The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-05-25
SYNOPSIS.
Observation-Disclosures
Copyright BY Kathleen Norria

CHAPTER Harriet Field. twenty
eight years old and beautiful. Is the So
cial secretary OF the hirtatious Mrs Isa-
belle Carter. at "CrOwnlands. Richard
Carriers home. and g0verness Of l7-year-
old Nina Carter. Ward. twenty-four years
old and impressiCnable fancies himself In
love with his mothers attractive secre-
tary Mrs. Carriers latest affair is
with young Anthony Pope. and the youth
q taking II very seriously.
CHAPTER H.-Preslding over the tea
ups this summer afternoon. Harriet is
profoundly disturbed BY the arrival OF a
visitor. Royal BlOndin- Next day. at a
tea party IN the city. Blondin makes him
self agreeable to Nina. and leaves a deep
impression on the unsophisticated girl
CHAPTER III Hsrriet's agitation
over the appearance Of BlOndin at
Crownlands' is explained hy the fact
hat ne had been disturbing element in
ler life ten yeas before. and she fears
MIN. The man - an avowed adventurer
wing on the gullibillty of the idle rich.
Tie frankly announces 70 Harriet his in
-ention OF marrying Nina who. the
daughter OF the wealthy Richard Carter
s a highly desirable catch" and urges
her 70 aid him. She is IN a sense IN his
power. and after pleading with him to
abandon his scheme agrees 10 follow
policy OF neutrality.
CHAPTER Iv.-Harriet visits her mar
-icd sister linda Davenport. with whom
she had had her home during her uufor-
tells her OF his rea ppearance. The two
women. realizing the INSCRIPTIONS nature
4 the man. view the future with appre-
ension.
CHAPTER " Knowing the tendsr
feeling she has inspired IN Ward Carter.
Harriet Is tempted 10 marry him for the
nosltion and wealth he can give her.
though realizing she does not love him
Blondin has ingratiated himself with
Madame Carter. Richards mother and
she Is whole-heartedly in favor OF his
-iet 20 marry him at once. She procras-
tlnates.
CHAPTER vT-Angered at nj. wffe's
100 open Irritation with young Anthony
Pope. Richard Carter markedly shows his
resentment Isabelle, ardenuy returning
her youthful lovers attachment elopss
with him on his yacht. and pursuit is
useless The news OF the sensational af-
air. exaggerated. OF course. by gossip.
public property.
CHAPTER VII. - Ward Carter again
urges Harriet TO marry him. but she can
not bring herself TO an alliance with him
merely for the sake OF seif-advancernent.
elopement becomes public. Harriets ca
pahle managing hand Is more than ever
needed at "Crownlands." and despite the
omplica lions she foresees as inevitable
she decides to remain.
CHAPTER vIII-Bloncin puts pressure
On Harriet 20 forward his marrfsre with
Nina. out she makes her mind TO
DEFY him. Richard Carter questions her
concerning her knowledge of BlOndin's
Intentions. and she counsels active oppo-
sluon to the match The family, with
Harriet. move 70 a summer establishment
on Long Island.
CHAPTER TX In the rev home Har-
riet. with Madame Carter and Nina. set
lie down for vacation IN a frank talk
with Nina Harriet endeavors 20 show her
Blondin's unwOrthiness. but 40 has little
fleet on the infatuated girl. On Richard
Cartsr'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 way out OF the
situation. but Harriet. considering such a
thing impossible while Mrs. Carter
though divorced Is still alive. refuses
and leaves the house, To her old-fssh-
ioned ideas. the fact that Richard Carter
has been granted divorce from his err
ing wife does not free him from his mar
tai ties. and marriage with him Is i'm
possible.
CHAPTER Kat her sisters home
Harriet helps TO bring her small nephew
safely through an attack OF diphtheria
Linda cordially approves Harriets stand
on the question Of marriage with a d.
vorced man. David Daven port, IInda's
and Harriet has about made up her mind
to accept him when Richard Carter APP
belle II dead and no obstacle 70 his mar
riage with Harriet remains. The girl
Yields. and the marriage Is quietly sol
ennized Harriet offers to tell Richard
with Blondin. but he refuses TO listen.
CHAPTER XII - The news OF their
mothers death. shocking 70 Ward and
Nina. - softened by Harriet's comfort
Ing The three TAX trip, TO Bermuda.
and or their return Richard Carter real
Ives that he Is deeply in love with Har-
riet though their marriage has simply
been one of convenience