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Show TKZ LiCR COUNTY NDVS, RANDOLPH, UTAH in answer' to the knock, W I THE APPLE OF HER EYE I Ilelcn Had a Hard Time, But There Came a Time 4 When t 4 4 Copyright by Eleanor H. Porter. TT RAINED. It had rained all day. To Helen Raymond, spatting along the wet slipperiness of the drenched pavements. It seemed as If It had always rained, and always would rain. Helen was tired, blue and ashamed ashamed because she was blue; blue because she was tired; and tired be-- , cause wearily her mind reviewed her T eat codfish like that. You must speak tonight when you take the dishes back. Very well, mother; but well, you know we dont pay very much." Then pay more. Im sure I shouldn't think youd grudge nit enough to eat, Helen. Mother ! How can you say a thing like that! Helens voice shook. It was at the supper table that Helens mother brought out the letter. You dont ask, nor seem to care, she began with a curious air of Injured triumph, but Ive got a letter from Herbert. The younger woman flushed. Why, of course, I care," she retorted What does he say? cheerily. He Wrote It several days ago. It got missent. But its such a nice let- day. She had dragged herself out of bed at half-pafive, but even then her simple toilet had been hastened to an untidy half completion by the querulous Insistence of her mothers frequent You know, Helen you must know how utterly impossible it Is for me to lift my head until Ive had my coffee! Arent you almost ready?" Mrs. Raymond had wakened earlier than usual that morning, and she could never en- ter ! dure to lie in bed when not asleep. They always are. With one shoe unbuttoned and no It asks particularly how I am, and '.collar on, Helen had prepared the cof- says hes sorry I have to suffer. He fee ; then had come the delicate task of cares. d getting the up and dressed, Only the swift red in Helens cheeks It had all resulted as Helen had showed that the daughter understood feared that It would result she was the emphasis. late; and tardiness at Henderson & Of course he cares," she answered Hendersons meant a sharp reprimand, smoothly. and In time, a fine. Helens place In And he sent me a present, too the huge department store was behind money ! Mrs. Raymonds usually freta counter where spangled nets and ful whine carried a ring of exultation. embroidered chiffons were sold. It had Helen lifted her head eagerly. seemed to Helen today that half the Money? world must be giving a ball to which Yes. A new crisp dollar bill. He the other half was invited, so con- told me to get something pretty some stant in spite of the rain were the little trinket that Id like. calls for her wares. But a dollar only a dollar, mur1 Now youre deeding a Annoyances at the counter had mured Helen. been more frequent tbday than usual, wrapper, but that Helen thought. Perhaps the rain had A wrapper, indeed ! interrupted made peop'e cross. Helen's list of sales Mrs. Raymond in fine scorn. A sd been short in spite of her incessant wrapper isnt a trinket for me! I'd labor and the list of sales was what have wrappers anyway, of course. But Henderson & Henderson looked at then, I might have known. You never when a promotion was being conthink I need anything but wrappers sidered. and and codfish ! I Im glad Ive got And through it all, hour after hour, one child that that appreciates! there had been the shimmer of the And Mrs. Raymond lifted her handkerspangles, the light chatter of coming chief to her eyes. halls and v addings, the merry voices Across the table Helen caught her of care-fre- e girls the youth, and love, lower lip between her teeth. For a and laughter. moment she did not speak ; then very UnYouth, an''ove, and laughter. gently she said: consciously Helen repeated the words Mother, you didn't quite mean that, aloud; then she smiled bitterly ns she Im sure. You know' very well that I applied them to herself. Youth? she Id dress you in silks and velvets, and Love?1 the grocer? feed was twenty-five- . you on strawberries and cream, the milkman? the floorwalker? oh, yes. if I could. Its only that timt But and (here was the postman. Laughter? never mind. Use the dollar as you she could not remember when she please, dear. Isn't, there something had seen anything funny really funny some little thing you would like? enough to laugh at Mrs. Raymond lowered her handkerf)t all this Helen thought ns she chief. Her grieved eyes looked rer lodded w earily homeward ; of this, and proachfully across at her daughter. more. At home there would be supper vTd thought of a tie; a lace tie to prepare, her mother to get to bed, with pretty ends ; a nice tie. You know end Hie noon dishes to clear away. how I like nice things ! Helen drew in her breath sharply as Of' course, you do; and you shall she thought of