The Washington herald., 1921-07-10
BY Elizabeth Jordan
By ELIZABETH JORDAN

many things he wanted to know about hen
Also, there were 50 many things he wanted
70 tan her about himself
\ In this respect he let himself 80 a ntuA
He dared not again mention Kittie. Of courss
DOR his past which might conflict with what
she had been told Of him by Uncle James
He realized that she did not even know his
name He had hurried TO her side straight
from the hotei desk, and she had accepted
him without question the aneshe had
expected to meet her The reelection re
minded him Of q new danger. He often
cinsd at the Briarcn1 Inn Il was a favorits
resort of his, and the walters knew him Il
one Of them addressed him by name
Il was at this precise moment IN bis men
txt1ons and a Il evoked by them c1at ths
head waiter approached the tab,s bearing
dovn upon the couple with the anahnify S
his typo He had been out Of the room
when they arrived but he made up for this
naw IN the service by putting into his greet
tnr something more than mere cordially
There was a hint Of the hospitality Of old
home week In his welcome 70 the reluctant
diner he now addressed
-oh- rood evening Mr.. Smith. We haven't
had you with Us for several weeks" be
added, expansively. Is everything an
nght?-
John looked Up at him and allowed a rapid
snccession Of changes to sweep across bis
expressive face II was an artistic per
formance, for the changes took In nrst sur
prise. then an instant Of puzziement, and
finally courteous comprehension
oh. yea. quite an right, thank you he
aid. and nodded kindly at the man As the
latter retreated John made CASUAL eu'
surncieut comment on the incident
som. head walters" he announced, ap-
pear to call al diners Smith Just as some
men can an walters 'Genrge
He vas quite satisfied with this srort eut
the lady's comment wiped the sniA from
his face
Pint they ought 10 do much better TIM
Smith, she suggested Don't most u-n
resent being called Smith
John was under the ice now, cold and GASP
ing. but he rallied feebly.
-oh, I don't think 50. You see, there are
70 guished Smiths, and it's
name Of such me traditions-
He was glad 10 be interrupted by waiter'
who served another course Also the inter
ruption CAV. him time for a saving renerD-
hrance-
your own name ts Smith, you know, 10
e,uId not help reminding ber. That alone
lends fuster to it
Il know n is Smith she spoke sadly.
ignoring the compliment and with an efect
Of dwelling on what row appeared to be the
naw In a happy life I've always kated =
She smiled the smile that 50 enchanted him
III hope to change # some day.
I Under The shock OF these ssr1Dts WORT,
John Smith went uoeer the Ice again 81
for q prceptIble interval remained tser~
When he emerged ans spoke As vO.ne 81.
: unnatural
you haven't yet made sny-~as s-rzaCs
y nent to change it-have you?
She suspended the action OF her fork A.
hooked At him with raised eyebrow lie
expression showed surprise and a sugges,hr'
% Of disappruval. but he met her eyes ~iI
something In his that touched her.
-Pease ten me- he begged Are 20
IL engaged TO be married." In q oesperai
attempt to seem normal be caught at th
- name he had carefully avoided -Cnel
IN James didn't tel me you were" he A6ae
with unconscious pathos-
Miss Mary Smith drank half q gtass
~ water. She drank 1t very slowly. and vhe
she set down the glass there was an oc
n-ht In her eyes which had not been The
to before But she spoke indidereruy.
IN There's no reason why / should n
answer your question: che sajc ss shs =
u surned her tinner. Il am not engaged 70
~ married.
N Her host drew . deep breath ana ican.'
n hack in his chair beanoed at her ecstxrc.r
an his relief was obvious and almost ps.het
but an unsympathetic nature seemed 10
under Miss Smiths beautiful exterior. s
aus ate her dinner with an expression Of eeSAc
ny ment, as her thoughts were elsewhe'
ak John pulled himself together and E.ESzt
'us went into action again
ost -These little personal pretudices ve
ms Interesting things he said I've Eot q
nn myself but make a special point Of .
on fnduleing them To yield to them b ;
an narrowing I'm sure you feel the sarns vi
DOT For example, Just suppose you learned
love q man named Smith Surely y
son wouldn't refuse to marry him merely becaI
tc hts name was Smith. would your
ked IA. .xked th. ouestton IN what he foo,