Evening star., 1911-08-13

seems like an echo Of something an incarnation Of
memory of my youth perhaps only a long forgotten
dream. But it persists-t persists. can't seem to
lose Il.
"E1ow very clrious,"
at is the kind Of personality isnt likely to forget
Has he any memory of his father or his mothcr:
no. His mother died when he was horn. His
fathcr-hc doesn't remember his father at all.
Mrs Rumsen smiled. "Forgivc won't YOU?
suppose You'll think me mcddlcsomc old busybody;
but I'm not really. | want to be friendly. You re
stranger in New York, and it occurred to me that per
haps YOU might little mothcring in awhile.
1t is 50 easy to make mistakes here, and there
many people who willing to take advantage OF
thcmi"
"You're very kind, Mrs Rumsen. I'm glad YOU think
us worth while"
a do; 50 much worth while that want to lay par
tcular stress upon it. Perhaps ought to tell you what
| mean Last night my brother dncd with He
in very isagrceablc mood, and spoke very bitterly
Of your husband suppose he may 60 even 50 far as
his business antagonism into his social relations
with YOU both
@ITow very unfortunate" in genuine dismay.
"That is his way. Hes rather used to lordng it over
people here. And people stand it just because he's
Cornelius Bent. | suppose Mr. Wray knows what he
is about At any rate, honor him for his independence
! told my brother so-and were not on I speaking
be alarmed, Dear have been that way most OF our
lives. You were really very much alike, But
wanted YOU understand that my brothers attitude,
whatever it is will make no possible difference to me-.
a shouldn't dare to be a cause OF any disagree
mcnt-"
Street to tell me who my friends shall be. There is too
much politics in society already That is why want
You to dine with before my ball and receive with
aftcrward if YOU will.
Cama's eyes frightened with pleasure, "Of
I'm very much honored Mrs. Rumsen. shall come
gladly i you don't think w III sbng add fuel ld to the flame
"There are reasons The General was most kind to
us both"
Because he had something to get out of YOU" she
shifted. 81 could have told you that before.
4But it was through General Bent that met every
body, people who have entertained us-the Janncys'
the AIcIntvrcs, and yourself, Mrs. RumSen.
"ic was the i'll wind that blew the good she
finished gracously "Say no more about it. have a
great many friends in New York, my child some who
are not stockholders in the Amagamated Reduction
Company.
IN another corner Of the studio dark one behind
screen Miss Tanncy had impounded Larry Berkely.
"Havc you seen Man and Superman ? she was ask
ing
aIvc read it,
aWcl, do you believe in it, Don't you think it breeds
a false philosophy? Can you imagine girl 50 brazcn
as TO pursue a man whether he wanted her or not:"
mo. 1t was very unhuman, said Larry.
"Or a man helpless saying such dreadful things,
thinking such dreadful things, about girl, and then
marrying her!'
ever meets that kind of people in real life never
could stand girl of that sort.
"Oh, I'm glad you agree with me! Do you know,
Larry really believe that you and have exactly the
same way of thinking about most things. It. really
remarkable! I'm glad It's great comfort to me
too, because ever since first met you hoped we
learn to understand each other better.
"How curious. I've been hoping the same sort OF
thing-fearing it too, ;" he added dolcfully.
"Fcaring it! What do you mean? Tell me at once!"
ooh nothing he murrnured
al insist knowing
a wanted you to like me-and yet dreaded it too
@Don't say that again" she whispered. Il can't
stand it. Larry | do care for you-morc and more
every time see you. But it makes terribly unhappy
to feel that anything is bothering you.
at needn't bother you.
@Ycs, it does it makes you miserable. What is
it, Won't you tell me?'
81 don't think ought to be too friendly
"Why not?" in surprise