the dinner. She hoped have it, too, cried Helen. Ill bring that It had not been some home tomorrow night for you to If to she it must had, today speak select from. Now, that will be fine, Mrs. Mason. Codfish t twice a week won't it? might do, but five tiirfes! tMrs. Mason The other drew a resigned sigh. v as tiie neighbor who. for a small sum Fine ! Thats just like you, Helen. each day. brought Mrs. Raymond her You never appreciate, never realize. dinner fully cooked.) There was a Perhaps you think its fine to stay waist to iron and some mending to do. mewed up at home here and have ties Helen s'ghed now. She was almost brought to you instead of going out home, but involuntarily her speed yourself to the store and bujing them, slackened. Unmistakably sjie dreaded like other women ! to go home. Helen did not answer. As well she At the shabby door of the apartment knew, she did not need to. Her mother, house Helen half closed her umbrella once started on this subject, asked and shook it fiercely. Then, as if freeonly for a listener. Wearily the girl obnoxas herself from ing something rose to her feet and began to clear ious as was the rain, she threw hack the table. her head and shook that, too. A mo"And it Isnt as If he didnt have his ment later, carefully carrying the drip-- I hands full, just running over full with mg umbrella, she hurried up three his business and all," continued Mrs. fl'ghts of stairs and unlocked the door Raymond. You know how successful of the rear suite. hq is, Helen. Now, theres that club I Did you know but it My. sprinkles what was it, president or treasurer that it?" she cried cheerily to the little wom-nthey made him? Anyhow, it was somesitting by the west window. thing ; and that shows how popular he how can Helen, you is. And you know evAry letter tells Sprinkles! Mint a when know what you speak like us something new. Im sure it isnt any dreadful day it is ! fretted the woman. wonder of him ; and relieved, Im But then, you dont know. You never too I did proudsome one of my chilhope to had stt do If know. here dren would amount to you just t and something; and stare and stare and stare at that Im sqre Herbert has. ruin ail day, ns I do, perhaps you would There was a pause. Herberts sister , know. was washing the dishes now, hurriedly, ' ; Perhaps, smiled Helen oddly she Herberts mother watched nervously. V was staring Just then at the havoc that that same rain had wrought n what her with dissatisfied eyes. Now, theres you, Helen, and your had been a fairly good hat. music, she begun again, after a long Her mothers glance followed hers. ' You know how disappointed I Helen, that cant be your hat! sigh. st seml-lnvali- 1 codfisli-and-crea- , cried the woman, aghast. Do you Helen smiled quizzically. know thats exactly what I was thinking myself, mother! It cant be' but It is. . Cut Its utterly, utterly ruined Yes, maam." And you havent any other really decent No. ! thats ! maam." The woman sighed impatiently. Helen, how. can you answer like that when you know w'hat It means to spoil , that hat? Cant anything dampen your absurd high spirits? High spirits! breathed the girl. A quick flush leapqd to her eyes. - -Clothed in dry garments a little later, Helen set about the evening's tasks. Ilqlen." called a doleful voice from the sitting room. , , , Yes, mother." She brought codfish again today five times this week; and yytUkuow f' how 1 dislike codfish! Yes, T know, dear. Im so sorry ! " Sorry ! But that doesnt feed me. f OH must speak to her, Helen. I can't was about that. Oh, but piano practice doesn't help to sell goods across the counter," obAt least, I never served Helen dully. heard that It did. moaned the mother. "Sell goods, "Alwuys something about selling Helen, cant you get your goods! mind for one moment off that dreadful store, and think of something higher? But it's the store that brings us in our bread and butter and codfish, added Helen, half under her breath. It W'as a foolish allusion, born of a mueh-tirespirit; and Helen regretted the words the monjent they had left her lips. Yes, thats exactly what It brings Tm codfish," gloomed Mrs. Raymond. glad you at least realize that. There was no reply. Helen was working faster now. Her cheeks were pink, and her hands trembled. As soon as possible, she piled Mrs. Masons dinner dishes neatly on the tray and hurried out with them. , Its only me, Mrs. Mason, with the dishes, she said a moment later, as her neighbor peered out Into the hall d i t at the door. Im a little late tonight. Oh, to be sure, Miss Raymond; come In come in. Why, child, what ails you? cried the woman, as Helen stepped Into the light Alls me? Why nothing, laughed the girl evasively. As she set the tray down and turned tc go, the elder woman,1 by a sudden movement, confronted her. See here, Miss Helen, It aint none o my business, I know, but Ive just got to speak. Your eyes are all teary, and your cheeks have got two red spots in em. Youve been cryin. 