The Holly chieftain., 1912-08-09
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Usee0 net trlend fapturously ~ they
met In front of the tall studio build
ing.
Miss Beers laughed - she returned
the greeting with equal warmth.
What are you doing here. country
mouss?" she asked.
Visiting Genevieve Blake: she's
my cousin. you know. They have Just
moved into the building behind you
It's the auaintest place; full Of artists
and writer's and the most charming
stuaios-I helped them move in yes
tsrday. and I've only lost my way
twice In the great barn Of building.
Come In now and have cup Of tea"
Some other day, Amy. You must
% topsy-turvey up there now"
NO. indeed-the suite IL furnished
completely. All We had to do was to
settIe the little things around. Gene
We've and Ned have gone down to see
their publishers and We can have Q
cosy time toeether. told Mary to
leave some tea things-it's her aftsr-
noon out"
p A. she spoke, Amy led the way
toward the elevators. 'It's on the
seventh door," she remarked A. they
shot upward. @Genevievs wouldn't
have any other-she's very supersti-
uous. you know, and seven 10 her
lucky number"
Amy continued to chatter ~ they
left the elevator and walked down
the long corridor Her cheeks were
unnaturally pink and her gray eyes
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thought Evelyn Beers. who looked in
vain for some trace Of the old happy.
hsht-hsarted girl Amy Gay had been
before she and her husband Of 4 few
months had gone separate ways.
Here It is-suits A-and, declare,
II that careless Mary hasn't left the
door open:'
Amy pushed the door wide and
ushsred her friend into . small inner
hall From there It war step into
. tiny reception room furnished In
tan and dull blue, with . wicker tea
table standing invitingly ready near
an-open window.
How charming!" exclaimed Eve
lyn - she laid her parasol aside and
drew on her Gloves Amy busted
herself with the tsakettle. lighting
the lamp underneath with quick. nerv.
GUS gestures 20 contrary to her
usually tranquil manner that Evelyn
was moved to venture upon the for.
!bidden topic.
Il met Allen the other day" she
said casually.
"Yes?" asked Aliens wife.
He looked very down." began
Evelyn. and then stopped short at
the look in Amy's face. II beg your
pardon. dear" she ended quietly,
''you said you didn't care"
II DON'T" declared Amy in . crisp
tone.
Let US talk Of other things.
Evelyn proceeded to do 20, relating
at considerable length the pleasures
she had enjoyed at recent house
party in the country.
''ls that where you met Allen7" do.
manded Amy.
"Yes."
Il thought so-he always goes down
to the Delmans." She stirred her tea
thoughtfuily and, without lifting the
lids that dropped over her eyes, she
ssked in q low. embarrassed tone.
did he ask about me7"
Not word. saw very little OF
him. anyway: he spent most Of his
time on the bay with Dick Delman."
Was Kitty raintor thsre," asked
Amy.
yes"
Il suppose Allen liked that-he
used to think lot OF Kitty before
he fell in love with me-"
Il tell you he didn't have much
to do with any one save Dick.
"of course. you wouldn't tell
me. anyway" nodded Amy. Il re-
member Ben Herring once said
that It wasn't human nature to re-
sist Kitty Taintor's charms"
'Nonsenset Do give me another
cup Of tea. Amy. and tell me what
your future plans are"
4 haven't made any" hesitated
Mrs. Gay. ~ she peered into the
teacup.
Evelyn was silent Amy Gay had
been rather q spoiled daughter.
and It was inevitable even to the
most generous friends Of tho young
couple that sooner later Amy's i'm.
perious temper must clash with ths
strong will of her husband. Allen
Gay would be ender with his wife.
but II he was right In his contention
his will would not bend.
Where is Allen stopping?" In
uufred EVELYN after 4 whIla