New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
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 again in the house.
 Mary escaped to her own room then. She was afraid Of David; his new friendliness toward her made her afraid. Something in the steady kindliness of his eyes seemed to pierce the mean little deceptions of her heart, and leave her ashamed.
 But it's not as If l were trying to get anything for myself" she argued with her conscience, T only want to be here in Nigel's home for a little while. for just a few days. I will be quite willing to go away then"
 She tried to comfort herself with this assurance; but she felt miserable as she went down to lunch.
 
 If seemed as if everyone must < know, as if the very servants knew that she was an impostor; even the res of the faded portraits that lined the room seemed to be looking their contempt and condemnation at her: she could not bear to meet their cold, steady gaze.
 She was reused from her thoughts to the sound of Dayid's voice; he was speaking to Miss Sarney.
 T heard from Monty Fisher this morning. Aunt Florence. wish you would write to Miss Fisher. and ask them both down here for a week end" He turned to Mary. Have you ever met Fisher?"
 Mary tried 10 find her voice, but fl seemed to die away in her throat; she moistened her lips nervously.
 After a moment;
 You mean Mir Fisher, the soici- tor?" she faltered.
 "Yes; he is my best friend. He used to see to all Nigel's affairs for him"
 T have met him--yes"
 "A very nice young man." said Miss Nsrney "A great fayoriie Of mine. will certainly ask them down."
 Mary felt as if she must burst out laughing.
 What short-lvcd paradise hers was to be, after all. She knew that Fisher would recognize her at once knew that she could hope for noth- ing more once he saw her there in- stalled as Nigel's widow.
 \ desperate idea Of appealing to David not to ask them rushed into her mind. I,ut what reason could she give? It would only arouse his suspicion at once; and, besides If Fisher were his best friend, how could she hope that her secret would be kept?
 David was speaking to her
 sIlave yon met Miss Fisher. too?" "No-oh. no--no, 1 haven't"
 'l don't think Mary would care for her at all," Miss varnoy interposed decidedly. She isn't in the least like her brother. can't tolerate drcssed-up dolls.' David laughed.
 ''ob. come. dcar she isn't as bad as that. And Monty thinks the world Of her" Miss varney said "Humph." She looked at Mary. and shook her head. You wait till you see her" she sdmonished. ''and then tell me who is right, David or l."
 Mary did not answer. When lunch vas ended. and David rose 10 leave tie room, she made some excuse and followed.
 The desperate idea Of appealing to him was still lingering in her mind. He had been so kind 10 her that morning-surely if she asked him not 10 invite the Fishers down for inc present---IIut what excuse could she eiveg What reason that would Bc adequate? She stopped outside the dining room door with feeling of utter de- feat. David. hearing her steps, turned. He came back little.
 Do you want me?"
 No. only" He hesitated, then came wholly back. "would you like 10 go out? Ther, is the car. shall he only too de- lighted if you will come" He was well aware 6f the restless ness in her eyes Some new feeling Of chivairy in his heart made him long to help her and comfort her. He had never before met a woman who so appealed to him as This onn.
 "lf it wouldn't be bothcring yon." she told him. "i;m ! am afraid it would be-"
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