The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-27
In Difference to Mrs. Crundv
BY TEMPLE HALEY

b1 BAILEY.
copyright 1910. by Associated Literary PressJ
On one side OF the hall Doris wright praetced
to as,n IA .he WONDERFUL voice that was. day.
On the other side OF the hall Philip Wentworth
Now and then at twilight the artist would Law
Gown ' MS brush and listen to the singer. 1t was at
this time that she allowed herself rest from the
monotony of her work. and sang
ihcy did not know each other. Occasionally ha
once she had said Good morning" az she passed
nlm on the steps She had raised barrier OF re-
ne had been forced to himself with the
sound OF her voice when she sang
As tho summer came he worked little Ife was
hot painter OF summer scenes: chose rather the
gray days OF the fall and OF winter and was at
everyday life of the streets
Perhaps 1t because his subjects wer. so somser
that ne needed the Joy and freshness Of her Young
voice. AT any rate. he learned depend upon il
ne miss bsr dTn she went away So much did
ms greeting was involuntary he met her on the
y am SO glad you back"
on enc me- hesitated and stopped There little flush
I missed your song he told her; 1T was as n a
bird had flown away"
After that they established good comradeship
when limited Itself to the greeting the stairway
IN exchange OF the daily paper short walk to-
would not let him go, She asked him TO her
Dom nor accepted an invitation
He learned however, that she was little conn,
Try maid. whose wonderful voice had attracted tina
As.ehs i OF those who knew. and she had to
ne CITY to win for herself fame and fortune AS
yet she was unspoled but ne, knowing the woria
Gradually he assumed protective attitude to-
"ard ner Without her knowledge he watched over
aahagea TO be near her as she went through the
'ohey streets At last he knew that loved her
.onely life "'' '"e '"'"s '"a' made bright mis-
He did not tell her, for he felt that there could
himself TO a watchfuness which should shield her
rem harm Gradually she began to turn to him
n his friendship, = 80
One night she raped timidly a, his door. When
in snTf hi,,fxr III.
am invited Doris explained the opera and
ated whether it is considered proper in the CITY
LOT glrl to go to late supper unehaperoned4'
aer. land in bohemian circles almost ANYTHING
9asses-bnt for you'll wish you would ask some
'lder woman friend to go,"
But ! haven't any woman friend" she said II
hould have to stay at home"
You'd that be SO hard" he questioned
.r have SO little fun" Her eyes were wstful Il
Yes IT'S hard he considered moment and
men laughed I'm provide chaperon II YOU say So"
60 back to your ROOM he said. and wait In
lew minutes I'll bring the lady"
vreps sIaao there are properties Of all kinds
picture OF Venetian grand dame The gown Ia
aad picked up abroad of dun green velvet with /.
road lace collar He was of slender build and when
gray Wig in an old trunk and Transformation
II himself into stately lady compete. Ii the
'oses In his cheeks came cut of his paint box.
mem He was not the only old lady who did not
-epend upon nature for her color
When l1orit saw him she him a little startled
~ why where did Mr.. Wentworth find you:"
Atuauon and she broke into ripples of laughter.
how did you manage 1T so weiiy' she questioned.
| 4'owder club at home" he stated. Then he spoke
N whining fasetto. Does that sound like an old
Again she went OFF into gales of laughter but ended
'lth serious question. Shall / really be better
naperonod by two men than by onee"
h,s answer was given in his own voice. deep with
motion. ! shall watch over You carefully as
your own father or your mother. and his smile
Doris telephoned TO her escort that there wouIa
1e two instead one, and received a somewhat
run reply Evidently the idea OF the chaperon was
All that evening Wentworth watched over her He
| aid rot like the Hastily dressed who was with
her. and he did not like the restaurant where they
tent for supper. 1t was ultra bohemian and Doris
ana the man who was entertaining them did not
Anow that behind tho stately oldlady exterior.
INK eyed lover who guarded jeaiousy his sweet
He that Doris restless and felt hersos
ut of place and at an early hour he suggested In his
,unns falsetto. that IL was time to go home.
rhe other man contended that it was early. but
Doris, shrinking from the noise and clamor Of the
rat saudy loom. stuck to the decision OF her
aid, Il very tired"
M one would have dreamed the car sped through
he quiet streets that In 1t man and il woman
aots II the companionship Of each other, ft.sd with
My gray-haired matron a girl with eyes
'adiant with youth and happiness.
walked together through the dim hallway II should
been frightened II ! had not had you to-
night"
Il wish might take care Of you always" Went
worth said and having admitted that much he
ried away and found himself pleading his cause
earnestly.
1t strange scene. but serious were they
that they did realize the ncongruity 1t was only
Doris said Yes that the srangeness of It struck
her. But cannot marry my chaperon," she protest.
ed and laughed
The old lady In the velvet gown flung of her gray
wig and showed the crop OF dark curis that crowned
Wentworth's handsome head. II have masQueraded
long enough in Difference to Mrs. Grundy,ar ne said
but now, me. Doris. will you marry me 4"
And st with laughter In her eyes she answered
yes"
Hard Going.
Hggins-How the aeroplane races yester-
day.