Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
MO CNLlOHT AND MONEY.
BY Marion Rubheom.
THE OTHER LADY.
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A woman would have guessed whom Il
was that Carol meant TO have meet Muir.
ray at tea next day, bnt Murray himell
| had no idca. He thought it might be some
business man who knew Harry and who
could quote him facts and figures a. to the
young mans income.
But there was only one person IN the
room besides Carol, n woman with shin
ing blonde hair and n perfect skin--almost
too pcrfect--who turned with easy grace
M he advanced. He was nots, for mo-
ment he knew her But Of course he did
it was--it must DO
"Do you know Mrs. ShaftsbiYy, Mr..
Butler?" Carol introduced them.
"Of course l know her! We met here
BEFORE" said Butler, remembering per-
fectly now
"And of course WAS sure il would be
you" said Mrs. SALISBURY. Carol mem
toned the name Butler and said a great
artist--and there's only one Murray But
ler." She nodded her head. and the jade
green feathers on her hat shook airily
with each movement
No wonder women were Jealous OF
her, Murray thought, studying her while
he drank tea and chatted about nothing
in particular with the two women. His
artists eye followed with pleasure the
long. graceful lines Of her gown, n sleek
black satin that trailed gracefully about
her, with white crmine collar and cuffs
softening it about her face and hands,
and string of Jade as contrasting
color note.
eff you don't mind, I'm going 10 leave
YOU a moment" Carol said "My beloved
baby has supper at this hour and ! make
it a point to be in the nursery. | want to
talk some more before you go-l shan't
be long
And in this tactful way did Carol leave
Murray alone with Mrs. Salisbury.
He was watching her closely, the slight
resentment he felt at her because OF the
,mhappiness she had caused Louise-or
that Louise thought she had caused her
melted away while she talked. Mrs.
SALISBURY was brilliant conversation
alist; she WAS in touch with all the new
political movements, she could quote
from a dozen of the foremost men of the
country.
Then. too, she WAS charming To look at.
Butler admired the way she carried her
head, the poise Of her shoulders, the UNI
conscious grace with which she flung n
scarf over ono arm. Was 1t possible Louise
had misjudeed her after all7
l
a little protege Of mine, Louise Drlscom-
that is, Mrs. Henry Morton" Murray
said. irving 10 work around gracefully
TO the subject he wanted to know about.
. ''Of course, / remember" Mrs. Shafts
bury said brightly How is Louise7 You
know / always call her that-she If such
an appealing girl, somehow | dislike adj
dressing her formally AS Mrs. Morton"
She's very we'll. and very prosperous
and very happy" Butler said it all DELHI
eratelv. to see the effect il would have on
this woman.
I'm so glad" Mrs. Salisbury ans
wered, and the truth was Enthusiastically
in her tone. Il felt so wretched over that
unhappy affsir-you don't mind my
me ntioning it, do you? | never gossip,
but since we both know the most concern
ed parties and both have their welfare at
heart. why il seemed all right to bring
ii IN.
What an artistic figure she made. sitting
relaxed in the big chair That tapestry
made q marvellous background, and her
hair, in the half-light of the room, shonc
like pure gold He thought himself up with
a start.
''Of course" he asscnted hastily.
but Louise would never let me get
close 10 her," Mrs. SALISBURY went on.
"For such young girl, she has curious
" aloof manner when she wants 1t Ishould
have loved having daughter like her
. mixture Of sweetness and softness, and
vet so sensible
You're hardly old enough for that.
Butler said clumsily. then redeemed for
having made such an awkward compli- |
ment But the lady passed 1t by with
smile
Il came TO know Harry better than |.
Louise. she remarked alter moment. |
There could be useful and YVES. Its |
nv one consolation. Yet | fancy | did as |
much harm as good. Louise naturally |
Is he doing well?'' Butler asked. This |
ras what he wanted 20 know.
Yes, he is-or will be. in few weeks. |
We are working together 10 land big |
such will make him. you |
know.
Butler had found out at last. And at |
his point Carol came back again.
Tomorrow Finds Friend.