Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-14

make those changes in the old house
OF which she rae dreamed 80 many
years ago. Warren was not to work
too hard. and was to come to them
Tor every weekend.
He took them down himself in the
car, Rachael beside him on the front
seat. her baby in her arms, Martin
and Mary, with Jim. in the tonneau.
Home Dunes had been opened and
they got there. Rachael felt tri-
umphant. powerful. Between their
mourning and Warren's unexpected
business responsibilities she would
haye 2 summer t. her nking. ,.t.s.
He went aWay the next tt4day,sgapd,
Rachae began . series OF cheerful
letters. She tried MOTTO reproach
him when Saturday night came
without bringing him, she schooled
fight depression and loneliness. She
and Alice practised piano duets,
studied Italian, made sick calls in the
village, and Hewed for the babies Of
Clark's Hills and Quaker Bridge.
About twice a month. usually toseth-
er, the two went w 20 the city for a
days shopping. Then George and
Warren met them, and they dined
and perhaps went to the theater to-
gether. It was on one Of these occa-
sions that Rachael learned that Mag
sic Clay was in town.
Working hard-too hard said
Warren in response to her Questions.
She's rehearsing already for Octo-'
ber."
Warren! In all this heat"
Yes: and she looks pulled dowA,
you've ,ecn her, then?"
"Oh. I see her now and then. Bet
ty Bowditch had her to dinner, and
now and then she and I 20 is tea,
and she tells me about her troubles,
her youns men, and the other WON
en- In the play"
Il wonder il she wouldn't come
down to. US for a week." Rachael
said pleasantly. Warren frightened
enthusiastically. A little ocean air
would do Maesie worlds of good.
Maggie, lunching with Rachael at
Rachaers club the following week,
was prettily appreciative.
II would Just love to comet" h
said gratefully: "lll bring my bath
Ing suit. and live In the water! But.
Rachael, it can only be, from FRIDAY
night until Monday morning. Per-
haps Greg will run me down in the
car. and bring me up again."
What else would I do?" Warren
said, smiling.
Rachael fixed The date. On the
following Friday night she met War.
rem and Magsie at the gate, at the
end Of the long run. Warren was
quite his old. delightful self; the boys,
perfection. Alice gave q dtnner
rarity. and Alice's brother did not
miss the opportunity Of a Irritation
with Magsie. The visit, for everyone
but Rachael, was q great success.
The little actress and RachaeYs
husband were On friendly, ever init
mate. terms: Magsie showed warren
letter, Warren murmured advice;
Nagste eached confident little
Warren said. "Be careful. DEAR:
when che spranS up to leap from tho
csr. Well, said Rachael bravaiy. no
harm In that! Warren was iust h
DIE, sweet. simple pereon to he fiat.
tered By 11asste's affection. How
could she help liking him?
She went to the Sate again. on
Monday morning this time, to. say
gcod-bye. Massis was tucked in
trinity in Raehael's place beStde IA
ehasl's husband; her gold hair clint
ed under a smart little hat: gloves.
silk stockings. and gown were All o.,
the bScoming creamy tan she wore. 90
much.
Saturday night" Rachael said to
Possibly not. dear. I can tell bet
ter later in the week"
You don't know how We slaves envy
you. Rachael" MaGsie said. .sWhen
GREG and ] are sesping away in some
r~oof-garden, hating our mild little
Iced teas. Well think OF you down
here on the glorious ocean!"
We're . mutual consolation
ies sue!; Warren aid With IN atore-
he laughs" Massis said .bu
honestly. I don't know where I'd bs
Without Greg. You don't know now
kind he IL to me. Rachaeils
Hes kind TO svsryons," Rachael
7 don't hays 70 tel you how much
I've en1oysS thisi' Massts sddsd