The Washington herald., 1922-01-02
Continued from Yesterday.

0dESIOWe. ne possessed q ClcdA hcsS VI
eye. he radiated a wholesome clean
ness, which distinguished him from
other New York men she had met,
blase, sophisticated men, seeking
restlessly after some new sensation.
some new experience which would
offer a piquant flavor to their jaded
palates.
When her gown was hooked and
the maid had enveloped her in her
evening wrap, Jeanne was again sum-
moned TO the telephone.
Find out who it is" she instruct
ed the maid. land say that I have
already departed for the evening"
He say it ees very important" the
girl reported. He want to know
where you go? II ees Monsieur Har-
rison.
Henry Harrison. Jeanne took the
receiver.
ITS not really you. Henry -
asked Jeanne incrcdulously mot the
transmitter. What arc you doins
here? However did you find me?"
Traced you through your bank"
Harrison replied dryly. You didn't
think I'd received a letter from
you, did your
Now. Henry, don't be angry
Jeanne troubled to be cajoIing. I've
been terrifically busy. I haven't
written to anyone"
SO your Aunt Emily informed
me when ] called there the night
before l left. i want to see you
on business" he added abruptly,
as il to preclude any idea of hers
that his call was friendly in its i'm
port
I'm just off to a dinner party,
Henry" Jeanne replied hesitantly.
Wouldn't tomorrow do?''
I'm leaving at midnight" he
said shortly. Il won't keep you
long. It's your business not mine,
and I'd say you better see me"'
Jeanne knew an instant's panic.
Could anything be wrong about
her money?
I'll tell you what" she said has
tily. If 1 wasn't going to this
wrCtched party, I'd make you stay
and dine with me; but, as it is,
am already late, so suppose you
drive with me to the Evans and we
can talk during the ride. It's quite
ways up Riverside"
He muttered assent, and Jeanne
called the taxi stand and ordered
a car. Then she gave a last glance
at her reflection in the mirror and
went down to meet Henry Harrison.
She was resentful that he should
have come.
He had always been wonderfully
Kind to her. His efforts to collect
all of her money and to add to her
income through various cunningly
contrived loans had been indefat-
igable: but to have him show up
in New York just at this time, when
-her plans were still in nebulous,
and precariOus state, was unfortu-
nate. She rather anticipated Har-
rison's grooming, and she knew
\ that she was not yet sufficiently
established to be able to pass off
laughingly a call from "a funny
countryman l met the summer /
spent on a ranch, my dear" il she
met up with an acquaintance.
Even prepared as she was, Har-
risOn's appearance was something
of a shock to her as she stepped
out of the elevator and found him
patiently waiting for her in Pea
cock Alley.
He wore a store" suit. so blue
that it was almost purple. and very
tan shoes with small piazzas pro-
truding from the soles. There was
a derby hat in his red, ungloved
hand. unrelieved by suggestion
of white cuff. Her glance went to
his necktie, dismally confident that
III would encounter tanning red
e But in this she was disappointed.
He wore a purple cravat ornament
ed in very vivid and very yellow
flower design.
Concealing her chagrin, she went
forward with outstretched, daintily
glOved hand.
How do you do?" she said in
the voice she had learned to use
to advantage.
Harrison blinked and grew red.
- was waiting for Miss Dare" :"
he muttered in confusion.
Jeanne laughed drearily.
Here she is. Henry, Are Won
trying to flattcr me by pretending
that you don't recognize me?"
Harrison EUlped audibly. He
Stared at hIsy in disbelief and his
derby hat, released by nerveless
fingers, fell and skidded across the
marble noor until bell boy pounc-
cd on 1t skillfully and returned it
to its owner. waiting expectantly.
Harrison didn't notice the boy at
FIRST. his eyes fixed unbelievingIy
on Jeanne
She was flushed. Already they
were attracting attention.
THE boy" she reminded him
gently. Have you a quarter"
Huh? What for?" then hastily.
~Oh sure"
He dug into his pockets, produced
coin. and handed 1t to her SOL
emnly.
The boy sniggered and controlled
himself hastily. Jeanne was GRIM
SON.
Give it to the boyw she said
frigidIy, and, turning, walked to-
ward the carriage stand.
Harrison caught up with her in a
moment.
7 gave it to the boy as you said
hut what under the canopy for?"
Didn't he rescue your hat%' In
quired Jeanne coldly.
Sure! But any citizen does that
for you on a windy day. If you
paid him for it, you'd get a crack
in the jaw"
New York is not Iowa." said
Jeanne decisively.
She stepped into the car, assisted
by the taxi starter. and gave an
address on Riverside. Harrison
clambered in awkardly after her.
He seated himself on one of the
little folding seats opposite her.
Of room here" she patted the empty
ace beside her.
lie shook his head.
y might crush something. You
hook like the picture on a candy