The Washington herald., 1921-12-25
By Mildred K Barbour

room The dignity OF her rebuks
was somewhat marred by the unfor-
tunate cat. who once more entered
unwarily In her path.
DO you really think they are
engaged" enquired Mrs. Jones Gag
erly. "Henry's a bright young man.
Hes just been made assistant cash
Ter at the bank. They say he likely
makes almost a thousand a year"
Jeanne was waiting on the veran-
ca when Henry Harrlson's mud
spsttered fivver drew up at the
curb. Henry climbed awkwsrdly
out from under its tapping curtains.
II he had expected a tender greet
ing. he must have been vastly dis
appointed. for Jesnne's first words
were:
Il want to talk business to you
Drive around a few blocks before
we so TO the movie"
once in the car she said brisNrs
Henry. how much money have
In your bank
He shook his head.
Dunno. III have your account
balanced tomorrow"
Jeanne's brows were drawn into
lnouShtul lines
And there's Dads insurance
she said. as IL thinking aloud, and
that old tract OF land down beyond
the railroad Henry" she turned
TO him br1skly. how much money
do you think the bank would lend
me with that as security"
Dunno" he replied again.
For Heavens sake. is there any
thing you do know" exclaimed
Jeanne in evaporation.
He nodded.
Il know I love you-and ] want
20 marry you"
The telephone. under its hunN
Dresden cover. tinkled discteetl,.
and Jesnne's revery was dispelled.
sh. reached out a slim bare arm
and picked up the instrument
Yes the upward infection. the
caught breath
Mr.. Candy 10 on HE way ~"
said the hotel operator.
4 q
The Means 20 an End.
At Canby's knock Jeanne did not
rise from her chair.
Come" she called in a sweetly
mooulsteO VOICE
The door opened slowly and Can
/ by. heavy. fabby. irrepoachable In
his evening attire, stood there. Tho
] fur coat with it's rolling collar.
/ opened across his Immaculate white
/ shirtfront- was the same drab color
as his complexion.
He held a long green pasteboard
box from which leafy stems pro-
I truded.
"Oh! How nice, For me-"
Jeanne rose with swift grace and
crossed the room, holding out her
hand.
{ Candy raised IL 20 his lip with a
bow that was better intended than
/ executed. He was breathing a trine
I fast after the walk down the corri-
dor.
"CorssFe bouquets in there too"
he said. handing Jeanne the box.
Fool florist hadn't a boy TO de-
liver 'em at this hour"
They're exquisite" Jeanne
raised the box lid and lifted out
a glowing mass Of American Beau
ties. And the orchids. oh how
gorgeous
She took the corsage ornament
Z pale msuve and Lavender cupped In
silver tulle. and tested the effect
against her scant bodice. Her nm
gers. exploring for pin. drew out
a slender dsgger-shaped ornament
/ set in tiny Jewels
| why what" she looked al Can
by enquiringly.
Little dewdab ! just ran acruss-
/ No value. Girls use EN- for veil
I pins or something when the flowers
have wilted."
Jeanne drew out the pin and ca
smined It. EXquisitely wrought
I Rose diamonds! No value indeed
Z Oh well. IL he wanted to be SO gem
erous without encouragement--
You look great" Candy eyed her
! critically. while she adjusted the
/ flowers He wore the same expires
D sion when he looked over promising
2-year-olds for his racing stables.
Say, you certainly can knock the
spots OF these New York danes. I
dare say that's what comes Of liv-
ing so long abroad. Parts. wasn't
IL, where you were educatedr'
Jeanne laughed.
But no, Paris only on very rare
and naughty occasions. am a
Z country product. straight from an"
j little convent in the south "f
France where the good nuns
/ She stopped. clever enough To-
realize that suggestion rs better
and ssfer-thsn details.
i I'm glad you wore that gown '
Candy went on. Its my favorit'
/ Did ] tell you that this dinner
party tonight was especially for
your
No" Jeanne turned surprised
eyes TO his.
He smiled grimly.
l. We'll, you're TO be the guest OF
honor. ] only made up my mind
ten minutes ago when ! got out
Of the car here at the hotel and ran
straight into Adele Parkinson"
who is Adele Parkinson
"Old flame of mine" Candy re-
piled carelessly, reaching heavily
for the matches on Jeanne's taboret.
Been away two years. Lord how
women remember! She seemed to
think we could start right in again
where we left of. Had TO ask her
TO dinner. Thought IL was a good
plan to show her a new star in the
armament right of and save some
tiresome hedging"
Jeanne laughed as she lifted her
wrap from the couch.
so I'm TO act a new role tonight,
Cinderella and her pumpkin coach
will play a one-night stand at the
Ritz"
Where do you get that stun
TArH