The Dolores star., 1923-11-30


and to be not too terribly tied
down by marriage, and the Idea OF
having half the time all to myself
and half to my husband will be
just ideal.
Il think It must be bit of a
trial to have husband about all
the time. In the meantime, do
come in Sunday, am desperately
lonely In this big London. Will
just look for you as my telephone
Is not as yet in.
Sincerely yours,
ENID MATHEWS"
"Cheery matrimonial ocean for that
poor purser to sail on. should say"
mused John Sinclair. Looks almost
as II he were being married because
Of his absence and for home in Lon
don. However, frankness is very
desirable characteristic, and Miss Ma
thews seems to have good supply"
He thought over the matter for some
time and then decided to call on the
young lady himself. Since she was
desperately lonely she might welcome
him as tea guest in place Of Helen
and Ned. Anyway, he would risk it.
London was, after all, bit of
frost II one happened to be wanting
human companionship. Besides. John
Sinclair had growing curiosity to
meet this Independent type of girl
there was always something breezy
about an individual personality.
He had not changed his mind when
Sunday afternoon arrived, and was
about to dress In his usual careless
tweeds when he suddenly decided on
his topper and black coat. He even
stopped while crossing Piccadily, to
select few fragrant English violets
for his lapel.
Sinclair was glad afterward that he
had discarded the tweeds. He would
have felt very much out Of the picture
In such attire.
Enid's fiat was exquisite. He had
a moments swift survey of it before
she herself came in. Sinclair hoped
his expression was not too satisfied
and that the unexpected rush of ad-
miration was not too marked.
Enid paused on the threshold. There
was questioning in her lovely eyes.
you are not Mr.. Edward Sinclair"
she said.
Sinclair apOlogized.
mo. l happen to be his brother. ]
read your letter and" Enid smiled
now and came forward with out
stretched hand. 81 am glad you came
1t was good Of you" She sank com
fortably into the big chair beside Sin
clair and he wished he had brought
,ore violets, and also he condemned
his brother for not having told him
about this girl. He might have known
her seven years and might even-but
now, there was that purser chap
~ trust this purser to whom you
are engaged will not be annoyed at
my having come to see you,' he ven
tured.
Enid laughed softly.
81 would not marry man who was
as narrow as that" she told him.
mo. He will not mind-besides, he
Is no doubt walking the deck with
some lovely girl this very minute
She dismissed the subject easily,
Sinclair thought, and continued chat
fling. "Now tell me all about Mr.. and
Mrs. Sinclair. She and l promised to
become such good friends, but /
well, l am such gad-about that 1t Is
difficult to claim these rare friend
ships
sinclair had arrived at Ends at
half-past four and 1t was eleven-thirty
when he bade her goodnight at her
door.
They had had their tea and chatted
at the firesIde. Sinclair had suggest
ed a bite outside and Enid had accept
ed with fiattering smiles.
He stopped to buy the violets ana
his heart thumped absurdly as she
nested them against the gray fox fur
at her throat
After a light supper he suggested
ooe of the delightful concerts for
xyhicb London Sundays are Famous
and again he heard nothing save the
.oft breathing and occasional low muir
mur of Ends voice. After that he
found a taxi and told the driver not 10
hurry as he drove them home through
the park. e,,dov an
II have never enjoyed sunday ~
mucb In all my life." Enid told MIN.
when In the shade Of her doorway ne'
hand liAgsrsd In his.