, 1922-05-03

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"a Very interestingly Most Unusual
Mana Very Good Family, Too
Excellent Old Family"
some errand I might do for your" she
said respectfully.
This courtesy. from a beautiful
young woman to an old one. always an
tagonized Madame Carter. Harriet
knew hat she was casting about for
some honeyed and farewell,
when the mufrled thrill of the bell
came to them. and the footsteps of
Ella were heard. Immediately after
ward Richard Carter came quickly liz.
He met Harriet at the door.
"How are you, Miss Field7 Tell
Nina to hurry; I've got about five min
utes? y he said, pleasantly.
Don't keep Miss Field; she is maxi
ing her traini" said his mother, com
ing forward under full sail. Inc laying
both hands about his. "Tn explain
about Nina"
Richard Carter gave his mother the
peculiarly warm smile that was espe-
cially her own
Went on with Ward. eh7" he said,
in his hearty voice. That's all right,
then. Oh, Miss Field |" he called, after
Harriet's d~iscreetly r%etreating back,
the cars downstairs. Wait for me
there; I'll run you home in half the
time the train takes. I'm playing In
the tennis finals, Mother"
Harriet, turning for just a nod and
smile. heard no more. But as she en-
tered the lift, the girl said to herself,
with a passionate sort of gratitude :
"Oh. 1 like you'll You're the only genu-
Inc and unselfish and kind-hearted one
In the whole crowdr"
She went down to the street, and
saw the small car waiting. He a
driving himself today. With a great
sense Of comfort and relaxation Har-
riet got into 1t. and was comfortably
established, and tucked in snugly,
when Richard came down. He smiled
at seeing her, got into his own seat;
the machine slipped smoothly into mo-
ton, the hot and sordid streets began
to glide by.
Ever think how Illuminating 1t
would be, Miss Field, IL we kept a list
of the things that are worrying US
sick, and read 'em over a few weeks
later?"
~ suppose so !" the girl said, a little
surprised. and yet with fervor. wed
have a fresh bunch then, and be wor-
rying away just as hardl"
The spontaneous response in her
tone made Richard Carter laugh.
Harriet was content to enjoy this
r2stful interval between h hurry and
crowding of Linda's house and the
currents and c-ross-currents that she
must encounter at Crownlands. She
watched the green country go by, the
trees silent and heavy with their rich
foliage, the villages blazing with the
last June roses.
They flew by the great gates of the
country club, and turned in past
Crownlan6s lodge, and Harriet got out
at the steps, and turned her happy,
flushed face toward the man to thank
him.. Whatever she saw in his face as
he smiled and nodded at her pleased
her, for she went upstairs saying again
to herself. "Oh, you're real-you're
honest-I like your
1t was delightful t get back into
the familiar atmosphere, to catch the
fragrance of flowers In the orderly
gloom downstairs. to tax off her hat
and her hot, dusty clothing. and have
d leisurely hot bath; to put or fresh
and fragrant summer wear, and to go
downstairs presently, rejoicing in be-
ing young and comfortable, and ire
mendously interested In life. The sig
nihcance of Richard Carriers parting
look, its honest admiration IND friend
illness, augmented by her own glance
at a chance mirror on her way up
stairs. stayed with her pleasantly.
AT one end Of the terrace there was
an awning whose shade fell upon the
brick flooring and the jars of bloom ;
and this afternoon 1t also shaded Isa-
belle, In a basket chair. and the big
hound, and Tony Pope. Harriet cast
them a passing glance. n wondered
a little In her heart. The boy was
handsome, and fascinating, and rich,
but It was just q little unusual to rave
Isabelle so opeFaly interested in any
one.