The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

ana tQ1ffh uf8 d UuS$UOoS 1ifCA@AAiS IT, ct'iS1 peoples bnsineas. But it is my bpsifess to see that my brother doesn't hurt a giri who trusts hina--a stranger in a strange land. All want you to promise is that instead ot letting him help you, when he offers to, as he's sure to do-if he hasn't already--youu let me do it.'
 "Tm hoping not to need help, except from the friends of my friend who has given me introductions," Win justified hez pride of womanhood.
 'I don't suppose you'll need anything else. You look as if you, could get along anywhere. But if you do need push, promise you won't accept favors from my brother, or let him come into your life a. all. It's entirely for your own sake ask.
 'I shall certainly accept no help from MT. Rolls."
 "That's good! It relieves my mind And Swear you won't let him dream that I've said anything or interfered with his plans
 '"His plansW t.i. offers to help girl gel, on in New 1ork-- Please don't be offended"
 "I am not. Of course, It gees wl'nou; saying that l won't let him know I've had a warning from you"
 There's one thing you must let me do, anyhow" Ena declared. "That dress-the Blue Moon,' isn't it--that you tired on ana accept it. Oh, don't say no! It's mlles toe long for me and I never enjoy, altered dresses--the styles lost. So you'll not be robbing me. If you won have it, l shall believe it's sign that you're offended at my interference"
 Winifred thought for moment and drew a long breath. 'Then I must take the dress" she said. "Its more than good ot you, of course. I shan't be in the kind of world where can wear it, but
 "Keep it to remember this evenlng-l mean, to remember me" Miss Rolls hastily amended
 Il will,' said Win simply. But there was no danger that she would ever forget Miss l~,lls-or her kindness.
 Up till the last minute before the ship docked in New York Peter had hopes. but they were blighted; he had to land with Ena and her friends without having seen Miss Child. Still, there was the pier and he knew that the passengers would soon De sorted out under letters of the alphabet:
 Peter senior had come to meet his return- ing children and the distinguished guests Marconi had bestowed on him. After shak- ing heartily the small bag of bones that was his fathers hand, Peter was free for few minutes to spring from 'sR" to "C..
 His spirits rose at the comparative deartn of "C's." Not more than a dozen of the crowded Monarchic's passengers were danc- ing with impatience beneath the third letter of the alphabet and MT. Rolls junior walked straight up to tall Miss Child.
 ''WeE. I'm mighty glad to find your ex- claimed Peter cordially. T began to think it must be trick of -dryads to wait them selves ashore without waiting for the clum- sy old ship to dock"
 "Ive left my dryadheod hanging up be bind the door," She spoke sharply, almost irritably, it seemed. Il sha'nt need it in New York"
 "Oh, won't you? That's where you're mistaken! Therell be lots of times when you'd rather have it than the grardest opera cloak"
 "I sha'nt need an opera cloak, either
 "We'll see. Anyhow, shall ask you to go to the very first worthwhile opera that comes along. Consider it formal invita- tion."
 "Very well, will, and answer it formally. Miss Child thanks MT. Rolls for his kind invitation, and regrets that previous en- gagement makes it impossible for her to ac- cept.'"
 This was the real thing! There was TO joke in the bottom of the medicine-glass.
 Have done anything to offend you?' he asked with straight look.
 "No, certainly not" she answered. open ing her eyes at him.
 Look here, Miss Child. Did my sister put you against me-or our friendship--in any way?"
 What an extraordinary idea" sneered Winifred. "She spoke very nicely of you, as far I ran