The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-14
THE NEW
GENERATION
MALCOLM COMEDIES IN CRAIG
FORRESTER.
By JANE PHELPS
CHAPTER 100.

CHAPTER 100.
Craig FORESTER found Malcolm at
his office, and asked him to join him
at luncheon
MRS Hayden wishes to see you," he
told the young man after he had given
the order.
"Yes?' MaIcolm's eyes lighting up.
eyes. She is anxious that you and
Joan should be happy. Is your quarrel
serious?"
That's as you look at it. 1t is about
you. rather you and Mrs. Hayden"
But why, my dear boy, you
mustn't t."
ST just couldn't help telling Joan she
vas a beast, and she is about you.
I won't take it back" Malcolm inter-
rupted.
II have always known Joan did not
care for me, but 1 thought it was be-
cause she was bit jealous on ac-
count of her mother, rather than any
thing personal she had against me-"
you're right! 1t is because she is
selfish and jealous that we quarreled.
told her it was only fair that her
mother married you; that we didn't
want her living with US. I don't be-
lieve in families staying together like
| that, unless it is necessary" he went
on boyishly, land besides Mrs. Hayden
! is too young to give up her own life
her own home
you've a level head. my boy. So
Joan was obdurate, was she?"
Stubborn as a mule! I guess I
| taking my place when I turn up my
| toes to the daisies. She's rabid against
her mother being married twice"
"She's a strange kid! One would
think it a matter she would not be in
the least opposed to. She is ultra
broad about many things. She lives
down there in the Village, goes where
she pleases. does as she likes, is un-
| conventional to a degree, yet seems to
think it immoral for her mother to
marry"
II know-but she'll come around.
She'll have to-"
| t'You mean"
''I mean that told her she must
| understand We wouldn't have Mrs.
way. Mr.. Forester. I have always
loved Mrs. Hayden next to Joan. I
know she cares for you, that Joan
stands in the way Of her happiness
with you. She, Mrs. Hayden. has an
exaggerated idea of what she owes
Joan. because of the way she has
brought her up. But"
Now Craig Forester interrupted:
You mean that you brought on
this quarrel with Joan purposely be-
cause of us?" establishment in his
voice.
way Why if she wanted to, would
be almost glad to have Mrs. Hayden
live with us as to have Joan. She
! knows it too"
HAS she any idea that is the reason
! you quarreled 2"
know either. She'd be sure to find
some way to cruelty herself again for
Joan, and so spoil everything"
"And you are going to allow her to
think you don't want to marry if she
! is to live with you?" Craig ForresteT
wonder if your scheme will work
Frost. You have two rather clever
women to deal with"
'I know it," Malcolm's young lips
set firmly.
Mrs. Hayden wants you to come up
''AIl right! I'll CO."
"Joan is there"
'Whew!-Oh, we'll I'll face her too
you're a brick to do this for US
for Mrs. Hayden. I would not allow
you to go on with it only that I be-
it means happiness for her as well rs
for me if she becomes my wife" The
older man spoke very seriously.
81 know it does, too, I have seer
her look at you, and she cares a hear
as of course, you know. And it is SC
silly in Joan to talk and act as she
does. So silly and so selfish. Joan:
a dear, of course" he added. tender
smile on his lips, land not SO very
much to blame. But she has got tc
see this right, even if it does make Il
hard" Now his lips quivered.
MY dear boy!" was all Craig For.
roster said, but the touch he laid upor
Malcolm's arm as they rose from the
table told OF deep feeling.