Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-13

Il believe YOU wish to God he
would he said
She rose TO her feet. He watched
her as she moved off with little
gesture 10 him to follow. In some
mysterious way she seemed TO have
passed out of his world. to be carry
ing something with her he could never
share. His intuition carried him no
further toward complete understand
ing. He failed TO realize that it had
been his sufferings. his misfortunes.
, the daily misery of his life in the old
days out of which had grown her ten
derness toward him.
The luncheon at the Negresco was
not complete success. Robert. whose
perceptions, once awakened. We're now
entirely alert, worked himself, before
the meal was over, into a state of
bitter jealousy. He contrasted Har-
graves attitude toward Violet with
his attitude toward himself. There
was. without a doubt, a difference.
Perhaps neither of the other two were
aware how they had progressed in
intimacy. Words sometimes were
scarcely necessary for an understand
ing. Little flashes of humor. refer
ences, half.completed sentences, even
unspoken words seemed to envelop
them in harmony of thought from
which he was debarred. They never
neglected him. Hargrave was always
polite. Violet friendly, vet he was all
the time conscious of being somehow
outside; position which he resented
but was unable to combat successfully.
He drank a great deal of wine. but
its effect was only to make him more
sullen.
Harsrave. who had planned the
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Stunning his original position toward
the two. continued his effort, but only
half-heartedly. He was polite TO Rob
ert but he permitted himself the lux
ury of a more intimate understand
/ ing with Violet. After all, he told
! himself, he was without pledge in
the matter. Niolet's brother was al
ways sure of his consideration. That
was all which was his due. He even
| left Robert behind at the end of the
meal. and taking Violet lightly by the
arm led her to one of the fascinating
| little shops in the rotunda and insisted
| upon buying her a hat and shoes
which she had admired. She came
back with all the natural joy of a
girl who has Unexpectedly acquired
| the things she loves.
The most adorable hat. Robert"
she confided. and just the shoes I
have been longing to have. You are
good to us. Sir Hargrave."
The speech, perhaps. was a little
, unfortunate. Hargrave fastened to
try to counteract its effect.
| Very good shops here, Martini" he
said. IF there's anything you'd care
! fora little memento of Nice-Id be
delighted
! Cruff1y There's nothing I want just
now" Nevertheless, Hargrave pressed
box of choice cigars upon him when
they left.
Wen start home now. if you don't
| mind he proposed. You'll have to
! drop me at the Villa Miramar, and
send the car back. l must pay my
duty call on the princess"
Violet was silent for several mo-
ments after they had commenced the
return journey. Suddenly she turned
and smiled at Hargrave, by whose side
| she was seated.
What cat / am she exclaimed.
| Il was actually disappointed because
you weren't going all the way back
| with us
Does it make so much difference"
he asked impulsively.
| 1T always does" she answered. II
am foolish enough to like best of the
day always just those minutes you
, are kind enough to spare u.s."
His tiredness had passed a little.
| The sun was warm and pleasant. A
| breath of ozone had just swept in from
! the wonderful sea.
} Wen compromise. he suggested.
You shall come back with the car
| for me, will you?"
| Won't II" she answered. Rather"
| lCopyright 1928. by E Phillips oppenheim.)
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