Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1928, Page 29

That Married Look. EILA LINN chuckled softly to her- self. The salesman had just called her “Mrs.” He was the third salesman who had done that. And one saleswoman even had been guilty of the act. In having her purchases directed home—she had the larger things delivered—she had heard her name prefixed M The first time she had murmured “Miss” correctively, but it did no good. She continued to be rated | j, with the matrimonially established. Advancing upon a mirror, she viewed herself for the first time with that impartial criticism which one woman gives to another. Forty, plump, rosy, charmingly tailored, just where would she assign herself if she were a stranger woman? Not a teacher, or business woman, or, indeed, a publicly placed ‘worker of from her. quiet places, tender associations, com- fortable environment. She could sce herself taking a pie out of the oven or giving a child his bath. What a niece), the Paisley silk with which her sister was going to trim a frock, and gloves for her mother. She had all these small parcels in her shopping bag and suddenly, susvicious of having for- gotten something, she began to take them out and examine them one by one. At the bottom she came upon another parcel which she did not remember. She unwrapped it and disclosed a pair of tiny washable white kid shoes with | which were intended for her | Darling things, those | At that instant she became aware that she was attracting some unneces- sary attention from the other occu- pants of the lobby and, flushing, she made a motion to tuck the arresiing little shoes away. Embarrassed and awkward, she dropped one and reached for it, but found it just beyond her | hand. “Allow me.” A man gracefully icked up the little shoe and handed it to her. “Thank you,” Leila acknowledged the kindness. Then, aware that he was not passing on, she lifted her eyes to decelving quality was hers! She sighed, glanced at her wrist watch and found that it was near lunch time. “Guess I'll go over to the Arlington,” she thought. ‘The Arlington was just across the street. She entered and sat down in the lobby to wait, for luncheon was not yet ready. She was glad to rest: 1t was wearisome being on one’s fect all morning shopping She had left home | by the 7 o'clock train and that meant Tising at an outrageously early hour Let's see. Had she fulfilled all her com- gnissions? The yarn for old Mrs. Polely, 1 the green hose for Alexia (her flapper The HUB—Se Three-Pc. Living Room Suite 76 A limited number of well made overstuffed su clearance price. spring-filled cushion seat most inviting appearance. and wing chair. Cost iron Portery buse shade Mail Order Velour-covered, 79¢ his face and saw that he was regarding | her with a little stare which instantly became a smile of recognition. | 7“If T am not mistaken, it is Lella,” | he said. | " Now, for many years Leila had won- dered how she should meet Bryce Pryne; wondered if meeting, with perhaps gr. hair and increasing embonpoint, th would know each other. It had alway scemed possible that they might meet again, they who had been Afton school- | mates, friends and so nearly sweet- | hearts that many people had taken them for such. But life had called him away and he had gone adventur- these comfortable ites on sale at a loose ; they present a Settee, armchair “Hub Special” Kitchen Cabinet 212 A well made cabinet in bread drawer. 50c a Week $5 Delivers This Boudoir Victrola l‘amp Sheraton 1ype walnut. & unit, able phonograph, silk popular style with aluminoid top and sanitary metal-lined vencered upright cabinet— with Orthophonic reproduc. A most remark. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, e, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1928. upon his career as an_engineer |for a few moments continuing a dis- e ‘Then Leila explained that she had still some things to see-to and he acédmpanied her to the store. “I am glad to have seen you,” he “Remember me to your mother and Dalsy and—and George, and all 1 wish I could run down to Afton for a day or two, but I am due in New York on the 14th. However, it has meant a lot to have seen you."” It was over, Leila went to a counter and bought green linen when she should have bought blue and discovered just in the nick of time that she could never have got into the blouse she was se- It seemed that Bryce had no sooner re-entered her life than he was Jeaving it again, this time perhaps for- ever, or at least for so long that no further chance of happiness for her was possible. Her throat tightened, her eyes blurred. “This is a good style for a matron,” the saleswoman was saying as she held up another blouse. Lella jumped. A matron? They all she had that married look. Bryce may have thought so. Why, of course! had asked her about George. hadn't she understood? It was too late now—Well, it didn't matter. jonly—— Bitter of spirit, heavy of heart, she called a taxi and was driven to the station. rhaps would ease her aching head, r despairing heart, but now she could only agonize dry-eyed and stiff-throated. The train came in, and she stepped from the taxi and paid her fare. she turned to board the train another taxi tore up and out of it sprang a man with graying hair and eager eyes. He ran toward her, caught her by the arm. into the great world, while Leila had stayed on in Afton, quietly living at home and writing her daily column in the Eagle. And that was all she had ever done, while he, as she could see for herself, had grown brown and way- wise, with a way of wearing his clothes and a manner that lent him distinction even in such a crowd of folks as the Arlington assembled. Leila rose and shook hands with him. and said that she was glad to see him. Then after they had ex- changed & few commonplaces he asked her to lunch with him and they went to a small table where Bryce ordered & delicious lunch. Between the iced bouilion and the peach parfait Leila learned that he had just returned from South America, where he had been at work upon one project for six years, and she let him learn casually that she was in town shopping until 3. He asked about her mother and other Af- tonites, including George Hotchkin, which made her smile. “George is the same old George,” she said, and passed to something else, because although George Hotchkin had wooed her persistently for 20 years she was not much interested in him even yet. How could she be with that memory of Bryce Pryne hugged to her very soul? From ordinary topics they addressed themselves to those of national and even international importance, which after all, are safer than more intimate themes. From a shy, reserved girl who had nothing to say, Leila had be- come a woman of opinion and keen insight. She was not afraid to look into her companion’s eyes and tell him whai she thought, even though she differed with him. She had ideas, clever ones, and within 10 minutes she perceived that she was interesting this grave man who had read and thought and seen much. Luncheon over, they arose and drifted back to the lobby, where they sat down venth ..\Q 20 0 8°0"90 0o s ™ ol patterns. Splendi Also 27x54-in ster rugs. Rugs .. AVAVAY VAR ‘_A.A_n_n_.-__l_l_-_.\_’.\_gj_ Y a2V aYa eV a" A era) Rugs No Bor $4.89 Double Gray Blankets With Color Border: M N N NN NN ol Yo N blue and rose border, ARRARRVAR AAVAY cussion. sald. the rest. lecting. believed B Choice Worsted Tapestry Rugs Room size 9x12 feét and 8'4x10%; feet. An outstanding value in attractive 9x12-Ft. 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