Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-05-08

easily he ruined by a scandal
81 haven't any desire to ruin my
husband" Mary protested, quickly
mo, 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 scandal. Po-
litically 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 not
going away. Miss Strickland, you tell
your father and his friends, from
me-"
"Oh. no-please," Katherine object
ed 81 came quite alone, unknown to
him"
We'll, you might as well 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"
~ 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 Slade is not go
ing to have his own way" She smiled
"Now, let's talk Of something else,
hear you draw pictures Of your dresses
designs. Is that one of your own
gowns?"
"Oh, yes" Katherine replied. ami
ably. Il often do little sketches for
the fashion magazines, and do busts
My friends think it's a fad. when rs
a matter of fact, it's for money for
clothes and things"
Il had no idea" Mary was all sym,
pathy and understanding. You're SO
young and need pretty things. That's
one of the joys I've missed 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 were. 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 TO Katherine.
Won't you stay for a bit of din
ner? Better have Just a bite"
II must CO." returned Katherine alb
sently. Somehow or other she hadn't
quito expected this sort of a visit.
81 hope haven't said anything to
trouble you" she fastened to add
What | said about this running Mr.
Slade is just an echo of VIVA. 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-just let me say it-and
my husband wanted a diyorce-hes
old enough to be your father-we'd all
get together to find out why, wouldn't
WEI"
~ suppose we would" and Kath
crime took the chair Mrs slabs had
indicated.
What | want to know is why
people think Mr.. Sade wants a di.
vorce? Why. isn't q separation bad
enough?"
gan In his most engaging manner, az
soon as Hayes had left the room. You
have my deepest sympathy and most
profound respect. Your position ia
touching, IL you'll excuse me for say
Ing It. | can see your side of 1t, too,
Now the point is this: A week ago
when you called at the senator's house,
Slade had just said you were going
East to live permanently. / must say
very few women--veTy few--would do
as much for man. For instance, Mrs.
Merritt, l know, wouldn't. needn't
tell you that the whole community will
admire you for your reserved dignity
II you go, Mrs. Slade."
I'm not going" Mary's voice was
onlnously quiet
You're going to oppose the d.
vorceT
Yes" came the soft answer.
Mrs. Slade,' Merritt began, and
took quick, apprehensive look in the
ea-ss
direction OF the Kitchen. Take hint
from me! You give it to him! Soak
1t to him! He's used you like dog!
came here today to find out If you
meant to fight him. | had an idea
that you did I'll help you do him up"
You're talking against the man
lived with most of my life" and she
fixed an angry eye on him. you get
right out of my house, sir
But" protested Merritt. rising.
Go right along, sir! Go alongi"
ind Mary raised her voice as her tenn
per got the better Of her.
! Hayes. hearing the loud tones, APP
leared at the kitchen door munching
/ biscuit
How dare youi" he heard Mary ex-
lain. You can't abuse my husband
. mol"