The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-22

10 Sadie, 1t was curious Thanksgiving
Dhy. she hau never before been away
IRON her nntive land on this happy fes-
tlval, and indeed had she not looked ut
the calendar she would never have known
that 1t was Thanksgiving Day at all.
however, ms her father reminded her,
she was going to the Thanksgiving Day
banquet at the Hotel Cecll--the Waldorf
Astoria OF London. There II she tried
very hard she might even Imagine hor-
SELF back In New York for an hour or
two.
All day long she endenvored to lose
the memory OF that last Thanksgiving
Day, when to tho general rejoicing was
ADDED the announcement OF her engage
ment to Julinn. How pleased every ono
was at the news, but none SO proud and
happy as herself. though she never would
have owned to It.
But even us she remembered she shook
her head proudly. No. she would not
remember. She never wished to see
him againe she told herself.
Iney are very late In arriving at the
Cecil. the carriage had been blocked
In Piccndilly Circus. They made their
way quickly to the table Indicated. and
she slipped into her chair AS she did
so, she heard n voice at her elbow saying
quietly: This is an unexpected pleas
ure..
She cast a startled glance ut the black
coated man next her. The voice was
very familiar. The first glance at his
close-cropped black curls and broad
shoulders sent the blood rushing to her
face. She clutched her napkin desperate
~, sending the roll within almost bowling
into his knees. He caught it adroitly and
returned 1t with quizzical smile
She was obliged to say THANK you,"
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tant manner. The effect, however. was
rather lost by her general breathless-
ness.
You are rather late" he said, cool
ly. II was afraid you were not COM
ing"
Indeed" she said, icily. regaining 1T
tie self-possession, but still unpleasantiy
conscious of heightened color. He no
ticed 1t and mentally voted 1t very be-
coming
Yes he said, 81 did not know tho
honor that was in store for me until
l looked at the plan Of the tables
clear soup please-but perhaps you ar
tit"
we did not know you; we had no idea
who would be sitting next to US one
has to take the place that is allotted.
She gave casual glance around the
room '"At such places one sits next to
strange people. The company is very
Mixed
ut is. indeed" he said, heartily; that
IS why I was so pleased to find kind
tate had put me next to"-he paused
the charming partner had beside me
1t last Thanksgiving dinner"
perhaps she replied. ''if you knew
aer feelings you would not be so thank
ul.
"Ah!' he said, helping himself to
some turbot, ''but at dinner one Is
not concerned with feelings, you Know,
except as to the quality OF the dinner.
My plan has always been to make the
pest OF my neighbors and to get as much
amusement out of them as can. They.
n turn, may get what amusement they
IAN out of me. A woman is always GOOD
1t amusing herself with man"
II suppose So" she said, with an air
,l impartiality. "A firt always has eN-
,eptional opportunities for studying such
matters But let us discuss our neigh
sors-rhat Is the proper thing to do"
Yes. let's. said he I'VE will DIS
miss the table decorations by calling
hem TASTEFUL think that is the word
the sickle is obviously card
pretty girl that is in green
II wasn't aware that you liked girls
With ginger hair before, especially In
conjunction with a green grass dress"
Ginger? oh, no--auburn. Now, at
lance the other night. I made the ac-
luaintance of woman-we got on rather
we'll together-and she had the most
glorious hair you can imagine"
WHO Is that woman with the enor-
nous tower OF diamonds on her head
md dsagreeable expression?" she in
suired.
That" he replied, curiously enough.
is the mother of my authenticated d.
Unity of the dance"
rs that SOP" said Sadie, What nice
she will make"
We'll, now do you know" he replied,
With an air Of engaging candor. II am
glad to hear you say so. l know your
words are always carefully considered
md your decisions Anal. l pay you a
,ery high compliment when say you
ire woman who never changes her
mind. Your mo- Is really no. and a man
would be rash, indeed. who asked you
to consider your decision. 1t is treat
o know woman who never does any
hing hasty or ill-considered."
"I-I did not know you realized my
character so we'll"
81 had-pardon my reminding you-some
of studying 1t, opportuni-
ties highly esteemed by me. I have dill
gently laid your lessons to heart"
"You are indeed a satisfactory pupil"
she replied. What is the sum total of
the lessons you say you have received,
for was never aware of exerting myself
for your benefit"
you ask what is the sum total of all
your teaching? Well. in the outset OF