Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-01
MOONLIGHT AND MONEY.
by Marion Rubincam-
A COUNTRY VISIT.
Chautar IXXVI.


what Louise needs Is srmplya change,
Carol told Mr.. Driscom when the women
had returned from their drive. They
were sitting for "A little while IN the hig
library downstairs, and Louisc's father
had Just come home.
''I rather think YOU re right, be said IN
his low voice and slight drawi IN odd con-
trast to Carols positive method oi talking.
''I've thought of taking her away as soon
as she wants to go-to some quRt place
In the mountains.
'sNo. she should he where there's lots
OF excitement Carol declared Jazz
music, and lights and dinner parties and
new people and nothing to think Of but
= good time
"Wcll, where do you suggest MIR.
Driscom ssked.
"Mv country house, Carol said. I've
new crowd coming almost every week
aud there's always plenty Of excitement.
None Of them have any brains, and they
don't discuss problems, but they amsise
me who have no brains either, and they
aInllse Louise for awhile They won't
GIVE her time % think about her troubles
She laid her hand over her friends to tske
anv possible sting from her remark.
'But I've no clothes Louise objected.
Its sweet OF you to want me, but
''Niy dear, I've waited IN town simply
~ see you. and III wait now to take you
along with me to the country. Eel
begin shopping tomorrow-for rca dy made
things, because you're not strong enough
to stand for fittings.
'13ut - Louise began.
Your mothers charge accounts sre
still open, my dear, her father set aside
an objection before she formed It into
words There's nothing would please
me better than TO sec you IN new frpck
every night at dinner"
You'll trc so lonesome, Father dear,
louise sad.
"Oh, I'll manage tilI you conn. No,
ss,uldn' come, thanks, my dear ho add
I'D, rs Carol started to include HIM IN the
invitation. FIhcrcs n hv developing
como South American interests and I'm
nlrnoet IN daily consultation with them.
So II WAS decided Every day after
that, while June drew rapidly 60 q cloee,
Carol and Louise shoppcd. Carol bought
che nunlbcrlcSs small things that arr
pcoess<sry To a voman's wardrobe, TO save
I,ouIse's strength, while together the twu
consulted over organdies and chiifons,
quaint ging, ,auls for mornings, and broad
trimmed hats.
1t had been 50 long since I.oWsp had
indulged In her frivolous tastes that she
first party frof :. and the shopping trips
really did he more good than anything
else. IL w,Gs 40 nice, loo. she thought, 10
be able to purchase all the dainty fnilv
things that made her look 50 pretty.
without thinking 81 their cost When
she thought OF Harry, she deliberately
drove the idea from her mind and turned
her attention To some detail of her new
wardrobe.
Csrol's new country plans WAS largc
estate about so miles from the city, stu
ated in the foot hills Of chain of low
mountains and overlooking ono Of the
most magnificent views IN the state. Mrs.
Sproul had done the place over in ex-
ouisitc taste some years before. and had
gwen il to them for the summer. taking
instead the cottage at Newport.
Louise had gem Of bedroom with an
adjoining dne4.sing room and bath sn "a
herself with private balcony overlooking
the artificial lake on the place. and = glimpse
through break in tho hills oi a shining
river miles away. Everything was Won
derfully luxurious. louise had never
quiet realized before how very wealthy
her friend had become She was the only
one Of Whist Carol called the old crowd
Staying at the house, and she was 20 meet
a lot OF nov people that night
She dressed slowly taking pains to
make herself look as attractive a. possible
Carol came II, narvclously marcelcd and
manicured. every detail Of her person
perfect, almost too perfect. the product
obviously Of 5 clever French maid. Carol
IN her low cut evening gown was suddenly
thc highly polished society woman, not
the chum OF the old days.
Louise turned to her mirror for 3 final
inspection, and was satisfied. Yes, she
~as attractive and pretty, really very
pretty. Then : wee cloud went over her
mind II only Harry could sec how pretty
she looked nov,
Tomorrow-.An Unpleasant RlrTlor