The Coconino sun., 1919-05-16
Her Decision Dy oENEvIEvE uLMAR
Copyright. 1919. by Western Newspaper Unio

 the vapid chattering of two dandified young sprigs of wealth. She mani- fested a latent weariness, an obvious toleration, concealed with some difi- culty.
 Her chauffeur started up the ma chine at her word, and Miss Elvira Dutton sank back upon the luxurious cushions with tired sigh. Then, again halting before the shop of fashionable modiste, she handed the chauffeur short list, which he deliv- cred, and when he returned to the ma chine three girl friends were lined up at the curb conversing with the young heiress.
 Arden Besley was forced to listen to the shallow nothings uttered by the chattering group. Then as the auto again started up he heard Miss Dut- ton utter pettish, wearied exclama- ton. It was the first time he had driven the machine, having been em- ployed by John Moore. the uncle of Miss Dutton. the day previous. The latter did not even know his name, but she spoke pleasantly:
 "Wil you kindly drive out of town as far as you like; do not care to return till late afternoon. Do you know any restful, picturesque spot where I can get away from this-this folly?"
 Arden Besley bowed, marveling at the wondrous beauty of her face. ''The old river road winds in and out for forty miles," he said. "There Is a beautiful prospect from the bluffs near vinton. Is that too far?"
 "Not at all."
 She sat back in the seat with closed eyes after that, and no further words were spoken between them. When Ar den Besley halted 1t was at the end of rise In the landscape. From the apex of the bluff Miss Dutton gazed upon varied scene spread before her like panorama. Her eyes were "a. diant.
 'Then I am to go back to Vinton and come here laterT questioned Ar. den.
 "H you please" she responded, and her eyes took in his face with atten- ton for the first moment.
 He reported to Mir. Moore that he was to go for Miss Dutton late in the afternoon. At four o'clock Arden drove back to the spot where he had left Miss Dutton. She was flushed, almost embarrassed, he fancied. Her wraps were nowhere in sight; she handed him a sealed envelope.
 You will deliver that to Mir. Moore, please" she said. "When he questions you tell him I left you no indication of where was going. That Is all. and thank you"
 She fitted away without another word, leaving Arden fairly stupefied. He felt sure that these abrupt orders covered some strange action on the part of Miss Dutton. Mir. Moore ques- tioned him closely when, with star tied face, he read the letter. He asked in detail of the mysterious trip. Then he looked decidedly angry. His lips closed tightly.
 You need say nothing of this incl. dent to Others," he observed. Arden saw no more of Miss Dutton. Her name was not mentioned In the house. Another young lady had appeared. and casually Arden learned that whim- sIcal, purse-proud John Moore had chosen Miss Dutton as his heiress, that after six months of high-school life she had written him, tired of the sham, hollow life of riches alone, and that he had chosen new helress.
 At the end of two months Arden Besley gave up his position as chauf- feur. It had been assumed only to keep from being idle during the sum- mer vacation. He was principal of a school and must now return to his reg ular duties at Bortonville. fifty miles distant. where his mother and sister kept house for him.
 It was his sister Leila who met him at the depot with warm welcome and the words:
 hafC oOhCtLiu6 tO tCil yUu We go home. It is strange story" and these were its details: Two months previous Miss Dutton had ap- peared at their home near the bluffs, asking for meal. Something in the neat, cheerful old house had attracted her, her two hostesses, humble, mod. est and hospitable, had charmed her. She told them she had been shcool- teacher and had been taken from that position to become the heiress of John Moore. The experiment had shown her the hollowness of the new life into which she had been ushered. SAe asked leave to become a boarder until school began again, hoping to secure teachers position.
 "We knew that you had secured position with Mir. MOore," proceeded ! Leila, land had been her chauffeur, but we decided to say nothing of that. She did not know your name, but she has waited anxiOusly, hoping that you can use your influence to secure her |