The Washington times., 1920-09-24
Copyright. 1920. Star Company
CHAPTER LxvIII.

lhAfIER LASbt.
TINE musicians played on. Gym
thia wondered agonizingiy H.
i Arthur had given them orders
TO play this PARTICULAR waltz for
ever.
There was. as is the fashion at
present-day dances. certain
amount OF cutting In" and exchang-
ing OF partn~s. But Bob and Bah
continued to dance together The
men seemed determined that good
old Bob should have his innings"
for this one evening.
Once the man asked question.
"Are you tired, Bsb7 DO you want
TO stop:"
She shook her head.
When at last the music ceased IL
had lasted so long there was ac-
tually 4 protest when some one
clapped for an encore.
"Ah, that's not fair! Let the mu-
ITS all up for me, Arthur" John
one OF the girls pleaded.
Arthur interrogated the man at
the piano.
who suggested your making
that last selection twice as long
as any OF the others"
Mr.. Brandon" was the prompt
reply. IL hope II was all right. MIR.
Paige"
Entirely all right" was the
Ssmiling assurance. Mr.. Brandon's
taste Is excellent"
He passed john on his way back
to his guests and laid an Affection
ate hand on his arm.
Its all pu for me. Arthur" John
muttered. Anyone could see that.
Make 1t as easy for the child as
you can. I'll do my part"
Then, before his friend could
speak. Brandon went on across the
hall into the darkened library.
In the drawing room the young
people were laughing and talking.
Robert made his way to his hosts
side.
"You wished to speak to me?" he
asked softly.
"OnIy to tell you to do as Daisy
Greenwood suggests, II she urges
you to singer anything else"
"Singw the young man gasped.
"Sing! Why. sir could not"
You've got to-" was the stern
reply. "That is. II you mean what
you wrote in your letter"
Heavens knows / meant every
word of IT. sir"
Then prove 1t by doing as you
are told" was the muttered COM
mand.
There was time to say no more.
for. as another dance started,
Daisy came toward the pair.
Bob, you don't want very much
totdance this fox-trot. do your" she
asked. -.s
Robert glanced into the drawing
room. Charlie BREASTED was at
: ready holding out his hand to Bar
bara, who, still somewhat breathr
less from the lengthy waltz, was
smiling up into his face. .s-sT Z,
mo, Daisy" Robert ans4efhd
with sudden decision. -::.That &z'
with a little bow. 'Uniess You viii
dance with me-"
mo thanks" she began. Then.
as she saw Miss Cynthia watching
her. she changed her mind suddeply.'
Eyes, i will. too. ! was going to
get you to sit 1t out with me, so
that we could talk. But 1t might
look ueer Ask me to dance
quickly!" she added in lower tone
as her hostess started in her direc-
ton.
She did not know why Miss Paige
should wish to prevent tete-a-
tete between her niece's former
lover and most intimate friend, We.
intuition warned her that she did.
II Daisy and Robert sat or stood
to converse. the spinster might join
them and thus prevent any exchange
of condolences. II they were dane
ing she could not interfere.
Could 1t be that Miss Cynthia was
at the bottom OF the trouble that
had changed Barbara's attitude to-
ward Robert Elliott last June?
Robert thought and acted swiftly.
Before Miss Cynthia could reach the
pair they were halfway across the
room keeping perfect time to tho
music.
Nevertheless, Robert had q chance
to ask softly:
What do you want to say to me,
Daisy? is IT about herr"
Yes" Daisy n@Irmured. Then, 1.
moment later, IF anyone asks you
to sing-sing."
A couple colliding with them at