The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1933-09-14


Let him have his way about his
home, yes. But in the little things,
ah, Doris, In the little things the
woman must be the ruler"
Doris said thoughtfully. Most
people seem to think you should do
the other way around? Let him have
his way about the things that do
not matter. so you can influence him
in the big things"
Mrs. Du Walls bright face was
overcast like the quick wrapping Of
the sun In q cloud. II know. know
1t L. q theory that has done much
harm, much harm, and made every
empty-headed little woman think 1t
Is she who. is the greater and the
do-er II 1t happens her husband has
done something good. Never let your
self fall into that error, Doris. ]
know many women like that. Re-
member, whatever Rocky becomes
1t will be because he himself had 1t
| In him to become that thing"
Doris felt thrilled and happy.
Surely this trip would set her
doubts at rest. She must be Mrs.
Rocky Du Val Who else could she
be?
As the limousine rolled pompous-
~ over the white pavements, her
heart was beating more quickly. II
she were to 60 to Tange's and find
out that, after all, she was not Mrs.
Rocky Du Val-then what would she
say to the little French woman?
A silver Of ice seemed to go down
her spine. But that was nonsense.
Nevertheless she must find out for
certain. The problem that confront
ed her was how to leave Mrs. Du
Val for a few moments.
"Where do you want to 60 first,
Doris?' @-. S..A
II would like to 60 to shop
called Tange's. ! bought a dress
there that has come out at one Of
the seams, and ] want to show It to
them" --.E
This was pure Inspiration. Mrs.
Du Val chuckled alphabetically.
"Such robbery. A dress In an ex-
pensive shop like Tange's coming
out at the seams. Did 1t not fit you
then7 Oh my-yes. We must GER
tainly speak to them. Did you bring
the dress yith your
'No-I didn't think"
"Oh, dear, oh dear. We should
have the dress. But we must not
excite you at such q time," she said
with an air Of tenderness. "Are you
sure you are not firing yourselfr
What mysterious ailment was she
supposed to have? She saw genuine
concern In Mrs. Du Walls small
brown eyes. II feel very WELL" she
said.
"Shall we 60 first to the dentistT
Suppose we stop by Tange's and
! just run In q moment while you
wait In the car. I'm sure when I
tell them about the dress, they'll
agree to fix 1t, and tomorrow can
send 1t In to them"
mo. no." said Mrs. Du Val, I'VE
will go together. There is plenty Of
time"
Doris felt desperate. Panic was
clutching her heart. She wanted
more than anything else to prove
that she was Mrs. Rocky Du Val.
But she had to go in that store
alone. She determined on new tao
tics. II have a confession to make"
she said. II want you to trust me.
You said little while ago that you
did. / have merely made up this
silly story Of dress torn at the
seams, because l wish to run into
Tange's alone. IL can't tell you
my business. But promise you I'll
only be gone a minute or two"
Mrs. Du Val looked slightly ruff
fed. Her establishment was slowly
yielding to faint amusement II
know. It Is some kind Of sur
prise" Her small eyes twinkled
with fun at the corners. You want
to get away for a moment. and ! am
too much the bad old mother-in-law
to let you? Is that it?'
"Oh no. OF course not You've
been darling to me-"
Mrs. Du Val patted her hand. "All
right. You 60. wait outside In the
car. But not over ten minutes, nest
ce pas?"
mo, no. Not over ten minutes"
"And do not make up any more
stories to tell me. Next time will
be angry"
Doris was very excited as Louis
slowed the car In front Of the quiet
front Of Tange's. She slid past the
doorman hastily, opening the heavy
] door herself.
Before she could formulate any
plan of action a girl came from be-
hind a closed door and came toward
her.
Then Doris saw that she was rec
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