New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

ducd her mpacncc aSscntcd with mhrihur' anu
preceded her hostess up the staircase
am really delighted to know you, MISS 'raVe"'
Ycs-straght ahead, II you please p"' Wv ~"
light to see you by. m
Entering the designated room. Mrs. EUSworthy
touched wall switch, adding the illumination {" I'LL
Iccroicr To the srbducd glow OF the reading lamp Oh
desk and paused to review the girl with hcr khd'y anu
engaging glance ,o;r,,od
sIyc known your father for many years she ai'rncd'
rod1;np sand you've much OF his charm, my dear
,bouyh Won don't resemble him in the lcast-rathcr'
fancy. your mother ,u,
"You knew my mothcr?" Lydia asked eagerly
mo Won't YOU sit down? No. Tad Craven has
always been a confirmed bachelor IN everybody IS
,ncm since I've known him. Is it true he means 10
marry again!
"ycs said lydia: and opening her wrist bag pro-
duccd Cravcns note. 49,, 49,,
"No-plcasc don't rise, interrupted MIS-. E"S""r'.y'
crossing to her "Mr. Craven mentioned TINS over ''
wire. Pardon ,,d
Taking chair beside the reading lamp, she opened
and scanned the message with careless interest. noi
confirmed evident forcknowcdgc Of its contents rod
inc tbc note abstractcdly Mrs Esworthy seemed Tor
some moments prcoccupicd.
But Peter Trait had claims not long 10 Dc d'S'c-
garcd and presently Lydia stirred rescssy' Win al,
narng look ready for the eyes that her hostess '''u
from the carpet .,,r
"You'vc met ths-ah-Nlrs. Mcrrlccs, no doubt!
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such "A beauty they say
"Shc's very beautiful" Lydia returned, and m
very fond Of her. But, If you don mind, MIS- Ems
worthy. | have another appointment; IN TACT WIN
Mrs Mcrrilccs and my father m
"Oh. beg your pardon. my dear. Mrs. EhSworthy
assumed a convincing look OF contrition so thought
less OF me- | quite forgot to tell you: Mr. craven
wants YOU to wal, for him here, rather than keep the
appointment, at the Margravc.
The Margravc again.
"Thc Plaza" Lydia corrected abscntly; then IN
breath remembered. I'm sorry" she said rising,
"bu, can, wait If Dadly's coming here. he'll get
the answer from you personally; 50 there's no need
here Mrs EllSworthy rose in her turn And lett
friend waiting in the taxi.
~ friend"
II was none of Mrs Ellsworthy's affair, but quite
automatically Lydia answered. "Mr. Trait
But really hadn't you better watt I'm sure Mr.
Craven won't be long now.
Mrs Ellsworthv was moving slowly toward the door,
rs if she didn't really expect her objection to avail an
cTcc, heightened by her manner, which continued to
be perfect lacking anything but gracious interest
LYDIA however. quite settled in her dctcrnini-
ton To- wait no longer. Craven could lose nothing by
being obliged to follow her to the Plaza; and anyway
in all fairness she owed his wishes little consideration,
he who was little enough conslcratc Of her, and
below in the taxi all earthly happiness waited
I'm sorry" she repeated mechanically. You're
very kind; but really don't think
NJ this point she was interrupted by Il S'lfl'"''E"'
electric bell downstairs Mrs. EllSworthy started
ncrvously. eyed the girl iugvcly with what seemed
trace Of doubt and dartcd toward the door.
The telephone" she said indistnctly. Forgive me
If /"
Her hand caught the knob as ii thoughtlcssly; but
the slam Of the door cut short her words cmphaticaly
enough to have wakencl her to appreciation, had her
act been really thoughlcSS
For an instant Lydia paused in amazcmcnt. The
thing incredible. prcpoS,crouS outrageous
None the less the door remained Ubdura,cly SHUT