The Washington times., 1920-07-16
CHAPTER xxxyIII.
Copyright 1920. Star Co.

after luncheon on the day fol-
lowing her acceptance or Jun
Brandon, Barbara Paige called on
Daisy Greenwood.
John had telephoned to his fiancee
that morning. asking her when she
would like to drive.
Let US make II rather late In
the afternoon" she suggested. II
want TO spend an hour with Daisy
nrst, and will go up to her house
about 3 o'clock"
"And l may call there for your
Brandon asked.
"Yes-I suppose So" with a sud
den sinking OF heart as she real
lied that by that time Daisy would
know the facts. II will be ready
about 4:30."
you are sure you care to go
with me?"
"of course 1 am" was the prompt
reply. why do you ask?"
al thought your voice sounded a
bit reluctant. II so, l did not want
10 insist on your accompanying me,
unless you want to-"
"I do want to-" was the frank
reply.
Then she hung up the receiver.
impressed again by this mans good
ness and unselfishness. Yes, she
was glad-she supposed she was
that she was engaged to him.
She had telerhoned to her friend
her proposed call. so Daisy was
watching for her and met her at the
front door.
II am awfully glad to see you,
Bah" she said. Then, lowering her
voice, Mary Jameson is here, too"
Barbara's face fell. "Oh-is she?
I wanted a talk alone with you"
''She may not stay long. Any
way, she is fond of you, Bah. I
am sorry not to have you to myself.
but 1t can't be helped"
"Of course mott" Barbara rallied
Immediately from her disappoint-
ment. and followed her friend into
the drawing room.
Mary Jomeson greeted her cheer
lily. Halo. Bab! How sweet you
look in that white dress!.. 1t Is new.
isn't it7"
MAKING AMENDS.
yes" Barbara replied. AUNT and
Uncle gave It to me the other day"
well, it's a peach. I agree with
what Bob Elliott said about you
when he was at our house last Sun
day-that you get prettief every
day. At least"-with a smile-"I
said it, and he agreed with me 50
emphatically that we all laughed
Mary was in a good humor this
afternoon and wanted to make
amends for the somewhat feline
things she had said to Barbara and
her aunt when she met them last
- hAr n r
colored violently. then grew pale.
81 thank you for your compliment.
Mary. But 1 am not especially fiat
tered nor grateful for Robert Ell
lots speech, He says whatever he
thinks people want him to say. It's
easy come. easy go, with him"
ooh, don't agree with you"
Mary defended the absent man. She
had been jealous of hts admiration
of Barbara Paige, and, for mo-
ment. had been glad to crafty her
sense of resentment by boasting OF
. Roberts presence in her house for
Sunday dinner. But she had not
meant to make trouble between
friends.
you do not do him justice, Bah"
she continued. He is a man with
a great deal of depth of feeling.
Isn't he, Daisy!
Daisy Greenwood had been listen
ing to the dialogue, her eyes wide,
her face grave. She was remember
ing the hint that Robert had dropped
. to her about the girl he loved.
Could it be that, after all, Bar
bara had not been the one he had in
mind? Yet he had spoken OF hoping
to marry a certain Summerfield girl
Did Barbara know who this was
and was she jealous of her? or
what was wrong with Bah today?
Il have always supposed, Daisy
said slowly. "that Bob was capable
of deep. feeling. But"-with a
glance at her friend-"Bab knows
him better than do-so can judge
better than l."
Barbara laughed mirthlessly. She
was painfully aware that Mary's
sharp eyes were studying her,
watching for some sign Of the weak
ness she was determined to hide.
She would conceal 1t at all costs.
Really, girls" she said lightly,
"you two will have to decide about
Robert between you!- He and have
been pleasant friends-but that does
not mean that i. know his inner ma
ture at all well. ..-
"what is of much more interest
to me is, that 1 have bit Of news
to tell you"
THE BIT OF NEWS.
She stopped. Mary started for
ward impulsively.
You do not mean that you are
engagedy'
Barbara nodded. Daisy caught
her breath IN astonishment.
You and Bob" Mary gasped.
Barbara wheeled upon her ex-
citedly.
For PHYS sake, Mary. are there
no other men in the world but Bob
Elliot? No-thank goodness.-he is
not the man!
at Is the best man I have ever
known-one whom any girl ought
to be proud off,
Daisy's arms were about Barbara,