The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-12-03
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1 l9ON0pGUC f1,
n ELwyS had truly esous
No,A expected 10 encounte
~ ~ AIixe again somewhers
- though what he ha
7 ~ been preparing TO ~
heaven alone knew, bu
certainly not ths supple. laughing gti
I be Ind known, that smooth. SLENDER
dark eyed. dainty visitor who ha'
played nj marriage with him througl
troubled aud unreal dream and wa
gone when he awoke-so swift th
brief two years had passed, ~ swift
In sorrow as 10 happiness
Luncheon had not been served wbel
they returned without lingering OF
the landing. as usual. they exchanged
a formal word or two. Then Eileer
mounted TO her own quarters and Sci
wyn walked neryously through the u
brnry, where he saw Nina evidently
prepared for some midday festivity
for she wore hat and furs aud thu
broughnm was outside.
"Oh. Phil" she said. Eileen prob
ably forgot that was going out It''
q directors luncheon At the exchange
Please tell Eileen that can't wait fol
her Where ID shsr'
"Dressing. suppose. Nina. T.
"One moment. dear. promised the
children that you would lunch with
them In the nursery. Do you mind
i did II TO keep them quiet. was
weak enough to compromise between q
fox hunt or fudge. 20 ! said you'd
lunch with them. VIII your"
Certainly. And, Nina. what sort OF
a man Is this George Fanef'
"Fane?"
"Yes-the chlnless gentleman. with
gentle brown and protruding eyes and
the expression OF tame brontosaurus." |"
"why-how do you mean. Philf
What sort Of manf He's banker.
He isn't very pretty. but he's popular" !"
"Oh, popularl" he nodded, A. close to
a sneer as he could ever get
He has very popular wife too
Haven't you met Rosamund' People
like him. He's about everywhere; very
useful, very devoted to pretty women.
But I'm really In a hurry. Phil" Her
voice dwindied and died away through
the han; the front door changed.
He went to bis quarters. drove out
Austin's man. arranged his own fresh
linen, took . sulky plunge aud. an un-
lighted cigarette between his meth,
completed his dressing 10 sullen In.
trospection.
When he had tied bis scarf and BIT
ten bis cigarette to pieces be paced
the room once or twice. squared his
shoulders. breathed deeply and. un.
bending his eyebrows, walked Oh to
the nursery.
Hello. you kidsv' he said, with an
effort i've come TO luncheon. Very
nice Of you to want me. Drina."
Il wanted you. too" said Billy
I'm to sit beside you"
80 am l." observed Drina. pushing
Winthrop out of the chair and sliding
In close 10 Selwyn. She had the cat,
Kit-KL In her arms. Kit-Ki. divining
nourishment, was purrIng loudly.
Josephine and Clemence In pinafores
"a .st.,t, x.sxt LVve~ aaS v-vs.l uwlfuw nth
Winthrop between them; the nve dogs
sat in a row behind. Katie and Bridget
assumed the functions Of HibernIan
Hebes. and luncheon began with
clatter Of spoons.
II being also the children's dinner.
supper and bed occurring from s to Q.
meat figured on the card. aud Kit.kfs
purring Increased to an ecstatic and
wheezy squeal. and her rigid tail as
she stood up on Drina's lap was con.
utantly brushing Sslwyn's features.
"The cat h shedding. too" be re-
a. be lodged her caudal ap-
pendage for the twentieth time. 1T
will 70 In with the next spoonful Of
cranberry sauce, Drina. II you're not
careful about opening your mouth"
After luncheon Selwyu and Miss
Enroll met 10 the living room. . big
square, sunny place, In golden green's
Ind browns. where . bay window
overlooked the park.
Kneeling on the cushions Of the deep
window seat. she 6sttened her dell.
ate nose against the glass. peering
sut through the lace bangings.
Everybody and bis family are driv.
ne." she said over her shoulder. The
'ich and great are cornering the fresh |
lir supply"
For awhile she kneeled there. silent
y intent on the psssins pageant with
III the unconscious curiosity N
hid. Presently. without turning:
They SPEAK Of the younger set-but
what IL its limit 80 many. % many
,eoplsl The hunting crowd--the silly
wealthy set-the dreadful
Fellow set-then all those others made
,ut os netss-copper and coal and
ron and She shrugged her youth
ul shoulders. stiIl intent on the pass
ng show.
Then there are the intellectuals-
he artistic. the Illuminated, the mu.
ical sorts. Ill wish ! knew more OF
hem. They were my fathers friends
come Of them" She looked over her
to see where selwyn was
nd whether be was listening. smiled
Il him and turned. resting one hand
IN the window seat so many kinds
u people" she said. with Z shrug.
You asked me-" be said. whether
know Sudbury Gray do slightly
What about himr And he waited.
remembering Slna's suggestion a. to
hat wealthy youns mans eligibility.
Hes one Of the nicest men know"
he replied frankly.
Yes. but you don't know Boots Ian
ing"
''The gentleman who vas bucked
'ut of his foofwesrf II hs sftrac-
iver
Rather. shrseks rent the cir when
scois Ieft Manila"
~feminine shrseksy
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