The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-03
THE LOVE CAME.
 A CITY ROMANCE BY WaNlA TENRE REAtNaun
CHATTER 137
~ Sha was enRagedI

She was engaged!
 It was so marvellous that she could hardly make herself believe 1t. She. little Winifred Scott engaged, to bel marriedl
 The word married" did net. She decided to think of herself only as engaged now. It would be time enough later to think of marriage.
 Of course, she must tell Donald what had happened. Much as she dreaded this-or pretended to herself that she dld-there would be some satisfaction in proving to him her in dependence. MCreover-and she felt ms gnanimous as she reflected on this 1t was only fair that Donald should know there was no hope for him.
 Then, as If in derision, her common sense reminded her of the great world in which Muir lived, of the hosts of friends he had, of women older than she, who were glad to receive attention from the successful and cultured man. It was when she remembered this that Winifred was especially glad she could tell Muir of another mans love for her, and that she was pledged to that man.
 She only wished that Richard Ran kin were successful and influential Her triumph would seem so much greater in her exguardian's eyes.
 She planned various ways ir which to communicate the news to him. She had a queer timidity at the prospect of looking into Muir's face as she spoke the important words. Perhaps she would best write to him.
 Her mind was busy on Tuesday afternoon as she walked down Fifth avenue. She felt restless, and de- cided to do her shopping on foot in- stead of hiring a taxicab. The day was too cold for her to drive in her open car.
 Fiftieth street and the avenue wait ing for the crCsstown traffic to halt. she was reflecting that a closed car was necessity to her. To be sure this weather was unseasonably cold for October-yet winter, with its sharp winds and snows would soon be here. The matter of getting car rested with her now. She need not even consult Donald. Richard would know about such things. she supposed. Yet he had never owned or driven a car, while Donald had owned automobiles for years and knew all about them. She might, after all, ask him what he
 The policeman blew his whistle and the crosstown traffic halted. car stopped so close to the curb on which Winifred stood that she started back. At that instant the door of the car opened and Donald Muir sprang out.
 Where are you goingY he de- manded, shaking hands and smiling his delight a seeing her. "Or, rather may 1 not take you to your desti- nation? Get ini" leading her to the open door of his car.
 Instinctively, she did his bidding. Then, as he took his seat by her she glanced at the upholstery of the interior of the automobile, then out at the hood.
 'Why-you have another new car haven't you" she exclaimed.
 .'Yes-don't you like it? The other machine was good Of it's kind, but decided to make myself a present of a closed car for winter. So 1 sold my roadster and got something bit handsomer. By the way you are the first friend l have taken in it. That means good luck for me, doesn't it?'
 T hope so," she tried to smile as she replied. Donald seemed so handy, s1 carefree today! She wished he had been more grave, less charm ingly cordial.
 You are not going to do any shop, pisg this afternoon,g he declared banteringly. Instead, we are going for little ri-' and then to the Plaza for tea-aren't we?"
 "Oh-I ought not to-" she pro- tested T. started out for walk"
 You can walk some other time"
 
 northward. Then, as she did not smile, he asked, his face sobering /, suddenly, Would you rather not go with me, Winifred? There was some thing that l wanted to speak to you about-and I thought this would be good time to d6 it."
 Surely it would" she replied. "No-I would rather drive than walk. Bu. on a cold day like this l do not enjoy my open csr-and taxis dc not appeal to me especially"
 Upon my word" Donald ex claimed with a laugh. That is coincidence-you saying that. Tor, do you know, it was on this very subject that I wanted to speak to you. I have been thinking that it was time you got a closed car"
 But you advised against it awhile ago.
 T know I did-and I have come to the conclusion that l was a cross old crab to do so. To tell the truth I was a bit unsatisfied then about certain of your Investments But, awhile ago, I found that some of your stock has been booming in a ~ marvellous way--and, really you need closed car. Don't you want one, my dear? I thought the idea would please you. If 1t doesn't, why doesn't it?"
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