El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-05
4 Narration of Everyday Affairs.
~ Their Married Life "
Ned Burns Finally Comes Out and Tells Warren He FIa,
Offered Helen the Position

4 Ii the evening Ned had been
~ skating on thin ice. Helen had
tried to warn him beforehand
that he was to say nothing at all TO
Warren, but Ned refused TO see her
frantic gestures. and had been on the
point OF telling several times. The
evening had been a difficult one. any
way. for Ned had seemed Father hazy
on the subject OF his fianc%. and Hell
el felt that Warren could not help bat
be suspicious.
Helen felt altogether miserable. she
did not seem able 10 straighten matters
out for herself she did not understand
why Ned had come In that evening: she
did not understand her own attitude
toward him. but she did know she was
afraid 10 have Ned speak to Warren
about the position.
Not that she was exactly afraid Of
what Warren would say. but she did
not want matters changed. She was
perfectly happy as things were. and as
long as she did not wish a business Do
sition. what business had Ned Burns 70
come in here and interfere with her
manner Of living?
The two men smoked. apparently,
amicably enough. Business had been
OF sufficient interest to engage their
attention for a time, and then Warren
asked briskly:
We'll. Burns. who Is she. Helen has
told me about It and we are anxious
10 meet her"
. Who IS who2,' from Ned.
Icient attraction TO make YOU take the
plunge"
oh said Ned. Why met her
when I was on a trip out west a few I
months back. She lives IN Ohio"
Helen was listening intently. While I
Ned talked on this topic she felt that
she was safe and could breathe without
fear
in Ohio" she interrupted interest
eddy Where, Ned? Anywhere near &
Helen fancied that Ned looked non
plused; but he said readily enough;
No; another part OF the state-al-
most on the border line"
What's her name2" asked Helen
'Crofton-Fay Croft0n"
w by, Ned, what . pretty name IS
she as pretty as her name?"
"Oh, she's pretty enough. You wom-
en- always want 10 know that the first
thing. don't you2'
Warren Is AmiabIe.
Helen did not think that he acted
particularly enthusiastic over his new
liancee; but she did not dare to say so,
1lons. so she said nothing.
Well. We surely were glad TO hear
u It." remarked Warren. I think you
aeed a wife. Ned. 70 keep you straight.
think III have Few things 70 say to
his young lady when I am fortunate
enough TO meet her"
Ned laughed. But don't want 70
ak about myself" he put in quickly.
! came TO speak about something en-
-irely different"
Helen interrupted anxiously. But,
Ned. you haven't told US half enough.
want 10 know what she looks like,
and when you are going to be married.
md II she viii come 10 New Y ork for
ler trousseau- Mercy 7 have known
more brides Of late. 7 shall be so anx-
GUS to have her here"
I'll answer your questions IN rota-
ion" Ned said. practically knocking
he ashes from his cigar and looking
II Helen sharply She's fairly good
looking. 7 don't like to say too much.
because am prejudiced, you know. We
haven't set the date for our marriage,
md I'm sure don't know whether she
viii come TO New York or not Now
-ou have It all in q nutshell"
7 don't think you are n BIT nice