The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-04-06

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game for him
Harriet saw that she was pleased
and aattered by an older mans appar-
ent admiration of Nina; and that she
would further the girls first definite
affair In every way that lay In her
mower. II was maddening; IL was ex-
generating beyond words. An honest
warning would have merely hattered
her with its Implication of her impOr
lance; all. ne. Isabelle and Harriet
might try 10 hold the child back-but
Granny knew girl nature better than
either OF them
well. then. l must follow them
home" Harriet said, pleasantly. You
don't come back tonightT'
To this Madame Carter very point
eddy made no answer; her plans were
not Miss Fields business.
1.-The child is growing up" the old
lady said smiling at some thought.
"Well, we must look for love affairs
now 20
Harriet felt that there was small
profit In following this line OF CONVEX
sation. She glanced at her twisted
wrist.
II think will make that two o'clock
train. Madame Carter. unless there 10
some errand might do for youf' she
said respectfully.
This courtesy. from a beautiful
young woman 10 an old one. always an
tagOniZed Madame Carter. Harriet
knew that she was casting about for
some honeyed and venomous farewell,
came 10 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 10 hurry I've got about five min
:" ne said. pleasantly.
Don't keep Miss Field: she is max
ing her train :" said his mother. COM
Ing forward under full sail. and laying
both hands about his. III explain
about Nina
4 :. Richard Carter gave his mother the
| ,.culiariy warm smile that was espe-
daily 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 discreetly retreating back.
1.-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. l like youl 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 ii. 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-
| zion. the hot and sordid streets began
to glide by.
Ever think how Illuminating 1t
would be, Miss Field, If we kept a list
Of the things that are worrying US
sick. and read EN- over a few weeks
| laterT'
II suppose so" the girl said, little
surprised. and yet with fervor. Wed
have a fresh bunch then. and be wor-
rying away just as hard -
| The spontaneous response I'm 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 flew by the great gates of the
,..untry club. and turned in past
/ tr,wnIands lodge, and Harriet got out
/ nj the steps. and turned her happy,
flushed face toward the man 10 thank
him. Whatever she saw in his face as
| 10 smiled and nodded at her pleased
ber for she went upstairs saying again
% herself. "Oh. you're real-you're
/ honest-I like you"
II was delightful 10 get back into
the familiar atmosphere, TO catch the
/ fragrance OF flowers In the orderly
| eIoom downstairs, to take of her hat
and her hot. dusty clothing. and have
a leisurely hot bath; to put on fresh
ora fragrant summer wear. and TO 90
downstairs presently, rejoicing in be-
| inc young and comfortable. and ire
mendousIy interested In life. The sig
nIs,cance of Richard Carriers parting
look. its honest admiration and friend
Iiness. augmented by her own glance
AT a chance mirror on her way up
stairs stayed with her pleasantly.
Ar one end of the terrace there was
awning whose shade fell upon the