The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-08-04

do you want
M..., u.-ss,. r,,n., this here chair
Draw 1t farther that way-so she
can get a coed view Of the library.
How are things in there2' Leaning
over, Helen tried to see into the ad-
Joining room. "Did you straighten the
magazines2 And, oh, raise that front
window-that glass looks dirty in the
sun" &s
"will I throw out them flowers?
They're pretty faded"
"Plck out few Of the best for
that small vase. But don't take time
for that now-fix me up first. Get that
crepe de chine gown-the one I've
never worn-and the boudoir cap with
the rosebuds."
''You oughtn't to stir around too
much, ma'am," cautioned Dora, for
though Helen was fast convalescing
she was not yet allowed to sit up,
It was most unfortunate that Cousin
Harriet, whom she had not seen for
years, should come to New York at
this time. Since they could not have
her to dinner, Helen had invited her
to tea this Sunday afternoon, when
Warren would be at home.
"Oh, this should've been pressed"
as Dora helped her on with the sheer,
berribboned gown. "But there's no
time now. Give me the hand mirror,
the powder and comb"
"What're you trying to do?" From
the doorway Warren frowned his dis
approval. "You look all tght-now lie
down and keep quiet"
'No, want it here" slipping the
glass under the pillow as he tried to
take it from her. "Oh, you're not go
ing to wear that old housecoat?'
sssyvhy not?" belligerently. "Whats
the matter with It'll"
s4The bindings all worn. and look
at those spots! ''Dear, it's my fam
ily," coaxingly. 81 always do what
you want for yours. And she's never
seen you-oh / do want you to look
NIGEL"
"Anything to keep peace" as with
grumbling reluctance he changed his
coat.
snow look around and see If ev-
.erything's all right. wouldn't ask
you If / could only get up. See II
she's busted the sideboard and fixed
the silver-Dora makes things look sc
5et."
"Looks all right to me-" after q
brief inspection. "Now don't you wor'
ry--the place looks fine"
you'll have to take her through
She'll want to see the apartment
she'll talk about it for months after
she gets home. Don't forget to show
her the dining-room chairs. I wrote
Aunt Emma about those when we
brought them from London. And be
sure to show her"
"Now, look here, I'll be hanged II
I'll put over any of your we got this
abroad stuff. You'll have to do youl
own blowing" escaping to the library
with disguised snort.
"That's the best I could do witt
'em. ma'am." Dora brought in the re
arranged flowers.
"Oh, they're all right" Then. ca
gerly. "Get my pink satin slippers ant
that chiffon negligee from the top high
boy drawer
"You're not going to get up
ma'am," anxiously.
"No--no," impatiently. snow pu
the slippers under the bed. No, no
way under-I want them to show. La,
the negligee on that chair. Now, IL
the same drawer you'll find white
silk skirt and nightdress."
"Oh, amt them lovely!" from Dort
as she brought in the dainty garments
'Throw. them over the foot of thu
bed--no, more careless" Then humor
ously, II hope she'll be impressed will
my lingerie. If she could see that OLE
kimono wear around every day!
sprinkle around little of that toi
let water. What's that on the win
dow seat? Oh, take that Output |
in my room. No, leave the smellini
salts-they'll look well here by tn
bed" Then, noticing Pussy Purr-Mew
who was observing with interest thi
flutter of preparation, ooh, she need
fresh ribbon"
"Yes, ma'am, I'll get one RICH
away"
"Now, Dora, when she comes, shoy
her into the library. want her t
meet Mr.. Curtis before she comes II
here. Keep the door of my room
ciosed-that's one place I don't wan
her to see. Now how about the tea
Is the tray set?'
eyes, ma'am, it's all fixed. ] jus
got to make the toast. What tim
must bring 1t in?'
"Wait till she's been here about hal
an hour. Come to the door, and II
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