Evening Star Newspaper, September 14, 1927, Page 34

THE EVENING STORY Geraniums. RCHIE HILTON snapped on the lights in his dining room and hastily tore open the let- ter in his hand. One glance at the contents and a wave of joy swept his being. He was glad, in spite of the good time he hal been having, for the letter was from his wife, to and sank ring and istance. He dark-haired wife, s lke black pan- her cheeks lovelier itting beside him He dropped i into a pleasant ng into the dr visioned his little, brightly gowne g element 1t caused the de and the reveries His eyes took on a reminiscent expression. The let- 1l to the floor, where the warm floating_through the flopped it along un- wild ter Summer breeze open window heeded Whe-e-e!” he whist “What was 1t > told me to do?” he muttered desperately. “If T didn't do it she'd know 1 d love her. What the deuce was He plunged his pockets, bent his blond head and b and down the roo: Suddenly, with a startled gesture, he raised his head. v gosh,” he was water the geraminums er day. If I didn't—oh, my it's lucky 1 remembered ‘em hands into his oad shoulders and n to wander up . filled a pail for the first nce, the little arkness, a | aston; three weeks the plants had stood in a hot afterncon sun without fresh air and water. All that remained of tnem was a few yellow stems with a num- ber of rattling, brown leaves adhering. He slowly put the pail on the floor and sank into a big chair to consider the matter. And now, to make the situation more complicated, more | detrimental to his future happiness, he remembered that Corrine had bought the plants on the day they had gone housekeeping. Also he re- alled that she had soulfully remarked that she was sentimental about them Iways going to keep them to remind her of the eventful day. atement of his wife echoed nd forth in his mind until he ely got feverish and cold. Re- proachfully he gazed at the little yel- low stubs. What would Corrine do? He had forgotten to water the gera- niums! She’'d vow that he hadn’t been thinking of her, when, in truth, he had been counting the minutes until her return. In a short while, however, the cloudy forecasting and the self-accusa- tion he was inflicting upon himself ran their course. The logical plan occurred to him to run out and buy a couple of plants and put them in the Jardiniere. “She’ll never know,” he reasoned. “It’s the goods!" Accordingly, he snatched his hat and hurriel down the street toward the main thoroughfare, his destina- tion being a well known florist's. Half a bock away his gait took on extra speed, for he saw the windows were brilliantly illuminated and mountains of variegated blossoms glittered in the glare, The evening, however, was further advanced than Archie had conjectured. ‘When he placed his finged on the latch of the door-ft to admit him. The store was closed for the night. He rushed toward the store of a lesser dealer on a side street. He met with the same fate—windows stacked with beauties and the barred door. With a_countenance eloquent of into a single desire—gerani- he journeyed up and down more side streets and alleys. He found many florist shops—all closed tight. Now he walked aimlessly along. Once he checked his momentum to gaze longingly at a great pink curve of geraniums gracing a lawn before an imposing residence. After a mo- ment's thovght, he considered going in and offering a week’s salary for two plants. Just then a man in evening clothes opened the front door with a menaoing click. Archie moved on. Some minutes later he felt a vague impression of stretching trees, ter- raced lawns and perfumed atmosphere, and found that he was crunching the °| gravel on a path of the city park. He sat down on a bench to evolve a new line of action. After many plans had bean considered and discarded, he decided that he would throw out t pots and tell Corrine somebody h stolen the geranimus because they had grown so fine. Monday he would buy two of the finest geraniums on the market. He rose, relaxing with relief. As ho swung into the path he caught a glimpse of something through the foli- age of a weeping willow that fasci- nated him, moored him to the spot. Wavering in the glow and the shad: ows of a row of white-globed electric lights were a crammed wealth of gera- niums in the shape of an immense bed of several colors. His well thought out plan now seemed childish, foolish, revealing. A deep desire expressed itself in his eyes, superseded by a deep determina- tion. There were a few scattered couples sitting or strolling in the aro- 3 YEARS’ FREE SERVICE And an unconditional guarantee on workmanship and material on the 1027 Ballard Jr. Oil Heater. Investigate the Ballard TODAY. Demonstration any ume you say. ‘Terms arranged. D OIL HEATING CO. 1617 O St.