The Washington times., 1918-11-07


iEh idea that I'd like to have a word
o. two with you first. I've been
away for nearly a fortnight,
haven't ~
You have" Philippa assented.
Perhaps that is the reason why
feel that I haven't very much to
say to you"
THAT sounds just a tri1s hard"
he said slowly.
81 am hard sometimes" Philippa-
confessed. you know that quite
well. There are times when just
feel as though 1 had no heart at
all, nor any sympathy; when every
sensation ] might have had seems
shriveled up inside me-"
rs that how you are feeling at
the present time towards me. Phil
fppa?' he asked.
Her needles flashed through the
wool for 4 moment in silence.
You had every warning" she
told him 81 tried to make you
understand exactly how your be-
haviOUr disgusted me before you
vent away"
yes, 7 remember" he admitted.
aim afraid, dear, you think I am
n worthless sort OF a fellow"
Philippa had apparently dropped
stitch. she bent lower still over
her knitting. There was a distinct
frown upon her forehead, her mouth
was unacceptable.
Your friend Bessingham Is here
still, ] understand? her husband
remarked presently.
YES" Philippa assentsd. "he Is
dining. tonight. You will probably
-.
Sir Henry looked tIroughtfui, and
remarkably unprepossessing look
ing shoe.
You're so keen about that sort
Of thing" he said, "Hhat about
Lessingham? He is not soldering
or anything, is he?'
''I have no idea" PhiIippa replied.
"He walks with a slight limp and
admits that he is here as a con
vaIescent- but he hasn't told US very
much about himself"
'I wonder you haven't tackled
him." Sir Henry continued. You're
such an ardent recruiter, you ought
to make sure that be Ia doing his
bit of butchery."
Philippa looked up at her hus-
bard for a moment and back at
her work.
"Air. Lessingham." she said, 'is
q very delightful friend. whose stay
here every onc--ts enjoying very
much, but he Is a comparative
stranger. feel no responsibility
as to his actions"
"And you do as to miner
Naturally"
Sir Henry's head was resting on
~
the lounge. He seemed to be list
ening to the voices in the dining
room beyond.
A Frequent visitor.
"Hm.' he observed. "Has he been
here often while I've been. away
"As often as he chose" Philipps
replied "He has become very pop
uIar in the neighborhood already.
and he is an exceedingly welcome
guest here at any timte."
TAKE advantage OF your hospi-
taIity pretty often doesn't hep
I'VE IS here most days We are
always rather disappointed when he
doesn't come"
Sir Henry's frown grew a little
deeper.
What's the attraction7" he de-
manded.
Philippa smiled. 1t was the smile
which those Who knew her best
feared.
-Well," she eonhded. 'T used to
imagine that IL was Helen, but
think that he has become a little
bored, talking about nothing but
Dick and their college days. am
rather inclined to fancy that IL must
Oe me-"
You, indeed" he grunted- "Ars
you aware that you are a married
woman"
Philippa glanced up from her
work. Her eyebrows were raised.
and her expression was one Of mild
surprise.
How queer that you should re-
mind me OF itir she murmursd. II =
am afraid that that sea air dis
turbs your memory"
Sir Henry rose abruptly to his
feet.
ooh, DAMN he exclaimed.
He walked to the doo7. His
guests were still lingering over
their wine. He could hear their
voices more distinctly than ever,
Then he came back to the sofa and
$1,000 DIV FhlilppOS Sioe-
"Philippa, old girl" he pleaded.
~don't LET Us quarrel. 1 have had
such a hard fortnight, a nor'estern
blowing all the time, and the
dirtiest seas I've ever known at
this time OF the year. For five days
I hadn't a dry stitch on me, and il
was touch and go more than once.
We were all in the water together,
and there was a nasty green wave
that looked like a mountain over
head, aud the side OF our own
boat bending over US as though IL
meant to squeeze our ribs IN. II
looked like 10 to I against US. Phil.
and got = worse chill than the
sea ever gave me when I thought
that ] shouldn't see you again
PhHPpa Notices Change.
Philippa laid down her knitting.
She locked searehingly irto her
husbands face. She was very faA
from Indifferent to his altered tone
Henry" she said, that sounds
very terrible, but why do you run
such risks-unworthily? Do you think
that 1 couldn't give you all that
you want, all that have to give, II
you came home TO me with = story
ike this and I knew that you had
been facing death righteously and
honorably foT your country's sake?
Why, Henry, there isn't q man in
the world could have such q vel
come as could give you Do you
think ] Am cold? OF course you
don't! Do you think want to feel
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