The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-20
MCDONALD SAYS
HE'S BEEN FAIR
r: 0. HENRY STORY, ; ;s ! .

something OF ianEuor IN tho droop OF
her pose. OF love OF ease In her In
eenuous complacency OF satisfaction
and comfort In the mere act OF
oreafhing-somethi that seemed 10
claim for her a right as a perfect
Wur1 a nature to exist and be al
unired equally with a rare flower or
some beautiful. milk-whife dove
among Its sober-hued companions.
She was drcssed In a white waist
and dark skirt--shat discreet mas
ouerade OF goose girl and duchess.
''yivienne.". said Hartley. looking
at her pleadingly. you did not an
swer my last letter. IL was only by
nearly weeks search that found
where you had moved to. Why have
you kept me In suspense when you
knew how anxiousIy was waiting to
zee you and hear from your
The girl looked out the window
dreamiiy.
Mr. Hartley she said he.itatlnr.
~. Il hardly know what to say 20
you I realize all the advantages OF
your offer. ard sometimes feel sure
that ! could be contented with you.
But. again. am doubtful was
born a city girl. and I'm afraid TO
bind myself to a quiet suburban
life"
My dear girl said Hartley. mr..
IDENTIFY. have l not told you that you
shall have everything that your heart
can desire that Is In my power 70
give you? You shall come to the city
for the theatres. for shopping and TO
visit your friends as often as you
care to. You can trust me. can you
not7"
TO the fullest. she said. turning
her frank eyes upon him with a
smile. II know you are the kindes,
Of men. and that the girl you get
will be a lucky one. I learned all
about you when was at the Mont
gomery's-"
"Ah- exclaimed Hartley. with a
tender. reminiscent light In his eye
II remember well the evening I first
saw you at the Montgomery. Mrs
Montgomery WAS sounding your
praises to me all the evening. And
she hardly did you justice. / shall
never forget that supper. Come
vivienne. promise me. I want you
You'll never regret coming with me
No one else will ever give you as
pleasant a home
The girl sighed and looked down n,
her folded hands.
A sudden jealous suspicion seized
Hartley.
Tell me. Vivienne,- he asked. re
eArding her keenly, is there another
lis there some one else?"
A rosy flush crept slowly over her
fair cheeks and neck.
You shouldn't ask that, Mr.. Hart
ley" she said. In some confusion
But l will tell you. There is one
other-but he has no right have
promised him nothing"
His manner" demanded Hartley
sternly.
Townsend"
'Rafford Townsendr' exclaimed
Hartley, with a grim tightening Of
his Jaw.
How did that man come to know
your After all I've done for him
-sis auto has just stopped below.
said vivienne, bending over the win
dow.silI. Hes coming for his an
swer. Oh, don't know what TO dol'
The bell In the fiat kitchen
whirred. vIvienne hurried to press
the latch button.
"Stay here" said Hartley. IL will
meet him In the hall"
Townsend. looking like a Spanish
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 foolish.
60 back" said Hartley. firmly
pointing downstairs with his fore
finger.
'Hullo" said Townsend, feIgninp
surprise. Whats up7 What are you
doing here. old manT'