The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-14


sitting in tn drawiuG-room. near thH
open fire, with her gloves and fan o.
the divan beside her. for she was going
out later TO Il dance.
She was reading somewhat
weightv German review. and the con-
trast which the SmartncSs OF her gown
presented 10 the seriousness OF her o.
cupation made her smile slightly rs
she paused FOR moment 10 cut the
leaves.
And when tho bell SOUNDED in the
hall she pu. the book away from he
altogether. and wondered who It might
he.
II might be young wainwright with
the proof sheets OF the new story lie
had promised 20 let her see. or flowers
for the dance from Bruce Brice. Of the
English Legation a; Washington. VINO,
for the time being was practising
diplomatic moves in New York. r
sCmc Of her working girls with new
perplexity for her to unravel. or only
one OF the men from the stable TO tell
Ter how her hunter was getting Oh
after his fall. 1t might be any OF these
and more. But ii was rather a relief
when the man opened .he curtains and
said. Mr. Wainwright" and Vain
wright walked quickly toward her; tug
ging at his glove.
You are very good TO see me So
late" he said, speaking as he entered
but I had to see you tonight, and
wasn't asked to that dance. I'm go
ing away" he went or. taking his place
by the fire, with his arm resting on
the mantel He had trick OF stand
ing there when he had something OF
interest TO say, and he was tall and
well-looking enough TO appear best in
that position, and she was used 10 II.
He was the most frequent OF her
Visitors.
Going away" she repeated. smiling
y I'D at him; mot for long. I hope. Where
are you going now?
I'm going TO London, he SAID
They cabled me this morning. X
seems they've taken the play. and are
going to put II on at once" He smiled.
and blushed slightly at her eXclama-
ton OF pleasure. Yes, II Is rather
nice II seems Tilted was failure
and they've taken it of. and are going
TO nut on School with the old cast
until they can get my play rehearsal
AKlQ lNPN Whit A4lS W NS'''N
suggest things
She stopped him with another RttIe
krv OF delight that was very sweet 70
him. and full OF moment.
oh. how glad | am" she sad
How proud you must be-"
She sank beck on the Iiran, and
abook her head dou5tfully at him.
when will you stop" she said. DON'T
tell me you mean 10 be an Admirao!e
Crichton. You are too fine for that.
He looked down at the fire and said,
alowly, 1T is not as II | were trying
my hand at an entirely different Kind
~ pork, No, I don't think did wrong
In dramatizing il. The papers all sait'
when the book hrst came out that X
would make a good play; and then 81
many men wrote TO me for permission
20 dramatize 1t that thought might
. n we'll Try 10 do 1t myself NO.
think IL is in line with my other work.
I don't think I am straying AFTER
strange gods
You should not" she said. softly.
The old ones have been 40 kind -
YOU. But you took me too seriously
she added.
II am afraid sometimes he AL
swered. that you do not know no"
seriously I do take you"
Yes, I do" she said. quickly. Ana
when I am serious. that is all verf
we'll. but tonight only want TO laugh.
And after the New York managers re-
fusine it. TOO. They will have TO take
il now, now that II Is a London sue
cess"
We'll. It isn't a London success ye:,
he said, dryly The books went we'll
over there because the kind Of Western
things I wrote about met their ideas
Of this Country-cowOoyS ana pralr''S
and Indian maidens and all that. And
so | rather hope the play Will suit
them for the same reason.
And YOU will go out a great deal.
hope" she said. "uh. YOU will have TO:
You will find so many people to like.
almost friends already. They were
talking about you even when I was
there. and l used TO shine in reHecte"
glory because | knew you
Yes. | can fancy it, he said. but
7 should like 70 see something OF th"m
II have time. Loves wants me :"
stay with them. and | suppose | Will
He would feel hurt il didn't. He has
n most absurd idea OF what l did TO-
him on the rancho when he had tho
fever tina, time. and ever since he Went
baCk 10 enjoy his iil-gotten gains an
his title and all that he has kept writ
ing 10 me 70 come on. Yes. suppose
I will stay with them.
Miss Cuvler'S face was still lit With
pleasure at mis- good fortune but hES'
smile was less spontaneous than II mad
heen. That will be very nice. | quit"
envy YOU" she said. Il suppose you
know about his sister" =.
"Thc Honorable EvPlYn?' he asked
YES. he used 70 have photograph
~ her, and saw some others the othr"
dawn n shop window on broadway.
"She is a very nice girl Miss CuylHf
said thoughttuily. Il wonder now YOU
TWO will get along and then she
added as il with suddNn conjunction.
but am sure you will like her very
much She is very clever. besides
Il don't know how a professional
hoautv will wear II one secs her every
da, at breakfast" he said. "One al
ways associates them with functions
and vanishing days and lawn parties
W., will write TO me. will you not?'
he added
THAT sounds" she said. AS though
= vor meant 70 be gone such very long
time"
He turned one OF the ornaments on
mo nautel with his fingers. and looked
At il curiously. 1T depends he said
-,o1.rv-"it depends on 50 many thinTs.