Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-09-29
down. once she had withdrawn from
the cast of the Revue, theli real life
would begin.
Bob was pale an bit unsteady

brave show OF confidence.
II galloped into the bank just as they
slammed the DOORS" he explained, but
my bookkeeping is rotten"
Are you trying to tell me that you
have Overdrawn?
Exactly. But drew against the
old gentleman, as usual, so on with the
dance. What's the-er-idea of the
apronT
ITS nearly dinner time"
Bob's eyes opened with surprise.
"Why, we're going to Delmonico's."
"rd-rather do this If you don't
mind" She eyed him appealingly. Il
don't feel equal to going out tonight.
Im-afraid."
His glance frightened with admira-
ton. "Well, you look stunning in that
getup, and I'd hate to see you change
it. Do you mean to say you can coOk?"
mot well, but can fry almost any
thing. Mother has a maid. l couldn't
afford two."
Il love fried things he assured her,
with twinkle. And to think you're
going to cook for me! That's an ex.
perience for both of us. Let's have
some fried roast beef and fried corn
on the cob with fried salad and cheese"
Don't tease" she begged, uncertain
ly. 81 hardly know what I'm doing,
and l thought this would keep me busy
until theater time"
He extended a land timidly and
patted her arm, saying with unexpect-
ed gentleness:
'Please don't worry. 1t was ter
rible night for all Of us. When
think Of 1t I'm sure 1t must have been
dream. | saw Merkle. He got back
to Hammon's house ahead Of the doc
tor, and nobody suspects the truth. But
the Street Is in chaos, and oil Of Ham.
mons companies are feeling the
strain"
Shouldn't you have been at bust
ness on such day?"
Bob shrugged carelessly. "rm only
Joke broker. The governor thinks a
firm name looks well on my cards. l
hope he doesn't lose more than mil
lion in this fiurry-it won't improve his
disposition. But--wait till he learns
I've married a girl who can fry
things BY the way" Bob paused.
81 invited a friend to dine with US to-
night"
Lorelei was less dismayed than he
had expected. $50 have l." she said.
81 thought it might be pleasanter
for you" he explained, bit awkward
ly, 'inasmuch as we're not very we'll
acquainted / saw before | went out
that you Observation-Disclosures
and" He flushed boyishly, scarce
ly conscious Of the delicacy that had
prompted his action. Anyhow, he's
gone home to put on a clean sweater"
you don't mean you asked---f"
Campbell Pope; yes. l met him,
and he looked hungry. He's coming
here at six" For almost the first time
in Bobs society Lorelei laughed out
clearly.
And asked Adoree Demorest," she
said.
Bob grinned and then laughed with
her Finer he cried. Both MEM
bers of this club. Really, this ought to
make the best finish fight seen in New
York for many day
Adoree's surprise at finding Robert
Wharton in her friends apartment was
intense, and when she learned the truth
she was for once in her life speeches..
She could only stare from one to the
other, wavering between CONSERVATION
and delight. Finally she sat down
Imply.
I'D have brought present If ia
known" she managed to say.
Are you going to wish US luck?"
Bob inquired
Luck! You've both got 1t. She's
the best girl in the world, and you're"
Adoree hesitated, and continued to
stare, round-eyed. II didn't think
you'd didn't think she'd-I don't
know what thought or didn't think.
But-Jimminy! Married" When Lore
lei led her into the bedroom to lay of
her wraps the thunderstruck young
woman had more nearly recovered her
self why, he's worth Millions" she
exclaimed, In a whisper-"billionsl I
don't know how to talk to him-or you,
for that matter. Shall call you my
lady or your honor Or didn't
dress for dinner either; I suppose I
should have worn the crown jools."
You're going to wear an apron and
help me scorch the dinner" Lorelei
laughed.
As Lorelei explained the reasons for
tonight's program, Adoree saw for the
first time the WEAKNESS in her friends
eyes, the pallor of her cheeks, the trem-
ulous droop of her lower lip. Selling
Lorelei by the shoulders, she held her
off as the target for searching gaze.
Tell me, did they make you marry
him2' she inquired, fercely. It was
plain to whom she referred.
mo"
"Whew! I'm glad to hear that. You
love him, don't your"
The answer came readily enough,
and the blue eyes did not finch, but
the smile was trife fixed and the
cheeks remained colorless.
why, Of course. He's very nice"
''Lorelei" Miss Demorest's fingers
frightened; her voice was tragic, but she
had no chance to say more, for Bot
called just then from the living room:
Hurry back, girls. There's some
thing burning, and l can't find the
emergency brake"
When Adoree finally came forth In
one of Lorelei's aprons-really fetch
ing garment, more like house dress
than an apron-Bob told her whom
they were expecting az the other guest