Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-23


Upon my word, Garrott you pretty strong
language don't deny my love for Mrs: Garrott, and
don't affirm it. In tact I'm very doubtful to the
propriety of discussing the matter. l don't feel that
any legal claim you may have to Mrs CARROTS
fdences would give you any right to mine. Senti-
mentally you know, don't how you come in at ALL
You could certainly deny Mrs CARROTS right to
ask whoever she pleases here anywhere else You'll
pardon me if add that you're giving yourself undue
trouble trying to forbid the privileges of friendship as
old ours. I'm not aware that Mrs Garrott has tried
to restrict your friendships. she did try hardly
believe you the man to be party to any such in
justice You have thought best to talk freely to me;
you can't blame me for meeting you on even terms
though l think it's all in pretty bad taste. If Mrs.
Garrot chooses to talk of me to you that is her affair
doesn't give the right to talk to you about her.
don't make practice of discussing with men.
even with their husbands, Garrott 1t would be very
much more satisfactory to therefore, if you will
bring the personal part of this interview to end
His insoence was admirable. He brought all the
habits of his foreign training, all the Distinguishing
the modish gesture, the stted Speech bear the
man before him, watching his sophistry against Gar
rotts strength, his graceful irony against CARROTS
simplicity, conscious that he cut brilliant figure
against somber a background. His host listened
quietly, his eyes half closed his jaw little rner miss
ing nothing, growing each moment rmer in his convic
ton of DE Land presumption
Il m not ready to end it yet, he said calmly when
I've finished III tell you. want you to understand
thing De Land and that is that I'm not fool I've
to you here because I wanted to be open and
aboveboard and because l wanted to give you the
chance be the same 1t doesn't strike me you're
meeting in that spirit Suit yourself. But rernem-
Der that I'm going to exercise whatever rights the law
has given to keep my house in order shall be no
stumbling block to Mrs CARROTS old friendships; but
ancient sentimental attachments will be from this day
barred. DO you understand3'
The quick shrug of De Lands shoulders was half of
Indifference, half of contempt; but he swallowed
easily If Mrs Garriott wishes friendship dscon-
tinued, she'll probably tell me So"
I'm afraid you'll have to rely for that. Mrs.
Garrott and mi ht differ to for discontinue
ing it. We don't always agree. But you be of
one thing. If you behave yourself you're Of
welcome here as in any other house in New York"
By this time the pose of CARROTS guest totter-
ing His contempt of CARROTS authority and opinions
had fallen lightly that mans broad shoulders. 1t
seemed almost though De Land had not spoken ALL
Thanks, he said, trying to keep his temper. And
you to be the censor of my behavior"
ooh, hope not There won't be any need to have it
censored, if you understand what I've been talking
about"
Il understand only thing and that is that you've
gone out of your way to insult guest in your
house."
"Oh shouldn't say that" Garriott broke in cooly.
at the last thing had in mind You're necessary
since here thought could clear the atmosphere
by quiet understanding which would make it possible
to enjoy it together
THAT isn't possible" muttered De Land. "By this
time it must be fairly obvious you. Garriott, that
this marriage has in way altered the conditions that
existed three weeks ago. Under the law Natalie Judson