The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

mo. but she's scheming-"
"AlI mothers are"
"Oh, John"
He laughed. The exception proves thu
rule. Come, Elsie. we'll go for a walk and
let your mother think It over. This is my
last day, you know"
So. after much hesitation. Mrs. Truesdale
accepted the terms. and two weeks later
they were on their way to New York.
They were met at the depot by Mrs. Win
| gate and her daughter. Tit former, a port
ly rustling lady, with silk Innings to every
! thing. with even a faint ''crinkle" in her
voice, welcomed them e1usively. and the
slim and somewhat pretty girl will her fol-
lowed her In quieter fashion. and then they
took their seats in the carriage behind MT.
NrTent's spirited bays and drove up F1rtn
avenue to the handsome residential part
where the young millionaire eside
ct will take you around to the side en-,
trance" said Mrs. Wingate. as they neareu
the house: that leads directly to your
APARTMENTS, and will be more convenient ZOE
everyday use. I fancy.
Mrs. Truesdale bit her lip. Had the side
entrance been inlaid with pearls she would
have objected to 1t on principle.
And the small coupe will be at your dis
posal. Emily and !. of course. need a more
pretentious vehicle
instantly the coupe became in Mrs. Trues-
dale's sight a most contemplate conveyance.
Elsie's spirits threatened to bubble over at
her mothers expression. and once she near
" disgraced herself when Mrs. Wingate re-
marked:
"oh! About the address. Emily and l have
our cards engraved No. Firth avenue.
but your mail will naturally come to the
side entrance-No. 0 - street. Inc iiouse
runs in an L. you see"
NJ. r-,acloIo only nodded. she was
speechless with Indignation. Not even the
privilege of the front door was to be hers!
They found their apartments delightful.
and in truth so shut of from the surround
ing elegance that only the faintest stretch
OF Imagination was needed to fancy tnem-
selves in n dear home OF their own. with
wel-trained servants and a degree OF modest
Iuxury which was very soothing. and to
make their welcome even more perfect the
maid brought Elsie a big box OF lowers
while she was getting ready for luncheon.
"Mr. Norman's compliments. Miss. He
brought them himself. for fear they would
not come straight
Dear John said Elsie to herself. as sne
took out the beautiful roses with tender
hands: The would strew my pain VIII" ho"-
ers IL he could"
And yeriIy II seemed as II he would. for
flowers sent by him bloomed-continualiy IN
the charming quarters. Elsie was supremacy
happy. Full Of life and youthful vigor. she
enjoyed the bracing winter. for John TOOK
her to the theater and taught her to skate.
and she had several delightful sleigh rides.
He would lave devoted his whole time and
to his little sweetheart. but she
would not allow it.: she knew that ne had al
ways kept n foot within the social limit ana
she insisted upon 1t now.
"You nave your way to carve. dear, ana
It is policy for you to keep yourseir pefore
the world"
.If 1 could only take you along I wouldn't
mind"
"You can't rouse a spark Of enthusiasm in
me-" she said, laughing. I've seen society
at its NAV. and I like my fun better"
How have you seen it," he inquired.
"Oh."-Elsie colored a little-"on nights
when Mr.. Nugent has had receptions-and-
and I knew you were to be there-l-Fve
peeped-and I've only envied-the girl on
your arm, John. Once 1t was Emily
His quick ear caught a fair ring Of pathos
her tone. Oh say. It's a shame In that
old woman to shut you up here. Jack Nj
gents a good sort of fellow; be wouldn't
tolerate such a thin II he knew"
(which he never will. Margaret Wingate
is fiingins that poor girl at his head in the
most abominable way" said Mrs. Trues-
dale.
Occasionally Mrs. wingate and her daugh-
ter paid a state visit at the side en-
and once the Truesdales took
luncheon in the great dining-room-a stir
and incorporating affair. In keeping with
the unbending hostess, who looked 80 spe- |
cially f%orbidding that Elsie remarked upon |
It that evening when John paid his usual !