Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-23
CHAPTER VII.
IAN Unexpected Pleasure"

warren ana Qer DrOCner saw III
tie of their uncle. Not that they
complained Of this or sought his soci-
ETY.. The policy Of avoidance and what
Stephen called freezing out" had be-
gun, and the young people kept to
themselves as much as possible. At
breakfast Caroline was coldly polite
and her brother cold, although his po-
likeness was not overdone. However,
Captain Elisha did not seem to notice.
In the evening he received call
from Pearson. When Pearson heard
that A. Rodgers Warren was brother
Of his host he expressed great surprise,
and his establishment was even greater
when he was made aware that he was
in the apartments Of Miss Caroline
Warren. He started to leave when
from the hall came the clang Of the
elevator door and the sound of voices.
Before the captain or his friend could
move Caroline, Stephen, Mrs. Corcoran
Dunn and Malcolm entered. Caroline
was the first to reach the library.
II beg your pardon" she began. II
did not know there was any one hera"
Its only friend Of mine, Caroline"
explained her uncle quickly. "Just
calm on me, he was"
Good evening, Miss Warren.'' said
Pearson quietly.
"Why, Mr.. Psarsonr' she exclaimed.
"I'm very glad to sec you. You must
excuse me for not recognizing you at
once. Steve. you remember Mr.. Pear
SON."
Stephen also extended hand.
"Surer' he said. "Glad to see you
again, Pearson. Haven't met you for
an age. How are you?"
Pearson shook both the hands. He
was embarrassed and hesitated in his
reply.
1T has been some time since We
met" he said. This Is an unexpected
pleasure. Alb, Mr.. Dunn, good even
ing"
at is Mr.. Pearson, the financial
writer Of the Planet, Malcolm" said
Caroline "You used to know him,
think"
Don't remember, I'm sure. Yes, l
do. Met you at the University club.
didn't ~
Eyes. I was formerly member"
"And let me present you to Mrs. Cor
coran Dunn" went on the girl. Mr..
Pearson used to know father well"
Mrs. Dunn inspected the visitor
through her. lorgnette and condescend-
ed to admit that she was delighted"
Pm very glad you called" contin-
ued Caroline. 1--WE were Just in time.
weren't we? Do sit down."
I'm afraid can't wait, Miss War
rem. / dropped in to see your uncle. at
his invitation, and, as matter of fact.
I didn't know
TO see our uncle?" interrupted Ste
phen In amazement. "Whor'
"Your uncle, Captain Warren here"
explained Pearson, surprised In his
turn. HE and made each others
acquaintance yesterday. and he asked
me to cali"
"You-you called to see him1" re-
peated Stephen. "Why, what in the
world
81 took the liberty Of askin' him, Car
oline," observed Captain Elisha quiet
", ignoring the last speaker. II didn't
know you knew him, and used to
sail along with his uncle, 20 he seemed
almost like own folks"
"Oh!" Caroline's manner changed
II presume 1t was a business CALI !
she said slowly. Il beg pardon for In /
terrupting We had not seen you since
fathers death, Mr.. Pearson, and as
sumed that you had called upon my
brother and me. Excuse me. Mrs.
Dunn, We will go into the drawing
room"
She led the way toward the apart
ment. Captain Elisha was about to
speak. Pearson, however. explained
for him.
Miss Warren he said, ..if by a
business call you mean one In the In
terest Of the Planet. I assure you that
you are mistaken. am no longer con-
nected with any paper. met Cap
taiir TIC s.ec :.:.s!se:s rather ,,n.,srs! e!s
cumstances. We discovered that we
had mutual friends and mutual inter-
ests. He asked me to call on him. and
l did so. I did not know until i've
minutes ago that he was your uncle
or that you and your brother lived
here. beg yOu wont leave the room
on my account. I was about to go
when you came. Good evening,
BE bowed and stepped toward the