New-York tribune., 1910-10-23

Upon nv word, Garriott, YOU use pretty stror
language don't Cienv nv love for Mrs Carriott az
l don't affirm it. In fact, I'm very doubtful Il
propriety of discussing the matter / don't feel 4
any legal claim you may have to Mrs. Garriott's cor
hdences would give you any right to mine. Sen
mentally you know. don't how you come in at q
You could certainly not deny Mrs Garriotts right
ask whoever she pleases here anywhere else. You
pardon me If add that you're giving yourself undu
trouble trying to forbid the privileges of friendship
old ours. I'm aware that Mrs Garriott has trie
to restrict your friendships If she did try can hard
believe you the to be party any such r.
justice You have thought best to talk freely to n
you can't blame for meeting even tern
though l think it's all IN pretty bad taste. If Mr.
Garrott chooses to talk OF me TO yOu that is her aft,
and pardonable IN the circumstances: but tn
doeSn give me the right to talk to about fer.
don't make practice of discussing women with men
even with their husbands. Garriott- 1t would be
much more satisfactory TO therefore If YOU
brng the personal part of this interview an end
His inSolence admirable. He brought all %
habits OF his foreign training, all the distingush
tricks IN manner and speech of his ClasS-the broad
the modSh gesture. the stilted speeCh-to bear on
man before him, watching his sophistry against C.
rlotts strength. his graceful irony against Carrie
simplicity, conscious that he cut a brilliant re
against so somber background His host listeo
quietly his eyes halt closed. his Jaw little hrIner,
ing nothing, growing each moment tirrner in his con
ton of De Lands presumption.
Il m not ready TO end IL yet. he said calmly ''V 4
I've finished I'll tell YOU want YOU underStand
thing. De Land. and that is that I'm not fool We
come to yAu here because / wanted 70 be open nd
aboveboard and because | wanted TO give vOl ne
chance to be the same II doesn't strike NE v1-i re
meeting IN that spirit Suit yourself But re en-
Der that I'm going to exercise whatever rights the Nv
has given TO keep my house in order shall h, no
stumbling block Mrs. Garrotts old frendshrs but
ancient sentimental attachments will be from this day
barred. DO YOU undcrStando
The quick Shrug of De Lands shoulders was halt Of
indifference, halt OF contempt; but he swallowe IN
easily If Mrs Garriott wishes friendship dscOn-
tinued, she'll probably tell me So
" m afraid you'll have to rely on me for that. Mrs
Garrott and might differ to a for disco nut
ing 1t. We don't always agree. But you be sure Of
one thing II YOU behave yourself. you're Il a
welcome here as IN any other house in New Iork-
BY this time the poiSe of GarrottS guest totter
ing HIS contempt of CARROTS authority and Opinions
had fallen lightly that mans broad shoulders. II
seemed almost though De Land had spoken az all
Thanks. he said. trying TO keep his temper And
are YOU 10 be the censor of my behavior"
"Oh, hope not There won't be any need TO haven't
censored, II you understand what I've been talking
about"
/ understand only thing. and that is that yOuv
gone out OF Your way to insult guest IN Your OWN
house.
Oh, shouldn't say that" Garriott broke IN cooiy-
IL Is the last thing had IN mind. You re necessary
here part OF the social scheme than /: bul'
since am here thought could clear the atmoSpnee
by quiet understanding. which would make IT poSSioe
to enjoy IL together.
That isn't possible, nuttered De Land by this
time IT must be fairly obvious Garrott Una.
this marriage has in altered the conditions tht
existed three weeks ago Under the law Nat.:e ueSo"