The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
Continued From Yesterday.

I'd like it very much. Take me
with you some time. Do! Au re-
yoir"
She turned away. smiling back
over her shoulder.
AS she faced around again. she
collided with a smartly dressed
girl. who stopped short to faVor
her with a naughty stare.
We'll, really" the stranger was
beginning in a tone of lofty re-
bUke- Diana"
sylvia" gasped Diana.
They stood stock still in the
thronged lobby. staring at each
other.
Diana, to her annoyance, found
herself flushing absurdly under
Sylvia Saunders hostile eyes
How nice. Syl." she said, trying
to appear casual. And what a sur
prise. I didn't even know you were
in California"
II followed Ted here when he
went dashing West to rescue you
after your disappearance replied
Sylvia icily.
She looked Diana over apprais-
ingIy from the bronze velvet toque
gaze registered disapproval.
Diana laughed in spite OF her an
noyance.
What m expression, You look
as ~ y1r disapprOved Of Marjorie''
c.otTss lich l am wearing. Du
yor -alIa I should have returned
IN sack. 0-h?"
sylvia continued to stare inso-
ieutly r--n her expression changed
ana she leaned forward confden-
tally
"v-ar - he?" she asked, sweetly
Wrg .s what?'
the ran you eloped with. Don't
ter re was Lynn Johnston! He's
tr1pcssl l5l. I've heard rumOrs that
there v-s a handsome Spaniard ir
tBr oackl -ound."
riana flushed angrily.
Don't Q ridiCulOusi Through an
Lnfcr,u-r-e accident ! was left be-
hind wl-H Johnston when the Linn
ICED pulled out without warning.
That's s-l there il to the story"
Real. Sylvia's laugh was all
malice Well. there isn't a single
soul iu the world who believes
it-'
Another fine installment Of this
story tomorrow
Friendly Claws.
Diana stared at Sylvia unbeliev-
ingly.
you mean-people think it's
Just a story I've made up?" she
asked slowly.
Sylvia nodded carelessly She had
opened her handbag and was re-
garding herself critically in its
tiny mirror.
And must say. Di. that I
think you could have made up a
better one" she declared. adjusting
her veil whatever possessed you
TO seize on such a ridiculous
story
1T happens to be truth. that's
why it's 50 strange" said Diana
shortly 6ylvia, l want to talk to
you. Marjorie -ells me that you are
contemplating a breakup with Ted
all because he insisted in joining
IN the search for me. Is that true7'-
1T most certainly Is true, l don't
propose to be married to man who
= 30 devoted to arother woman
nd that woman my friend" she
Interpolated with peculiar empha-
lis. that he will dash off from
home to help her out of a jam at
any moment"
Diana made an impatient gesture
Don't be melodramatic, Syl! I've
Suown Ted years and years longer
than you've known him. We were
Iised together and we've been pals
Fiways. 1t was only natural that
e would want to help find me
iood Heavens, the whole world
seems to have turned out to rescue
me-"
You're quite right" agreed Syi-
Via coldly. Il hope your insatia BILE
vanity is appeased for once?"
Diana laughed good humoredly.
You're determined not to be
-riends. I see. Well, let's have
sJuncil Of war, anyway. Have you
little time to spare7"
Sylvia pushed back her glove and
consulted her jewelled watch.
Il have an appointment with my
awyer at four-thirty." she an
lounced.
Good, We've an hour to talk
his over in Wait a moment until
call Marjorie. will you, and then
ven take a car and motor up to
he Cliff House. There won't be any
distractions there at this hour Of
he day"
Talking Ii over.
Sylvia consented with stiff dig
lIty. so Diana flew to a telephone
1ooth and rang up Marjorie.
You'll have to ask the Bordens
% dine with US instead of taking
:ea." she informed Marjorie. I'm
a&vins conference with Sylvia
saarders"
She CO I'D hear Marjorie's gasp
9ysr the Dhone.
II yyvug Dandy calls please tell
lin thai I'm sorry not TO be able to
teep ny tea engagement with him.
Ask him % make it Saturday in
;tesd--oh and by the way" she
tdced vale Marjorie was still
ipeechless I've asked Dominguez
. tea Il morrow. to receive your
esnedictoH for rescuing me- Au
-svoirl"
sss rang of. Smiling wickedly to
asrself.
sylvia was waiting impatiently.
y really don't know why 1 should
xtss you al this time" she greeted
ofEnE icttifly. After all, there's
-e&Iky nothing to be said. warn
rou that l have no intention of
,hsngins my mind about starting
iivorce Foceedings against Ted"
DiaRe ignored this and told the
azb starter to summon car