Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19
SUNDAY MAGAZINE 70, NOVEMBER 10. 1905

in the grounds with Bradshaw and the subsequent
misconstruction put upon her action by Lester,
and not until the end of her story was reached did
she become aware that her sworn friend
vulsed with merriment.
Il did not expect this, of you at least, PHYLLIS"
said Edith, deeply hurt
''Oh, you dear baby-you will kill mel Why,
don't you that this is one of the best things
that could have happenedf Your doctor is probably
calling himself brute by this time, and thinking
of all sorts of plans for a reconciliation. Now
when you meet him, you must have sort of
wounded animal look in your eyes, and yet bear
yourself with pathetic dignity. You must avoid
being alone with him, because that would preciptate
matters. And OF course you want to torture him.
Il donti' exclaimed Edith with real Indignation.
BE quietl Yes, you do. And then at last,
when you have forgiven him, he will be SO abiect
that you get him right under your thumb. After
that concluded this mplacable chastener of man.
it will be your own fault if you let him get.
up again"
rBut do not want him to be tortured and abiect
and under my thumb" repeated Edith emphaticaly.
9 could not respect such mani
Are you afraid of him?" asked Phyllis buntly
Edith looked startled and b1ushed YES" she
whispered Il suppose little bit afraid of him."
Il see-and you rather like it, | expect l know
the type of person-horrid square jaws and mouth
cut out of granite. Nasty creature! However,
you are evidently quite hopeless But what a
strange thing it is that you, who ordered people
about as though you were queen, and always
seemed to get your way, should glory in having
one to domineer you.
"Oh, rejoned Edith proudly, L Like man to
be man! How beautifully fresh and elegant you
look changing the subject mo one would dream
that you had been travelling all night"
MY dear simpleton, when l had to change at
Newcastle | replaced my travelling dress with this
and underwent a general course of removal
ton. was not going to risk meeting some
nice man before l had time to make myself
presentable"
Always men-you shameless flrtl" said
Edith with an ndulgent smile.
"Of course, said Phyllis cooly And
a that reminds me, |, had to make my choice
d between identifying and breakfast. With
Spartan resolution, l chose the first. l have
had nothing except glass of milk and an
unutterabe bun and am simply starved"
"a Shall breakfast alone together this
nlorning?" asked Edith. 4 generally Join
Mr.. and Mrs. Angler, now he is convalescent;
but
q How old is Mr. Angler" interrupted
Phyllis.
q Nearly sixty"
81 No other men?"
u No. Mr.. Bradshaw has gone to bed
q again"
3 Then will breakfast with thern by
q ali means. | should not like any presentable
young man to see eat such meal as I
q intend to dispose Of But of course an
q elderly parsonage, and married too, does not
count
Which, however, did not prevent her from
playing upon the old solicitor with pair of
big trustfu eyes. She could not for the life
of her, avoid this operation. Naturally the
II big trustful eyes inspired Mrs. Angler with
anything but trust, and she regarded this
q brazen creature with growing disfavor
which nearly eliminated in an outburst
when her husband patted the curly brown
e head with fathery hand.