The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-03

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/<T'M old-fashioned, guess.
married Jim because he
is my man. I though.
we'd share everything. And to-
night when wanted him so I
felt lost, as II we didn't share any
thing.
'"You forget" Betty reminded
me almost sternIy, that Jim
doesn't share your business. One
Of the most modern things about
your whole life Is the fact that
each Of you is In businAss-that
you're both on your own, Anne.
You must always remember that
when you're tempted to judge
jim"
''I didn't judge him. I pleaded.
81 just want him. I wish circura-
stances hadn't made a business
woman Of me. ! wish I didn't
need to express myself and be a
full, real person. But that sepa-
ration Of interests is enough.
Now. II we're each to have our
own social group-what have
we?'
very little," agreed Betty
slowly. But this extreme stand
ard or lack Of standard-can't
last. It isn't possible for the
world to 90 much farther in what
it calls its observation-disclosures, and
search for expression and free
dom. Your life ana Jim's touch
SO many points-you've so much
in common that you must newt
ably swing back again into closer
communion. Ruth Gregory hasn't
our standards, but she's a big
woman and Jim is probably flat.
tered by her interest"
Jim the Big Issue.
"I've not swung away" I man.
aged. Nothing else matters so
much as being with Jim. But he
has 50 much charm, SO much per-
sonality and magnetism and
such a restless nature that this
group Of artists with their bohe-
milan standards is tearing the
very foundation OF the simple
home life that means everything
to me. I wish Miss Gregory
would leave Jim alone!'
eyes, I know" Betty answered
gently. IT WONDER
But what it was Betty won
dered wasn't to know, for a peal
at the door bell Interrupted US.
And since Betty's visiting maid
had gone for the day, there was
nothing for her to do but answer
the summons. While Betty was
gone I walked around the room
impatiently, wondering If Betty
could help me find again the way
to simple, moderate, old-fashioned
family life-such as Jim and /
had shared so beautifully in the
days Of our poverty.
When Betty returned. however,
she was followed by a shrink
ing, modest little figure whom
for the moment hardly recog-
nized. Then a sobbing cry burst
out:
oh, Mrs. Harrison. Aren't
you glad to see me?"
1t was Irma Warren.
"Of course I'm glad to see you,
Irma," cried, recovering my
self quickly to meet the need ex-
pressed in Irma Warren's tone.
The girl looked wistful to the
point Of being pathetic as she
followed Betty Winston into the
den where my hostess and 1 had
been talking so earnestly of mol
ern social conditions and what
they mean to me. IT had no
idea you'd returned, Irma. But
you're a fine surprise. I think
I'm going to kiss you before I
introduce you to Mrs. Winston"
We've met, and we began to
get acquainted on the way down
my long hail." Betty said with
her unfailing ease Of manner.
Irma turned and smiled shyly.
IT think Miss Warren is hoping
you'll take her home with you,
Anne" said Betty significantly.
I'm hating the thought of losing
you. But I've an idea I'd be a
selfish thing to try to keep
you
Betty Takes Charge.
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