The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-25

- worry inIeFeStinS-A MOST UNUSUAL
Mana Very Good Family, Too
Excellent Old Family"
some errand might do for your" she
said respectfully.
This courtesy, from q beautiful
young woman to an old one, always an
tagonized Madame Garter. Harriet
knew that she was casting about for
some honeyed and venomous farewell,
when the muffled thrill Of the bell
came to them, and the footsteps of
Ella were heard. Immediately after
ward Richard Carter came quickly in.
He met Harriet at the door.
"How are you, Miss Field? Tell
Nina to hurry I've got about five min
utes!" he said, pleasantly.
Don't keep Miss Field; she Is max
ing forward under full sail, and laying
both hands about his. "I'n explain
about Nina"
Richard Carter gave his mother the
peculiarly warm smile that was espe-
cially her own
went on with Ward, eh?" he said,
in his hearty voice. That's all right,
then. Oh, Miss Field /" he called, after
Harriet's discreetly retreating 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 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 You're the only genu-
Inc and unselfish and kind-hearted one
in the whole crowd!".
She went down to the street, and
saw the small car waiting. He was
driving himself today. With a great
| sense Of comfort and relaxation Har-
riet got into it, 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, If we kept list
Of the things that are worrying US
sick, and read 'em over q few weeks
laterw
IT suppose SO I" the girl said, little
surprised, and yet with fervor. WED
have q fresh bunch then, and be wor-
rying away just as hard!"
The spontaneous response in her
tone made Richard Carter laugh.
Harriet was content to enjoy this
| restful interval between the hurry and
crowding Of Linda's house and the
! currents and cross-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 few by the great gates Of the
country club, and turned in past
Crownlands 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 reaI-you're
honest like your
1t was delightful TO get back into
the familiar atmosphere, to catch the
fragrance of flowers in the orderly
gloom downstairs, to take off her hat
and her hot, dusty clothing, and have
leisurely hot bath; to put on fresh
and fragrant summer wear, and TO &C
downstairs presently, rejoicing in be
ing young and comfortable, and tire
mendously interested in life. The sig
nificance of Richard Carriers parting
look. its honest admiration and &xaand