Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

i, agreed. II read 1t years ago, but had
\ forgotten much OF it."
The wind howled about the house
and the snow drifted against tho win
dows.
1T is stormng harder than ever"
Cynthia remarked. Il shall enjoy my
tramp back home. love walking in
the snow"
II will order q cab for YOU" Ed
ward Van Saun began, but was checked
by the ringing of the telephone on his
desk.
Yes. son." ne replied as Milton asked
question over the wire. She Is still
here. No. i have no intention OF al
lowing her TO walk: you might know
that"
Cynthia felt her face flushing. Il
like to walk. she protested. Her conf
panion held UP warning hand. Yes.
Milton" he continued. Il understand.
But 1t is not necessary for you TO bring
taxi. as can telephone for one. OF
course, our car chose this weather to
get out OF commission. All right,
viii surely keep her until she comes.
You say that Gerald Is coming with
YOU? Very we'll"
Il, was Milton" Mr.. Van Saun e1-
planned unnecessarily to the listening
girl as he returned the receiver 10 its
nook. He says the travelling !s so
pad that he Is coming uptown in a
taxi. bringing Stewart to dinner with
him. He wants you to remain until
he arrives, and he will take YOU home
in the cab
Quiet Chat.
But l can walk" Cynthia reiterated
Really do not mind"
mind for you. my dear" the man
!, retoined. Since you came the snow
has dritted badly. feel responsible
lol you you see. What would my
good friends. the Livngs:oucs. say If
allowed You 10 reach them drenched
and tired out?"
He smiled in his genial, fa,hcr!y
way. and Cynthia smiled back at him
IT was singulariy pleasant 10 sit In
thiS Hre-lit library and cha, with this
man who reminded her SO much Of
her own father IN his views OF life
II was the hour for condolences and
she found herself talking o: her own
home and her feelings and ideals as
she had not talked for long time.
She told herself that IL was no won
, der that Milton Van Saun was so tact
ful and adaptable with such father
"a this. Dora Was indeed "A fortunate
cir! 10 be marrying into this family.
ies-wouid Dora enjoy il As much as
she would different surroundings
surroundings more like her own home?
But OF course she would. for Dora re-
be!led against the conventionallties
dear 20 her parents. still. she did not
seem TO fee! lie and its problems
deeply, although she was d dear child
Cynthia talked on contcntedly. She
did not mention her financial affairs
They seemed too sordid TO Introduce
here and now. They would make a
discoEdan, note in the pertec, harmony
Of this quiet time.
= loud ring at the doorbeu preceded
sudden opening OF the library door.
and Dora entered, rosy and laughing.
Good afternoon. Mr.. Van Saun.
Halo Gym" she greeted her cousin
came BY in the car FOR you. fin
ished my shopping and then remem-
eered that YOU would have to walk
home unless | picked you up. So
drove by here. But frs, ! am going
10 get warm by this luscious IRE. Ugh
but 1t is cold out of DOORS.
IT'S dear OF YOU to come by FOR me
with the car, Dora" she remarked
"Now"-to Mr.. Van Saun-"your son
viii not have TO take me home in his
taxi"
oh. was Milton getting taxi for
you?" Dora questioned.
Edward Van Saun FASTENED TO ex-
plain the situation He and Stewart
are coming up in cab anyway" he
added.
/ Dora's face changed. 80 Gerald is
coming too. is he? Then why can't
/ send my car away and let the boys
take both Cynthia and me home?"
Cynthia interposed. II think 1t /
nome
in your car now. Dora. and spare them
the necessity OF sending either OF us
home" she said. Il will get on my b. I
and coat at once" Dora stopped her.
laughing and flushing. II have bet
ter plan 10 suggest she said i'm
pulsively. Since Milton is SO crazy to
act as your escort, let him do it, And
I will have Gerald drive around in nv
! car with me. Then both men can re-
turn here in their taxi"
AS she saw the look Of establishment
on the faces OF her listeners, she
ness unusual TO her
Cynthia VETOES A StJGGEsTIoN
THAT SHE AND DORA STAY
FOR DINNER
CHAPTER XXIy.
Stephen Livingstone had snoke,
truly when he said that Dora usually
had her own way The present orca,
sion was no exception TO the rule, for
Cynthia raised only feeble objection
to her cousins remarkable proposaI
Don't you think" she venturcd
that Milton will want you TO take
him in your carr"
II don't care II he doesm Dora de-
clared defantly, though still merriIy
Coming here with a taxi for YOU was
his own idea. Let him carry II out
And since he asked to be allowed IN
be your escort to our house. I have n
Wright to ask Gerald to be mine"
The whole idea seemed ridiculous IN
Cynthia Here was Dora, with a bir
limousine. permitting her betrothed To |
take her cousin home. while she-Dora
Grove home in her own car with
Gerald Stewart. 1t was a self-wilIcd
girls idea Of frolic. and with this
thought Cynthia had to be content. |
Moreover. down in t',e bottom of her
1eart, she was aware that she was not
>.~-se to having five minutes alone
nth Milton Van Saun.
Edward Van Saun may have had his !
own views of the situation. but he only |
smiled amusedly.
young people will be young peo- |
ple!" he observed. so / will let Won
children arrange matters to suit your |
selves"
a few minutes later Milton Van Saun |
md Gerald Stewart appeared
We'll, I'll be blessed! Here are two
pr you!" Milton eXcla lined. Dora, |
when | saw your car outside I jumped |
o the conclusion that 1t had been sent |
round for Cynthia. | had no idea you
lad come for her yourself"
fN,. l,a T.