Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-02
DoRA'S MOTHER TAKES OCCASION
TO SAY \ FEW AMAZING;
WORDS ABOUT MILTON.
CHAPTER Xxx.

,hA1It.h n y y.
Mrs Livingstone was very quiet on
the ride from the theater 10 the Aston.
cynthia uncertain as to how much of
the conversation between herself and
Milton had been overheard by her aunt
was vaguely uneasy. Dora chatted
on. unconscious of the tense Amos
phcre
When tho party entered the restau-
rant Mrs. Livingstone took control of
the situation
Dora" she ordered. as the walters
drew out tho chairs from the table tina
Gerald had selected. YOU sit here.
And Mr. Stewart. YOU sit next to me
win Cynthia the other side of YOU
between YOU and her uncle Milton.
YOU VIII naturally sit next to Dora e
But. mother" Dora venturod "as
THIS is Gerald's supper party don't Won
think II might be well 10 allow him to
seat his guests To suit himself"
Mrs Livingstone shot reprovine
glance at her daughter but had the
grace TO appear 10 withdraw from the
cirectorship of the occasion. Surely.
she agreed. with her best society man
ner. Where do you wish US to sit.
Mr.. Stewart"
Just YOU decide, my dear madam"
Gerald said. with a bow LAS YOU hav.
honored me by putting me by you. It
would be ungrateful and ungallant OF
me TO suggest any other arrangement"
Mrs. Livingstone smiled her an
probation of this speech. refusing to
see In 1t anything hut compliment to
herself. Again she had carried her
point. a her daughter realized when
she found herself safely ensconsed be-
tween Milton and her mother.
She could not have a word aside with
Gerald nor with cynthia. But she
would not let this fact spoil her en-
of he iaor
across the table to make a laughing
remark 10 her father
You are in luck. father" she COM
mented. You have next TO YOU the
only woman who does not actually be-
long to YOU. You might have had
either mother or me wished on you.
and that would have spoiled your fun"
II predict. nevertheless" her father
retorted, teasingiy. that nobody will
talk to me. stewart here Will mo-
nopolize Cynthia. my righthand neigh
Dor. while Milton VIII be entirely alb
sorbed in YOU. and will not have a
word To throw to an old man like me-"
The Mother Speaks.
You are mistaken, sir" Milton as
sured him, FOR want to consult you
about business proposition made to
me to-day"
AS he began to converse in low
tone to MIR. Livingstone. Dora was for
lne moment lcll 10 ncr mothers mercy.
Mrs. Livingstone made the most of her
opportunity.
My dear" she said, in low tone
and with n face so serious that Dora
regarded her anXiously, you really
must speak word of warning to Mil
on. If this kind of thing goes on
there Will he very disagrcea bile gossip"
What do you mean" Dora de-
mnnded. Who will gossip: And what
will il he about ."
About the fact, for instance. that
Milton leaves your side to conduct your
cousin to the car" her mother in
formed her.
But" Dora giggled at the absurdity
OF the statement. how could he help
it? Gerald was with me. father with
you-and Cynthia could ardly be ex-
pected to come trailing across the side
walk alone. could she?"
Mrs. Livingstone frowned. You are
as much at fault cs Milton" she re-
proved. you should not insist upon
Gerald's acting as your escort when