Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-25
By Carolyn
BeeCher
ONE WOMAN'S
STORY

posed We have been here almost Two
years and she doesn't know half a dozen
tOwnspeople."
They tire me TO death, bore me-. !
replied.
Bruce broke in Brace up Margar-
ct" then to Robert, Il tell Margaret she
must go home with me. To tell the
truth Bob, fathers a bit hurt that you
haven't sent her before. but he's too
proud to say so. Then | think he wants
to see his grandson. My namesake's a
peach, Bob, and I'd rather like to spring
him on the governor myself.
Glad you condescended to own him.
Bruce" laughed Robert. then SOberly
al think that's good idea of yours
about Margaret ! mean. | shouldn'
like her to take that Ions trip alone with
the baby. and / can't afford TO send
Martha But If YOU agree to help her
and she wants TO go. why I'll manage It,
Then when she's ready 10 come nome
I'll try to go after her"
was delighted that il had been 50
ca silly settled, and We chatted away to-
gether until long after our usual bed
time.
MYRTLE and Ned came home the fol
lowing day. and al once began to plan
entertainments for Bruce Holland Ian
sing. still their guest. of course being
included Robert was so gay, so talka-
tive since Bruce came, that my fears
we're quieted for a little, and l honestly
tried not to show my jealousy OF Hol-
land But Bruce knew al once, aRhough
he said nothing. Occasionally l would
surprise him looking disapproVlngly al
me, and it cost me an effort to pretend
/ did not understand.
NV big brother sensed something
wrong and blamed me. This 1 knew.
More than once / determined to conhde
in him. tell him just how lonely ana
miserable had been. How jealous
was of Hollands and that Robert neg
lected me. But when | saw the perfect
understanding between him and Robert
hesitated once / determined to have
if out. even though he disappTOved. BAT
when they came jim Bruce had his arm
across Roberts shoulders and with a
sigh I thought of Philips allusion 70
Damon and Pythias when he talked o.
them.
You are very fond of Robert. aren't
YOU. Bruce" | ventured when we were
alone.
Immensely, YOU are a very fortunate
girl There aren't many like him"
he added with enthusiasm, and said
no more. Really. what was there TO
say?
MYRTLE gave a picinc. The morning
daWned bright and lovely. | was per
fectlv astounded when Robert consented
to go. He hadn't been anywhere with
me in the daytime in so long that | mad
ceased to ask him. Yet when the picnic
was proposed he accepted at once.
Ned sent over his runabout for us
saving ii was big enough for the family
if we sat tight. So Bruce. Robert and
/ rode by ourselves. | scarcely spoke
all the way to the woods. l didn't get a
chance. Bruce and Robert told stories
of their college days, then talked OF more
vital things, things in which they were
both interested-Bruce was also law
yer-until we saw the woods ahead cf
us and the rest of the party waiting.
Hurry up, Robert, You are so ca
pable / want you to help Holland decide
where we shall lay the tables.
Holland stood waiting for Robert, and
she had never looked more lovely. Her
short dress of heavy white serge. her
broad brimmed hat with the sea foam
ribbons made her almost irresistible
Even I could SCARCELY keep from look
ing at her.
You can help unpack the .hamperS'
Miss Sloane will appreciate YOUR help
Myrtle told Bruce. who smilingly set 70
work,
What shall | do | asked. shall J
take the linen and lay II when they find
a level spot?" determined that Robert
should not be long alone with Holland
Lansing il I could help it.