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Show 1 I THE WEEKLY REFLEX. KAYSMLLE. UTAH. MOTHERS AND 15 ID and the r.iuuaimuiiUHnmuuuuiuiuiuiiiiiiniiiiinitiUiHUHUiHi' ... TERRIBLE ) N BLOW." ' i'l-- I ht a f. ill i 1 I ! vv V'i 'he u i -- Harriet Feld. twenty-(Ucyears old, and beautiful, U the social sscretary o f the flirtaIsabel Carter, at tious MrsRichard Carter's "Crown lands, home, and governess of seventeen-yea- r old Nina Career. Ward and tmprees'on-abl- e years-ol- Sjroopsla. ( .i iii i 1 : II i i i 1 !. t 1 1 1 1 1 n. V, 1; t,. t V r I w U 1 1 ! : t I'.UV rt'i'i.' I nits! u sii. tile li in i si'ii it i Inv i t ll If i.ps , ill.. i ,i vvilll t I . ' H111!111 1 Ml 1 , U 11 H U t U ,i . i i i.w .mate girlhood. she turned on 'le thr.-- old for a hok of farew.-i- : l it HI hard barter had left the a: was kneeling dti one knee boh.-- e . Hur he had forgotten her er went ball, mount. the ' ir- - ami found l.er own room M.e w.i e w.o h.ird'v conscious of what 'fit or 't.ktng 'h. wh.it shall I do?" she wins ed 'lie iru-t- s me to protect her "h why di lift ihe moment I knew tii.it Koval was thinking of her why i:dn t g lent then, and lnike a Now n w ve lepn breast of it all t oui'ved And they trust me and we me mid what shall I do- - Oti ;.!" wh-- red Harriet, sinking on i 1 ! ! I, I p, ere m !if s lihi.irj, wrh ihc i,'.i 1 1 l , i , t i 1sx f t a in 1.! .,1. i h, r - I,., k.i ft ros; It'd I nil tier fur cmi tideiit e and e.. n.,.-- i uh.it could she suj? liven l,.,d Blmi din been present. Haunt mLdit have Cast every aecondary .uiside! uli.uj to tin winds as rcadi'v. As it was. she Could only tell him the truth Oh. yes I told Ward that 1 es would rather see Nina dead Why do )ou sny so" 1th hard asked. "Now. Ill tell you why 1 do" he added, ns Harriet was. not unnut u , rally, groping for definite phrases. Tve been watching this man had his record looked into Theres nothing extremely bad in It he seems to be a gentleman adventurer. I don t want him mixed up with tuy family. Im going to speak to Ward about It, warn him that his sister's happiness mustn't be risked by having the fellow about at nil. Youre tired," said Richard, abruptly. Indeed Im not !" the girl protested, with white lips. You dont imagine the man Is serious?" Richard asked, alarmed by her manner. I dont know!" Harriet answered at random. Theyve they've hardly known each other three weeks'." Ah, well! And she Is only seveninstruct her, teen," her father said, 1 Continued. I ! asLed, n 1 i 1 da - A day or two later there was a family conference In the library, and liar rlet realized more clearly than ever that It was Impossible to forecast the march .of events. Richard announced that after consideration he had decided that It would be wiser for the family to weather the storm of talk that woald follow Isabelle's disappearance In some neighborhood less connected with her., He had therefore leased an establishment on Long Island, where the children could have their swimming and tennis, and his mother her usual nearness to town, but here they would be comparatively Inaccessible to a curious press and public, and might disappear for a grateful Interval. The life at Hunting-towould be less formal than at Crownlands, but the house he had taken was comfortable and roomy; there would be plenty of room for Nina's girl friends and Ward's guests. Miss Field, Bottomley and Hansen would please see to it that the move was made with all possible expedition. I have explained to my mother and the children," he said, qnletly, to Harriet, that Mrs. Carter has asked for a divorce, which wIlL of course, be Now, Miss Immediately arranged. Held, you will understand that you are in charge from now on. My mother will well, you know how to handle her She is old enjoys her little bit of mischief sometimes! Anything unusual you can refer to me; I shall be there every week, anyway." He paused and ruffled"! he acattered paper that were on the deak before him. Harriet watched him anxiously. She thought he looked tired and old, and her heart ached at the troubled attempt he waa making to aimpUfy the tragedy for them all. He waa not handsome, she reflected, but surely there had never been keener or pleasanter gray eyes, and a mouth so strong when It waa in repose, o honest when It smiled. Not like Ward's ready and Incessant laughter, not like Royal Blondln's carefully calculated amusement. Beaching