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-fi-nflt‘lm,â€"h be above everything else. ‘I adâ€" mit that I can‘t see why you want to brave the many unpleasant situaâ€" tions that contact with the business ence, you can possibly make a success in the commercial field, but," he drew a deep breath, "if you feel that this shop will bring pleasure into your life it is not up to me to object. I can not live your life for you, all L can do is try to shield and protect you at a distance and try to realize that I‘ve married a modern wife." "But why don‘t you think I‘ll make a success" Other people without exâ€" "Well, in the first place you‘re not the type. You‘re too feminineâ€"and fiuffy and sweet. Whether you‘ll adâ€" mit it or not, Sailie, you were meant to find happiness in your home:*. . "I know," he nodded with a seriâ€" ous look inâ€"his eyes, "but you are, just the same. You haven‘t quite found yourself, yet, Sailie dear, but some day you will. In the meantime you are young. Go ahead and enjoy your toy until the novelty wears of and then, come back to your pokey old husband and," he looked around "But Curtiss," I flashed back st him, "it isn‘t a toy, really I‘ve never In my reom I busied _ myself reâ€" €al occupation which never failed in its soothing effect when I was emoâ€" In about an hour Curtiss called to me. His voice was gentle and there was no trace of the angry he had shown when we had discussed the proposition in town. â€""Won‘t you sit here?" He designatâ€" ed a place beside him on the divan, which he had drawn close to the way. He said he was sorry for V imir ‘Tcherthor and agreed with s«am but there was mo hint of critâ€" ftism in his voice, "good luck to you, my deat; and remember, while 1 shan‘"t in amy way interfere, FH be gind to help you whenever | can." I flung myself into his arms. "Oh, you are a dear®" I cried, and I was the first time, he had given me the Curtiss would demand that I give up the idea of buying the shop, and I was more determined than ever that 1 Later he took his pipe and sat in front of the livingâ€"room fire and as I passed him, going into my own room, had always desired, z I toid him about Captain T. Corâ€" In silence the dinner hour passed. I felt that following the meal there would be a scene, for, from his formâ€" ing made. up his mind to offer no further chjections to my pian, he was evide atly T to go the whole way He said he was sorry for Vindâ€" "No ome ever *Yes, I understand all that," he 5ind 1 mop Wmicatsé .. What should I do? Everything in e rebelled at the idea of keeping on with the shop. Then suddenly a enthusiasm that ! had used in my social life I gave to the new enterâ€" prise, but never before had I known ‘thâ€"-ndl-l'ct. Thankful lfl(‘a'h'-f.i-&pnnfiltp Anwlv_of themselves but the minute work and if I sold the shop it would in all probability, drive Thankful back into her old life as a household drudge for two sisters who were selfish and vain and Captain T. would be out of a job. r m“mhw From the demure little creature of the church band she had developed into a woman of subtle and elusive charm. On several occasions ‘I thot divorce, or if the shadow of the old days cast a burden on his heart. Time after time I had invited him to our graciously but always with an excuse. responsibility I had so gladly assumâ€" ed. While I uttered no complaint, I and I could not help but wonder if shine after a storm and it became perfectly plain to me what course I We talked late into the night and when I finally fell asicep my dreams were shot through with high ambiâ€" tion and firm resoive. The book shop had been going on for almost half a year. I refused all invitations of a frivolous nature and f Aflia-i..‘..‘l‘vdn-nnth ed upon‘ me and as each day passed from her door. I was determined to make a success of the shop, if only American Employment Buâ€" rean of Highland Park * MERS. W. 8. SORSEX . 547 Gray Ave. v-naflmm CGEO. S. SCHW ALBACH AB Metal (Continued Next Week.) in fact that the Republiceu majority of cockedâ€"hat there isn‘t a lurge industry in the country that propcses to "wait to find out what is going to happen." All thisâ€"is due to the fict that the Mdhwmu-MM to the point ) they demand that hbd‘-hnthautd. sible, and uphold its Thstitutions â€" in preference to their politeal parties. aemenibla Foo taue. ~Geein iob o er Labor, or Skirts, give the country Phone Highland Park 201 T. H. DECKER&CO. charges are eminently fair. pairs thatâ€"stay fixed. OUR HEATING PLANS will improve your temper . and comâ€" fort and save your coal. There‘s the authority of accomplishâ€" ment in our heating knowledge. MERRYâ€"CHRISTMAS â€" to all the 4olks in Highland Park. +In the spirit of the holidays we inâ€" of Credit. Fresh Florida Oranges THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS By Recent Voting; to Be Serious J. SMITH 15 S. St. Johns Ave. TELEPHONE 410 NO LONGER ACME FARMS "~i Christmas Specials t RAPP BROTHERS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, z â€"â€"â€" December 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 + TURKEYS GEESE â€" . ,â€" CELERY Crisp Mich., 24 North First Street Sweet Potatoes Jerseys, 3 lbs. MINCE MEAT Condensed, pkg. .. .. Richelieu, Ige. bottle . New England, gt. .. .. F. {ay’s,qt. Heinze‘s, qt. ........ the 2 packages for New Mixed Nuts the pound ... POTATOES Fancy White the peck ‘We were almost going to sayse==: u10 20. ‘ We almost said 1§,because Christmas is only 8 shopâ€" ping days off. This letter is a friendly invitation to visit us and do your shopping here. [ ig There will be a mighfy good friend who‘d be well pleased if you gave aâ€"â€" s t + 4 \__=. SILK NECKTIE ; $ ; SILK OR WOOLEN $OCKS _ ©â€" o SILVER CUFF LINKS * i. us A MUFFLER, wollen or silk ns s «‘_â€" A SILVER BELT BUCKLE .. .5 Sb _ A NICE PAIR OF GLOVES e t o § in Tan Kid or Grey Suede .93 PM AN OVERCOAT OR SUITâ€" 4p4 Any of these gifts will make a much appreciated rememâ€"â€"â€" _ ~}| â€" brance at a modest price. y e emii T â€"mts" ~~G ‘There are some splendid values here in these things T: and plenty of stock, so a pleasing selection won‘t be an â€".â€" % allâ€"day job. " ~ f § oo encb i °4 If you think the "lady" would like to come, please turn ul fses this letter over to her. But the "both of the two of ye _ \, | . are welcome" â€" as Harry Lauder says. $ ~~ ~PB 69c FANCY CORN FED Good Morning! Andâ€" & ‘"Merry Christmas," 28¢ 35¢ 25¢ 25¢ ~ 13 South St. Johns Avenue 18e 69¢ 32%¢ Ib. "_25¢, 75¢ $# Citron Peel. the pound .. the package g-lb. can, each .......75¢ 3â€"lb. can, each ... .$1.15 1â€"lb. can, each ... CAKE FLOUR Swans DoWn Cake Flour .____ the package C & H XXXX Powdered .__ Sugar, the Ib. PLUMB PUDDING SUGAR 94¢ DUCKS â€"=>â€" â€" â€"39%¢ Ib. CHICKENS â€" ~â€" 39%c Ib. CRANBERRIES Jez FANCY CAPE COD, 2 pounds for Cordially, 49¢ 18c 2l¢e Highland 1677â€"8â€"9 â€" Lemon Peel the pound .. Black Wainuts 3 pounds for . CLUSTER RAISINS Domestic, pkg. ... ...3 Imported, 5 Crown . . .4 Imported, 7 Crown. . . .5 Brazil Nuts, Ib. ... :2 Pop Corn, pkg. ... H&EPureCam‘Sugar ~10 pounds for‘ > Hollyâ€"Wreaths » Holly SUGAR ...59¢ 25¢ 15¢ t