The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-11-02
CHAPTER V.
The Late Arrival.

Nancy was in just the mood to com
bat any element of danger in the
stnation. 1t gave her something to
think about aside from herself. and
she seized it eagerly. But she told her
family nothing about the situation.
After all, what good would il do, and
how much better 1t was to leave the
impression that she was going to visit
one e her college friends for an eX.
tended period As it was, they were
all delighted; above all, as Nancy
seemed actually interested in some
thing at least.
She's had bad shock Mrs.
Hathaway said to Naucy's father. "and
she'll come back from this visit feeling
entirely different"
Neither of Nancy's parents knew
what had happened between Nancy
and Alvin, aside from the fact that
the girl had broken her engagement.
hut knowing Alvin's reputation they
came pretty close to guessing the
truth, and were glad that Nancy had
made the break before ii was too late.
Miss Henderson and Nancy left the
Grand Central Station on the follow
ing afternoon, and aside from the little
start that Miss Henderson had given
when Nancy had walked Up to her in
the grand concourse, Miss Henderson
gave no hint OF anything she was
feeling.
To tell the truth, she was surprised
at Nancy's obvious good looks, for the
,,.., 4
the Gay before, Nancy had vivid.
ness that leaped out at people, it was
so arresting and unusual that 1t
counted for far more than actual reg
ularity of feature. Her hair was hei
most wonderful feature; it had red
glints in it and each separate hair
seemed to have an aliveness of its
own. Her yes wer rather long and
of a smoky gray color. They had
black lashes and very finely penciled
brows; they We're eyes that hinted at
emotional possibilities I'm their owner,
and Miss Henderson wanted a woman
who was practical and no, 700 gooo-
looking
However, she was forced TO confess
that she had liked the girl from the
beginning. and as for the rest she
must simply leave everything to
chance, and hope fer the best
On the train Nancy tried to make
Miss Henderson talk. with no success
whatever. The older woman seemed
determined to say nothing, and Nancy
discovered little about the place that
was her destination aside from the
fact that Trix. her little charge, was
frail in health and very lovable.
You like children. do you, Miss
Hathaway" she asked looking at
Nancy out of bright keen eyes.
Il have never had any" Nancy re-
turned simply. But of course like
them. I'm sure We shall be great
pals"
Miss Henderson nodded approvingly.
She liked the girls direct answers,
and the fact that she made no attempt
10 gush, and finally the two women re-
lapsed into silence as the train rumb.
led along the shining tracks.
At Boston they changed to branch
road and 1t was nearly II o'clock be-
fore they arrived at their destination.
1t had begun to rain and the light
drizzle added 10 the discomfort of the
late arrival. In spite of herself as
Nancy and Miss Henderson rumbled
along the road in a rickety car. she
realized that the dampness and the
cheerlessncss of everything combined
TO cast gloom over her expectancy.
The thrill and excitment of her pro.
Ject had somehow dwlndled and only
the mystery connected with the lonely
house on the coast remained. Nancy
shivered as she drew her furs more
closely around her throat and wonder
cd II. after all. she had done right
in. accepting this strange offer.
M he Caniinuedl