Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-02-24
cAAPTER xI--contInued.

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Harriet, presently needed again,
was astonished at the emotion of the
old lady, who had been genuinely fond
Of her daughter-ln-law, and had always
been loyal to Isabelle, as one OF the
Carriers. Madam Carter was greatly
shaken, Nina hysterical, Ward ag-
grieved. irritated at his own feeling.
He had not seen his mother for seven
months, she had brought nothing but
certain unpleasant notoriety TO her
children, yet her death struck both the
young creatures forcibly. and they felt
shocked and shaken.
I'VE can't be In the Fordyce tab
leaux," said Nina In an interval be-
tween floods OF sobs. "Not that !
would want to. nowi But don't
know; II seems to me that am the
most unfortunate girl In the world r
II think both you and Ward should
wear black for certain period" Rich
ard said to her. He had been walking
the floor nervously, stopping now and
then beside the great chair where his
mother sat silent and stricken, to put
his arm about her shoulders, and muir
muir to her consolingly.
"When my mother died." Madame
Carter quavered, with her handker-
chief pressed to the tip Of her nose,
my sisters and wore black, and re-
fused all social engagements for one
year. We then, / remember distinctly,
began to wear white and lavender"
Nina broke In pettishly: II don't see
why have to wear blackl"
"why should your Ward said with
bitter scorn. TITS only your motherp
Nina began to cry.
"You and will go down to Land
mann's early tomorrow, Nina" Har-
riet suggested, "and well have some
one show us what is simple and nice
mot Grape. you know" Harriet said,
with glance mt Richard Carter, "but
black. for few months, anyway
II think that would be the least,
Richard" his mother approved. II be-
lIeve I will go with you" she conde-
scended to Harriet, "after all, Isabelle
was my daughter-in-law, and the
mother Of my grandchildren
'And / won't go to California or Ber-
muda or anywhere else unless Lady
bird comes!" Nina burst out. with
broken sob.
Nonsense !" her father began harsh
ly. Harriet said:
''Bermudaf Is there q plan for Ber-
mudaf"
II suggested II for a few weeks"
Richard said. frowning. "but i don't
propose to have Nina invite group of
friends. That isn't exactly the idea"
"We could ask Mrs. Tabor" Harriet
said, soothingly; at is right In the
middle OF the season, and perhaps she
will feel she can hardly spare the time.
But I'm sure that IL she can"
"If ! ask her. she'll co." Nina said,
In a sulky, confident undertone.
Harriet had her doubts, but she did
not express them. A month at Mas
sau, In the undiluted company Of Nina
and her grandmother, was enough TO
appall even Harriet's stout heart.
The event proved her right, for while
Ida Tabor flew at once to her dlscon-
solate little friend, and assured Rich
ard with tears In her eyes that she
would do anything In the world to help
him, she weakened when the actual
test arrived.
IF just you and l and your dear
grandmother were going, dearest girl"
she said to Nina, 'then II would be per-
feet. But as long as Miss Field, who
Is perfectly charming and conscien-
tious and all that. feels that she must
accompany us, why--you and would
never be q moment alone, sweetheart,
you know that don't Ike to think
that it's jealousy"
"Of course It's Jealousy" Nina was
pleased to decide. gloomily. Granny
says that we don't need her, but Fa-
Their just sticks to II that she must
manage everythingw
Ida Tabor smiled automatically.
y don't suppose your father sees any
thing In Miss Field?" she submitted,
lightly.
"Oh, Heavens. nor Nina said,
studying herself In a handglass. There
was a rather steely look In the eyes
Of her friend Ladybird, but she did not
see II. Her smile OF pleasure gradual
ly gave place 10 pOut. I'm going to
ask Father II we need Miss Harriet I"
she said.
And that evening she did indeed at
tack Richard on the subject, although
not as decidedly as she had planned
lie listened to her interestedly enough
with his evening paper held ready for
his next glance.
Let you roam about the country
with Mrs. Tabor" he said, as the girls
faltering accents stopped "No my
dear, it's out OF the question: In the
fret place, she is not the sort OF COM
panion ] would choose for any girl.
and In The second place ! would never
know where YOU and your grandmOth-
er were, or what was happening TO
you! While Miss Field is in charge /
shall feel entirely safe. OF course, II
Mrs. Tabor chooses TO invite herself,
that's her affair"
"Then | don't want TO go" Nina
Etornled Rut In the end she did %