—North 638 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. T, WEDNESDAY., SEPTEMBER 14 matic night. No one was guite near him. But just as he made a sugges- tive movement in the aisle between policeman hove around a massed bush. In spite of the balmy night, Archie shivered, nonchalantly settled himself on the bench and lit a cigar. The officer paced carelessly swinging his club. When his - steps had crunch g ned his vicinity. h the willow. ckled the back °d on hands and to the edge of the bed. Twice he surged forward. time, where the shadows lay dark he conscripted a plant. In less than an hour the substituted plants were rearing their heads where ad_gloomed the withered njor ment he drowned them in water, got a towel and streaked the dust on the furniture and opened wide the win- dows. Archie once more Now he darted 1 While its long st ved home. Before retiring in the living room doorw ments to view the were fresh and green. Her sparkled like morning dew on real t good care you've taken of ing her chec Tow they I u would ne DOES YOURROOF Leak? ! DR RE you afraid the whole house will beruined every time it rains? Ban- your fears. For just a few dollars you ca. make your roof absolutely weather- tight. A single coating of Stormtight will do it. This is an adhesive, water- | resisting liquid, ten times thicker than | paint. And easy to apply! Simply stir it, | pour it, spread it. Sold at hardware an paint stores. L. Sonneborn Sons, Inc., New York Stormtight Doctor at 83 Finds People Still Prefer His Prescription The basis of treating sickness has not changed since Dr. Caldwell leit Medical College in 1875, nor since he placed on the market the laxative prescription he had used in his practice, known to druggists and the public since 1892, as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Then, the treatment of constipa- tion, biliousness, headaches, mental depression, indigestion, sour stomach and other indispositions that result from constipation was entirely by means of simple vegetable laxatives herbs and roots. These are still thc basis of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin which is a combination of senna an( other mild laxative herbs, with pep sin. ‘Dr. Caldwell did not approve of drastic physics and purges. He did not believe they were good for hu- man beings to put into their system. If grown -people want to use them no one can deny them the privilege, but they should never be given to children, The simpler the remedy for con- stipation, the safer for the child and for you, and the better for the gen- eral health of all..And get results in by using Dr. Cal i sin, why take chances with strong dsugs? A Store Near Your Home i R ) I AGF 83 All drug stores have the generous bottles, B We would be glad to have you prove at our expense how much Dr, Cald- well’s Syrup Pepsin can mean to you and_yo; rite “Syrup Pep- -:M‘M&gna , and we- wilf send you prepaid a FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE. [ol———lal———/o|c———a|lc=]o/c————]o/c———]o} We have made necessary arrangements to procure a large supply, but due to the anticipated heavy demands from those who intend to put up pickles, preserves, catsup, etc., we advise you to get in touch with our store nearest you and have them reserve you a supply suf- ficient for your needs so that you will not be disappointed. Original Basket, TOMATOES | Canning Time Is Here! Our stores are daily being supplied with fresh tomatoes direct from nearby truck farms. | | 49 the bench and the weeping willow a |} ¥, | blithesomely breezed in from the office Late the next morning his wife ar- think of them. I knew you wouldn't forget.” “I know—I forgot to feed sister a's bird once. But this is differ- ent, If anything, I'm afraid I watered ‘em too much,” he attested bombasti- cally, patting her hair. The following evening when he his wife met him with averted eyes merely suffered him to kiss her k, when he had expected a glad hug. Archle was mystified. They sat down to a meal eaten almost in si- lence, He asked all the questions that occurred to him, and always received a strained reply. After an unusually long period of silence, she broke into tears, sobs he made out: “You don't love me—I—TI—trusted you!" “Come,” he murmured, “poor little girl. You've been trying to straighten up. and don't cry.” le drew her into the living room il couch. t's strange!” she bed, her eyes evidently on the set- s painting a golden glow on raveled along the line of e hers were focused—and | | that was on the geraniur Between | = dilated with horror and his heart jumped with apprehensive misgivings, for two buds were unfolding on the geraniums—buds as red as blood—and he remembered that the blossoms on the original plants had been as white as the driven snow! THE END. (Copyright. 19" — MAJ. STEESE RELIEVED. | | To Be Succeeded in Alaska by Maj. | D. H. Gillette. | Maj. James G. Steese, U. S. A.. re- | d 1 further |Do Lower | FALSE TEETH Skid When You Eat? Tt's v lower teoth at cther good ment drug store.—Adver S —— Sterling Silber folding Oxford & Chain Exactly Like Illustration Regularly $15 ©C0OCossE— TUptown Opes Downtown—705 14th 8t. N.W., Ground Floor, Col. Bldg. Uptown—3016 14th St. N. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sept. 15, 16, 17 Kinsman ! 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