1 know you have. Youre so thin I could just blow you over with a good big breath. And I know whats the matter. Youre all wore out. Youre doin too much. No mortal woman can work both day and night But I dont quite, stammered the girl. Besides, there Is so much to be done. You know, mother though she isnt very sick can do but little for herself. Yes, I know she dont seem to. But isnt there someone else that could 1 help? The girl stirred restlessly. Her eyes sought for a means of escape. Why, no, of course not. There isnt You are very anyone, she murmured. kind, really, Mrs. Mason, but I must go now. The other did not move. She was standing directly before the hall door. but that was when Herberts mether sighed apologetically: You mustnt mind all she says, Mr. Carroll. Helen never did seem to realize the serious side of life, nor what I suffer; but that is Helen's way. After all, it must be a way that helps smooth things over some, he had retorted warmly At the end of ten minutes, Herberts friend rose to his feet and said that he must go. He added that he would come again, if he might; and to Miss Raymond he said very low but very that she would see him impressively soon, very soon. It was no surprise, therefore, to Helen, to encounter the big, tall fellow not twenty feet Siam her doorway when she started for the store the next morning. I thought youd do Good morning. We can this, she began hurriedly. talk as we walk. Now, tell me, please, quick. What is It about Herbert?" Then you know? "Not much; only suspect. I know everything Isnt quite right. "But your mother doesnt know even that much? No.no! You saw that, didnt you? I was so glad you did, and didn't speak ! He is her pet, and she's so proud of him ! Yes, I know, nodded the man grim- I saw that. The girl lifted her chin. And mother has a right to be proud of him. Herbert Is fine. It is only Theres your brother. She weakened percepthat that Why how did you come to know tibly. Was It money? she faltered. tfiat I had a brother? Carroll spoke with evident Know It I scoffed Mrs. Mason. I reluctance. His eyes looked down alhave known your mother for a year most tenderly at the girl with the still ever since she moved here; and as If uplifted chin. It It Is rather serious a body could know her and not hear of this time. He asked me to call 'and him Hes the very apple of her eye. and make it plain to you. I had told Why cant he help? Wouldnt he, If him I was coming up to town on busi' he knew?" ness, and I promised. But good HeavI cant tell Why Mrs. Mason, of course! He ens, Miss Raymond, I has he does. declared the girl quick- you! , "But you must. I'll have to,kiow, ly, the red deepening In her cheeks. He he sent her money only today. cried the girl sharply. All the pride Yes, I know ; she told me of that. had fled now. And yoq neednt fear. Mrs. Masons voice was significant in I know what It Is. He wants money Your mother said to settle debts. Ive sent it before its smoothness. she was going to get her a tie. once. That Is it Isnt It? , Yes, a tie, repeated Helen, with Yes, only it's Its a particularly bad feverish lightness; lace, you know. job this time, stammered the other. You see, it Its club money. Mother does so love pretty things ! Oh, "How muqh was It? and by the way, hurried on the girl Carroll sighed in relief. breathlessly, if you dout mind about the dinners, you know. Mother doesnt Miss Raymond, youre a a brick care for and If you to take It like that, he cried brokenly. could just substitute something else. I dont know another girl who It Ill pay more, of course ! Id expect to was well, a hundred dollars will cover do that. Ive been thinking for some It ; but hes got to have It tomorrow. time that you ought to have at least Ill send It. ten cents a day more If you could But how forgive me, Miss Raymanage on that. And thank you ; if mond, but last night you were telling you would remember about the cod- me that that He flushed, and came fish. And now I really must go ! to a helpless pause. she finished. ; How can I get It?" she supplied Well, of all things ! Now whnt have wearily. Weve a little in the bank I said? muttered the puzzled woman, a very little laid by for a rainy day; Ten cents staring after her visitor. but it villi cover that. Mr. Carroll, a day more, indeed ! And where, for how did he come to do it? the lands sake, is the poor lamb going It was a short story, soon told the to find that? usual story of a pleasure - loving Long hours later In the Ras'mond thoughtless youth, tempted beyond his flat, after the mending was done, the strength. Carroll softened It where mothers the waist ironed, and queru- he could, and ended with: lous tongue had been silenced by sleep, I asked Bert to let me make it good, the poor lamb sat down with her Raylittle account book and tried to dis- somehow, but he wouldnt, Miss ! cover just that ti here she ivas going mond. He he just wouldnt Of course he wouldnt, exclaimed to find the extra ten cents a day to the girl sharply. Then, In a softer bdy off Mrs. Masons codfish. : It 'did not rain the next hiorning. voice Thank you just the same. But, you see? 