Evening star., 1938-06-12
June ~. 1888


Who are you?" she asked Jonathan.
I'm Mrs. Fallon's grandson, not exactly
but -
Il heard about that. News travels fast in
this town. know lot about you" Her
merriment was demure. II even know what
you re going to do tomorrow. and I'm sorry"
She frowned. You know, should have recog-
nized you right away from all I've heard.
But you look a lot older than you are.
This heartwarming compliment he brushed
aside in his eagerness to find out why she was
sorry. Why are you sorry about tomorrow
Because I'm giving a tea tomorrow, and
the minute heard you were in town, |
naturally wanted to invite Mrs. Fallon's
grandson. She's such darling
What about me?" Her eyes we're startled.
u mean, what about wanting to invite me,
Just me? Not Mrs Fallon's grandson
Why. Id love to invite you, and him, too.
But Mrs Fallon is taking you to call on your
fathers old friends"
II shall put halt to my duty calls at five.
Is that the hour"
Yes, five
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conquered and within a few feet of Kay
Oliver and Susie. She had to concentrate on
the next obstacle - her mother. But first she
had to get away from Jonathan She saw
couple - she was too excited to note who -
just disappearing around the corner Of the
house. There go two people forgot to ask to
my tea, she told Jonathan, land must ask
them before forget again.
She gave him a glimpse Of that certain
look of hers, the challenging, quick glance
excluding everyone but him. Bedazzled. he
could only nod as she said, IN be back!'
She ran down the steps; ran prettily (for
him but very fast across the grass. AS she
rounded the corner of the house, she stopped.
That couldn't be her mother, walking toward
her: 1t couldn't be true that she wasn't
doomed to hunt through millions of people
before she found her mother.
Mamma" Isabelle rushed to Rosalie
Cummings I've got to talk to you - alone"
We're alone here, and safe. Even though
you're acting as if the Indians were after you.
Stop looking over your shoulder that way and
tell me what you want
Want Mammal" Gracious, this had to be
led up to tactfully, not just blurted out.
Rosalie recognized that innocent tone.
Yes. uont. And you think you won't get it.
Come on, what is it,"
Isabelle gulped. Well what could she do
now but just come out with it? Mamma was 50
quick, worse than mind reader.
"Iwant," Isabelle said, Ito invite the whole
crowd to tea to meet Mrs Fallon's grandson
She added in a small voice, Tomorrow
afternoon"
She couldn't meet her mothers eyes.
Mamma" she said, I've done something
terrible. I've already asked him and few of
the crowd!
- Rosale burst into laughter. Darling, what
a gambler you'd make! You can have your
tea - tomorrow. And we'll make it grand
and have the Hawaiian orchestra from the
Tarleton Hotel walters, lace table cloths.
fancy foods and a color scheme. Mrs. Fallon
has been extremely nice to you. This is your
opportunity to repay her"
Rosales amusement was suddenly tender
at the sight of the pretty face, mouth agape
and eyes wide with wonder. Hurry now!' she
said. I'VE haven't much time. Invite the rest
Of your friends and bring me the list so we can
call up the caterers.
"Oh, Mamma. Mammal That was all
Isabelle could find to say. Imagine anybody
having such mother!
Hurry! Rosalie spanked at her child's
skirts. and Isabelle started running toward