South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-05

haven't you any other reason Tor (
selling the house than just the I
money you are receiving for it," 1
asked, putting as dubious a note as
could into my voice.
I detest duplicity. but because I /
could not let Dicky suspect that the
news OF Edith Fairfax coming TO live
next door 20 US had completely
changed my attitude toward the sale
OF our home, 1 wanted 70 draw him
out. hoping TO find something upon
which I could predicate the capitu!a-
ton 10 his wishes which I desired TO
give.
yes, I have" he returned a bit
shamefacedly although I suppose
you'll laugh at It, and think I'm the
original person that could feel
crumpled rOseleaf through seven
mattresses. But that change at ia
maica IN going to New York has
been getting my goat ever since
came back from across seas. You
just get settled in a seat and COM
fortably TO reading or talking, when
you have to trail off on the plat
form. And you know that in cold
weather it's no joke standing out
there"
Eyes, I know" 1 shivered remin-
iscently "But how will you better
yourself anywhere else? You're not
going TO leave Long Island if you
sell?'
mot on your golden wedding
day." Dicky returned. But there
are any number Of places, pretty
ones. too. where you don't need to
change"
Il don't believe I'd like TO go over
to the Sound I said, not caring par
ticularly what I said, just so it would
prolong the conversation until Dicky
should forget having spoken Of
Edith Fairfax
you don't have to. There are
several other places on the middle
line. within three or four miles of
Marvin"
I never knew that" I said. with
simulated interest. 81 thought con-
didons were the same everywhere.
That is an inducement, I will admit
to have through train service to New
York
Don't you think you'd better
change your mind, sweetheart, and
sign the pay-pers?" Dicky coaxed.
you sound exactly like the viii
lain in a melodrama," I laughed.
We'll. I'll defy any melodrama to
produce a loveli-er heroine than
the one I'm Unfolding IA me arms,
he returned unbIushingly. But hon
est. you won't be obstinate, will
your"
Remember, I don't approve" I
said, and it was my turn 10 be un-
blushing now. But If your heart is
so set upon il I won't stand in your
way-except that you must first OBJ
tain your mothers consent, without
her knowing that I have yielded to
your persuasion. Then have her
come and ask me TO reconsider, and
I will promptly grant her request"
"Why all this folderol and trip
around Cape Horn?" Dicky frowned.
simply because. she intensely dis
approves of the sale, and made me
promise to be firm in my refusal. and
not yield to YOU" I answered, smil-
ling.
Il seer Dicl1y grinned. You don't
want mother to think you're a door
mat wife. Well. Wen try to keep
from her deadly secret of your being
the reincarnation Of Patient Grisel-
da! And about obtaining her con-
sent. Just watch your Uncle Dudley.
Before the days over she'll be
around faying you by inches be-
cause you have dared oppose my
scheme"
His prophecy was fulfilled to the
letter, as I learned a few hours later,
when Mother Graham sent Mandy to
summon me TO her room. Dicky
had slipped out Of the house most
discreetly a few minutes before and
er than ever. But the alligator didn't
even smile.
SO we see how the yellow cowsliD
flower. as slippery as a banana skin,
saved the rabbit, and if the roller
skate doesn't run over the clothespin
and make it stand on lis head I'll tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily and
the cake.
Copyright. 1920