The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-08
Chapter So
FAMILY QUARREL

Chapter SO
FAMILY QUARREL
LIVER since she arrived at the stu
~ do George had been trying tC
gain enough courage to ask about
Nicholas, and now she did so, in q
quick, nervous little voice.
"Is Mr.. Boyd better? You said
he was I'LL"
Bernie's pretty face hardened q
little.
II suppose he must be-" she said
disinterestedly. Il really haVen'i
heard anything definite" and then
she turned away as If anxious for the
subject to drop.
Bishop was looking at George
with faint smile. but he only said:
DO you think we can tear your
mother away now?"
Evelyn was thoroughly enjoying
herself, and on the way back to
London she talked with great en-
thusiasm.
Such delightful people, all OF
them. | never expected to be made
so welcome. Didn't you think they
were most delightful, Bishop"
Considering most Of the money
in the concern is mine, they could
not very we'll be otherwise" he an.
swered.
Really, Bishop, to speak to me
like that in front OF George" Evelyn
complained. ID a moment she went
on. by the way. Bishop, have you
made any definite arrangements
about going to Germany? have
several invitations to stay with peo
pie, and If knew your plans I could
make my own"
George glanced quickly at Bish.
op; he had not moved or opened his
eyes, but after a moment he said
quietly:
Make what plans you like, my
dear. may not be going to Ger.
many, after ALL but that need not
interfere with you"
mot goingi" Evelyn coIored angri.
~. Really, Bishop, after racing me
half across the world for the specific
reason that you must go. to calmly
turn round and tell me you may
change your mind. What on earth
does It mean, may ask7"
Simply that may change my
mindrthateis all" \ ~ W.
well. really!" Evelyn said again;
she looked at George for sympathy.
"You are the most trying man /
ever knew. give up everything at
q moments notice to bring you over
here. and all for nothing. Have you
realized at last that there is nothing
really the matter with your
Possibly"
Il always sail you would" she de-
clared triumphantly. "Men are such
babies They get . pain and they
Immediately think they are dying.
Well, hope In future you will pay
attention to me. instead of being 80
inconsiderate. IL | hadn't the pa
tience Of Job. should have q great
deal 70 say; you are fortunate in
having a wife with such an even
temper"
"vsry fortunate" Bishop agreed
calmly.
"A ND now ell my plans are upset.
IA suppose" mis- wife went on.
"of course you win expect me to
stay with you In that dreadful hotel.
You know how | loathe hotels, even
the best OF them. aud had so looked
forward to going to stay with the
Hunters in Scotland"
Go by all means. / am not pre-.
venting you"
Evelyn flushed; she did not want
to stay with her husband, but on
the other hand she did not like to be
told she was not necessary TO him,
"And what do you suppose ! can
do with Georgie?" she asked shrilly
George can stay with me-" Hlsh'
Cd said.
There was a little silence. then
Evelyn said hastily:
well. you seem TO have arranged
Il very nicely between you. Do you
want 70 stay with your stepfather
Georgie3H
Il don't mind what I do" George
said. "Fn 80 back TO Uncle Edward
II you like"
Bishop opened his eyes suddenly
and looked at her. and she added
hnrriedly; "of course knew
couldn't always stay with you."
Evelyn said aggrleyediy. Il could
take you 20 Scotland. OF course. but
doubt whether You would be happy
with me-"