Cheyenne record., 1919-12-04
CHAPTER xI-continued.

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When hey went down to the dining
room, he pronounced acceptable the
salmon salad, cold beef. cheese and
cake which Fanny made ready for
them without disturbing the servants.
The Journey had fatigued Isabel, she
ate nothing. but sat to observe with
tired pleasure the manifestations of
her sons appetite. meanwhile giving
her sister-in-law brief summary Of
the events of commencement. But
presently she kissed them both good
night and left aunt and nephew alone
together.
ut never was becoming to her to look
pale" Fanny said absently. a few mo-
ments after Isabel's departure. Il
suppose your mothers been being
pretty gay7 Going LOTT"
slow could she7" George asked
cheerfully. "In mourning, Of course
all she could do was just sit around
and look Son. That's all Lucy could do
either, for the matter of that"
II suppose So" his aunt assented.
"How did Lucy get homer Did you
drive out to their house with her be-
fore you came here7"
me. She drove home with her fa-
ther. of course"
"Oh. I see. So Eugene came to the
station to meet you"
ITO meet us?" George echoed. re-
newlng his attack upon the salmon
salad. "HOw could her"
II don't know what you mean."
Fanny said drearily. in the desolate
yOine that had become her habit. 81
haven't seen him while your mothers
been away"
Naturally" said George. Hes
been East himself"
At this Fanny's dropping eyelids
opened wide.
Did you see flimr'
"Weli. naturally. since ne made the
trip home with u.s."
Fanny's eyelids dropped. and she
sat silent until George pushed back his
chair and lit cigarette. declaring his
satisfaction with what she had pro-
vlded. you're q fine housekeeper,"
he said benevolently. 81 don't believe
you'd stay single very long II some of
the bachelors and widOwers around
town could just once see"
She did not hear him. Its a little
odd" she said.
WHAT'S Odd7"
"Your mothers not mentioning that
Mr.. Morgan had been with you"
.Didn't think of It. I suppose" said
George carelessly: and, his benevolent
mood increasing. he conceived the idea
that little harmless rallying might
serve to elevate his aunts dropping
spirits. "Tll tell you something, In
confidence" he said solemnly.
She looked up. startled. "What?"
well. 1t struck me that Mr.. Nor
gan was looking pretty absent-mlnded,
most of the time: and he certainly is
dressing better than he used to. ]
shouldn't be bit surprised II all the
young fellow had been waiting for was
10 know he had an assured income be-
fore he proposed"
what young fellowr"
This young fellow Morgan" laughed
George. Honestly, Aunt Fanny, /
shouldn't be bit surprised to have
him request an interview with me any
day. and declare that his Intentions are
honorable. and ask my permission to
pay his addresses to you. What had l
better tell him?"
Fanny burst into tears.
Good heavensl" George cried. 81
was only teasing. I didn't mean"
Let me alone" she said lifelessly;
and. continuing TO weep. rose and be-
gan to clear away the china and silver.
George was distressed. IL didn't
mean anything, Aunt Fanny! didn't
know you'd got so sensitive as all
that"
you'd better go up to bed" she
snid desolately. going on with her work
md her weeping.
He obeyed. and could still hear n
pathetic smiling from the dining room
as he went up the stairs.
by George" he grunted. as he
reached his own room; and his thought
vas mat living with person so sensi-
i've To kindly rnillery might prove
tngubrious. He went to the window
and looked through the darkness to
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