The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-28

change that the last lew months had
wrought in the once beautiful woman.
The beauty had gone and the one fea-
ture that had linked her with the
past was the unconquerable resolu-
ton that burned out OF the somber
eyes. She accepted Diana's welcome
with a grave courtesy
IL is good OF you 10 have me-" she
said MY servants have left me and
but for your hospitality | should be In
danger OF starvation"
She followed Diana into the draw
ing-room. motioning the judge TO re-
main behind, and for a moment the
two women studied each other in
silence. There was u longstanding
feud between them. but face TO face
with this indomitable pride Diana
forgot her own bitterness in a gener-
Gus admiration. She drew forward
comfortable chair.
You must sit down ana rest, Mrs.
Hurst she said gently. I'm afraid
we haven't much TO offer, but YOU
must look upon this as home as long
as--as this trouble lasts Mother will
be around shortly, but just now she
is in the hospital"
Mrs. Harsi sank down with an IRE
pressibie sigh OF relief
II thank you" she said She was
silent for a little while, drumming
with her fingers on the table next her,
her eyes fixed ahead. then she
glanced up sharply. II understand
that you saw good deal of David
when you were in England" she said.
Yes. stayed with them until their
son was born"
Then She hesitated, openly
struggling with herself. "Then-you
will know If it's true that Dayid--my
son is doing as we'll as Is reported
He is very silent about himself.
David has already made his name"
Diana answered coldly. She offered
no further information Whatever
revengefulness she had in her char
acter took pleasure in seeing this
woman beg for that which she would
have once despised.
Mrs. Hurst seemed to understand
her companions silence, for she
smiled family.
mo doubt you have heard rumors
concerning his marriage?" she went
on. DO you believe what some peo-
pie say; namely, that he knew"
Whoever believes David capable
OF vile. dishonorable action is
fool" Diana returned holly, and then
realized that she had been outma-
neuvered
Mrs. Hurst leaned back. The smile
on the colorless face had deepened
with a genuine touch OF humor.
Il am glad you say So she said.
Il did not want to believe my son dis
and you know him better
than ! do She held out her hand.
Il have been very angry with you,
Diana, unreasonably angry because
you were too good for David and rea-
sonably angry because you sided with
him in what | considered his disgrace.
| have grown 10 see that | have mis-
judged you both. | shall not be able
to tell David so--it is not likely, as
you must be aware-that many OF us
will come out Of this aliye-but
should be glad if-if---"
IF | would accept your forgive
2" Diana suggested
The two women looked each other
in the eyes. Mrs. Hurst's suffering
mouth twitched.
II think that is about what I
mean she said with imperturbable
gravity. And now if you have no OBJ
lection, | should be glad OF some
thing TO drink, Judge"
The massive figure hunched on the
veranda chair Immediately rose and
numbered heavily into the room.
II want a glass OF water, Judge"
she commanded Fresh water, not
that brackish stuff that has been max
Ing a wreck OF me. And don't try to
make me drink anything else. am
tired 10 death OF champagne and
lime juices and other civilized COM
pounds. In illness one returns to a
primitive state and requires primitive
tnourishment." She spoke with a
faint querulousness that was new 20
her and betrayed more than her white
face how profoundly her strength was
undermined.
The judge rubbed his hands.
Water lac said .Why. that $
modest enough Where is the sup
ply. DIANA"
Diana followed him 90 the door
Her face had grown very grave.
II think you must 20 around 10
fathers. Office. She said in~an under.
tone. There Is some trouble about
the water. Father will tell YOU. no
what you can think II is more than
q wish--she Is very III
The Judge glanced over bis shoul-