The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-02-28
Of 1t at grandpa's. What wonderful
hOllYhockS,"

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Yes, the hollyhocks did very we'll
this year. We have larger bed at
| the other end of the garden. Oh, DO
be careful" said Mrs. Marland stopped
over to unfasten Helen's dress, which
had caught in a rose bush.
As Helen glanced down at the skirt
held out by thorny branch, she re-
! allied that the sun shining on the
changeable blue silk, was lighting it
up to a flame of color. She had no
| idea of it's irredescent brilliancy.
Oh, why had she let Warren per
usade her from the staid tailor-made
suit? She would have enjoyed this
hour in the garden, but now she could
think only Of this glittering, conspic-
! uous dress.
| She was glad to go in again, away
from the sun where the silk became
more subdued. Almost Immediately
| luncheon was announced.
! To Helen's surprise and embarrass-
ment Mr.. Marand crossed the room
and formally offered his arm to escort
her to the table. The dining room was
only at the end Of the hall, but to
Helen, as she walked meside Mr.. Mar
land, awkwardly holding his arm, it
seemed very far away.
Warren, who wasnever disconcert-
ed, had quickly seen that he was ex-
pected to take in Mrs Marland, and
had offered his arm wit heasy grace
But Helen's face flushed pink she
took the chair at Mr.. Marland's right
which he tremendously drew out for
her
Isn't it rather dark in hereo'
asked Mrs. Marland. Elise, you had
better draw up the awnings"
The maid selected the one over the
window just back of Helen, and again
the sun shone on the offending silk
lighting it to a gaudy brilliancy. II
seemed even more cheaply conspicu
GUS in this dignified room with its
dark woodwork and tapestried walls
While they had called this only
luncheon, to Helen it seemed Ions
and ceremonious dinner. To her re
lief, coffee was served in the draw
ing room, and she quickly made FOL
the dark corner of the soft, although
Mrs. Marland urged her to take Z
more comfortable chair
1t was almost five when they start
ed to leave. and Helen was afrait
Warren would yield to the repeated
, invitations to stay for tea.
Dear, I think we had better 60,
she managed to whisper to Warren
Both Mr. and Mrs Marland wen
with them to the station in the car
AS they stood on the platform waiting
: for the train, Warren invited them il
for dinner some evening next week
We'll, the yare mighty fine people,
leaning back and putting up his fee
, as the train drew out. Mrs Marland
nice little woman. Didn't you lik'
her! And that was corking goot
= luncheon they gave u.s."
t Helen murmured her assent, bu
). her voice lacked enthusiasm.
3 What's the matter with you?" a.
though It had just concerned Inn
You didn't have much to say, di,
; you? / saw Mrs. Marland trying t
draw you out, but you didn't seem t,
2 scintilate."
+ "Oh, Warren, l was so wretched II
. TINS dress. | was never so uncom
\ Portable in my life. Oh, WHY did 70,
+. make me wear it?'
9 Make you wear it? What did
:. nave to do with it? l told you not t.
. wear a tailormade suit-that's all,
But I didn't have ANYTHING else
And this-Oh, didn't you see it whel
: l was in the sun? This changeabl
o silk fairly glittered. l never felt 81
. comprehension, it spoiled my Who'll
i day."
Spoiled your day-fddlesticks! !
), you are going to let little thing lik
that upset you! But that is like yo
you are so full of egotism: yo
imagine everybody is scrutfnizing yo
: and your clothes. Chances are nc
'body noticed WHAT you had on