The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-17
Chapter XII.

| spent almost the entire day on
Tuesday going thru my wardrobe,
and then putting in shape the
gown selected as the least out OF
style. Really II was very much In
style as my trousseau had been
copied from the advance models.
or the model itself purchased. But
Mrs Caldwell had Just returned
from Europe. and had doubtless
many newer modes in her ward
robe She had looked extremely
chic on the day she called.
Without consulting Robert sent
his dress clothes 10 be pressed He
scolded me when | told him. saying
he could have done II himself IL It
was beyond me. But was too full
OF excitement TO mind
The housekeeping was going very
badly. altho for the FIRST few days
after Matilda left had really tried
my best. But the only results were
scorched OF spoiled food. burned
fingers. and frazzled temper
ready to break out into recrimina.
lions az the slightest word. So the
prospect OF a good dinner added TO
the anticipation OF a pleasant even
ing was doubly alluring.
Robert had not once complained.
but be showed his disgust and dis.
approval in his face and by his
manner When attempted 70
apoloFize. he had interrupted me:
Il cannot think you are too
stupid 10 learn. Until you do I
must put mp with e."
So we had tacitly dropped the
subject Yet / knew he looked for.
ward 10 well cooked meal with
pleasure. Why shouldn't he?
When we were dressed and ready
TO 20 ! couldn't help thrill OF
pride as | looked al Robert, straight,
tall. and handsome. His unusually
grave. serious face did not detract
from his attractiveness. knew
the prtdn= possession as 7 looked
at him forgot for the moment
that / considered him a failure.
Mrs. Caldwell greeted Robert ef-
fusively, and Mr.. Caldwell was all I
had imagined he must be. could
see that Robert was at once taken
with both OF them. The other
quests were an older brother of
Mr.. Caldwell. Mr.. Howard Cut
ting from Chicago. and Holland
lansing. Mrs. Caldwell's house
guest such a queer name for a
girl" thought when I was intro
duced.
Mr.. Caldwell took me IN. and
Robert piloted Holland Lansing.
We had a delightful informal din
ner. altho both the viands and the
service were perfect. I wonder how
I should ever dare 10 try 20 return
their hospitality with no servant.
and the limited means and knowI-
edge at my command. Then forgot
all about disagreeables In my en-
joyment
After dinner we adjourned 10 the
drawing room and danced found
Mr.. Cutting a delightful partner.
who not only danced well. but knew
how to say complimentary things
In charming way. But in spite
OF this could scarcely keep my
eyes from Robert He was dancing
with Holland Lansing. and evident
ly enjoying himself He looked 80
handsome. so distlngue, that felt
Jealous spasm contract my heart
as ! saw him lean interestedly to-
ward HIS handsome partner, and his
rare smile light up his face. Miss
Lansing danced dlvinely. and was
not sorry when she released Robert
and he danced with our hostess.
II was nearly o'clock when our
little party broke up. Mrs. Cald.
we'll insisted on sending US home
in her limousine. and We dropped
Mr.. Caldwell's brother al his home
on tho way.
As leaned comfortably back In