Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
~ MABEL HERBERT URNER

By MABEL HERBERT URNER
~ ELEM glanced questioningly at
roui,e's ringless hand on
which had glittersd Bob's en-
str'ys returned It," briefly.
ayou thought that would goad him
~. ,ctlon?" persisted Helen mer-
eli Fonjs. who was erumbling a tea
..ts nv her plate did not look UP or
answer. -, -. ..,a vou :,
.,nIdn't," dssparingly. "Bob's Ike
w.rr.n--he Just freezes up! He'll
,sink YOU will wish 1t final.
apparently that H. what he Wishes
,srrned Louise coldly.
sOh no-no! He looks absolutely
.,gysrd! can't tell you how he's
hanged in these last few weeks"
ANA vet" Louises dark eyes looked
.,,.Irht at Helen now. hes never said
, vord-except that once?"
That's all he's ever said. But tnat 8
n. cu-tis nature--the more deeply
h,v feel the less they say"
m. orchestra in the palm -fringed
mlcony was now playing The Glow
vorm." and Louise's lips duivsred as
.h. listened to the plaintivs melody
M had refused to 90 to Helen's
.nartynsnt for fear Bob would think
Al. was coming there on the chance
Of seeing him, but she had consented
10 meet Helen at the Astoritz for tea.
Helen, who had not seen her for over
week, was startled at the change.
An. was much thinner, all her bright
color had gone. and yet her worry pail
lcr had q loveliness Of its own.
Did I tell you father and are
rcsng to Florida the 1ethr' Louise
asked suddenly.
TO Florida~
Yes. lots of people I know are at
Palm Beach now. I'll 80 out like mad
and forget" her laugh had harsh
Doe. Bob kno~7 DID you write
him when you sent back the ring
r,oui.s shook her head. I don't
want him I'd know until I'm gone. He
might think 1t only 4 ruse to IN
fuence him."
How long will you stay!
Until April"
"Ton.ll he perfectly wretched," de-
,,,,a6 rIelen with conviction. "You'll
be thinking Of Bob every moment
Possibly" admitted Louise coldly.
"PT,t I'd be thinking Of him here, ana
I'm At least feel that I've restored
some of my self-respect II go
~ thought you could forget I'd
want you 10 go--for I believe there's
MANY men who might make you hap
n,sr than Bob ever could. But know
YOU can't you can't forget MIN any
more than can forget Warren.
~ can try" briefly. Then with q
startled OH Louise put her hand to
her throat. That man--the one tnat :
lust sat down at the table PACK OF
Won, Doesn't he look hke-
Helen turned. The poise OF the man 9
head and shoulders was starti1nsiy
like Bob's, but the full race view o's-
~ Ioathe myself for it. and yet"
,o,tsred Louise. whenever J see any
~. looks like him, 1t makes me
sick and faint"
a. the last half hour daring
.....,s had been formulating In
have mind, and now with one of
no.. sudden impulses she yielded to IT.
Snb I'VE caught my heel In this
49,, ,t,u trip me on the street.
,.oan,ne over and examining a fold
.. Tsr skirt. "rl run to the dressin
roam and pin 1t up before l forget IT.
pushing back her chair.
'rWhv can't you do that as we go outF
~ wont take a moment" hurry
tho o-f before Louise could protest.
Ont In the lobby Helen made
straight for the telephone booths.
"cive me Rector 1905" breathless-
" 10 the girl at the switchboard.
Number three" snapped the girl
HsIen entered the third booth and
.-.mhlinsly took down the receiver.
Rector 1905? Is Mr.. Robert Cur
,Is there?". Bob. this IL Helen
rm At the Astoritz having tea with
Lout.e-shes going to Florida next
vssk. Take a taxi and get here al
quick as you cant! NO. she
hasn't said a word" loyalty. 49,. But
II you want to see her come-and
como quickF'
whsn she came back to the table
Louise was casing out OF the window,
too deep In her Breeding thoughts to
wonder at Helen's Ions absence.
Let's have IN Toe" suggested
ssisn to proIons The tea
You have one, don't care for
IMP" ustlsssly.
sor the next half hour Hslen's
thoughts were most disQutsting. Had
shs done rishtf Should she have
tried to bring these two together?
Night It not be better for Louise II
he should never see Bob again? And
yet Helen's '1ovs Of love" was SO
,hona Eah