Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-02-05
MOONLIGHT AND MONEY.
BY N. nriOn Rubtneam.
MURRAY FINDS A FRIEND.

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But when he handed Mrs. SALISBURY
into her car, Murray found himself wishing
he had not found out all he wanted to
know. He could not think Of good
enough reason, and he felt, for the first
time in his life, trifle awkward. II he
asked outright to call on her, she might
think him rather silly old bore.
She saved the situation for him by
Offering TO drop him at bis studio on her
way home, so he got in the car with her.
And in tho short ride down the Avenue
and through the lower part Of the Park,
they made wonderful strides in friendship.
Harry has real talent she said.
| And as Butler looked sceptical-N Don .
you believe IT'D Come TO my house to-
morrow evening and I'll show you his
plans for this big contract, we're aiming
for. He's done the house in early Italian
So it was that Butler found himself
quite naturally walking up TO her home
the following day.
She had discarded her favorite black,
and wore instead gown of pale lavender
The man and the artist saw only the soft
sweeping lines. and the contrast il made
with her blonde hair, and the single start
ling note, a huge deep purple fan. A
woman would have noted and admired
the clever way Mrs. Salisbury used
chiffon frills to conceal the age OF her neck
and hands, and the softly shaded lamp
on the low table that threw the most be-
coming glow over her face.
The plans were there. Murray knew
enough of architecture to recognize the
real ability shown by them.
''lIe has talent" he confessed finally.
"fie has an artist S eye for lines and the
necessary practical knowledge To work
out the correct details. Who is this house
for?"
lone of my friends" Mrs. SALISBURY
answered. 'He was afraid of Harryfs
youth, | gave him dinner after dinner.
| took Harry TO his present hoSa, l
used to coach the boy in the sort of talk
! kIeg would impress this man and his
family"
You have been good to young Nor
ton" Murray said later in the evening,
after innumerable questions as TO how
she had helped him Il hope the young
scamp is grateful"
"Oh he is" Mrs. SALISBURY said
quickly. yet have made bad failure
Of his case. | mean as she caught
Murray's look OF surprise, 'What did for
him in the beginning was really for his
little wife, Louise. | liked her, felt the
great need of money IN the family, |
knew so well that poverty means the end
of romance. and | wanted To save their
happiness for them.
1T was only question of sufficient
income in their case. | couldn't give
money: the girls family were too blind to
see the danger and the need-all | could
do was to help the boy 10 find him clients,
TO encourage him in his work
'sA on sllccnpdpd bpautlfiIlty = Murray
said gently.
Yes Mrs. SALISBURY shrugged her
shoulders prettily. But his wife hates
me-yet | did do it for her
Murray smoked and unused in silence
We must bring them together, some
how he said after time.
''Shal tell you howl" Mrs. Shafts
bury asked. Then listen"
Later IN the evening as he rose 10 go, |
Murray picked UP the plans again |
detailed drawings for q residence and out |
buildings on fashionable estate.
I'm glad Harry at least is grateful for /
your help" he said. When ] think of /
what a woman like you would have meant
TO me-in the days when was young and
and lonely.
But you arc successful now" smiled
his hostess: And success brings friends
Perhaps, but am still lonely" Murray
said
Mrs. SALISBURY put out sympathetic
hand and touched his arm lightly for a
second. She walked through the wide
hall with him towards the door
We lose a great share In our young
friends after we play fairy godmother TO
them. she said at parting.
Eve should console each other, Murray
timidly