The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-07-12

Helen the head OF the table. She COW
eted II. and Harvey was pleased to see
her there. and she herself cared moth
ing for petty distinctions.
The conversation moved on pleasant
~ II a rifle haltlngly. and presently
Gladys announced her intention Of iu-
wiling Mr.. and Mrs. Barr and one or
two other friends to dinner.
Il had thought Of next Tuesday, Har-
vey II you and Helen are disengaged
for that evening" she said
we are. az lar as | know" he an
swered. glancing at his wife
Helen did not respond. She was dis
pleased that Mrs Anterior should CON
template entertaining company at all.
and doubly so that she had addressed
her question TO Harvey instead OF to
herself. and went on eating her dinner
In her usual deliberate way, Sho had
a fine appetite. and took excellent care
OF her digestion, rs wise young wom-
an should.
Then wen say Tuesday evening"
said Gladys. all unconscious Of what
was passing In Helen's mind, and mis-
taking her silence for acqucscencc.
she regarded the matter as settled.
II was not until the very day Of the
dinner that she discovered her error
by this time she and Harvey were on
their old terms again. the GOODNESS be-
tween them apparently forgotten.
liclon's manner never relaxed: she had
her own grievances and resented them
In her own way. Gladys. however.
gave no evidence that she observed
anything amiss.
II am sure you will like Mrs Barr.
Helen" she said at breakfast on Tues
day. hoping to draw the younger
woman into conversation. for her per-
sistent lack OF interest In any talk In
which she was not directly included
was irksome. she is a girl after your
own style-an excellent daughter. now
capable wife. hope you viii be-
come friends"
Thank you" said Helen, In wlntry
tones. 81 am not n believer In married
women's friendships. My husband and
my child suffice for me- A woman's
home should be her kingdom"
She glanced at Harvey for the APP
proving smile with which he always
applauded her borrowed phrases. as
though every word were a nugget OF
wisdom fresh from the mine, and add
ed trife less deliberately:
Il dislike strangers. and care moth
ing for social pleasures, so | can not
trrthfuily say am sorry shall not
nee, Mrs. Barr this evening"
What do you mean. Nell? Have you
forgotten she Is TO come here to din
/ .icr9'
mo; but you and | are to dine at
fathers. | promised him ten days
ago"
Helen spoke calmly. though her color
nickered as she encountered Harvey's
astonished stare. Gladys. too. looked
surprised.
My dear girl" Harvey burst out
why In the world did you not tell the
mater so when she was making ar
rangoments for her dinner?"
Because she did not consult me. She
addressed you, and took It for granted
| had no engagements. / never offeI
unsolicited information"
Gladys saw an omlnous look In Har'
vey's eyes. aud rose hastily. She had
no desire TO witness matrimonial
squabble.
1T Ia not OF the least consequence
Harvey. | should like Helen to mee
Mrs. Barr, who has great deal o
social influence. but there Will b.
plenty OF opportunities for her TO dc
so in the future. as | intend TO opeI
the house TO my friends again. have
been living too quietly OF late" She
looked full at Helen. and there was 4
touch OF defiance in the manner o
both. DO not give this little misun
derstanding u thought. ! shall not
for II isn't worth It."
She had left the room before the las
word was uttered, and ran lightly
down the piazza steps TO the garden
What woman" she thought
What n hard narrow. revengeful. sui
len womanl Poor Harvey hope III
may continue blind TO the end. II 4
his only chance for happiness"
She need not have been concerned
for Harvey. Already Helen, her arm
about his neck. her voice broken will
emotion. was making her cause good
and although he could not see exactly
where Gladys had erred. he was sooI
convinced that his wife had been wan
tonly insulted. and was grieyously hur
in consequence. Nothing could hay
been further from the truth thai
either conviction; but gazing into Sc
ductive eyes. tear drenched, pressln
warm, red lips quivering with sob'
few men are wise enough 10 discrim
inato between the Christening dews Q
sorrow and the bitter waters of spit
or envy.
Gladys dinner was a success. She Eel
Helen's absence to be a relief.
seemed pleasant 10 have the house I
herself again, and to sit at the hea
OF her own table. She threw OF he
sadness and became the charming
frivolous Gladys every one petted an
loved. Her guests fingered late, Lon
after Harvey and Helen had retire
the sound OF their voices rang throug