The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-09

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~ In order, bathed and dressed nei,
: cell, and than wondered how on
earth she could kill the long day
ahead.
she had been married little more
than q year, and outside Of q lev
friends Of her husband. who did mol
interest her, Ihe did NOT know any
one IN the city. Each day passed a
he one hefore-a little houSevork. .
i6k d dressing and q round Of SHOP
ping or reading. She was frankly
tired Of the department scores, ana
Z bet eyes stuns from TOO mucn read
lng. She was more than bored; sne
WSs suffering, longing for companion.
siiip: some one congenial>and interest
mr. Today Ct least must be different,
for Il was her birthday. tho trown
DISAPPEARED and . smile curved her
pretty lps IS q bright idea came %
let, Skipping TO the phone she called
her husbands office number.
Thu Is Ayora, Herbert. I'm
awtully Lonesome, honey; how about
( our having lunch together at some
nice placef" Her voice Nbtated with
eeseiness.
Sorry" cane back the answer.
R hut I have an appointment with 4
business friend at the club, dear"
She hung up the receiver slowly
hef chin quiyering not 80 much from
disappointment as from the mono
tndsi yiew ahead. Then quite sudden.
lfsflle tossed her head pertly. n
Wy not pretend" she laughed
tend that I'm going to meet some
q B for lunch and be happy In the
4 wectaHon!"
> EheI sauntsred slowly along the sun.
city streets, enjoying tho crowds
u early summer breeze and most Of
1.-The Siily little pretense Of meeting
Srtn6bpdy for lunch. :,
Nov let me see; where Will !
meet M phantom companion? Oh, 1
lncV; n the lobby Of the Abemarle,
Ehere Herbert and ! have met oc'
cesipuaily. And she walked on care
3nesly. happily 70 the hotel.
For awhile she watched with en-
Ylons eyes how one woman after the
nlaer. smilingly welcomed her escort
husband Or friend and disappeared To-
gether n the nearby dining room.
fhen lhe vas attracted by q young
nan entering the lobby. he mad q
pleasing appearance and was I'M.
n1culntely dressed: he Interested
Agpfa. HIS glance went around the
Lobby searchhgly, then stopped and
locked q her keenly, 80 that me
hlpod not into her round cheeks. ne
eoEaReed. milling confidently, ana
Aycra confused, not sure Just Ehat
y DO, found herself smiling back. II
dnEhed through he: mind that hare
ms IN opportunity for . halt hours
innocent amusement-a break In the
rol Of monotonops days.
When he came near murmurtng.
You remember me. don't your she
nodded cheestuIly and made room on
tle eetee for him TO sit down.
he N1s { most entertaining talker.
ATgea listened fascinated BY his &C
lDunts Of bis travels In South Amer.
Ia. She found herself asking ques-
2tiups and making laughing, witty re-
nHes.
he told her about Beunos Ayres, he
sDcke Of the wealth OF the city, the
wonderful public works and buildings.
; Be spoke 50 conVincinly that Ayora,
Rto had been always bored with any-l
thing pertaining TO the Latin.Amer-
ica found herself keenly interested.
This Is not hearSay," he went on.
q haye bsen there lately. It Is 8
gpndettnl opportunity"
For whAtI asked Ayosa.
To invest" answered the young
man earnestly though unexpectedly.
eHis companion drew back puzzled.
The city has issued some new 8 per
cn1t bonds; they are wonderfully Sc
cured. i isa safe investment" etc.
Il be had suddenly drenched Avora,
Z d lee water he could not have chilled
her more, thoroughly. And under y
tie burning modification. He had
chosen her Is a possible customer for
hIs bonds and she had fallen for his
smooth talk.
inHtsntly she rose to her feet, ad-
jdsting her fur. Il have an appoint
nlent,' she remarked icily.
he accompanied her to the street,
san talking about the bonds. II don't
al yor to decide now. Here is my
etrii look me- up in a day or so. III
here Is anything can do for you or
explain-s
She ignnfed the proffered paste.
hoard and nodding curly disappeared
n the early afternoon throng.
When she reached home painting
NTH INDIGNATION she paced the floor
tiled With Notifying thoughts and
threw herself. vretched with self. re.
nrcaeh. Across the bed. Conscience
beam. Ia prick, too, 80 that finally
tie only relief was to decide to tell
f9efh erf all'about It. Il was odd,
tlosgh, SIC thought with Just q
toueh a Yanity, that he would take
nis for q woman Of wealth." And thai
ie6mfofted a iittle. Herbert has talk.
a IA me about investing that little
iSrScy Aunt Harriet left me, but /
never. could get interested IN bonds