The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-22

me?-the idcy,"
Carol smiled and nodded but she didn't dare
trust Toto out of her sight for two minutes at
a time the child already casting longing
eyes at a beautiful turkey wing-she was going
to start in all again, WOrthing declared!
This is now il was them that Carol didn't see
the last gift the tree, presented TO LILY Lloyd
the tall handsome, blond Englishwoman.
Billy West handed her the package with
flourish and compliment. and the singer tore
of the paper, exhibiting to the GREATNESS tane
Il pair of diamond earrings in white satin
jewelers. case.
Wei. vcn." cried the lady of the cocka-
toos III they amt fit for an earlesS! Would II
be indiscrcet to ask if they came from foreign
parts. Miss Lloyd?"
lily LLOYD laughed and said nothing, and tie
l. table. watching her with fascinated eyes, eA-
changed chances and began to smile ihen 'aIo,
with little froWn, turned to Northng, ON her
right. 49,,
mas kept me 80 busy here
MS no joke AT all" answered Worthng,
meeting the EnglishN omanS glance. Miss Lloyd
has received very beautiful Christmas present
from London. haven't YOU Miss l-ioyd|
Lily Lloyd passed the diamonds to Carol
Yes they are beautiful" she said. WIN
shrug Of her handsome shoulders. And while rye
made a bi" hit here i'll the States. as Mt. N"ri"-
inc said. / ain first and last London 1aNor"e.
Why when / came to America the press sald IL
would be easier to understand Lord Nelson ieaN-
ing his hloomin' perch in Trafalgar Square thah
Carol turned the earrings admlrnSlH III
her fingers. .. ,.,.
cost a fortune" she said, giving them back lhen
Sin. caught up the great bunch of yellow roses
Nortbinr had brought her and held them cares
siuoly in her arms. But they are not loNeller
than my roses now. are they Miss Lloyd: She
cried with a bright smile.
The EngliehvOm coughed ana showed her
white. even teeth.
.When a gentleman has sent all The way 10
Georgia for his flowers they are dOuoiy beauti-
full en- nv dear?' said she.
Carol flashed her quick. hurt look, theh
turned to Toto who had fallen asleep IN her
chair from sheer exhaustion. Only moment the
pline, expression filled her eyes-it was CHRIST
mas Dav. every body must be happy and glad Lily
How'd meant rothing-she liked to talk Pushing
back her own chair, the girl helped Toto out OF
hers. and turned to 90.
civ, her back Toto with love and thanks,
and then I've got TO start 10 dress, she erred
cheeriIv Billy, don't stay too long member
We are on second. Mr.. Mccoy, you're dressing
with him. do that Billy west j. READY l" :"
on at AS, please
Well I've got to 90 find my birds. my
dear" said the Princess, moving of "folkS' I've
had one grand time tOday-more hoInelIke ana
Christmassv than I've known II to be since
left Amityville. Oh YES, you knockers with
a gooc-natured laugh-'get out your hammers;
the Princess Mignonette is small town gal and
she's proud of II, too"
XI1ORTHING, almost unconsciously, left the
w table when Carol and the child did and went
with them TO find Mr.. Mctsrain. Tot" walked
pravelv along in front. her little stomach as
Vel A. her arm, full Of Christmas. Two dolls,
4 TOW piano. = Noah's Ark. together with a gay
stocking filled with candies held her undivided
attention: a pair of oSershocs and 4 little WOODEN
iackef Law 10 the roses III tar" = arms
and even Worthing pressed INT" s"rN Ice
be carried u sleepy. gray kitten her 'hrIN'lhaS
Gift from the firatcT cat.