thla point In her thought, facing him with her whole beautiful face alive with emotion and Interest, Harriet smiled herself. Involuntarily nd faintly. It a as a smile of almost daughterly sympathy and corarade-Khlp- , friendly and Innocent, and wholly Irresistible. Richard, catching the look, was perhaps unconsciously cheered by It. Even at forty-fouand under his present difficulties snd harassment, be must Lave been dead not to be refreshed by the vision of earnest youth an Itenuty that was so near him In the tempered summer light of the grat library. "lhank you!" be said, as If she had There Is one more thin?. spvken. Miss Fit he added. MlrnimpHng his again, ar.ljhe:j Moving his iipsrs fine hand to i.ls thick brown hair, wbo at Ining order he rumpled too. Abcmt this man Blondin. Ho you know anything about him!" A more direct shot at her innermost fastnesses could hardly have been aade. Robbed of breath and senses hy the suddenness of it, and with dry Bps. Harriet could only falter a repetition ; Know anything t him? I don't know rnacb. and what I do ' know I don't like." P. .chard continued, noticing nothing amiss la her manner. Perhaps because he was so deeply absorbed m what he was paying. Hes handsome fellow, be knows his sub- r, 1 1 1 1 7 Y H ! d flat-toppe- d 1 1 1 ! fancies himself In love w.in his mothers attractive secretary Mrs. Carter's latest affair" Is with young Anthony Pope, and the youth Is taking It very seriously 'residing over the teacups this summer afternoon, Harriet la profoundly disturbed by the arrival of a visitor. Royal Blotidm. Next day, at a tea party In the city. Btondoa makes himself agreeable to Kina, and leaves a deep impression on the unsophisticated girl Harriets agitation over the appearance of Blondtn at Crownlands is explained by the fact that he had been a disturbing element In her lifs ten years before and she fears him. Ths man is an avowel adventurer, living on the gullibihty He frankly anof ths tdls rich. nounces to Harriet his Intention of marrying Nina, and urges her to aid him. flhs Is In a sense in his power, and after pleading with him to abandon his scheme afiees to follow a policy of neutrality. Knowing the tender feeling she has Inspired In Ward Carter. Harriet la tempted to marry him for the position and wealth he can give her, though realising she does not levs him. Blondtn has Ingratiated himself with Madame Carter, Richards mother, and she Is wholeheartedly In favor of hla marriage with Nina. Ward 'urges Harriet to marry him. 8h procrastinates. Mrs. Carter elopes with Pope. Blon-dl- n threatens Harriet. She prays to do what la right. 1 or 1 I taen-ty-fo- CHAPTER VIII 1 1 1 1 to-- - -- u it kt ees 'iat 'till ' 1 t i ip vide good In Ip v lioven lie Ived, them all te.t tie gnl! what these years t You know loti know tlwt 1 in . can reaHv pro You know how was fine ami 1 have g(l, all have longed for an opportntiitv tv be useful and happv' I'on't t him come into my life again and spoil it again Don't let 1th ard 'urter lose faith In me. and me1 don't know whats the mutter with me," Nobbed Harriet, burying tier never brimming eyes in the pillows havent cried like this for years cry, and years'. I think I'm losing my how 1 I do-pi- se 1 1 1 mind L APTER IX. The more to Huntington was nia le quivkly and quietly, and lazy wis-hfollowed, to Harriet weeks of almost cloudless content. Ward, early in Au s gust, after a a rious talk with Harriet. Joined soim friends for a motor run of three thousand miles, and presently was sending them ;o8t cards from Monterey and Tahoe. They lmd been In the new homo only a few days when Harriet had reason to stop short In a busy morning of unpacking with one hand upon her heart, and a great satisfaction In her eyes. Nina, reading from a note frotrt Royal Blondin. announced the sensational news that he had broken his ankle. He was with friends at Newport, and must remain there now for weeks, erhaps a month. Nina whs please to write to him, and to give his regard to Mbs Field, and ask her not to forget him. For several weeks they were safe Nina did not know the family Roy a had been visiting, there was a long interval before she could possibly see him again. He would write to the girl, of course, and Harriet knew with what absorbing emotion she would look for his letters. But Nina was young and Nina wrote wretchedly, and anything might happen, thought