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

not so she told the porter to take her
oaE into the main waiting room. Ii
nobody came for her
oh. father. Here she is"
tEnthias Speculations were cut short
oy sudden apparition in furs who
hurE her arms about her and kissed
hcr rapturously. .chnd her was
stephen Livingstone. his hat in one
hand, the other stretched towards her.
How do you dc. my DEAR" he said.
pending to kiss her quickly on the
check. II was looking for you, but
Dora spicd you before I did"
Father was sure would not remcn.
Der you, but ! knew | would" Dora
explained. II recognized your lovely
hair. When you were a gid I used
I to call II red and be glad mine was
, brown. Now envy you that gorgeous
! auburn mop"
The car is on, here" Mr.. Living
stone told his niece. II will direct
the porter to it,
Dora's words flowed on in happy
current. II Cynthia replied. well and
good. II not, tho qucstioncr scarcely
seemed to notice it.
This is what l call fun" Dora an
bounced, when she and hcr cousin were
seated in the huge Limousine. You're
going back TO the Office, father"
Yes" the man replied IT have
several affairs to attend to before |
come uptown. Casper can take YOU
young ladies home, then come for me-
| VIII see you at dinner. my dear" he
added with u bow to Cynthia. We
arc glad you arc 10 be with us"
lie lifted his hat and was gone.
Cynthia admired his courtly manners
and tried not TO wish that he were a
| little less formal with her
Rather is dear 10 have business
to attend TO just now" Dora observed
for We could not talk as freely to-
Ge;hcr If Inc were along. lie is just
as glad TO sec you, by the way, as
II he gushcd more
He was very kind TO suggest my
coming 20 his home when I was so
much in need OF some body TO turn to-
Cynthia said Sravcly II hope he
knows how grateful I am"
a Hearty Welcome.
Grateful: Nonsense:" her COM
pan!on exclaimed. We're tickled to
letter."
Indeed I did" Cynthia assured her.
1T made all the difference In the
world to me. l read it over and
over"
Mrs. Livingstone came ou, OF the
library at one side Of the hall as the
butter opened the front door for the
two girls.
My dear Cynthia" she exclaimed
hurrytns forward and kissing the new
arrival. Welcome home-for ] hone
you will regard this as your home, my
dear. VIII you come into the library
and have your tea now. or would you
I prefer going upstairs and removing
your hat and coat first?"
Basore Cynthia could reply. Dora
broke In with
oh lets have our tea now. mother.
| know that Cynthia is tired and
starving for something hot. It's an
shiver.
Mrs. Livingstone smiled indulscntly,
as il Dora had been a small child
Cynthia nay dear" she rcpeated
which you'd you PREFER
VIII come in and have my tea
now. thank YOU" the girl said
Seated IN front of the blazing lihrarv
fire. Cynthia watched her aunt and list.
ened TO her perfectly modulated ac-
cents.
One OF the Family.
es' Dora was right. Aunt Amanda
was certainly conventional. although
most Kind and gracious. She was the
oF. OF person to say The correct thing
IN the correct way upon ali occasions.
Tea finished, Dora jumped up.
Let's go upstairs. Cynthia" she
proposed. Your room is right across
the hall from mine, and there's little
room in between with connecting
doors. SO VIC can run back and forth
TO sec each other without going out
into the hall usually keep that
door shut when we have company in
Your room. But YOU arc not company.
only one Of the family now-so ! shall
leave THAI door open all the time"
My dear child" Mrs. LivinEtonc's
tone was affectionate. bu, slightly re-
proving. suppose YOU allow your
consin 10 become accustomed 10 Won
aud your harumscarum ways before
you decide that you and she are TO be
as inseParabie as YOU evidently wish"
oh. but we shall! nc nscparable,"
Cynthia exclaimed. 1t makes me
happy TO believe We Will"
That IS sweet OF you" Mrs. I.iv-
inSstone said gently. And now, nv
dear. shall 7 send my maid up to un.
pack Your bags for YOU. or would you
prefer waiting until your trunks come.
They will be here SOON
"Oh, ] can unpack for myself. thank
you, Auns Amanda" the girl replied.
That must be as you prefer" Mrs.
Livingstone remarked "But If YOU
need a maid, cal, for mine"
She was very kind. the girl reflected
as she followed her cousin upstairs
But she wished she were little less
polite and a little more affcctionatc.
CYNTHIA - MADE At HOME BY
DORA. WHO TELLS HER OF HER
ENGAGEMENT TO VAN SAuN.
CHAPTER VII.
The room to which Dora conducted