Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-17
1.-THE NEGLECTED. WIFE"
Chapter v, THE CRISIS"
(NovclZed' from the Pathe Serial OF the same based O n the
famous novels OF Mabel Herbert Urner)
BY JOSEPH DUNN.
Chapter w., THE CRISIS"
BY JOSEPH DUNN.

In tho first dazc OF awakening. Mar
garct was conscious OF the luxurious
bed. After the dubious sheets and
Grayish blanket Of Mrs. Dcvlin's hall
room, tho fresh linen seemed an I'M
wontcd luxury.
With thrilled appraiscmcnt. her
glance swept the c1pcnsivcly furnished
room. The only discordant note was
her own shabby trunk, which stood
with detected humility against the
satin-stripcd wall.
For 50 long she had r~ccoilcd from
surroundings. that now az
she bathcd and dressed. she gave her
self up to the almost forgotten joy
Of sheer physical comfort.
But beneath her grateful relaxation
was tho disquictinE thought OF her in
dcbtcdncss To Kennedy. In spite of
his insistcncc that she consider it only
as a loan. Margaret felt kecnly her
obligation.
Determining to keep her expenses as
low as possible. instead Of having
breakfast in the high priced restaurant.
she went out to a moderate lunch room
in tho next block.
Passing a ncwssta nd. she paused TO
buy a copy Of Sta ndford's Magazine.
Turning 10 the table OF contents. her
own name lcapt up At her. His Wife
and the Other Uoman"-Marsarct
Warner.
For sevcra, moments she stood en-
thraiied. while the hurrying crowd
clbowcd by. She had not even known
OF the story's acceptance.
She would 80 at once to the Office
Of the magazine. She would see the
editor. Possibly it would mean an
order for another story.
AZ o'clock that afternoon, with
shrinking self-consciousness. in spite
OF the terrifying magazine in her
hand. Margaret gave her card to the
Office boy who guarded the editorial
sanctum.
n had pictured Frank Norwood. the
editor. as cold and napproachablc.
but the tall younsish man who
greeted her was Eraciously cordial.
He seemed much interested in her
story, and spoke of a series. Then he
explained that he was just starting to
Riverda!e-his car was waiting. II
shc would drive out with him. they
could talk on the way-and she could
return on the $40.
knowing that most writer's would
be overjoycd at such A chance for an
interview. after n moments hesitation
Margaret consented.
With characteristic energy, Norwood
hurried her down to his car. and they
were soon speeding out through the
city.
Briefly he outlined the series he had
in mind. 1t was to be THE Woman
Alone" struggling for her living in
a great city. The theme was hack
neyed. but he was convinced she could
give TO it a new angle.
Her story in the current number
had touched on these lines. The scene
in the cheap clearinghouse and tho
dinsy hall room had been remarkably
vivid. He felt she knew and could
write of this life.
1t was barely 4 when they reached
Rircrdale. and Norwood insisted on
her calling with him at a friends
house boat. II was not until they
were walking down the ~Eravelcd bank
that he mentioned casually: cit be-
longs to the kcnncdys. believe
you've met them. Mrs. Kennedy was
much interested in your story-oh.
there she is on deck!"
Before Margaret could frame her dis
may into a protest he was leading the
way up the EanEplank. and she had no
choice but to follow.
Mary, having no reason to think that
her husband had seen Miss Warner
since the evenings she worked for him,
greeted her s~raciously.
desperately Margaret strovc to con-
ccal her embarrassment. Her color
famed deeper as Kennedy appeared.
She saw his start of surprise, then his
quick control as he greeted her form
ally.
After that one swift glance. she did