The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-30

There was vehemence and earnestness
| IN the declaration. II would like to
have him with me all the time. but the
courts have decided that Mr.. Pierce and
I shall share him equally. each having
him six months of the year. 1 had him
here last summer. and we had a per-
fectly splendid time. refused to give
him up until the court sent an impera-
tive order.
Watched Over
Him Day and Night.
Neglect him fol' my horses?" she
cried, in answer to question. Never!
When he was little he was not very
well AS a matter of fact, he was
stricken with sickness directly traced
TO the stables, and anyone that knows
me will tell you that I watched over
Rim day and night
ANY mother. when confronted with the
question. would naturally assert her
fondness for her children regardless of
fact. But in the case Of Mrs. Tom
Pierce her own to-nsfolk bear out her
statements A certain pretty candy
counter tender tells of daily visits of
Mrs. Pierce and the lad for candy and
toys. and score of natives at the
Farms willingly testified to her atten-
tiveness to the youngster. It is also re-
called that directly the boy was taken
from her Mrs. Tom refused to stay
longer at Beverly, and HE'D away to
New York and its iEiddy whirl.
This is one OF the unexpected things
about hers that is. unlocked for by one
who inquiries with the conception Of her
COINED from the papers-she is extreme
ly popular among her neighbors. Every
body speaks we'll OF Mrs. Tom In spite
Of all her notoriety. her 6scapades and
unusualness. they have nothing for her
but praise.
She Was
Born a Tom-Boy.
a tombov. yes. But she was born to
that. Even as sprightiy little Alice
Rogers of the best North Shore set, she
was up to all sorts of pranks. and trou-
sers appealed to her far more than
skirts. She was impetuous by nature
and when she met 'Fam Fierce, dash
ing college chap Nth money to burn,
the courtship was short and ardent, and
there was pretty howdy-do when they
slipped away TO Provide zee and were
married.
Perhaps she was little impetuous for
Tom, or perhaps Tom was too slow.
Eve just didn't agree explained the
''tomboy' thoughtfully. 81 sued for the
divorce. you know, and there was no
contest. We just didn't get along, and
that was all there was to it. No, as 1
said in speaking about Adele. there were
no theatrical people connected with the
separation
The announcement that her former
husband is engaged 20 be married did
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why should itz'' she asked, and those
eyes of hers seemed TO add, what a
foolish question We are nothing TO
each other now and what he does is
OF no interest TO me. 1 was quoted
somewhere as saying. I don't give
darn and really / don't you know
though I didn't say so before.
Then Mrs. Pierce had her little joke
She had been waiting and was loaded
for bear The uawary writer walked
into the trap. How about that mys-
terious gentleman who came up here
last week with You and Miss Richie
and Mrs. Leslie Carter-the bavon, or
king or some one they say you may
marry"
Tells About
Mysterious Gentleman.
Wen. anyway, it was worth being
laughed at. The mysterious one, she
explained, was Mr.. Payne. Mrs. Car
ter's husband. and the party had come
Cp from New York in Mrs. Carriers
huge yellow touring car. But they
only stayed couple of days, and
spent most Of the time taking short
rides along the north shore.
Next week" said Mrs. Tom. Miss
Richie is coming up from Philadelphia
to join me, and we viii spend the sum-
mer here Mrs Carter. however, will
not be with us That" she explained,
sis how you happe.. to find me in this
costume. Mrs. Mcintyre rshe is the
caretaker OF the house when Mrs. Pierce
Is awayl and I are getting ready for
the summer I was taking a hand at
the cleaning myself