New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-10-16


she's single and poor. Ill have nothing to do o
with you. II
And if she's neither" y
oh no. I'm not going to commit myself. Il a
| may like you; but | don't IN the least APP Il
prove of you, Rene. AS member of the Pro
tective League for Young Married Women
He made gesture of annoyance. Wont you be
serous?"
well you're in love with married woman again.
What are you going to do about it?'
He looked up quickly. Yes she's married., he said
doggedy but marriage hasn't anything to do with it;
at least, her marriage hasn't.
''Yes, know she said soberly
The trouble is that you make rite of social con-
vention. That's all it is And something within me has
always rebelled against pension on Western millions.
I've called conscience for want OF better name You
may smile if you like; but you Il admit | have always
been my convictions. Perhaps I'd have married
poor girl if she hadn't been easy get; but I've al
ways wanted the unattalnable.
And that is why you want Natae?"
Haven't always wanted her?'
Greet, Rene dear"
They driving to Habberton in Mrs Kemp
tons touring Uack Ken1pton with De Charnbord in
the roadster had already gwen them his dSt), bound
for Mrs. CARROTS house party at the Grange. De
Land had post haste from Washington receipt
of Naalies note of invitation obviously leaving the
prospect OF his foreign appointment to the merCes
of his friend Rawe. chief of the diplomatic bureau No
one but Natalie and De Land knew what had happened
at their meeting the day before her marriage Garriott
and Mrs kempton alone guessed at the of
the sentimental relations between them.
As De Land made no reply, Mrs Kempton cut in
with change of manner. Natalie foolish to ask
you to Habberton for one want to have good time,
and don't intend to be party to your Condolences
hers If listen to anyone, it will be to Brooke Garrott
"Garriott!''
YES I'm interested in HMM them"
De Land puckered his lips, which emitted a thin
whistle.
She turned on him. Il don't mean it in that way,
not in the least that way, she added quickly. You
don't understand me, and you can't understand man
like Garrott
I'm not sure that want to- No woman brought m
Natalie could love a man forced on her as Gar
We both know she hates him Draw the veil
of charity round him you like; but doesn't deceive
anybody
Mrs Kempton's eyes were turned to the distant
slowly, "of me of him, only-don't underestimate
him.
"Oh, III readily promise you that" He laughed; but
he could see that there was little to be gained from
Abby Kempton and, accepting his rebuff gracefully
turned the talk into other channels.
a / the Grange the guests gathering. Ev the
time Mrs kempton had arrived the afternoon train
had brought other guests The shaded terrace was cav
with summer costumes the in hannelS, the women
rejoicing for the first time in the ghness of voles and
embroidered linens and in their emancipation from the
thraldom OF the city. game OF lawn tennis was al
ready progress at the courts between lack kempton
and Tommy Mccall, while Natalie, becominely pale
poured tea and greeted the newcomers: Mrs Wether-
all, relct of Addison Grange: Gilbert barrow; and
DeCoucey Wetherall NOW looking for Number Four
wearing Irish lace gown and looking as though she
mad been melted into a cornucopia Lydia Van Solver.
Just arrived from voyage round the world tall anpll-
lar and bored; and Dudley De Witt a disciple of
Metchnkotf; his wife. of Omar, the woman leading the
way the terrace, her very appearance triumph
for her philosophy. her husband defeat for his own
and him.
$50 glad you could come Nina dear" Natalie was