The Bismarck tribune., 1934-06-26

Ann Haskell received them with =
meaning twinkle in her black eyes.
"Glad to see you-all done wore
your cid clothes. Ne an my son
want you-all to feel right to home"
John Herbert, . dignified and gra-
cious host, gave no sign that he
noticed their embarrassment.
At the earliest possible moment
q group Of the uneasy guests sur
rounded Diane.
"You traitor" "You did this." !"
:.."What are you trying to pull Of
here, anyway?" you've made
us feel like ! lot Of bounders." :. !.
"We're going to beat it right now" I"
Danes lip curled scornfully.
"You dare to beat it and I'll make
you the laughing stock Of this city" !"
In the silence which followed she
continued, coolly: "You planned to
make o fool Of Mrs. Haskell, didn't
you! What's the matter? Can't
you take it? What sort Of sports
do you call yourselves. anyway {"
"By CAD! she's right at that .
murmured one Of the men.
II say, let's play the game" !"
agreed another.
"That's the spirit cried Diane.
~You accepted Ann Haskel's invita-
tion. Now that you're here, be de-
cent enough to make her party >
success. Turn yourselves loose;
carry it on. Really, It is the only
thing you can do, isn't II
They saw the point. s.Fine! Let's
CO." "No rough stun" -. "Play
up to all this as II Ann were the
queen she looks" 80. "Just rs Il it
was exactly what We expected" /.
"Yeah, and what we'll do to Ma Gin
derella later! Oh boy!"
''What you do to Mrs. Haskell
when she IL your guest 10 your af.
fair" Diane returned, challenging.
~, "but II you have one drop OF rea!
sporting blood in your veins you'll
remember that she is your hostess
this evening. And listen" she add
ed, with m earnestness which In
spite Of themselves impressed them,
mot one word or hint to Ann Haskell
Or John Herbert that this il my old
home. I give you my solemn word
Of honor they do not dream that
they are living in the Carol house,
or that I have had anything to do
with the arrangements TOR the eve
ning. My lawyer rented this place
TO them without their knowing the
real owner. Promise me, every one
Of you, that you will not give me
away. and pass the word to the
Others"
They stared at her IN silence.
With wondering looks they consult
ed one another. It was Sally Nc
Bride who surrendered. and the 9th.
ers quickly followed her lead. sYou
vim, Diane i. This 10 your fun.
sral, dearie." !. sWe1l play fair. =
II was sure you would. Diane
smiled.
"But look here, Diane" said one
Of the men. "Who 10 the owner Of
this place IN case ws have 70
sWs'd b supposed to know. Il
the Haskels mention IL" said an
other.
aFentress il the name. Diane re-
turned; 'But ges'd batter dodge
xshsdes 81 Aunt Jessicals muir.
INJURED Sally Mcbride. II she
knows about thts-
Diane checked further comment
by saying, quickly: "Break up now
Here comes Ann; she's been watch
ing us. Pass tho word - the 9TH
ers." :.
aWhers are the drinks (" -. Il
sure need one"
"Find Wilson," Diane returned q
she moved away to meet the hostess
The thirsty guests found Wilson
sI'm sorry" explained the digui6et
personaee, hut madam has In
structed me 70 say that Mr.. John
Herbert does not allow drinks TO b
served In this house"
Ann Haskell eyed Diane shrewdfy
but there were no danger lights II
the mountain woman's eyes. sNeb'
Be you'd tell me how come you AIM
a-wearin' your old clothes sams''
the balance Of your crowd?"
The Girl answered, demurely
y an sorry. Mrs. Hasksl; ! did no
understand that you wished 4
Naturally l dressed - ] would to-
any occasion similar 70 this.
The older woman chucklod. ?,
reckon mobbo hit war the nitcha
thing Ter vou 70 Do. sol3esS hit ~
natchal Or them othAYS 70 com
lik6 they -. besu a-wAtehin' -,