The Press., 1907-08-21
HoiIineworth Terrace became the cen

Hollingworth Terrace became the CEN
ter around which everything moved,
and Aunt Ellen studied plans and Of
fered suggestions to young Langhorne,
who had taken to bringing drawings to
the cozy Graham fat. So far simple
cottages costing $1,000 or less had been
erected. Now they were planning more
ambitious residences and plotting the
most valuable site Of their holdings, a
broad knoll that overlooked the river
and surrounding country.
Here In the heart Of a cluster Of
pines was to be a house of old English
design, with high gables, sloping roof
and quaint interior finish. Beth watch
ed those plans grow with jealous care.
She selected the timbers for finishing
the ceiling of the reception hall, living
room and dining room. The fireplaces
she and Langhorne designed from pic
lures of English country houses.
The excursions were heavily patron
lied now. Sales were made while
Beth's back was turned. Hollingworth
Terrace was booming beyond the fond
est hopes of its founders. Beth often
came In from her calls on prospective
customers to ask anxiously, "Has The
Lodge been taken"
They had named the house of their
own planning The Lodge, nothing
more, and somehow she felt that she
should hate the man who bought it.
One night when Langhorne dropped
in to call he did not look her in the eye
He talked about any and every subject
but Hollingworth Terrace, and Beth
knew that The Lodge had been sold.
"You might as well fess up" she
said, with pretended gayety.
He nodded his head.
Eyes. We withdrew The Lodge from
the market at this afternoon
"Who bought it, and. oh, do you
think they will dare to put Turkish
rugs In that old English living room|
"Oh, no. l assure you he'll have
nothing but hand woven rugs, just as
you suggested'-
"Well, that Is some comfort" the
girl murmured. "If he has taste 1
can forgive him. What sort of man
is he, married or singleT"
"Single, but he bought it hoping that
a certain girl would share it with him."
"Was she with him? Is she a nice
girl? Do you think she will appreciate
itY demanded Beth breathlessly. "You
know I simply love that fireplace in
the hall!'
Langhorne rose abruptly and paced
the floor. Suddenly he paused before
her chair, his lips firm, his blue eyes
ablaze with light she had never seen
there before.
"Do you think-could you make up
your mind-to sit beside that fireplace
-always-with me?"
She looked up at him, her breath
coming in short, nervous gasps, her
eyes wide and startled.
"Oh, l know it's no end Of cheeky in
me, but when that bloated barrel Of
Hopkins you remember you disliked
him SOY offered me $500 today for The
Lodge told him it was Sold simply
had to buy it myself and take chances
on you. You're the certain girl"
ooh, Teddy! Teddy Langhornew
said Beth, with glad little cry. "We'l
have hickory logs to burn in the fire.
places-and yes, yes, I love you! OF
course it isn't all the house, silly, but
1t does count some. You know, we
built it together"
.
"But to refuse $500 for 1t! oh,
Teddy! That was downright reck-
lessw she murmured later.
"Oh. don't know" replied Lang
horne, regaining possession Of her
hand. PERSONALLY, l think I got Q
pretty good bargain"