The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-06-01
SYNOPSIS.
Observation-Disclosures
Copyright BY Kathleen Ncrrs


CHAPTER I-Harriet Efeld; twenty
eight years old and beautiful. IS the so
ciaI secretary of the fiirtauous Mrs. Isa-
belle Carter AT "Crownlands. Richard
Carter's home. and governess OF H-year-
Old Nina Carter. Ward. twenty-tour years
old and irnpresslcnable. fancies himself in
love with his mothers attractive secre-
tary Mrs Carriers latest affair" Is
with young Anthony Pope, ana me youth
- taking II very seriously a
CHAPTER II-Preslding over the tea
Guns this summer afternoon. Harriet is
profoundly disturbed BY the arrival of a
visitor Royal Blondin. Next day. at a
Tea marty in the city. BIondin makes him
self agreeable TO Nina. and leaves deep
impression on the unsophisticated girl
CHAPTER III Harriet's agitation
over the appearance OF slo1din at
hat he had been a disturbing element In
Ter life ten Yeas before. and she fears
him. The man - an aNoWec adFsnlursr,
living on the gui!ibility Of the Idle rich
lie frankly announces 20 Harriet his In
rsntion OF marrying Nina. VINO, as the
daughter OF the wealthy Richsrd carter,
rs a highly desirable catch and urges
her TO aid him. She IL IN a sense in his
power. and after pleading with MIN 10
aoandon his scheme agrees 70 follow a
policy Of neutrality
CHAPTER Iv.-Harriet visits her mar
RED sister. Linda Davenport. with whom
she mad had her home during her unfor-
tiiuata acquaintance with BlOnttn, and
tells her OF his res appearance The two
women. realizing the INSCRIPTIONS nature
u the man. view the future win appre-
tension.
ceiling she has inspired IN Ward Carter.
Harriet Is tempted 20 marry him Tor the
position and wealth he can give her.
though realizing she does not love him
Rlonain has ingratiated himself with
Madame Carter. Richards mother. and
she Is Enthusiastically IN favor OF his
"a Har
riet 20 marry him at once. She procras-
,inates.
CHAPTER vI-Angered at his wffe's
TOO open fiirtation with young Anthony
Pope. Richard Carter markedly shows his
resentment Isabelle. ardenuy returning
with him on his yacht. and pursuit Is
useless. The news OF the sensational az
air exaggerated. OF course. by GOSSIP.
- kept as much as possible from being
public property.
CHAPTER VII Ward Carter again
urges Harriet 20 marry him. but she can-
not bring herself to an alliance with him
merely for the sake OF self-advaneement
ana refuses. The fact OF Mrs Carter,s
elopement becomes public Harrfet's ca.
pabie mana Sing hand Is more than ever
needed at ''C-rownla nds." and despite the
,orrplica lions she foresees as inevitable
she decides to remain
CHAPTER vIII-Blondin puts pressure
on Harriet 10 forward his marriage with
Nina. but she makes up her mind TO
defy him Richard Carter questions her
concerning her knowledge OF Blondin's
| intentions. and she counsels active oppo-
sition TO the match. The family. with
Harriet. move 10 a summer establishment
on Long Island
CHAPTER KIN the new home Har-
riet. with Madame Carter and Nina. set
| tie down for a vacation. In a frank talk
With Nina Harriet sndeayors 70 show her
Blondin's unwOrthiness, but IL has little
Eject on the infatuated girl on Richard
carter's inSistence. Harriet is Installed
as mistress Of the household. but find
ing her position untenahle. declares her
Intention OF leaving. Richard makes an
offer of marriage. as way out OF the
thing impossible while Mrs. Carter
Though divorced) is stu 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
'tsl ties and marriage with him Is i'm
possible.
CHAPTER Kat her sisters home
safsly through an attack Of diphtheria
Linda cordially approves Harriet's stand
vorced man. David Davenport. Linda
brother-in-law. warmly presses his suit.
and Harriet has about made up her mind
TO accept him when Richard Carter APP
belle IS dead and no obstacle TO his mar
riage with Harriet remains. The girl
Yields. and the marriage IS quietly sol
emuized Harriet offers 10 tell Richard
the circumstances of her entanGlemenf
With Biondin. but he refuses to listen
CHAPTER XII. = The news of their
mothers death shocking TO Ward and
Nina IL softened hy Harriet's comfort
ing The three take a trip to Bermuda
and on their return Richard Carter real
ICES that he IS deeply in love with Har-
rfet though their marriage has simply
been one OF convenience.
CHAPTER XII.-FOrrnai announcement
OF the wedding IS made. and Madam
Carter somewhat grudgIngly Welcomes
her new daughter-in-law. Harriet's close
friends however. many OF them prornt
nent IN society circles. willingly accord
her a place. and extend sincere congratu-
.ations TO Richard.