Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-18
CHAPTER. FIVE.
In Which J. Patterson Bing Buys A
Necklace of Pearls.

luS u uuSS Willy III AVG" Aoih v. az
terson Bing had been elected to the
board of large bank in Wall street
His fortune had more than doubled in
the last two. years and he was now
a considerable factor in finance.
Mrs. Bing had been studying current
events and French and the English
accent and other social gruces every
morning, with, the best tutors, as she
reclined comfortably in her bed
chamber while Phyllis went to sundry
shops. Mrs. Crooller had once said,
mamie Bing has passion for self
Improvement" 1t was mainly If not
quite: true. J
Phyllls had Been ''beating the bush"
with her mother at teas and dinners
and dances and theaters and country
house parties in and about the city.
The speedometer, on the limousine had
doubled its mileage since they came
to town. They: were. it would seem,
q tireless pair, of hunters. Phyllis
portrait had appeared in the Sunday
papers. 1t showed a face and form
of unusual beauty. The supple grace
and classic outlines of the latter were
touchingly displayed at the dances
in many handsome ballroom. at last,
they had found-a promising and most
eligible candidate in Roger Delanc-
a handsome, stalwart youth, u year out
of college. His father was we'll
known and highly successful mer.
chant of an old family which, for gen.
erations, had "5el6nged"-that is to
say, it had been a part Of the aristoc.
racy of Fifth avenue.
There could be no doubt of this
great good luck, of ,theirS-better, in
deed, than Mrs: Bing had dared to
hope for-the young ninn having seri-
ously contided his intentions to J.
Patterson. But there was one shadow
on the glowing prospect; Phyllis had
suddenly taken q bad turn. She
moped; as her mother put it. She
was listless and unhappy. She had
lost her interest in the chase, SO to
speak. She had little heart for the
teas and dances and dinner parties.
One day her mother returned from
luncheon and found, her weeping. Mrs.
Blng went at once to the telephone
and called for the stomach specialist.
He came and made brief eXaminu-
ton and said that it was all due to
rich food and late hours. He left some
medicine, advised day or two Of rest
in bed, charged hundred dollars and
went away. They tried the remedies,
but Phyllis showed no improvement.
The young man sent American Beauty
roses and q graceful note of regret to
her room. =
"You ought to be very happy" said
her mother. ''He is a dear"
II know it," Phyllis answered. Hes
just the most adorable creature ever
saw in my life"
For goodness sake! What is the
matter with you? Why don't you brace
up?" Mrs. Bing asked with q note Of
impatience In her tone. you act
like a dead fish"
Phyllis, who had been lying on the
couch, rose to a sitting posture and
flung one Of the cushions at her
mother.
How can / brace up?" she. asked
with indignation in her eyes. Don't
vo,t dore RI Scol1 r,on
There was breath of silence In
which the two looked into each others
eyes. Many thoughts came flashing
into the mind of Mrs. Bing. Why had
the girl spoken the word you" so bit
terly2 Little, echoes of old history be-
gan to fill the silence. She arose and
picked up the cushion and threw 1t
on the sofa.
what temper" she exclaimed.
"Young la,ly, you don't seem to know
that these days are very precious for
you. They will not come again
Then, in the old fashion of women
who have suddenly come out Of a mo-
ment OF aIfsctiouate anger, they fell to
weeping in each others arms. The
storm was over when they heard the
feet of J: Patterson Bing IL The hall.
Phyllis fed into the bathroom.
"Heilol" said Mr.. Bing as he entered
the door. 1--WE found out what's the
matter with Phyllis. It's nerves. l
met the great specialist, John IlAni'
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