Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-04-06
IN QUEST OF
BARSDALE
BY NELLIE c. GILMORE

r HERE was something subtly Ia
miliar about the graceful sweep Of
tae blue tailor-made gown ahead, ana
Ellsworth's heart quickened with his
pace as he hurried forward to overtake
the owner OF IT,
Edythe Carol always had blue tall
cr-made gown: he recollected this with
the fastidiousness common 10 men who
urge a delicate point Of correctness in
the harmony of a woman's dress.
Miss Carroll dythei' he called,
I'm not mistaken, am p
The girl turned abruptly, a quick smile
of welcome sweeping over her face.
Tom Ellsworth, of all people In the
world!" was her greeting.
so good of you 10 recognize me- ne
returned, relieving her Of a triiiing
bundle. Five years ring many
changes"
Not between old friends, she amend
Cd archly. But what brings you to New
York so--unexpectedly, should say?"
Ellsworth inclined his head.
in a measure, yes" he replied, MS
face clouding a little. More definitely
speaking. a nasty piece Of business lie
/ looked at her musingly, as though de-
batting the propriety Of fuller explana-
ton.
eToo badi" was her comment; ! was
beginning TO think that perhaps We
we're going to have you back in the old
circle again. Her voice conveyed the
delicate compliment Of regret.
Ellsworth looked refectiFely into her
upturned blue eyes and after moment
added:
The fact isl am here in the pursuit
OF a scoundrel"
Edythe glanced at him In quick sur
prise; then laughed.
'Imaeine!" she exclaimed, "a tragedy
In real life! How interesting"
He did not answer anything then. but
merely stared at her vaguely, his face
pallng.
eIts on account OF my little sister,
be said. briefly. after a silence.
The girl turned toward him suddenly
with sympathetic eyes.
"0a. / beg your pardon she apollo
lF.1eI, hastily, Il didn't dream ot-oi
anything like that
They walked on IN silence up the
crowded. sunlit avenue and presently
turned into a cross street
Il am taking you home to dinner
explained she. the FIRST 10 speak; you
have 10 other engagement"
Ellsworth answered with a negative
shake OF his head.
That is right ! want you 70 meet
my husband. and
your husband Impossible! Are
= you really married?'
why. Of course" she returned. with
charming blush. Does 1t seem So
very absurd to you?'
"Oh. no, only. you gave me some
thing Of a start; hadn't heard; that
, all"
I Indeed? Then I shall have to forgive
5 you. I suppose Jack is such a dear
5 youu be sure TO like him; everybody
does"
Ellsworth was not so certain OF adding
himself 20 this list. the memory Of othel
, DAYS was stlll too fresh but he crushed
this thought and replied courteously. il
a little mendaciously:
!, Naturally. Good taste usually eX
hibits itself in the choice Of a husband
? as in other things.
Edythe gave him winning smile. Ht
= had touched her weak spot
And by The way Ellsworth went oil
in another tone. doubtless he can b
of some assistance TO me in locating ny
! man"
VERY likely. Jack Is awiuliy popu
liar. knows all kinds of people
He appeared to be pondering some
lthina a moment before he said.
Perhaps had better tell you a littl'
of the thing first and YOU might submit
ii TO him afterward We are such OLD
friends" be added by way Of explana
ton
"Just as you wish" Her voice wa
sweet and easy.
.Hslt. after all, Ellsworth pursue
y after a moments hesitation, Il disilk
No obtrude this anair upon you- T. b
n broke of. gazing straight ahead Of hin
q trltie uncertainty
she waited Cor him 10 60 ca. bli o.
said nothing and presently she spoke;
..f+ viii BE- all rieht" she said. gently
e. eve shall be glad 70 90 what we ca
for you
Ellsworth drew a deep breath an
turned his eyes on her in a strange, az
? peaiing way.
ID .Hs name IS Barsdale." be sait
sferlv. "He broke her heart and lei
. ths p,ace-for New York, have ever
reason 10 believe"