Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-22
THE GIRL WHO
HAD NO CHANCE.
ny Marian Rublncnn.
rpuvr,xh, 1919 by the Mcclure News
payer Syndicate. New York city.
THE TEA PARTY.
y Marian Rublncnn.
Chapter CIV.

Chapter CIV.
Nvra came in soon after Gabv spoke.
Ruth ordered tea, and went over to the
hg chair near the tea table, while Myra
curled herself up IN one corner OF the
couch.
She WAS looking very pretty, even
though she was growing just httle
too stout for real beauty. Her checks,
always lovely pink, were glowing
from the cold air outdoors; her blorde
hair was waved back under n little gray
hat that gave expression TO her pleasant,
shallow ewes.
Yes. made IL myself " she said, when
Cabv remarked on the hat II m getting
so clever Tim saws he wouldn't have be-
lieved IL" She laughed, a little pleased,
self-conscious laugh. =. =,
Il wouldn't either, Gabv remarked
with slightly veilcd sarcasm. You couldn
darn stockings IN the old days. GU sent
them home 10 your mother TO do.
Poor mamai Well. her daughter IS
M longer a burden. she has great big
man 90 take care of her now.
Gabv turned away suddenly-thi
was too much for her always-ready sense
~ humor She fumblcd with her sash
pretending she had turned To adjust 1T.
How is TIM Gabv asked, making
conversation "As much In love "a ever?
Ruth looked protestlngly at Gaby:
But that Young person had developed
f. .sudden impish mood She turnediaround
20 Myra presenting the most serious ard
charming expression But Ruth. who
caught her profile could see how she had
droppcd her evclids = little, hiding the
laughter IN them.
More IN love t',an ever" Myra an
swcred complsce .tly. looking not az
Gshy, but her dress
How do YOU do it," Gaby was all
interest Now / consider myself good
looking and draw $50 week because
a couple of managers think go too, But
never keep anyone's affection. They fall
out oi love So fast.
You don know how 70 manage them.
Nyra answered. with all the vast condc-
sernsion that only married woman Is
canahle Of You mu,tp let them see too
much Of YOU Now Tim always has Satur-
dav evenings 70 himself never 60 out
with him. And have Sunday afternoons.
Hc goes out and take care OF the habv.
and SUNDAY, 80 out and he stays IN 70
look after thirgs.
How AWFUL Gaby said, forgetting
The role she WAS playing i know should
never want to e. when ! had u. Myra,
doyou have 20 so out sundays? That would
~ the orc day | wanted u stay home
under such a system
That's because you re fighty and
nervous Nyra answered her compla-
cencv unshakcn i hevieve IN being broad
minded never ask where Tim goes. and
he never ssl,s where ! 10
Gabv looked suddenly at Ruth. But
Ruth was not capable ~ taking M tins
remark She know what Gaby wanted
her 10 say, hut she SIMPLY couldn {
Fortunately. Marc arrived with the tray.
80 she had an excuse for staying quiet
hv pouring the tea
This created diversion. Myra Dc
clarcd she was starving. aud took three
sandwiches She turned 20 Ruth her
mind on something else.
That's ducky drese, she remarked
biting into The secord sandwich. { lts
blue crepe. isn't IL? Do show me your
grand clothc--I want - copy some Of
them
Copy nine" Gabv remarked. deter
mined o. keep the conversation IN her
own hands These new short skirts arc
easy 70 make OF course they do show the
ankle and some az the leg, but II one has
SLIM ankle
She extended slender foot in dainty
slipper Tho short full skirt of the period
was vcrN. becoming 20 her. She had beautrl-
fnl ankles her ankles rather than her
voice held her Job. she was fond Of remark
ing
Myra extended foot too-uncon-
scio,lslv initiating Gsbv. SO Ruth had
comparison suddenly presented for
her g. look st IL came 70 her suddenly
that MyTa no longer had such pretty
Zoo. IL was short. and IL was-ycs. il
was pudev. and the fancy shoe she had
purchased showed up all its defects
Gahv leaned back nor amusement
half showing on her face.
"If You'll come and have tea with
me. she suggested. "I'll show YOU all
INV new thlrqs I've been economizing
lately. and I've saved $500 Then II was
told my salary was gong up 70 $500
week next month
80 YOU went out and bought a thou
aAnd dollars worth of clothes. Ruth lau gh-
eo remembering the sudden economies and
equally sudden e1travagances Of this little
actress
Only $3.50. Gaby answered Besides
shev were bargains but l don't suppose
You'll come 10 see me on your SUNDAYS
out At least. not while Ruth has this
fascinating suite Of rooms. My place is so
small, I'm economizlng on rent But afte
Ruth GOES
Il came % see Ruth for a special pur-
pose Myra remarked suddenly
Gsbv's amused expression changed 20
Al intent look. Ruth psled visibly
j came 20 sav she needn't have lied
- me over the phone last night
Tomorrow The Real Mvra.