Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-31
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Adele Garrison's
New Phase off,.
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
What Major GrantIand Did for Madge

I spent a physically luxurious, but
mentally uncomfortable afternoon in the
hotel to which Maj. Grantlands chauf-
feur had directed me.
The room to which the bell-boy had es-
corted me, after / had registered and
asked for a room with adjoining bath,
was unusually attractive. with an i'm
mense window overlooking a winding
avenue of long leafed pines, which led
down to the main road. Its charm and
restfulness soothed my tangled nerves
even as / looked at it.
There is q sybaritie strain in me which
responds to the luxury and convenience
of modern hotel appointments. | revelled
in the hot bath, the icy needle shower
the softness and fleeciness Of the covers
and the whiteness Of the linens Of the
bed into which | crept after my bath. to
try to compose myself for the nap felt
| sorely needed.
But | soon found that though | could
rest luxuriously, sleep would not come
to me. Maj. Grantlands unexpected APP
pearance at the railroad station had
complicated my problem for me. Was
it indeed possible that my intuition at
the railroad station had been correct,
and that he was also going north on
ctANAA|A-
vision of Dicky's face if he should learn
of this angle Of my defiance Of his
wishes in regard to the northern trip.
Ny mental restessness soon made re
pose impossible for me. / also became
conscious of the fact that | had eaten
nothing since by hurried and rather fru-
gal breakfast ! knew that | needed
hot food and drink if ] were to face the
rest Of the day and what it might bring
me.
Madge Luxuriates
/ stepped to the wall telephone and
requested that luncheon be sent up
to my room in half an hour. Then ]
dressed, arranged my hair, and put an
other small log upon the fire which the
attendant had lighted-it was already
laid-in the crate when he brought my
bags TO the room.
A deft and courteous colored waiter
brought my luncheon at the time / had
specified, and | directed him to put the
table in the large window enclosure. 1t
is my theory that all dining tables.
wherever possible, ought to be placed
where the diners can look outdoors in
stead Of at wall. When | was finally
settled in front Of a perfectly cooked
perfectly served luncheon, | looked out
upon the vista Of long leafed pines, and
was as content as / could possibly be
under the circumstances.
/ dismissed the waiter, and discussed
my luncheon leisurely, prolonging the
meal as much as | possibly could. for
knew that ] had d tedious afternoon
and evening in front Of me, the train
north not leaving until 10 o'clock at
night. But it finally came to an end.
and when | telephoned for the waiter,
also ordered copies Of the latest maga
zines and newspapers to be sent to my
room, hoping that long afternoon Of
reading would keep my mind from the
questions annoying me.
Madge Makes a Break.
But like malignant little elves, they
kept dancing in front of me until | was
positively glad when knock sounded
on the door, and an attendant brought
me Maj Grantlands card.
"Where is Maj. Grantland?" Iasked
as I read the card
'IIe am in de reception parlor, ma am
on de second floor. Shall | show you
whcre?"
IF you please" I responded, crossing
his palm with the piece Of silver be
evidently expected.
With a widely grinning acknowledge
ment he led the way to the reception
parlor." which proved to be a small sit
ting room, COSBY and inviting, in flow
cred chintz draperies and furniture COW
erings.
Maj Grantland sprang to his feet as
I entered and drew a chair forward for
me with the touch Of awkwardness which
often invests his movements. remaining
standing after had seated myself.
did you find comfortable accommo-
dations?" he asked solctously.
ooh. wonderful!'' / replied with genu-
inc enthusiasm. THANK you so much for
directing me here
Il am glad you like it." he said, for |
am afraid you will have a tedious wait.
I know enough about raiiroading to real
iZe that the train tonight is apt to be
very late. However ! shall keen my man
and car in attendance at the door here,
and keep in constant touch with the rail-
road station, so that you will be spared
the uncomfortable wait there. I shall
know within Is minutes of the real hour
of departure, and will see that you get
over in plenty Of time So do not get
nervous if you see other people hurrying
about and very much upset
What infinite pains he was taking to
save me worry! The contrast of his so
Iicitude to Dicky's boorishness about my
departure loomed large before me. Ii
made my voice, I am afraid, unusually
soft and grateful as I looked up at him
and answered:
Experience has taught me, Maj.
Grantland, that it is impossible to be
nervous when you have charge of things,
or to do anything else but to trust you
implicitly"
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