The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-12-14
Chapters From a
Woman S Life
ANOTHER HONEYMOON
BY JANE PHELPS
Chapter "a.


Seated in the roadster beside Wal
ter, Swimming swiftly over the country
roads forgot there was anything un-
pleasant in the world. was tired and
the bracing air rested me. We talked
little, but once in a while Walter
would turn to me and in a funny little
way he had say:
Hello, Doreen,'' then pay attention
to his driving. Sometimes he would
vary it by asking: Having a good
time, Doreen?" Not waiting for an
answer. These little 1ovable traits in
Walter always made me love him
more. He seemed SO like a great big
irresponsible boy.
We stopped at a famous restaurant
Cor our dinner. Henri knew us and
expressed his pleasure at seeing me,
saying something complimentary, SO
tickling Walters vanity. easily
aroused. We had a wonderful dinner
it was horribly expensive, but I
made no objections and fingered long
over our cheese and coffee, chatting.
Walter talked a little of the party.
Said Grace Lad knocked them all
idea that it was because of my Selec-
ton, not her beauty.
"She told me you wanted to sketch
her in it, L said.
Yes, she's coming tomorrow. Bet
ter run in and have tea. She made
Helen look like 20 cents in her cheap
get up. She's raving over it. Women
certainly are catfish"
Me too?'' I asked, happy that he
had proposed L come to tea. 80
mo, Doreen, L think you have less
of that in you than any woman L ever
knew. it makes you nightly attrac-
tive, too
Is it any wonder was happy. Sud
denly I burst out:
I'D rather have had this afternoon
with you than gone to the party!"
Good girl!' he patted my hand as
it lay on the ,abI2.
Il guess we'd better be going" he
said after a bit. 1.-THE mater will WON
der what has become of u.s.
1t was like a douche of cold water.
But threw off the feeling and replied
gayly:
II shall tell her that we have been
on another honeymoon"
''We'I have to have them often.''
Walter replied as We walked out fol-
lowed by the obsequious Henri.
The ride home in the early evening
was delightful. A great sense of
peace and happiness stole over me
How foolish I was to allow anything
to worry me, when L had my hus-
bands love. I felt L did have it and
my cheeks, REDEEMED in the darkness
as thought of my jealousy of Helen
love for me, mine for him.
TIL be right back as soon as put
the car up he said as he helped me
out.
Mrs. Page and Claire were sitting
cozily in the living room. She had
remained to dinner and they were evil |
IDENTIFY having a pleasant chat
How did you find Mrs. Eldredg e ?'ssI
I asked.
mot quite so well but cheerful as
ever" Claire replied. she was de-
lighted that I brought Mrs. Page"
And 1 was charmed with her"
Walters mother added
Il must tell you what Mrs. Page
did After We left she stopped at the |
and sent my invalid a won |
1erful basket of fruit, jellies, etc. Then |
great bunch of old-fashioned flow
ers. ! know she was delighted with /
such thoughtfulness. She is so crate. /
'ul for any kindness, the thought that I
prompts it. That means more to her
han the gift ITSELF
'fTbat is the way with all of US 1 |
hink."
where did you and Walter go?
Jennie s , you weI4e away together.
I'VE went honeymooning!' I said
ust as ' Ter appeared.
That's right, Mater! And were go.
ng often" he said.
ired Mrs. Page said:
my room looked very nicely,
)oreen- Thank you for the flowers:
I went to bed very happily. Life
wasn't so hard after all.
Tom plans a dinner
for Mrs, Page.)