South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-27

And how do you like New York;"
Mrs. Griffin said that she had seen
very little OF il as yet. This was an
opportunity for Helen to follow War
ren's suggestion and offer 10 show her
more. but she hardly knew how TO
put it. 81 she let il pass.
Mrs. Griffin was almost as constrain-
ed and self-conscious as Helen. II
was plain that she regarded Helen
with the difidence that most Nt-
s,ders have for New York women.
To live in New York. 10 know il, TO
be a part Of it-there seems TO be a
glamour about all this for the out-of-
western states.
So the first few moments were most
difficult for them both. But later
when they got To talking about the
hotel and Mrs. Griffin showed her
through the suite, things were easier.
Helen soon saw that Warren was
rlght-thaE Mrs. Griffin was a very nice
woman. But Helen felt that she would
be more comfortable in a less pre-
tentious place. 1t was evident that
the luxurious and ~bewildering appoint
ments Of the big hotel oppressed her,
for she said, rather pathetically:
4 would rather have stopped at a
quieter place, but James wanted TO
come here"
Too Much for Her.
And when she showed Helen her
rooms. ii was with mingled pride and
depreciation. It's all very well for a
bridal couple" she smiled, but it
seems rather O~ver-awing for a matter
~of-fact. middle-aged couple like us"
Helen could not help but think of
the expense. Warren had said they
were having at least E20 a dqV for the
rooms alone. But it was evident Mrs.
Griffin did not think of that. but mere
~ of the fact that they would have felt
more at home in simpler surround
ings.
The rooms were fitted with every
ultra modern convenience. even to the
combination lock safe for jewelry
built in the marble bath room wall.
running ice water. closets fitted with
patent hangers, n separate dressing
rooms.
If it were not customary TO show a
formal caller through ones apart
ment. Helen was as happily ignorant
or II as was Mrs. Griffin. Helen had
never before been i'm a really elaborate
hotel suite and now with real interest
she noticed every detail Of the apart
ments.
The bedroom. with its rose sink
hangings and tapestried walls, appeal
ed TO her most. There were two
single French beds, with a stand be-
tween for the r~ose-shaded light and
telephone. The hand embroidered
spreads bore the crest of the hotel, as
did the linen sheets and pillow cases.
The d"ressing-table scarfS, the head
rests Of the chairs, even the heavy
towels in the bathroom were all Of the
finest linen and all bore the same en-
brOidered crest.
Before Helen left Mrs. Griffin in
sisted on ordering tea.
Il never care for it at home" she
admitted frankly. But here / feel 7
must live up to the surroundings. 1
hope you can stay and have it with
me. n afternoons are so long and
James doesn't com home until late
Here was another opportunity for
Helen TO carry out Warren's wishes,
and this time she did not let it pass.
And Mrs. Griffin very gladly accepted
her invitation TO the matinee and tea
for the day after tomorrow.
1t was after six when Helen reached /
rome. Warren vas already there.
While she took off her veil and best
white gloves and folded them neatly.
she gave him a hurried account of the
call.
And OH. dear" as she finished
breathlessly. Mrs Griffin is a very
sweet woman and very simple. And
she doesn't care a bit for those elab-
crate rooms. Why do you suppose he
keeps them ?"
Warren shrugged his shoulders.
"Oh, that's the western type. He's
got a lot of money, and when he comes
To New York he want to spend it.
Now l want to have them here for
dinner before they go back
For dinner?"
\ Good Friend.
why not? That's just what they'd
appreciate. 1t was Griffin's influence
that helped me put over that deal out
west. Now he's forming a company
here. and if l can get in right it'll
mean a mighty big thing"
But, dear, wouldn't il be better TO
take them out to d%inner?"
I'VE may do that. too. But they
can go To all the restaurants they
want to. A dinner right here is the
thing. Now don't begin to stew about !
it. I'll let you know a couple of days
ahead. In a way Griffin is just as
simple as his wife. He's a mighty
rich - he's square oh, you'll
find them easy people TO entertain"
But Helen was over-awed with the
sense Of responsibility. Outside of
his family. she had never had anyone
to dinner formally. And now to feel
that Warren's business interests might
be dependent upon this dinner. What
if something should go wrong, She
filled with dread and apprehen-
sion.
Call at the Coliseum Garage and see
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