'Tvvould have done no Theun shone, indeed, as if it never dont Id have had to pay you. . . . good. would never rain. rained, and There mis the same npologetic rusli No, no, dont say any more, please," she begged, in answer to the quick in the morning, the same monotonous words that leaped to his lips. You s succession of buyers and been kind very Kind. Now, just have ami at the counter, the sqrfie glitter one kindness more. If you will, she sparkle and clmtter- - tjl'i youth, and hurried on. Come tonight. I must love, and laughter. 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Thoughts of a Middle-Age- d and fat, the young pass Mary, If ' you misbehave like that me by; you jJvill make your mother angry at Im the middle-age- d yoil." guy. Little Mary That dont scare me Before She Spruces Up. she aint my wlfev No woman Is as old as she looks to herself with her hair up in curl paThe Roman bridal wreath was of pers. Judge. verbena, plucked by the bride herself, Bald-dome- d near-buyer- the surprise. tonight Ill Helen Raymond v ent home to find a have the money. Its in my name, and a new flat dominated little liy presence, I can get it without mothers knowa presence so big and breezy that unWithout ing. , You understand? consciously she sniffed the air as if she mothers knowing. You understand? nere entering a pine gfoie instead of Without mother's knowing.", . a stuffy, four-roocity flat. I nodded gravely, he understand, Helen, he knows Herbert, my Heras he wrung her hand to turned chokMrs. announced rapbert, Raymond turously; and as she seemed to think ingly away. When Helen reached home that night no further introduction lias necessary, the young man rose to Ills feet and she found the little flat dominated once again by the big, breezy presence of added with a smile : Herberts friend. , My name is Carroll Jack Carroll ; Ive been telling him more about Your Miss Raymond, I suppose. brother er suggested that I call, as 1 Herbert, Mrs. Raymond began, joyously, as soon as Helen entered the ivas in tiie city. room. Of course youd cull, chirruped At the door some minutes later. Car-roAs if ive werent Mrs. Raymond. found a small packet, thrust Into m see of friend to any glad his fingers. He caught both the hand boys. Helen, why dont you say somein a firm clasp. thing? Why dont you iielcome Mr. and the packet ' Youre true blue, little girl, he Carroll ? I havent had much chance yet. breathed tremulously, and Im going mother, smiled the girl in some em- to keep tabs ou Bert after this. Ill barrassment. Perhaps I I haven't make him keep straight for her and for you. Hes only a bit weak, after caught my brenth. Not that Mr. Carroll ought to mind, all. And youll see me again soon of course," resumed Mrs. Raymond very soon very soon, he finished, as And he wont when he h6 crushed her hand In a grip that plaintively. knows you, and sees how moderate you hurt. Then he turned and stumbled are. You know Herbert is so quick," away, as If his eyes did not see quite she added, turning to Herberts friend. clearly. , Now, wasnt he nice? murmured Is he? murmured the man ; and at the odd something in his voice Helen Mrs. Raymond, as the girl closed the And didnt he say that looked up quickly to find the stranger's hull door. cull again some time? eyes full upon her.. You see, I'm not hed ' Yes, mother. sure, after all, that I do know Herbert," Well, I'm sure, I hope he will. He he continued lightly, still with that odd Herberts Isnt Herbert, of course, but he knows something In hia voice. mother has been telling me lots of Herbert." He does, mother. There was a things about Herbert." Yes; weve been having such a nice little break in Helens voice, but Mrs. visit together, sighed Mrs. Raymond. Raymond did not notice It. Dearie me! Well, hes gone now, You see, he understands, Helen Mr and I am hungry. My dinner didnt Carroll does. Again Helen glanced up and met the seem to please, somehow. "Why, mother, it wasnt codfish, strangers eyes. She caught her breath was it? sharply and looked away. It was chicken. But then, And yet It was not of Herbert that he talked during the next ten minutes. like enough it will be codfish tomorIt was of Mrs. Raymond and her row." Helen Raymond dreamed that night daughter, of their life at home and at the store. 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