Harriet, consoling herself with a vague argument that was in itself youthful, too. With September came changes. Blondin wrote that he was limping about with a stick, aud wanted to limp down to them as soon as they would ask him, Ward was home again, as always irresponsible, a little older and In sum vague way a little coarser, Harriet thought, but still a most enlivening element In Urn quiet household. Madame Carter had brought with her, for several weeks stay, a friend of Isabelle's, a pretty, dashing little grass widow, Mrs. Tabor. The resolute brightness and sweetness with which Ida Tabor attempted to -Why Dont You Say Tnax rtoyal la amuse Richard gave Harriet some hint Aftar My Money!" of the plan which waa taking shape In amuse her If ahe'a Inclined to mope the back of hla mother's head. But she could only make Mrs. Tabor coma bit Get riding horses I" No time to think no time to trim fortable, and fit her somehow Into the Harriet must plungt youthful plans of the household. her course. x now. ahead Nina, Ward and Harriet fairly lived blindly "Mr. Cart, woald you If you In the water, and Ward had unconthink wlae give year mother a hint sciously served his fathers cause by Carter Is romantic, bringing Rome with him tongue-tie- d efhls? Madam " Saunders named know yon youth pleasant Oh, certainly ! Certainly ! he said, Archer, whose presence In the house I'll speak to her. We had helped to keep Nina pleased and approvingly. must keep Nina a little girl thla sum- amused. She had already Imparted to mer. And. Mias Field-- Harriet the valuable information that It waa said with only a slight change Saundera had never known hla mother, In the pleasant voice. But It brought and had never had a sister, and of a sudden change In their relationship, course I have always leen auch an a tightening of the bonds that were oddity In the faihlly," sold Nina, that I got right at hla confidence In that all Harriet's world row. and here dreadful, way of mine! He said be "Miss Field, I may say didnt know why he talked to me so unmlxed an Is It privilege. now that Richard Carter frankly." In my estimation. Harriet had seen to It that variety said, simply, that roj daughter, and of of delightful plana awaited the young matter that, for the my soiC too, should have the advantage of your people at every turn. The retirement recent domestic caInfluence, and your example, at this natural after the too waa dangerous to risk been never tastrophe unappreciatime. I have now. And Harriet hoped. hojied, hoped, a good, value simple, the of jnf tive ' wearylngly, unspoiled woman in my household. I feverishly, Incessantly, waa the thousand In a that past effect danger have seen the But Amy cairefflown, mild and colways. But at the present moment, I withorless a ever, yet still more poised, hardly know where I could turn In Some more socially adept than Nina, and that out you. I can only hope u repay-yoto able with Amy Innocently diverting Saunbe Carters may way the ders bashful attentions. 'Nina re!" The secretary shining head dropped, turned to thoughts of Royal. He was and she rested her elbow on the table, coming down with Madame Carter and was and preed a white hand tight across Mrs. Tabor In her carJ Richard for down men two golf this tier eyes for a moment of a'lence. bringing , and Saunders with and her him she" faced face again Yben and Madame Carter and Royal and her Amy, magnificent Httle was pale, Mrs. Tabor, the house would be filled. tears. with eyes heavy man-I love all the Carters," she, said She had plenty to do with the were details that endless the half I were wish aging: I only simply. hour after her mercilessly, brought say!" what you And without another word she stood hour, by maids and housekeeper. And the pa- yet under her quiet busyness and her up, folded Into a tiny oblong been had she. which making harry hours with the yourg people per upon 'and went slowly to the there lurked Incessantly a fretted a few notes, stirred sense of danger approaching More deeply Uhrfy 'dorrr. f since the Something of thla was la her mind been days had she than . week-end- I M 1 1 1 iIi 1 1 iM I i 1 1 M 1 i i 11 1 1 1 1 1 i 11 i ( 1 1 Ui ui nl Nijia baiku! on ih genii v Nine htavirg t'out, In the suii'liiue talked Pi, of Blond n liar riot fun, led d e saw an oiHnli'g for a Utile talk she felt extremely ttmrlv Mr Blondin likes you. Mna. Just beeiiiiNo