Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-05

Cummings, even in his slightly befud-
died condition. seemed to appreciate
the honor conferred. "Mr. Carleton
he answered. 81 Understand 'ntirely.
Your motives irreproachable; no one
say otherwise. by possibility"
Henry Carleton looked his relief.
Good" he said briefly. 81 shouldn't
proceed without you approval of the
plan. And you will Deal III mind the
need of haste, l know"
1t was five minutes later that he re-
Joined his daughter and Vaughan upor
the piazza, with his usual thoughtful'
ness emerging slowly from the house
and clearing his throat somewhat os.
tentatiously several times by way Of
fair and friendly warning. 1t may have
been that this signal vas needed, II
may have been that it was not; In
any event, when Henry Carleton had
actually reached the cosy corner. it was
to find Rose and Vaughan seated deco
rously enough some distance apart, al
though for the moment, indeed, con-
%versation between the two appeared tc
have come completely to a %standstill.
Henry Carleton eyed them benevo-
lently. "A beautiful night" he OBJ
served ~impartially, and then, more es-
pecially addressing himself to Rose
Did you know that it was after half
past ten, my dear. Early to bed, you
know"
In the darkness Rose Carleton
frowned impatiently. Yes, she knew
That she should retire early was one
point on which her father insisted with
a stirictness thai made it hopeless tc
contest the point with him. early tc
bed" She felt a huge dislike for the
worthy originator of the phrase. Ever
the soundest and sanest oil
maxims, without the occasional
exception which proves the rule
may come to mean next to nothing
Eyes, / know it," she answered shortly
with just a trace of irritated rebellion
in her tone. Eighteen does moi relish
being treated like twelve"
Her father noted the tone. "Well,
good night, my DEAR" he observed
evenly. Say good night to Mr.
Vaughan, and don't forget to be up ir
good season tomorrow. We shall be
little hurried without the motor. 'Yor
must have our coffee ready for u:
sharp on time" Then, a pause en-
suing, without any move seeming tC
come from Rose, he added persuasive
ly. IT trust you and Mr.. Vaughan have
enjoyed your evening together, my
dear"
There was a hint of mild reproach ir
his tone, and at the words forthwith
the girl relented. 1t was true enough
He had been considerable to allow her to
have Vaughan to herself for the evening.
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aged things otherwise. He was a pref.
ty good father, after all. So obedient'
ly she rose and gave her hand t
Vaughan, with just sufficient pressure
to let him understand that had the oc-
casion served, her good night would
have been a very different one, kisset
her father, and went quietly upstairs
Left alone, Vaughan turned to Henry
Carleton.
Cummings turned ip?" he aske1
casually
Carleton nodded Eyes, he's turned
in, l believe" he answered; then, wiz
the hospitality for which he wa
famous, he added: us there anything
more that l may chance to be able tC
do for your entertainment, Mr.
Vaughan"
Vaughan shook his head. "Oh
thanks, no." he answered, I'm read!
for bed myself, I believe"
every WELL" said Carleton quickly
then l think, in that case, if you will
excuse me I'll take my little turf abou'
the grounds and retire myself. If you
should care for a pipe on the piazzs
the house is always open. We don
lock up here at all. 1 always say, i
a burglar is going to try to break int;
a country house that's all windows anC
doors, a key turned in the lock ism
going to stop him So o can get II
at any time between now and morn
ing"
Vaughan laughed. Thanks" he an
swered, that's genuine kindnes, bu'
! / don't think I shall take advantage o.