The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-09-02

ohN Nohto iht WIN htlit VII iiiC
spot. lnclines to the old Moorish tech
nlquc, ! fancy, from her former selec-
lions. Take a couple Of portfolios N
that line. and you can send for re.
endorsements as needed"
John Bruce felt like n person going
forth alone into the world as he pre-
pared for a months %sojourn in an un-
familiar country. Somehow now he
was huttered at the thought of deal
ing with a young lady. lie engaged
quarters at the town hotel and sent
word to Warrenton that he was ready
to place himself at the service of its
mistress. A servant appeared with
the statement that apartments had
been prepared for him at the hall, and
thither his. traps were removed and
himself installed.
II vas the next morning when he
met Miss Warren. She was more
beautiful than ever. She was in
mourning, and this lent a subdued tone
to the always intelligent eyes,. She
greeted Bruce as she would have done
an old, respected friend. She recalled
the work they had mutually done in
the city, and anticipated great interest
and pleasure in the projected improve
ments upon the manse.
The library had been cleared and ar
ranged for the work designed. Bruce
was surprised and charmed at the elab-
crate thought and work his client
had already put upon the plans. He
regarded her with the overt admira-
ton his genuine nature could not con-
ceal as She outlined her ideas.
81 see that my services will be
purely superficial and subsidiary. Miss
Warren" he observed. She bowed at
the compliment, but added MY ideas
are merely a prelude, Mr.. Bruce. You
must discern something lacking. It Is
good, expert skill l need for the deeper
detail"
That phrase covered the situation in
a b~ewildering way from then forward.
1t prevailed all through cherished hal
cyon days. 1t was discussion, sugges-
ton, direction, rather than any great
volume of active work, and diversi-
fled by automobile trips to mansions
at a distance, some facade or ornament
of which had attracted Heloise.
How much this ever-agreeable and
intelligent quest had become necessary
to her life, Heloise Warren did not
realize until the four weeks had passed
by. 1.-THE deeper detail' had been
worked out to her satisfaction. 1t had
comprised a free modernization of old
Castilian dome features and Arabian
fretwOrk. Heloise was almost jubi-
liant as Bruce handed her the finished
plans.
1--WE have another week to go over
everything and be sure there are no
necessary notifications" she said. She
glanced inquiringly and rather dlsap-
pointedly at the face of her guest as
she spoke. For a week past he had
somehow changed. He was graver,
deeply thoughtful. 1.-THE work has
tired you, l fear" she added regret
fully.
"Oh, never!" he burst forth, borne
out of himself by sheer emotion. 81
could stay in this paradise forever"
and then he drew back, abashed.
Then" she began. Her voice fall
tered. A delicate flush crossed her vel.
vet cheek.
There is a deeper detail you would
not understand" he scarcely voiced au-
dibly, and his wlstful glance dropped.
She was trembling all over Toe
fully she valued and cherished the
sterling nature. the delicate prompt
ings of this modest yet grave master
mind.
How do you know that?" she chal-
lenged, and her breath came quicker.
''rhe deeper detail"
THAT draws me away before-be-
fore offend you" he stumbled.
How could you offend me?' she lust
murmured, the echo of a sob in her
liquid tones. TEL me of this deeper
detail that seems to be troubling you ~
she rallied. perhaps in that, as in
our other pleasant mutual work, we
may be harmonious"
~ dare not believe it,"-despalI.
"You may at least explain it"-ep
enlargement.
"Then"-wavering hope.
Speak, / bid you"
1.-The deeper detail is-love."
She drew nearer to him with a little
famished cry. He stared at her I'M
believingly.
yes" she said simply, but never
lifting her eyes, "the deepest, sweetest
detail, indeedr"
Her hands went out and rested
within his own-blissl