Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-15
Their Married Life

go up with you," Warren said finally,
but, of course, I'll put you on the
train. You'd better leave Saturday
morning. I'll run up some time in the
afternoon
why can't we all go up in the
afternoon? ?" said Helen. IT'S only
matter of few hours. and I'd much
rather so up with your
''Well, of course, if you'd rather
walt till afternoon, there's no reason
why you shouldn't, although it is only
a matter of an hours ride out there;
it isn't as If you needed me to go with
you!"
1t was on the tip of Helen's tongue
to say that ii might be more pleasant
aside from any matter of mere neces-
sity, but she choked the words back.
If Warren did not feel that way about
it, there was no need of publishing her
feelings on the subject.
The bell rang at that moment and
they both listened Nora did not an
swer it Immediately and Warren
growled out:
What's the matter with Nora =?
Seems to me she is getting too free
and easy lately"
Mora is putting Winifred to bed"
said Helen. speaking softly, "Tll an
swer it, l don't see who it could be
at this hour, it's nearly o'clock"
Helen trailed her soft house gown
into the hall and a minute later was
opening the door. Mr.. j. Woods At
ldnson stood without.
why how do you do" she said,
stepping back for him to enter. This
is a surprise, will You go right on
into the front? / guess you know
the way
Warren rose as they entered the
living room together. and shook hands
with the stranger. There was slight
antagonism between the two although
the manner of both was entirely easy.
Il know this is poor time to call. "
said Jim, but Louise said something
about your going up to Mr.. Curtis
sister on Saturday, and l thought If
MIR. Curtis We're detained by business,
that perhaps ] could be made useful"
He said this with such flourish
of good humor that Helen could not
help laughing.
Warren Suffers Change of Heart
why / don't know" she said turn
| ing to Warren perpleNedly, 1--WE We're
just talking about it as you came in.
But j don't need anyone for just that
| little distance, Mr.. Curtis will put me
on the train even If he decides not to
go up with me-"
Warren had not said anything. Now
he knocked the ashes off his cigar
and looked up.
ITO tell the truth, Atkinson, I had
| just made up my mind to have Helen
wait over until afternoon, anyway.
| 1t will be more pleasant for me, and
l must say / am selfish enough to
want it,
But, Warren" - protested Helen,
you said you would rather have me
go up in the morning and as long as
Mr.. Atkinson has been so kind, he
can take charge of Winfred for me
without your bothering to come to the
station!"
"Of course that's as you WISH" said
Warren stiffly; "if you would rather
not wait, why go up in the morning
! by all means!"
But I'd much rather wait, dear, If
| you want me to. l was only think
ing of your interest. Then ! guess
| we won't need YOU, after ALL" turn
1 ing To Mr.. Atkinson: but | certainly
do appreciate it. Want it kind of
! him, Warren p
And then, as Mr.. Atkinson got up
to CO. Helen and Warren both walked
with him to the door.
II suppose Louise sent him up" re-
marked Helen as the elevator door
changed. I'm so glad you've decided
/ to have us wait, Warren. What made
J you change your mind?"
a matter of a few hours can't
make much difference anyway" he
I answered. Say, | wonder why n
chap like Atkinson happens to have
so much spare time to go gallaVant-
ing around the country like he does
Must have lay mans job, all right.
What do YOU say?"