The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-08
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I called up the once and was told
that Robert had left. They thought
he was on his way home. so Bruce
and continued our chat while walt
ing. About o'clock Robert came
in. He was unarectedly surprised
and delighted.
Nice way 90 greet fellow. TO be
out when he comes. We called your
once and were coming TO fetch
you" Bruce joked.
II was obliged 10 90 and see
wealthy young client who IL making
some investments. and who want
ed 10 consult me about them. But
II Is good to see you. Bruce, we
must see what we can do 20 enter
tain him. Margaret" he said to me.
rs the rich client a man or a
woman" Bruce teased.
"A woman. and a very charming
one. consider myself fortunate
that she entrlsts me with her es-
tate. Holland will help US enter
tain Bruce" he again turned 20 me.
Bruce glanced sharply At me
when Robert mentioned Holland
and tried 20 look unconcernsd. l
could not have been very success
full. however. because when Robert
left the room for a moment some
time afterward, Bruce cautioned:
Don't get any foolish ideas about
Robert in your head. Margaret. He's
the best ever all wool and a yard
wide every time"
knew then that Philip had been
right. that Bruce would favor ROB
ert should trouble arise between
us. II added 10 the bitterness ] al
ready felt that my own brother
could not see that was unhappy.
and with a reason.
You should go out more" Bruce
told me. get acquainted with the
people. get interested In something;
have a hobby and ride Il. It's the
best cure know for the blues"
That's what tell her" Robert
agreed. but she doesn't seem so
disposed. We have been here al.
most two years and she doesn'.
know half dozen townspeople."
They tire me TO death. bore
me-" I replied.
Bruce broke in. Brace up Mar
garrett" then to Robert, Il tell Mar
garet she must go home with me
To tell the truth. Bob. fathers a bit
hurt that you haven't sent her be
fore. but he's too proud to say so
Then I think he wants 10 see mis-
grandson. Ny namesake's a peach.
Dob. and I'd rather like TO spring
him on the governor myself"
Glad you condescended 10 own
him. Bruce" laughed Robert. then
soberly. II think that's a good idea
OF yours-about Margaret mean.
shouldn't like her TO take thar
long trip alone with the baby. and
I can't afford 10 send Martha. But
II you agree TO help her. and she
wants TO 70. why I'll manage e..
Then when she's ready to come
home I'll try 10 go after her"
was delighted that IL had been
80 easily settled. and We chatted
away together until long after our
usual bed time
Myrtle and Ned came home the
following day. and az once began TO
plan entertainments for Bruce. Hol.
land Lansing. stili their guest. OF
course. being included Robert was
so gay. 80 talkative since Bruce
came that my fears were quieted
for a little. and I honestly tried not
TO show my jealousy OF Holland
but Bruce knew at once. altho he
said nothing. Occasionally | would
surprise him looking disappearing.
ly al me. and IL cost me an effort
TO pretend did not understand.
My big brother sensed something
wrong and blamed me. This
knew. More than once determ.
med 10 connde In him. tell him just
how lonely and miserable had
been. How Jealous I was OF Hol-
land, and that Robert neglected me.
But when | saw the perfect under
standing between him and Robert I
hesitated. Once determined 20
have II out. even tho be disap-
proved. But when they came in
Bruce had bis arm across Roberts
shoulders. and with a sigh / thought