The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-01-30
hats and FACES
sv EARL REED sILvERs.

Harold Smythe is coming to spend
the weekend in Glenwood," she in'
formed Dorothy Hunt. "Were going
to give a big dance on Saturday eve
ming"
"You are?'
Dorothy showed little interest IN
the person Of Harold Smythe. she
| had heard so much about him since
Estelle's visit to Miami that she had
formed an unreasonable dislike for
him. But her opinions counted little
in the Williams household; she was
only the orphan daughter OF the SIS
ter of Mrs. Williams.
1t had been hard for her. OF the
same age as Estelle. she was as differ
ent from her cousin as black is from
white. In the first place, she had big,
blue eyes, which gave hint OF pathos.
and which made the men who looked
at them want to protect her from
so1ne harm which they felt was Inn
pending. She had skin like the soft
est velvet, and cheeks the color Of q
pink rose.
Estelle's eyes were colorless, al
though she considered them hazel. Her
skin, in spite Of frequent applications
of the latest modern appliances, re-
fused to be anything but rough. But.
her father was a millionaire, and her
mother had social aspirations.
They had met Harold Smythe at
Miami, and Harold had casually meme
| toned the fact that lie intended to.
come East in the summer. An invi-.
tation and acceptance had followed
and the time had finally arrived for the
much-talked about visit
On Friday morning Estelle, waiting
for the big touring car to carry her to.
the station to meet the guest;
found Dorothy sitting on the 'front.'
porch.
do you wish to ride to town." She
asked graciously.
"Yes I would like to co." Dorothy
arose and took the front seat Of the
car, white Estelle at in state in the!
tonneau. The fcr1usr wore Z sunhon-.
net Of light straw, which had cost IS,
cents III the village store; the lsttefI
was decked In a silver creation which
was purchased in New York for $5e.
They reached the station just as the
train was pulling out. Estelle leaped
from the car and greeted cookbook
ing, well-set-up young man who was
standing on the platform. She did
not bother to introduce Dorothy, and
the auto started off for the ride to
the Williams mansion. The girl in
the front seat could hear them chat
ting notsily. She liked Harold's
voice.
| When they had reached the house
and alighted from the car. however,
.Estelle paused a moment to introduce
the other girl.
my cousin, Miss Hunt" she said
lightly.
The visitor took Dorothy's hand and
gazed into her blue eyes. Then he for
got all about his hostess and every.
thing connected with her.
I'll didn't know Estelle had a
cousin" he gasped. "Will you be here
for the week-end?"
Eyes" THE one addressed smiled at
his evident confusion.
4 Harold turned to Estelle, who was
watching with anxious eyes.
Il think that shall have wonder.
ful Time" he announced. Things are
5ust fine here" His eyes returned to
Dorothy.
Mrs. Williams came forth and met
Harold. When the guest had been
shown his room, Estelle called her
mother to one side and talked earnest.
~ in guarded tones. Dorothy saw Mrs
J Williams nod her head decisively, and
then Harold appeared again.
J If you would like to see the place. >
Estelle suggested, II will show YOU
around"
: That will be hne." he turned te
Dorothy. "You're coming. too, aren't
your" he asked.
Tim afraid she'll be busy" Els
telle interposed. "She's sort Of {
housekeeper here" she added cruelty
. Dorothy's eyes flashed angrily.
II haven't anything to do" she sait
rather defiantly. "Td love to go.'
For the remainder Of the mornin,
they explored the beautiful estate. Blu
1t proved to be rather trying tim,
for Estelle. Try as she might, sh,
could not secure the visitors atten
: ton. When she told him Of the dent
: If the shaded lake. he looked into TIN
depths Of Dorothy's eyes, So as 500,
as they returned to the house Nstell
held a brief consultation with he
: mother, and at luncheon Mrs. WI
)inrns made an announcement,
"The painters are fixing the cottag
Mt Avon" she said TO Dorothy, "and
believe that we ought TO have senson
there T. look over tAe vexk. 50 70
. will 70 10 he shnge tAis a1tmneea an
, stay until Monday
: Dorothy nodded, rho cav ,nstantl
I tho PLAZA to ct nd a her, but sh
+ was helpless. So ut two O'Clock sh
Q started for the shore.
OIL Just one hour later Harold tel,
/. OhOned TO New Vortr 1ooy,rr +bo - -