The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-28
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buy him many things. II gave him
the opportunity to talk to her over
the telephone and TO call on her fre-
uuently. They had many things in
common. such as samovars. andirons.
tsandlesticks and ere screens
1t was at 10 o'clock the next morn
ing that Rita called him up about the
Sheffield tray.
Where do you think ! have found
one" she asked. Not at an auction
house this time, but in an English
family. The janttor told me about 1t;
the woman won't sell IL without her
home tonight. aud i want TO go there
WIN you GO with me?"
Patterson jumped at the chance.
"At : o'clock sharp Is that too
early"
II seemed that the husband ATE a
O'Clock supper. and went 10 bed soon
after, Ills wife thought they had bet
ter come before sleep overcame him.
Hes not anxious TO cell it," Rita
stated. He may need little coax
ing"
They went on the trolley car. Pat
terson would have had taxicab. but
Rita protested. We want all of your
spare money for that Sheffield tray"
You needn't rub 1t in" Patterson
remarked.
She laughed. TIN not rich. either"
sle told him. "Arthur's money went.
you know; bad investments and all
that
1T isn't any wonder, Rita, that
after the luxury OF your life you don't
want to come down to my level" Pat
tefron said.
She flashed ii reproschful glance at
HIM You know II isn't that: l am
atraid-afraid that our romance might
end--as the other one did"
Then Psttersons anger Jared
why should you Judge me by him ?"
he demanded.
Aren't all men alike?" sha asked
They found the young Engiishrnan
at his very hearty supper.
Mrs. Darlington brought up the
subject OF the trap somewhat timid-
ly. 1--WE heard that you had one, and
We are Very anxious to see IT,"
1t IL an old family piece the
young man said. I'D never sell Il.
but my wife thinks it IL best"
The little rosy checked woman
came TO her own defense.
we need the money" she said
because We are buying n house. and
II In 10 bs our home, and I'd rather
have that than all the trays in the
world.
Her husband brought his fist down
heavily on the table. That's right
he said heartily. the girl and need
a home. and we are going to have
IT"
You see," the little wife explained
eagerly. I'VE found a little white house
in the suburbs. and I had some mon
ey saved up. and he had some money
saved up. and we made a payment.
and in the spring we are going to
move into Ii. and we're going to have
roses on the porch and garden with
orr own vegetables. and maybe some
dcne Wen keep a cow"
You have never seen such girl
for flowers" the young husband told
them. y believe she could make them
grow In the desert"
a. the honely little couple told of
III. If plans and aspirations. Then. a
! little later, transfer was made, a
check went into the young husbands
pocket. and Patterson went away with
! the tray under his arm,
| AS thoy walked through the dark
| streets. Rita said softly, Think what
| life means tn them"
Think what II might mean to u.s.
her. Is
lid you notice the way they spoke
OF home?" Rita asked.
Yes. 1t means something to them
besides mahogany and old brasses
Oh, Rita Rita. aren't we wasting our
| lives over things than don't count p
For the first time she admikted.
Perhaps"
Patterson had sudden inspiration
| let us send that young couple your
| tray for a house warming present
/ Teen you can pa, aside old memories
and we will begin over again. We viii
| find "A house in the suburbs. Rita, and
| pct our mahogany and rugs and
brasses In it. and my Sheffield tray
shall have its place on your side
board. not on mine. and you shall serve
| tea to mo every afternoon from 1T
| and 1t viii be home"
And Rita, enraptured by the pic
ture he had painted Of domestic joys
breathed a little sigh and whispered,
Yes. il will be home