The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-16

Mona had succeeded in finding for Minnie Mead
ows temporary position model in
elusive cloak house. during the vacation of one of
the stah Of regular girls and had told their
young protege to bold herself in patience until
she heard from them again.
II don't think it will he long before we
shall have something encouraging to tell you,"
she promised the girl. in the meantime if you
need friend, do not hesitate to call on us at
once"
1t the next day that the girls vigil was
rewarded Mona was the first to see the stocl1y
figure Of Fuller, the banker, immaculate in
frock coat and pearl-gray trousers, entered The
FriYohty little before four in the afternoon.
Fuller's glance wandered past Mona and
rested on Mary. who was seated alone at a table
across the cafe. She made Il demure, innocent
picture she sat Idly reading n newspaper, and
toying with cup of tea. Mona Fullers
eyes light they appraised the details of her
mOdi5h costume and pretty figure. Then he beck
oned 10 the head waiter.
Who Is that girl Jules2"
u don't know, sir. But, if you like will see
II 1t can be arranged for YOU to meet the young
lady"
She doesn't look like that kind Of girl,
JulesI mean the kind you can meet in a public
place without the proper introduction"
You are probably right. But have
Gently introduced system here, sir. We
have professional introducer, whose business it
is TO make persons acquainted with another
l mean in perfectly proper manner, sir"
"Oh, see" continued Fuller curiously. Quite
idea Well, don't mind If the young lady
is willing to stand my society, am perfectly will
ing TO he introduced! But am afraid she is not
the kind you think"
Jules crossed to where Mona was sitting and
explained the situation to her. Mona rose from
her chair, and sauntered over to Mary's table.
For several moments she talked 10 her, and
would Judge from the view of FulIer's chair that
Mary was not in receptive mood. In the end
Mona walked back 10 Fuller's table
Jules told me, Mr., Winters" she began using
the name under which Fuller selected to he known
at the cafe. that you wished to meet the young
lady at the opposite table
"Of course IL is somewhat irregular, and the
management insists that it know personally the
persons who ask such courtesy. so that il can
vouch for them to the lady patrons Jules tells
me that you are known here, and I have
planned 10 Miss Goodman this fact, and asked her
II Won cannot be introduced She heeitated. I will
he frank, hut I quite that she will be
delighted To know you!"
Fuller chuckled and the next moment
besmng his broadcast smile, and bowling in his
most gracious manner. Mary received him with
just the right degree Of hesitation and coldness
When Mary Hartley chose. she could appear
delightfully."- credulous and unsophisticated and
could carry out the deception in way that in
creased her cha rm On this occa sion, she assumed
the part of young girl, anxious to the gaver
side Of the citys life, but fearful at the fascina-
ton il held for her. and not at all certain as
10 whether she ought to remain in the cafe or
go back TO her apartment She explained that she
was from small town in the upper part of
the State, and had come to the CITY with the idea
Of studying art-that her folks were wealthy
enough to allow her a generous income, hut wor-
ried at the thought of her being in the great
city alone, without a chaperone. They danced
twice and then Mary announced her in
tention of going home.
When they parted before the apartment build
ing, where the two girls had their home-like
little fiat. Fuller prolonged his good yes, and
asked If he could call for her the next afternoon
in his automobile, and take her for a drive
through the park She demurely agreed.
True TO his promise Fuller made his appear
ance at the apartment building on the next aft