The Washington herald., 1922-04-15
Continued from YeHsrdoy.

II was a delightful ride up RIVER
side Drive. The Hudson was snug
gled in low clouds Of pearly mist.
Ribbons of crimson flashed from
late sunset when they approached
Cla-snont, the historical inn that
had now become New York's smart
uptown rendezvous. Jane felt =
thrill OF delight.
Set we'll upon 4 Powered mound
this inn with wide wandering Ner-
-HudaS was hoSpitable sight. Along
the winding carriage road. many
smart motors were in line. Ahead
OF them, a Rolls-ROyce was purrinG
handsomely as a. lady in an ermine
wrap descended to join a waiting
party Something in the air of one
of the men seemed familiar to Jane.
but she forgot quickly as Mr.. Car
ruthers ushered Hattie and her up
the stairs to receive a bow Of well
come from the liverieh doo--man-
A table was secuI ed with a view
Of the river. Jane stared across
at the fairy spectacle of lights
glimmering on the Palisades. Car
ruthers ordered a sensible dinner Of
hot cOnsomnre and tende-loin steak
for hungry little Hattie. Jane mod
estly suggested just a chicken salad
for herself, but he laughed.
IF you will take my suggestion.
TlTorder for you and me. 4 breast
Of guinea hen. mushrooms under
glass. artichokes with Hollandaise
sauce-a fruit cocktail to start. Ell?
Unless you would like a regular
cocktail"
Jane shook he= head. She won
dered as Carruthers put away his
handsome silver flask, whether all
fashionable New. Workers drank
more than they ate. 1t seemed to
be merry enough at all the sur
rounding tables. Directly in back
OF Jane. n party of four were max
ing many toasts. Hattie nudged
Jane and whispered loudly.
Look at those ladies. Did you
ever see such clothes?'
Mr.. Carruthers smiled indulgent-
ly.
After a decent interval. Jane
turned about to see what had taken
Hattie's eye.
What Jane saw was a flash of
jewels and q crimson creature snug
cling next to a tall figure that
looked like-yes, 1t was! Harry
Roberts,
James heart seemed to stop beat
ing and her cheeks went pale.
What's the natter" Hattie
asked in a loud voice. Jane was
desperate-afraid they would hear!
She pinched Hattie numerically
under the table and could have
screamed when Hattie cried "ouchr'
What's the trouble?" Mr.. Car
=uthers asked.
She pinched me-" Hattie tattled.
Jane blushed. and tried to gain
poise. but Mr.. CaTruthers seemed
to understand.
You know the people?'
She was about to deny it. when
Jane was petrified to find Harry
Roberts at her side!
How do you dor he said in that
careless tone.
AIR. Carruthe=s, Mr. Roberts,
snt Miss Bfyant, began per-
iSErtor.Iy to introduce.
Harry didn't wait to recognize
Hattie. before he and Carruthers
were shaking hands heartily.
Carr. Old top, Yale 49,
"Righto"' Mr.. Carruthers cried,
and then they grabbed each other
by the shoulders and went on like
all old college pals.
Harry had a chair drawn up.
Smiling to survey the patty cheer
fully, he turned back to Jane.
My dear! I telephoned you fifty
times today"
Please do not mention It," Jane
said frigidly. but he seized her hand
and persisted.
Il must have your number wrong!
swear, : tried and tried! Then /
had TO get the hotel Get my mes
sage.
yes" Jane nodded quietly. He
went on to explain.
Say, ! didn't get back home at
all last Saturday. That's why you
didn't hear from me Sunday. 1 met
bunch. yo. know--went of on .
carty-we're still celebrating!"
Il see" Jane commented stIffly
He looked at her beSeechingly.
I'm afraid to see Dad until | get
.-straiEhtened out" he said. arising
from the table rather unsteadiIy.
He must have been drinking heav-
ily. He looked down at Jane rather
ridJculously.
I really forgot where l said TO
meet you" he said pitifully. rub
bing his hand across his forehead.
Il left messages at the Ritz and
the Biltmore and the Lorraine"
1T doesn't matter" was all Jane
-9pEEos dhAAOuSlg IndI MI.
'-arruthers would not understand
-s.t they were talking about.
You didn't wait long did your
Harry begged.
NO" Jane p-evari1ated.
Hairy shook hands all around
cordially. and squeezed James hand
as he whispered
when I'm better. I'll see you"
Then the lady in the crimson
dress arose from the table in back.
"HafTyT' she called shrilIy.
Something about the reddish.
blond hair. and the pink a nd white
complexion seemed, familiar 10
Jane .'.--
That's Flo," Harry admitted and
hurried back to his table not be-
fore he stopped to say to Car.
ruthers. however
+Tm op wild party, old ton.
Understand?, Otherwise I'd ask you
to Join US"
Marry. what do you mean!"
Flo cried. as he staggered back to
nis place -Donft you know I've got
to get back to the theater TO make
up? She whined in a coarse
voice. Here. drink your wine. ana
hurry up -st:T p, E.-'.-
csrruthsrs observed the situation
sympsthetieslTy, as Harry stsgger-
ID out . littIe later with Flo siIug-
giing TO keep the ermine wrap from
kltDpirE pa he. sboulders.