The Washington herald., 1920-05-18
''Girl''
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KUN FACE ONE.
MIR. Hartley" she said hesitat-
lngly, Il hardly know what to
say to you. l realize all the ad-
Vantages of your offer, and some
times I feel sure that could be
contentcd with you. But again,
] am doubtful. I was. born a city
girl. and l am afraid to bind
myself to a quiet suburban life"
MY dear girl" said Hartley
ardently. have I not told you
that you shall have everything
that your heart can desire that
is in my power to give you? You
shall come to the city for the
theater. for shopping and to visit
your friends as often as you
care to. You can trust me, can
you not?"
ITO the fullest" she said. turn
ing her frank eyes upon him with
a smile. II know you are the
kindest of men. and that the girl
you get will be a lucky one. I
learned all about you when l was
at IN" MontgCmcrys."
"Ah" exclaimed Hartley, with
a tender. reminiscent light in his
eye; Il remember we'll the even
ing I first saw you at the Mont
gomerys. Mrs. Montgomery was
sounding your praises to me all
the evening. And she hardly did
you justice. I shall never forget
that supper. Come. Viviennc.
promise me. I want you You'll
never regret coming with me. No
one will ever give you as pleasant
a home
The girl sighed and looked down
at her folded hands.
A sudden jealous suspicion
seized Hartley.
Tell me, Vivienne." he asked.
regarding her keenly. rs there
another-is there some one elsec"
A rosy flush crept slowly over
her fair cheeks and neck.
You shouldn't ask that, Mr..
Hartley" she said. in some con-
fusion. But I will tell you. There
Is one other-but he has no right
I have promised him nothing"
His name?" demanded Hart
ley. sternly.
Townsend"
"Rafford Townsend" exclaimed
III aaftley. ri. w with a grim Tightening
How did that man come TO
know you? After all I've done for
him.
His auto has just stopped be-
low said Vivienne. bending over
the windowsill. Hes coming for
ms answer. Oh. I don't know
what to do"
The bell in the nat kitchen
whirred. Vfvienne hurried to press
the latch button.
Stay here" said Hartley. ct
Will meet him in the hall"
townsend. looking like a Span
ish grandee in his light tweeds
Panama hat and curling black
mustache, came up the stairs
three at time. He stopped at
sight of Hartley and looked fool
ish.
Go back" said Hartley, FIRMLY
finger.
fHullo-" sale Townsend. feign-
ing surprise. whats up?. What
are you doing here. old MANI"
60 back. repeated Hartley, in
fexibly. "The law of the jungle
Do you want the Pack to tear Won
In pieces? The kill is mine"
I came here to see a plumber
about the bathroom connections"
said Townsend. bravely.
All right" said Hartley, lyon
snail have that lying plaster to
stick upon your traitorous soul.
But. go back"
Townsend went downstairs
leaving bitter word to be watt
ed up the draught of the staircase
Hartley went back to his wooinr.
Vfvienne," said he, masterful-
ly: Il have. got. to have You. I
VIII take no more refusals or dill
ly-dallying." = :.
when do you want me?- she
asked.
Now, As soon as you can get
ready"
She stood calmly before him and
looked him in the eye.
DO you think for one moment"
she said, that would enter your
home while Heloise Is therey"