The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-23
RICHARD cATHcART's PROTECTIVE POLICY.

club paror enved OF all his friends but with great
grudge against especial pre-
ference of little denied him. Satiated
with The favors fortune he had possibly tco
much for granted he was much chagrined when he
refused the second ard the hnalty his rejection
appeared absolute II he could have seen himself he
would have laughed the OF detection ne made
Laugh? he felt like crying, but denied the
selfish luxury Of tears.
Mr.. Cathcart was in with widow. She had not
used any to attract him and dsmayed al the
violence his professionalism Mrs. Katharine Archer
had decided marry again ny should she2 She
had been widow 1--WE years and had found lie sweet
With money CROUCH pleased its investments
safely guaranteed by the viii OF her late husband why
should she herself down the dull routine OF domestic
with another man? She had been vine long enough
be tired cngng She wanted TO be free TO Go ex
acty she pleased These were the objections she
urged against Mr.. Cathcarts suit-why she remained
unconvinced by his lover-iike eloquence-
Were you happy in your first marriage that you
dare venture agaia2" he boldly asked
VS. reasonably happy with Nj Archer replied the
widow, with a little sigh
Then marry and let make you unreasonabiy
happy said with fond nsisteace-
Archer shook her wel-poised head
Tomorrow l going New York, she replied
Il go alone everywhere, stop at hotel Ike
clubwonan. have TO dictate to me, not even q
maid am leaving rhine home. shall not join the
Bohemians become outre in anything. neither VIII
be obliged wait the pleasure Of some man on al
occasions Other women travel aone-why should To-
Because YOU not like other women rejcined
Richard Cathcart with dipomacg- oh, my dar-dear
Al q
the rude jostlng world. which is very cruel TO
the helpless unprotected
Mrs Archer smiled demurely looking bewilderingly
charming and although Richard received his the
second time he not acknowledge to himself
that some deverer always he hand were >ath-
peril Nor did he believe that she wouu
ever any circumstances lose her feminine Wis
which double-edSed Discreet TO the verge Oh p
e he would have wagered his head against the posi-
bity OF a mistake her part He believed that she
was absolutely capable taking OF herself but re-
GREETED any possibility of such extremity coming TO
pass He manly pitfalls laid for the unaware
and he be protect her against every
nan-except himself.
MIS- archer arrived in New without the shadow
of an adventure hotel noted for having once
entertained royalty elegant suite of rooms
She registered her with her own fair hand and
felt positively delighted TO be capable She dd not u
pack trunks being tired from the trip out deeo 10
wait until the next morning when she would enlist the
services the chambermaid 1t was new experience 10
answer knock at her own door, Wheh sAe IouAu d
bell boy with letters
For ne9 she said surprised but Immediately recog-
nzing the handwriting both mssives one was from
her brother and contained key one of her trunks
which she overlooked forgotten Three hasty INES
cconanied il The other-eight pages closely written
bidding herself welcome 10 New York and urging her
not TO be lonely or miss soaeng company Of the
writer too much Begun in spirit Of friendly humor
il ended in passionate appeal TO her heart and so
accentuaed feeling loneliness It deplored that hath
arre her and went out in the sunshine
on Fifth avenue There pulled herself together mem
tally and tried dismiss the feeling that in fleeing
from Richard Cathcart his love she had done an
unwse thing Then she recalled the fact that she had
in her purse address of dear friend VINO hVeo IN
Brooklyn. the number of her husband business
address on Broadway Calling cab, she soon found her
self at his Office He was in and gave her hearty vel
come
sophie will be delighted to you, Mrs Archer ana
as this happens TO wedding dag anniversary
promised to luncheon at home. We will give her a
delightful surprise
Mrs Archer made no objection. Possibly thought Of
ettion over her freedom she pleased accom-
panied the alacrity which she accepted the invita-
ton No man would be disagreeabe because she Kept
him waiting for her return Experience hau gwen H9i
Mrs. lewis her friend was 6verjoyed, even to the
extent O hysterical tears.
Is If really YOU Katharine and have You come TO
make me a long visit? But of course. you have What
lovely widow you make my dear. But you won't be
widow long viii she, George: and Mrs Lewis husseu
friend
for luncheon MI Lewis returned 10 city and the
two Young women sat together and rehcarsed all that
had happened their last meeting which was on 'he
occasion Of Katharnes They talked over
Ny Cathcart and gentlemans must have burn
ed I'm distant Chicago Sophie knew him and was on ms
ide-Katharnes only demur was her freedom
Why couldn't be sitting comfortably here chat
ting with YOU" said confirmation OF her decisoh
If had a husband waiting at the hotel for me It's
just beautiful for few hours without leaving
explanatory letter telling where YOU nave gone no"
long YOU viii be away, then having to worry All the
time for fear you overstay time half an hour
have felt just child going home TO be scoded.
Poor darling Sophie regarded her friend WIN ply
1T IS plain Katharine. that you have never loved
But the food that sufused Mrs Archers iea-
lures told another story sophie bright little woman re-
ceved sudden Illumination Mrs Archer INTENDED 70
return n her hotel that evening bat yielded 20 the us-
ires Of her friends the morning II rained nor
did it clear during the day OF the following evening
Katharine wrote brother and answered al length
Richard Cathcarts letter using specious and evas'e
arguments a very Jesuit in her 81 language 10 con
ceal though Then second night passed and on ne
succeeding morning when NIr Lewis opened his daily
paper he gave a great shout
.Sophie, Katharine Come here
Tire two hurried and looked over his shoulder az
he read the display heading Of news column
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
OF WEALTHY WIDOW.
MISSING FROM HER HOTEL
FOUL PLAY FEARED.
POLICE ASKED TO INVESTIGATE
Both women collapsed this janctrre ana ar Lewis
read the article cloud further intelligence announcd
that the police On being opened tse trunks ~
Tho missing guest ard rurrTneged treiF contents until hey
discovered her Chicago address. and the had SIRED her
brother and lover letters fhe Information
thev needed ard that both had tsegrapi 20 proceed
with The search usng ever means 70 Eer power ara
that the would Immediately l'ave for Sew YORK