The Elk Mountain pilot., 1922-04-13
SYNOPSIS.


eight years old and beautiful is the
ciai secretary of the fiirtatious Mrs Isa-
belle Garter. at ..Crownlands. Richnrd
old Nina Carter. Ward, twenty-four years
old and impressonable. fancies himself in
love love with his mothers attractive secre-
tary Mrs. Carter's latest affair" is
with young Anthony Pope. and the youth
Is taking 1t very seriously
CHAPTER II.-Presding over the tea
cups this summer afternoon. Harriet is
profoundly disturbed by the arrival of
visitor. Royal Blondin. Next day. at
tea party in the city. Blondin makes him
self agreeable to Nina and leaves deep
impression on the unsophisticated girl.
CHAPTER III. Harret's agitation
eyer eyer the appearance of Blondin at
Crownlands' is explained by the fact.
that he had been disturbing element In
her life ten years before. and she fears
him. The man is an avowed adventurer.
living on the gullibility of the idle rich.
He frankly announces to Harriet his in
tention of marrying Nina. who, as the
daughter of the wealthy Richard Carter,
e highly desirable catch" and urges
ner to aid him. She is In sense in his
power. and after pleading with him to
abandon his scheme agrees to follow a
policy of neutrality.
CHAPTER Iv.-Harriet visits her mar
ried sister. Linda Davenport. with whom
she had had her home during her unfor-
tunate acquaintance with Blondn. and
tells her of his temperance. The two
women. realizing the unscrupulous nature
of the man. view the future with appre-
hension.
CHAPTER Knowing the tender
feeling she has inspired in Ward Carter.
Harriet is tempted to marry him for the
position and wealth he can give her.
though realizing she does not love him
Blondin has ingratiated himself with
Madame Carter. Richards mother. and
marriage with Nina. Ward urges Har-
riet to marry him at once. She procras-
tinates
CHAPTER vI.-Angered at his wifes
too open Irritation with young Anthony
Pope. Richard Carter markedly shows his
resentment. Isabelle, ardenty returning
her youthful lovers attachment. elopes
with him on his yacht. and pursuit is
fair. exaggerated. of course. by gossip.
is kept as much as possible from being
public property.
CHAPTER VII. = Ward Carter again
urges Harriet to marry him. but she can
not bring herself to an alliance with him
and refuses. The fact of Mrs. Carters
elopement becomes public. Harriets ca
pable managing hand is more than ever
needed at "Crownlands." and despite the
complications she foresees as inevitable
she decides to remain.
CHAPTER vIII.-Blondin puts pressure
on Harriet to forward his marriage with
Nina, but she makes up her mind to
concerning her knowledge of Blondins
intentions. and she counsels active oppo-
sition to the match. The family with
Harriet, move to a summer establishment
on Long Island.
CHAPTER Ix.-In the new home Har-
riet. with Madame Carter and Nina. set
tie down for a vacation. In frank talk
with Nina Harriet endeavors to show her
effect on the infatuated girl On Richard
Carter's insistence. Harriet is installed
as mistress of the household. but find
ing her position untenable. declares her
intention of leaving. Richard makes an
offer of marriage. as a way out OF the
Though divorced) is still alive. refuses
and leaves the house. To her old-fash-
has been granted divorce from his err
ing wife does not free him from his mar
ital ties and marriage with him is i'm
possible.
CHAPTER Kat her sisters home
Harriet helps to bring her small nephew
Linda cordially approves Harriet's stand
on the question of marriage with a di-
vorced man. David Davenport. Lnda's
brother-in-law. warmly presses his suit,
and Harriet has about made up her mind
to accept him when Richard Carter ap-
pears with the announcement that Isa-
belle is dead and no obstacle to his mar
riage with Harriet remains. The girl
Yields and the marriage is quietly sol
emniZed Harriet OHerS 10 tell hlCnaru
the circumstances of her ENHANCEMENT
with Blondn. but he refuses to listen.
CHAPTER XII : The news of their
Nina, is softened by Harriets comfort
ing The three take a trip to Bermuda
ICES that he is deeply in love with Har-
riet though their marriage has simply
been one of convenience.
CrIA p.ru,P XJI-FornnaI announcement
of the wedding is made. and Madame
Carter somewhat grudg1ngly welcomes
friends. however. many of them promi-
nent in society circles. willingly accord
her a place. and extend sincere congratu-
lations to Richard.
CHAPTER XiII.-Counseled by Har-
riet. Richard Carter urges Nina to aban-
don The sSa 4 Gs Is wsh
Blondin. Carter makes his opposition
plain. Blondin appeals to Harriet for
support. and on her refusal makes the
assertion that he and Harriet had been
married ten years ago. Harriet practi-
caIly admits the truth of the statement
CHAPTER xIv.-Next day Harriet re-
veals TO her husband the facts of her
ENHANCEMENT with Blondin Nine years
before, she had gone through an absurd,
him. and had Immediately thereafter left
she was in a way compromised. and that
had given Blondin his hold over her
ing and sympathy. and their reconcilia-
tion ia complete.
CHAPTER xv.-Gauging, the character
of the man with whom he is dealing,
Richard Carter offers Blohiin snbstan-
tial sum of money to break on al rela-
tions with Nina and the adventurer ac-
cepts That matter satisfactorily settled.
Richard seeks more definite under
standing with Harriet, but mis9nder-
stands the attitude taken by his wife,
CHAPTER XVI-Nina discovers that
Blondin has taken money from her IA
ther with the understanding that their
"engagement' shall be dissolved. and her
disiliusionment is complete. With the
satisfaction Of knowing that the girl they
love has been saved from unhappiness
and joyful in their mutual acknowledged
affections Harriet and her husband begin
their lives together.