Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-12-28
the NEW GENERATION
BY JANE PHELPS

settled upon a quaint studio apart
ment of five rooms in the sos, she
was impatient to take possession
at once.
Mrs. Walters leased her unmer-
cifully.
III you had lived in New York
as long as / have you wouldn't
look upon apartment hunting as
such picnic. To find something
that suits one, pocket-book and all,
is not easy"
II have been horribly extrava-
CANT but / have been so econom-
ical for years that / have the most
reckless feeling now that I am out
of the small town atmosphere, !"
Margaret returned laughingly, yet
withal little conscience stricken
because of the exorbitant rent she
had paid. II guess New York has
turned my head"
you won't be the first one
nor the last--to be affected by the
big town. But my dear Margaret,
why shouldn't you have what You
want? From what you have told
me you never have spent your in
come, but have saved 1t because of
Joan. 1t is absurd for you to
economize that she may spend.
Anyway she is bound to marry;
she's the sort to appeal to young
men. She is absolutely fascinating
because of that impudent indepen-
dence of hers. But even should
she not marry, why deny yourself
everything while you are young
You must not forget she is very
capable person."
For the first time since Janet
Walters had spoken of Craig For
rester's letter Margaret felt the old
liking for her. And it had been
that "why deny yourself everything
while you are young?" that had
reawakened it. Youth had become
an obsession to Margaret Hayden,
age, and ogre to be fought off con-
tinuously.
ooh, but that place is lovely!"
Margaret declared, going back TO
her description of her studio apart
ment. The most wonderful bow
window overlooking the park, a
great big fireplace that really
works, and burns big logs-the
agent said there weren't many in
New York--and that cute little
Romeo and Juliet balcony at the
turn In the stairs with the high
stained glass window back of II.
There's a lovely Baby Grand piano
too. and loads Of books in those
built-in bookcases each side of the
fireplace. And some Of the quaint
est tables and chairs, not old
fashioned, I detest antiques! /
have lived among them all my life,
perhaps absorbed some Of their
age. These are new, darling things
painted soft yellows and grays.
There Is a quaint dining room,
drop-leaf table of yellow with
dainty bachelor buttons all around,
with chairs to match, a low side
board and the dearest dishes of
blue and yellow. I guess that's
why I took It. Yellow is awfully
becoming to me-" Then: "How ]
do run on. but really, Janet, 1t is
simply adorable!"
Ou nav Cli odlu u WOIu dDoht
the sleeping rooms or-the kitch-
en-" Mrs. Walters added with a
laugh.
my bedroom Is heavenly! All
soft rose color. That's another
reason I took II. Rose Is another
color I can wear well. I just can
not describe that room, you will
have to see 1t. The kitchen is a
duck of a place. Hannah will
think It horribly small. but she
can't help loving to work there
when she gets used to 1t. All white
tile and white paint. I'm not 60
ing to tell you another thing! You
shall eat dinner with me the day
I take possession"
"When will that be?"
Saturday. l have telegraphed
Hannah to come Friday night"
Better have her come here I'M
til Saturday morning"
"Thank you, but ] have made
arrangements for her at q small
hotel near the apartment. I want
her to be on hand the moment
they leave. And they are going
early"
What do you suppose Joan will
say when she finds you out?" mis-
chievously inquired Mrs. Walters.
Goodness knows! am almost
afraid to think about It,"
II hope I am about when she
discovers what you have done.
wouldn't miss 1t for anything"
Don't! You worry me. Do you
know, Janet, I still have a feeling
of doing wrong whenever think
Of Joan--like small child who
knows it has offended. I wonder
IL I ever shall overcome it?"
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