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would not 40 10 live with her father
that Mrs. Forrest and Rodney Mer-
riam would aave her from that; but
Zelda was already domleiied In her
fathers house.
Mrs. Forrest led hor brother 20 an
aloove OF Mrs. Carr'a library. and sent
him 20 bring n cup OF tea 10 her there.
She was afraid 20 wait for a better
opportunity. she must take advantage
OF his nrat impression at once. lie
brought what was offered at the buffet
In the dining room. and gave her his
serious attention.
This Isn't quito the place I should
have chosen for a reunion after three
years" he began. where was Il
saw you iaat7 oeneva7 I believe Il
was The girl is very handsome.
suppose you found your houpe In good
order And Zoe went with you with
out any trouble. That's aa Il should
bo"
but. Rodney. she Isn't with mei
She has gone 20 her father; she
4 wouldn't have it any other way"
"ohl I'll nx that. I'll get her away
from him. Now that you've given her
20 him. I suppose I'll have TO take a
hand" said Merriam. with frank dis
pleasure. I'm have To renew my Ac-
auaintanee with that blaekguard.
really suppose I'll have 20 call on him.
or | might meet him accidentally, In
the street. or at tho bank. I might
make a study OF his habits and then lie
In wait l should like TO give an acci-
dental air 10 the meeting. 20 save my
self respect as far as possible"
Il suppose l might give a reeoneilla-
tion dinner" she said. I'VE might as
well so into Il deep while We are about
H."
Merriam shrugged his shoulders.
Don't push too fast don't remember
Ezra as a good dinner man"
I'm take you home II you're ready"
said Mrs. Forrest. when. after some
further talk they returned 10 the
drawing room. ''zelda's father is com
Ing for her"
Thanks; but I'm going 10 walk
down with Leighton. II / can ind him"
II was nearly o'clock. and a pro-
cession OF women was coming down
the stairs 20 Mrs carr's front door,
as Rodney Merriam and Morris Leigh
ton left the house with Mrs. Forrest
and Zelda. The waiting carriages made
long line In the street
How gay II looksl The old town
really has a metropolitan air az last
tea-with men present-it's almost
beyond belief"
'The towns not so bad. Julia; and
it's a nice comfortable place for ones
old age. You'd better set reeonciled"
Mrs. Forests carriage had drawn
up 10 the curb and Leighton shut her
into H.
BE sure 10 come 10 my house to-
morrow. Zee" she called TO the girl.
Miss Dameron's carriagel"
A shabby vehicle emerged from the
line and came forward. Zelda ami
Leighton were talking animatedly: ana
Merriam watched the approaching
carriage with interest, standing back
from the curb. II was box-like,
closed carriage OF an old pattern,
drawn by one horse. with the driver
mounted on low seat In front Leigh
ton opened the door
Shall I say home?" Morris asked,
as the girl gathered up her skirts and
stepped in.
you needn't trouble yourself" said
the driver. sharply. He was muffied In
heavy coat though the air was
warm. and as the carriage door closed.
he struck his horse with the reins and
drove rapidly away.
Sorry / made a mistake" said
Leighton 10 Merriam. as they turned
toward the city.
1T was her father" said Merriam.
CHAPTER ii.
The cost OF living is high. very
high"
Yes. father; know that things
cost, OF course"
Il have lived on very little while you
were away. Zee. With one servant it's
possible 10 keep down expenses. Ser
wants are ruinous. And I'm not rich.
Zee. like your Aunt Julia and Uncle
ROdnavo