San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-29
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Dolly, n governess, marries Nige
Bretherton for his money. The mar
riage proves an unhappy one. Wines
war is declared, Nigel is glad to en-
list. He leaves Dolly in care of his
best friend, Mary Furniyal. Mary
comes TO live in Dolly's flat. Dolly
tells Mary that she is sorry she did
not marry poor sutton named
Robert Durham.
When word comes that Nigel has
been killed in action, Dolly marries
Robert in London and sails with him
for America.
Nigers older brother, David. calls
to see NigePs widow. He mistakes
Mary for Dolly. Mary is ashamed
to tell of Dolly's marriage, so let's
David think that she is Nigel's wife.
David goes from Nigers home to
call on an old friend. Now go on
with the story.
David stepped out on the path. He
looked up at the dark face of the
house. and a little reminiscent smile
curved his lips.
"Yes-this is the house,
He paid aud dismissed the man,
and went up the steps to the front
door.
BY the light above the porch he
glanced at his watch. 1t was nearly
nine. He hesitated for a moment
then rang the bell.
After all, there were excuses for a
late visit when man h;vl just re-
turned to London after three years
absence. Fisher would not mind.
The maid who opened the door was
doubtful if her master would see him.
She took BrethertOn's card rcluct-
antly. After a moment door of one
of the sitting-rooms was flung open,
and man came eagerly into the
hail.
"David, my dear old fellow" He
seized Bretherton by both hands and
dragged him into the light. Il had
no idea you were in England. When
did you land? Why didn't you let
me know"
Il only landed this morning. I
have been nowhere, except"
He broke off. A woman had fol-
lowed Henry Fisher into the hall.
She was golden-haired and beautiful
ly dressed. Her eyes were bright
with cagerness as they met David's.
"Oh. l am so glad to see you again !.
/ couldn't believe it was you. But,
oh. David, poor Nigel"
They were in the drawing-room
now, and Fisher had taken David's
overcoat.
There was a little silence.
IL Just couldn't believe it when
we heard." Dora Fisher went on, in
shocked voice. "One hears OF
men being killed at the Front every
day, but it seems impossible that
anyone we know could be amongst
them. Oh, David, it must have
been n shock!"
yes"
Something in her almost exag'
gerated pity Jared on him. He
looked relieved when her brother
came back to the room.
81 ought to apologize for such O
late visit, David was saying, but
there were several matters l wanted
to speak to you about
He hesitated.
Dora sprang up from the deeI
chair where she was sitting; there
was little frown between her eyes
"You mean that you want me t.
go away? You are horrid. when
haven't seen you for three years. III
just give you half an hour-no more
And, David, you arc going to stay
the night, aren't you? It too late
to get down 10 Red Grange, and
simply, won't let you go to hotel y
aft am not in the way" he be
gan diffidently.
She laughed.
ave are only too glad to have
you!"
She left them, shutting the dool
after her. -
Fisher was mixing whisky-and
| soda at n side table.
ats good to see YOU. David" he
said affectionately. Il only wish i
might have been in happier 'circum
stances. Poor Nigel"
II wanted to speak to you about
him. why didn't you tell me he wai
married?"
Fisher flushed little.
my dear chap, how could /? Nige