won out. After all, they would be Esther's salvation as they had been, in the first place, the cause of her sorrow. Tomorrow Mark Comes Again.

POOR FEETl

LONDON When I wrote the words "poor feet" at (he head of this article, I think I did it with a sense of pity for the thousands and thousands of abused feet that I have seen. When I was at home I know that I was always lecturing my readers about the caro of the feet, and the wearing of proper shoes. Over here they abuse the feet even more than we do. In France, of course, they wear heels which are utterly ridiculous.,The heel Is not only much too high, but it is set so that the heel of the foot rests upon a slope. which has an angle of almost 45 degrees. This throws the entire weight of the body down upon the delicato bones of the lower metatarsal arch, and not only on that but on the very toes themselves, since the Frenchwoman delights in short vamp shoes. The high heel in itself would not be quite so bad if it were so arranged inside the shoe that the woman's heel had a flat place to rest upon,

but French shoemakers have never considered that vital detailIn London the French fashion for fancy slippers has greatly influenced the styles, but the Englishwoman as a general thing will not tolerate ex

tremes in any fashion. Most English

round toe and a moderate heel, our

own dancing slippers at home would be ideal. .French doctors make fortunes treating the feet of the Frenchwomen who have tried to trot about in shoes that made them defy every law of sanity or health. They tell me that Englishwomen suffer a great deal from foot trouble also, the result possibly of shoes that are not well made. In the cheap shops the footwear is quite dreadful, and must be extremely uncomfortable to wear It is certainly very ugly to look at. i

Topsy Ask your physician to touch the warts' with caustic. This will make them disappear and is not painful. They are abused, a rent they? Jane Doe Send a letter with a selfaddressed, stamped envelope enclosed tr detailed directions on the care of the hair and the ' formula of a hair tonic. Your hair needs stimulation and good care. All fnautrtes addressed to Miss Forbes In care of tho "Beauty Chats" department will be answered In these columns In their tarn. This requires considerable time, however, owing- to the great number received. So, If a personal or quicker reply Is desired, a stamped and self-addressed envelop must bo enclosed with tho Question. Tho Editor.

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- Dear Mrs. Thompson: I broke my engagement with a young man laet spring. ' We became engaged before he went to France and planned to be married as noon as he returned. The H. C. L., however, forced ua to wait until he could get a start after he came back from overseas. He had been home from the army almost a

vear and we planned to be married

a sudden impulse and mreak my engagement. He talked to me and tried to make me reconsider, but at that time I thought I could never love him again or go on and be married, as we had planned. . v A friend of bis has told me that he atill loves me and wants to make up, but he is Just like I am, he is too proud and independent to be the first one to give in. We are both 25 and he has been exceedingly successful in business and could provide the little home we planned together so long. Tou can see it is only our stubboorn-

ness that keeps us apart, but I feel that you will advise me to let him

'be the first one to come, and that he

will really come if he loves me. But I was the one who broke the engagement and he tried to reason with me at the time. Isn't it. therefore, my place to make amends, and ask his

forgiveness? I have always been exceedly independent with my boy friends and now it . is hard for my love to overcome my pride. Please tell me what to do as I am broken-hearted and do so much want to make up. He never goes with other girls and since I know he still loves me, I think it is a crime for us to ruin our happiness all of our lives just by pride. HART-BROKEN. I think you have reasoned out your problemn correctly. Love should be greater than pride. Since the young man reasoned with you and failed to convince you, he probably feels that it is hopeless to say anything more. When you write, tell him that you would like to see him again, but do not mention renewing the engagement Make your letter brief. , If he dffea not come back and you feel that your letter was a mistake, try not to grieve. When you do something you believe to be right, but the

outcome is not what you hoped for, put the incident out of your mind. Bob We "suggest that you call up Reid Memorial Hospital and ask for Miss Pound, who will be able to give you all Information necessary regarding the qualifications that are necessary for nursing, fehe can answer 'all

the questions you ask and also inform

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This is a very healthy style to wear, and I would like very much to buy several pairs of these comfortable evening slippers for myself, but unfortunately, even with the recent break in prices, they are very expensive and they are not as well made as our American shoes. If only our own expert shoe people would bring out the

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It is the appropriate paper for your message of Christmas cheer. Our store carries a complete list of articles which make splendid gifts for both ladles and gentlemen. Below are a few suggestions which, may help you.

Perfumery Hudnuts, Garden Court, Palmers, Mary Garden. DJer-Kiss, Day Cream. Van tines, Azurea, Melba. Lov'me. Shaving Sets Razors, Shaving Creara Lotions, Brushes, etc.

Candy Boxes Candy Assorted or straight flavors.

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Used Car Bargain A good 1920 five-passenger Buick, model K45, with Rex Sedan Top. Address Box 5242 care Palladium.

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RICHMOND'S DAYLIGHT STORK A Christmas Tip To Men

Many men believe that women, at Christmas, want useless extravagances unusual things which they would never buy for themselves. But it so happens that oftentimes these gifts, received with outward joy, cause inward tiibulatioa Therefore, let one who knows advise. If yon would be extravagant in your buying, also be practical. Whether it is for your wife, mother, daughter or sister, you may happily choose something to wear; a smnrt little frock, a big warm coat, a suit, a blouse, or furs, that most regal 'of gifts particu'arfy filtirg or the dearest girl. And if you choose here", you will have the added satisfaction of knowing that whatever you select will be srvirxi;Ja, as well as tasteful.

The Time for Christmas Shopping is Short

Although the people have been buying heavily from our line, we still have a splendid assortment of useful, appropriate gifts. We are continually replenishing our stocks as we are "The Gift Shop" and handle this line of merchandise exclusively.

Desk Sets

The writing desk is incomplete without one of these sets Mounted desk blotter, ink well, letter rack, paper knife, calendar. Bulb Bowls Bulb Bowls with bulbs packed in hand painted boxes 50c, 60c, 75c to $2.00

GIFT STATIONERY

Here you will find the largest assortment of Linen Stationery in the city. The gift of individuality and distinction, in dainty boxes, especially priced from

75c to $15.00 Some at 25c, 35c, 50c and 60c

Christmas Cards and Folders Our showng affords you a choice to your liking and fitting to every case. The gift list is not complete without cards and folders. The assortment is so large that you may choose rapidly and with satisfaction.

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Dainty Designs in Cut Glass Our display of Cut Glass is Incomparable and wins the favor of all who see it. Bowls, vases, water sets, nanpies, bud vases, etc. Our values are exceptional. Cut Glass Tumblers J1.35 values, handsome designs; Special Sl.lO

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Any piece from this display would make a gift idealFruit Baskets, Berry Bowls, Cake Trays, Roll Trays, Candle Sticks, Salt and Peppers. Silver Electric Lamps, Cheese and Cracker Trays, Marmalade Jars, Bud Vases.

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