The Washington times., 1922-03-21
WHEN A GIRL MARRIES
Lyons Tells of Seeing Envy Mason
Join the Suspicious Mr.. Rogers and
Charlotte Tries to Cheer Anne.

; That makes him rather glorious
don't you see II does, Amer"
Loyalty to his idea OF right, you
mean?" I answered YEARLY, lead
ing the way out Of the hotel, which
l hoped I'd never again have cause
to enter.
As we turned to walk down the
street, q figure slipped out Of the
shadow of the building next door,
where once long ago I'd seen Slim
barrow skulking. 1t was Lyons
In a low voice he fairly COM
manded:
The cars parked at the side of
the hotel-righ alongside the din
ing room with the big French win
dows. Go careful like, and look
into the hotel as soon az you're hid
in the carr
Lyons tone sent me scurrying
to carry out his suggestion that we
make our way cautiously to the
car and peer into the big French
windows of the limousine.
The moment was in the COM
parative shadow OF tho limousine
i leaned forward and peered across
the sun,bright sidwaIk into the
deeper shadow of the dining room.
But could find nothing to account
for Lyons excitement.
You saw, all right, didn't you,
ma'am?" he asked eagerly.
What was I supposed to seer"
retorted.
Lyons flushed and hung his head
Then he spoke with evident regret.
''They saw me. then, and got away.
I hate to have to say 1t in words.
Mrs. Harrison. but 1t were Miss
Envy Mason. / seen her from the
lobby, a-going past the hotel. She
saw me, turned, and hurried
around the corner. That struck
me odd. And then, when i
lodged out to the street, / seen her
going in the hotel by the little side
entrance which amt never used.
And when she gets into the dining
room and sets down to a table, l
sees Mr.. Rogers come and take
his place right alongside Of her,
as nice as you please"
"Oh, Lyons-you're very sure7"
/ gasped.
81 know. ma am" he replied, un.
Outstanding. Il hated to tell
you"
Its all right, have some
friends / can trust" / returned
shakily.
And now-is there any
errands or such like before l
drive you and Miss Sturges down
to your officer"
"You haven't time. Well get
out began.
But at this Carlotta took a
hand. Her tone was decisive
yet friendly.
Wen take Mrs. Harrison to
her office, please. Lyons" she
said.
At the door Of my office she
stopped.
shall come in with your"
she asked. "Or do you get It
the way I do-Little Anne to
trot in with sort of a clean slate
and no memories or hangovers
such as c. Sturges to remind
her Of the past merry evening
and early norm"
BE off with you" l cried.
forcing myself to a bantering
tone, so Carlotta would feel that
effect. 1--WE a days work to do
dHu Can "hS
keeps bankers hours hanging
around to hinder me from get
ting a start sometime before time
to go home"
Then I stood at the top Of the
stairs and watched Carlotta out
of sight around a curve in the
hall below. After which l took a
long breath, called up the most
serene and ready-to-work ex-
preston could muster. and
marched into my office.
Miss May looked up with q
look of intense relief.
I'm 80 glad you've come" she
said. Miss Storrs has been
phoning and phoning. She seems
very anxious to talk to you"
"I'l call her at once" re-
piled.
Miss May shook her head.
She's on her way over now.
She said 1t was urgent and she
couldn't risk losing a minute"
To Be Continued Thursday.