The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-15
!" a Man and His Wife :
John Misses Chance to Escort Mrs Simmons Home After
the Party.
BY Virginia Terhune Van de Water.

BY Virginia Terhune Van de Water.
Its been a very nice evening, .
Adelaide Simmons told her hostess.
The widow and Ella Sanger were put
ting on their wraps in Isabeps room.
you've been a surprise to me. my
dear" she went on. Il had no idea you
could dance. or play, that you could
serve such dinner
The tone was patronizing, but Isa-
bel smi1ingly ignored it. None Of
those things requires an especial
amount of savoir faire and Of social
poise," she remarked.
"And you thought I was lacking in
both?" Isabel queried, as il amused.
At heart she resented this woman's
speech and manner, but she would not
show that she did.
ooh, my dear, don't mean that"
Mrs. Simmons fastened to explain.
But you have always seemed so quiet
and SO fond of quiet things. Then, too,
Jacks change in his manner of living
since his marriage has made me think
you did not care for society"
ION the contrary, I like it." Isabel
said. But John has preferred to
stay at home lately. Now that the ice
Is broken, we shall probably go out
more. l have many friends whom
want to entertain. Perhaps" with an
apologize laugh, Il have seemed a bit
quiet and retiring because l have the
diffidence that most young wives feel
at first about entertaining. For" she
added, II am, after all, very young"
She looked it as she stood there
young and almost defiant-her face
flushed. her hair slightly roughened
from dancing, her eyes bright.
While Adelaide Simmons was not a
hard-hearted woman, she was vain
and selfish one. Gazing at this pretty
creature SO much her junior she was
conscious Of sharp pang for her own
lost youth, and a sudden resentment
at thearrogance of the young. She
must say something to let this girl
know that there were other things
than youth that made for success.
She Maks an Almost
Insulting Observation.
you are coming on famously," she
said encouragingly, land I am glad.
Jack has been a pet of mine for so
long that it would hurt me if he were
married to a girl of whom he could
not feel proud, and who did not try to
please him. B ythe way" glancing at
the pale blue gown that was 1sabers
only dinner toilette, ''how beautifully
that dress cleaned! suppose you al
ways wear it in the evening because
Jack is SO fond Of it,"
A hard CLINT flashed from Isabeps
eyes. NO" she retorted, Il wear it
because it is the only handsome even
ing gown I have!"
1T is the prettiest dress l have seen
in a long WHILE" broke in Ella Sanger.
You have made us other women look
old and faded, my dear-as we really
are. To see such a lovely home as
you have and such a happy pair as
you and your husband are, almost
makes me regret my spinsterhood."
With a sudden impulse Of gratitude
Isabel took the speakers hand in hers.
She had thought of this woman as I'M
interesting and rather loud, but now
she regretted her uncharitable judg-
ment of her. you are SO sweet and
kind, Miss Sanger" she murmured,
that I am actually sorry for the man
who did not succeed in getting you"
Her voice broke nervously and there
was soft light in her eyes.
Come, Ella!" Mrs. Simmons spoke
sharply. THE taxi is here"
But am not gong IN the TAXI, ner
cousin announced. Thank you just as
much. 1 have accepted Mr.. Marsh's
kind offer to take me home"
How silly!" commented Adelaide.
you'll have the discomfort of a ride
in a trolley instead of in cab"
Its beautiful night and I'll not
mind" Miss Sanger assured her.
She and Marsh had taken their de-
parture before Adelaide Simmons
babe adieu to her hosts.
ITS been really delightful even
ing" she said to Isabel. Good night,
my dear. shall hope to see you both
at my home soon"
you are not going home alone?"
John protested.
ooh. l have taxi here, you know"
she said.
But he started toward the hat rack