The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-03

BEtttpG on each. Win q ueep slSu
AhesApraRd her snowy napkin ana
began on her grapefruit.
It distinctly annoyed Elizabeth
"a realize that she had expected
pestnark and handwriting which
yWsyA not represented In the morn
inE'S m4il-that she had been ex
peeted a certain letter for month
cut Il would be the least he
could do TO write q note, she de.
tended, and he must know about
Good morning, Miss Elizabeth"
MaStha's silent entrance through.
the sRinEing door had not been OBJ
served by the girl She glanced
up quickly, The face OF the WON
3 an told her nothing.
Good morning, Martha. MY,
How good your watfles look! and
Elizabeth managed q bright smile
But she didn't eat EN- like they
was any better than ordinary cooks
bake an she never read single
one Of the yletters-not even Mr..
Jaekts," unused Martha when, on
returning later, she first surveyed
fia plate from which only one gold.
en.brewn waffle was missing and.
ben the retreating figure OF the
slender girl. She's Just work
i6gktno steady in that little study
hers turning out stories that
tie editor men are that eager to get
now Old Martha sure is proud OF
her ehtld II We did have to come to
Nav York an this here apartment
that don't give breathing space ana
could be set down an lost in the
aid. mansion in Charleston. But
Eho was It didn't write her? Every.
body must know-aud to think OF
Ter caring So"
Settled in her study, Elizabeth
Asplptely tore open her mail as q
duty which must be performed be-
fore abe turned to the days pro-
grAin OF work. Freedom" her first
haoks had been out but a short
time. and relatives and triends-as
veil as publishers-Were congratu.
iatinf her upon its instant success.
kliIeyeept Tom Harrison. Oh, well,
eae couldn't expect everything in
thft life! But why was, there no
thrillS" She had hoped the book
would be popular and had counted
npAn these very letters as PROOF
nat she had not made mistake
IA choosing career and New YORK
Tor rs setting.
When left[alone by the sudden
death Of her father-so soon after
That OF her invalid mother, Eliza
seth had wanted to get away from
the terrible loneliness. There had
been much opposition to her plans
mon the part OF relatives and
lriends-sgain with one exception.
nom Harrison had been sure she
would succeed. His belief in her
had encouraged Elizabeth agasnst
Syery Encouragement mere editors
could infllct. And now the latter
we're seeking her stories.
She read her cousin Jnck's letter
isFt, 1t was brief and meant to re.
rsind her, that she had promised to
dine with him on Thursday and go
3 the theatre later. He would con
9ratulate the successful author in
person. He wonld arrive from
Baltimore at five and come right
ont
Elizabeth glanced at her calen'
d4S. Today was Thursday. She
must settle down to work at once
non the serial promised this week.
Five o'clock found her still la.
boring. Martha had brought in
luncheon on tray and had tretted
aud TUNED over her child losing
her good looks sitting over
dssk," AS in a dream, Elizabeth
heard the ring at the door and n
fsnliliar yoice-but 1t was not until
she was confronted by Jack him
6sif, that she remembered he war
"a fine day to keep an engage.
ipntI Pardon the Interruption
Sut hasn't a fellow a right to in.
truhe upon time promised to nim?"
10, Jack, how glad l am to see
you. / had no idea Of the time
truly. And this is just finished"
Elizabeth sprang UP to greet him.
M suppose a fellow should count
himself lucky to get any time with
popular young author" =
mot every one does" Elizabeth
eetorted rather vehemently.
And so some chap doesn't know
Fhen he Is lucky?"
gDon't Jack, please! Amuse your.
saIt and I'll be ready shortly"
Iaek amused" himself by going
sut "a the kitchen and iuquiring OF
EbSNaYthG regarding the care Eliza
18th was taking OF herself.
mo care at all, Mr.. Jack. She
don't even eat! Works too hard
a, something's worrying her"
When Elizabeth entered, the book
Iined living room Jack, observing
10 worn look, exclaimed, ut isn't
RorEh Il Puss, not even for fame.
I Conc on and play with me. I've
~ aathlpg to tell you, too"
They chose q small but gay res
taufpnt
ssEiiEsbeth," said Jack when they
Ssfa slipping their coffeo, II know
van ear tell q love story better than
but / think nine will interest
Il. I wanted this chance to ted
Elizabeth looked startled aud
tiaen greatly relieved as he went
sLRey Is rust dear little Grl-
nat Fitted like you, Puss, but she
is made me the happiest man
II was not until they were on
their way home IN q taxi after the
SiSY that Elizabeth asked In 0
yoies which she tried to make
Ssgnd casual. DO you often sec
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