The Dermott news., 1914-09-03


might You see, this trouble comes
very near to US"
How does it come near to you, my
dear?" Mary interrupted.
Mrs. Slade," Katherine set herself
bravely to what she knew would be
bitter task. My father is virtually
beggar. You know how we live!
People think were rich. Well-we're
poor! We're getting poorer every day.
Every penny is tied up in-politics.
My father was the first to see Mr..
SHADES strength. He is now living
on Mr. SHADES future"
Mary nodded.
Mr. Slade is a very important man."
Katherine went on. but no matter
how much people admire him he can
easily be ruined by a scandal"
Il haven't any desire to ruin my
husband" Mary protested, quickly.
No. I'm sure you haven't" Kath-
crime was more at ease as the con
versation progressed. But you being
here and he being few miles away.
Of course, there's no excuse to be
offered, is there? 1t is a scandal. Pc
htieally and socially he's ruined unless
he comes back here. or you" Kath-
crime paused. for the simple reason
that she didn't have the heart TO fin
ish
Or go away" Mary completed the
sentence Yes. and if go away
know what that means. No. I'm rot
going away. Miss s't .is,.,,,tThd. you tell
Your art-G,er and his friends. from
me"
oh no-please," Katherine object
ed. i came quite alone. unknown to
him"
Well, YOU might as we'll tell him
or anyone else that wants to know"
oh no, | couldn't, Mrs. Slade
couldn't carry any messages. came
here to find out" Katherine checked
herself The situation was suddenly
becoming embarrassing.
We'll. now, you know" Mary an
swered there won't be any divorce"
y see-yes--" and she took up her
gloves. preparatory to going
I'm very sorry" Mary explained.
that others should suffer through
this. but that's how it stands. For
once in his life Dan SHADE is not go
ing to have his own way She smiled
Now. let's talk OF something else. l
hear you draw pictures of your dresses
designs. Is that one Of your own
gowns"
oh. yes" katherine replied. amt
ably. q often do little sketches for
the fashion magazines. and | dc busts.
My friends think it's a fad. when as
matter OF fact it's for money. for
clothes and things"
4 had no idea" Mary was all sym
patty and understanding You're so
young and need pretty things That's
one OF the joys I've dressing
a daughter! You know" she began.
suddenly, I've heard a great deal Of
you, and you're not at all the young
lady supposed you we're You're just
as simple and sweet and natural as
you can be. And your affection for
your father"
Mary got up and. selecting the love
Hest rose from the cluster In the vase
carefully wiped the stem and handed
IT 10 Katherine.
Won't you stay for a bit of din
ner? Better have just bite
4 must go. returned Katherine alb
sently. Somehow or other she hadn't
quite expected this sort of visit
Il hope | haven't said anything to
trouble you she fastened TO add
What | said about this running Mr.
Slade is just an echo OF what his
friends say"
My dear child. you haven't hurt my
feelings. Perhaps you know some
thing don't know" she asked. sud
denly. do sit down again. Stay just
a minute. I'd like to talk some more.
You're out In the world and I'm quite
alone, People aren't as frank with
me as they might be Suppose I'm
your mother-iust let me say it-and