The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-11-28

so Oitcn as formerly. Beatrice had
grown more serious OF iate. il seemed
TO Elsa, and an hour or two with her
would have calming effect on the
nerves
Besides Beatri lived down on
Gramercy Park, so convenient to the
shopping district. yet so quiet--the
picture was almost aluring,
ITO Mrs. Pell's. Crothers, on Gram
ercy Park A few minutes later a
silent elevator boy landed Mrs. Hunt
at the door of Mrs. Pells apartment.
Yes, Mrs. Pell was in, the maid said.
Would madam be seated?
Elsa sank into a low deep chair
The apartment always delighted her.
the warm crimson carpet, oyerlaid
with rugs; the wood fire Pickering
on the polished brasses; the dim light
falling through the enameled candle
sticks, their altar tapers burning low,
the green bronze jar, with lis little
pearly cloud of Chinese incense float
ing above it; the exquisite curves of
the old Sheraton chairs
Mrs. Pell was entering the room
Beatrice, dear, l."
But Elsa stopped short There was
strange look in the eyes of her
former schoolmate and still beloved
friend. Elsa studded il between half.
closed alshes. II was amazement--
she was sure OF thal--followed bya.
musement. with "A dash of something
In between that looked to Elsa peri
lously like could il bc?--yes. indig
nation.
lin afraid I've done wrong
Impossible | am delighted 10 see
you"
They easped hands Elsa still
studying her friends face
= am interfering with some OF your
plans by coming unannounced'
Not in the leasl?'
T. you remember do YOU remon-
Der YOU have asked me to drop in at
any time for luncheon"
How lovely | have just ordered
luncheon. II will be served in few
moments II is so delightful not to
have to eat alone"
She ordered second cover laid for
Mrs Hunt.
Take off your wraps, dear and we
will have quiet visit"
"lf ! am making YOU the slightest
trouble or Inconvenience. wish you
would tell me this instant, Beatrice.
FOR ! can drive right over to the"
Not for the world"
The look had changed, but Elsa was
still sure she saw the qniyer of q
smile around Beatriee's generous
mouth.
y was shopping" Elsa explained
and was so tired | simply could
not resist the alluring thought OF com.
ing over here and taking advantage of
your kindness
You did exactly right"
One gets SO nervous shopping"
"Ah, yesl'
During the two hours that they
spent In chatting idly over their lunch
con, Elsa could find no trace of any
other expression than cordial friend.
liness and the restful calm which
Beatrice seemed not only to possess
for herself, but to impart TO those
about her.
u feel ten years younger Elsa de-
clared as she held Beatrices hands
al parting. Now, | shall want YOU to
return this visit at once. When can
you come up to lunch with me?'
Again there was a quiver around the
full red lips, and II even extended to
the voice, though Mrs Pelrs gray
eyes were placid and steady and low
Ing as she replied:
Better let itbe informal. These
little surprises are so interesting.
7 shall expect YOU very soon. aud
Elsa drove away refreshed, able to
select her laees almost without looK.
ing at them, to the great delight of the
saleswoman t
Now. Jennings. said Mrs Hunt,
entering her boudoir "as soon aslyoi
remove my wraps. look at my engage.
meiitl bboR and keelHbete lJr. 1atlhtl
and are TO dine tonight, so that
can decide on my gown while | am
resting"
Yes, madame and as Elsa sank
down on her couch for few moments
relaxation Jennings murmnred, bend.
ing over the desk: 1T is this evening
with Mrs. Pell--'
Not Bealliee Pell?'
AIRS. Peii. madame. on the Gram
mercy Park