The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-25
THE NEW
GENERATION.
"A NEW YORK APARTMENT.
By JANE PHELPS

I A NEW YORK APARTMENT.
Chapter SO.
Margaret's interest in the life which
seethed and flowed about her was in
tense Her visits to the great metro
pelitan city had been short ones. So
ciaI in their nature. This running
about hunting an apartment was to
her game, delightful to play. All
her life she had lived in but two
houses. To get this insight into homes
so different held a unique fascination
for her. And finally when she settled
upon a quaint studio apartment of
tive rooms in the SOS she was impa-
tient to take possession at once.
Mrs. Walters teased her unmerci-
fully.
IF you had lived in New York as
long as I have you wouldn't look upon
apartment hupting as such a picnic.
To find something that suits one,
pecketbeok and all, is not easy"
Il have been horribly extravagant
but I have been so economical for
years that I have the most reckless
feeling now that am out of the small
town atmosphere" Margaret returned
laughingly yet withal a little con-
science stricken because of the exer-
bitant rent she had paid. 'I guess
New York has turned my head"
You won't be the first one-ner
the last one, to be affected by the big
town. But my dear Margaret, WIN
shouldn't you have what yeu want !?
from what you have told me you
never have spent your income, but
nave saved it because of Joan. It is
absurd for you to economic that she
may spend, Anyway she is bound to
marry; Nshe's the sort to appeal t.
young men. She is absolutely fasci-
mating because of that impudent indie
pendence of hers. But even should
she not marry, why deny yourself ey-
everything while you are young? You
must not forget she is a very capable
person"
For the first time since Janet Wal
ters had spoken of Craig Forrester's
letter Margaret felt the old liking for
her. And it had been that "whv deny
yourself everything while YOU are
young?" that had reawakened il.
neuth had become an obsessicn to
fought off continuously.
on put that pace is lovely!" Mar
garet declared going back to her de-
scrlptlon of her studio apartment. "The
most wonderful bow window overlook
ing the park, great big fireplace that
aea!Iy works, and burns big logs-the
agent said there weren't many in New
Yorkvand that cute little Romeo and
Juliet balcony at the turn in the stairs
with the high stained glass window
! pack of 1t. There's a lovely baby
grand piano, too. and loads of books
IN those built-in bookcases each side
OF the fireplace. And soane of the
quaintest tables and chairs, not old
fashioned, I detest antiques! 1 have
lived among them all my life, perhaps
I absorbed some of their age. These are
new, darling things painted soft yell
lows and grays. There is a quaint
dining room, drUp-leaf table of yell
low with dainty bachelor buttons all
around, with chairs to match, a low
sideboard and the dearest dishes OF
blue and yellow. 1 guest that's why
took it. Yellow is awfully becoming
to me-" Then: How I do run on,
but really, Janet, it is simply ador-
able,''
you haven't said a word about the
| sleeping rooms or-the Kitchen" Mrs
| Walters added with a laugh.
my bedroom is heavenly All soft
| rose eoler. That's another reason 1
| took it. Rose is another color 1 can
wear well. 1 just cannot describe
| that room, you will have to see it
| The kitchen is duck of a place. Han
nah will think it horribly small. but
| she can't help loving to work there
/ when she gets used to it. All white
! tile and white paint. I'm not going
| to tell you another thing! You shall
| eat dinner with me the day 1 take
| possession"
when will that be?"
| Saturday. I have telegraphed Han
nah te come Friday night
| Better have her come here until
/ Saturday morning"
| THANK you, but have made ar
rangeme for her at a 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?" mischiev-
ously inquired Mrs. Walters.
| Goodness knowsi I am almost
| afraid to think about it."
81 hope I am about when she dis
covers what you have done. wouldn't
1 miss it for anything"
Don't! You worry me- Do you
know, Janet, I still have a feeling of
doing wrong whenever think of Joan
like a small child who knows 1t has
| offended. I wonder if I ever shall
overcome it?''
"You will-in New York;
(Tomorrow-Hannah like her mis-
tress, wakes enthusiastic)