you arent flirtatious and stllv, like the other girls. But lie the sort of man to get very ihM'ply Inter sted In any woman dear." know tie a not!" Nina sup "No, 1 turning suddenly red. and Loktig attentively at the print of her hand on the dry. hot Nmrds "And would be sorry if he were, Harriet pursuedif not too seriously, "for want you! to marry a man of own age, when you do marry, jour .mil not a man who lias had -- well, other affairs, w ho lias that confidential, flattering manner with all women' wVl 1 1 You will W liv rich, Nina " don't you say that te i Royal M 11 is she quickly, DAUGHTERS Read This Letter from W. S. Hughes By KATHLEEN NORRIS Copyright by f.ittilaan Norrt A - I after my money!" Mna burst out, with s'liqitoms of tears. The ready name Lightened Harriet afresh; she knew at they corresponded, that grass was not growing under Royal's feet. 'The first man I ever really llkd,M Nina said, with a heaving breast, the first man who ever understood me !" tl Nina," Harriet said, "you dont want to have to write your husband a heik on your honeymoon She felt It a cruel cut ; but seventeen year of flattery and smoothness lmd armed Nina in Impregnable complacence, She gave a smiling laugh that trembled on (be brink of tears, and tried to control a mouth that was shaking with anger line look of utter scorn she did manage, then ahe shrugged not so much her shoulder as her whole body, and flung herself Harriet furiously into the water, railed Nina!" first Impatiently, and thin coaxlngly. But the younger girl swam steadily to the shore, mv w her a minute later, shaking herself outside the shower, liefore she disappeared Into the big bathhouse. Harriet had entirely forgotten Ward, until he swam under the float, and with a characteristic yell, rose streaming like a seal under her very feet. Genuinely startled, she gratified him with a scream, and they both laughed like children as he flung himself dripping on the hot boards, and proceeded to bake luxuriously in the sun. Its the most gorgeous thing 1 ever saw, do you know that?" be asked, with one hand touching Ihe river of sparkling gold that blazed uml tumbled on her shoulders. Listen. Harriet, do you remember the little talk we had some weeks ago?" Perfectly," she said, a little unwiland-Harri- lingly. Well, how about it? the boy said, after a pause, It wouldnt be fair to you. Ward," the girl aald, slowly, after a puuse. I love you, but I dont love you the way your wife will!" I want you! he said, sullenly. I'm My Ood " crazy about yos Ward, please don't touch me!" ahe said aharply, getting to her feet with a spring, as he put his arm about her. I shall tell your father If you do I" You didnt talk that way at Crown 1 Dont! 1 n ! ! i ii 1 1 It 111 i U 1 ti 1 il 1 1 1 1 1 mi ft he hud nail, nil vMiiintit a word ilia he nni.lt walk hf-id- e tier 'ihe .rv luid been ill iiHinded, and the few women wtio di'fted awav froni.it dU not Walk ill their diriNthm. so lliej found t helllM t s uh.'lie 1 Ian it t iqi iii'd tin i on ers.i I iol with a flank vet reluctant confession "I in so sorrv, Roy But It Is only fair to you to say Hat (lunged You will have to do what you ttilni fit ubout It, of course But 1 ontil pretend that I'm I'm playing youi -- ,1 -- ie l'e game any longer What game?" Blond'n. falling Intf grin eful step beside her, asked plea antly I mean any possible - Lien yov might have of Nina!" Harriet said bravely. be shrugged Ms shoul Oh, Nina den lightly. "Dont tnke me too aerl ously, Harriet, he said. Why, when ever we are alone together, should yov promptly begin to cross question uie about that little ihtsoii? Harriet mude a fulnt. Impatient ejaculation. Well, anyway, you know where stand! she said. "And you know where I do," be an swered, after a pause. I can see Oar ter has no particular enthusiasm foi me I suppose that's jour work." "You know where I stand." ah could only rein-at- . They hud reached the garden now, and were at the foot of the stejis. "I don't quite see how you can take Do that tone, Blondin hinted. jol eieet to marry the boy? Harriet did not answer, except by a faint shrug. Her heart was sick with fright, but there was no reason why he should be Informed that she had definitely broken with Ward. But lie had never come so near a threat before. "Of course I ani entirely at your ltlondln mercy, she aald, simply. watched her for a full moment of si lenoe liefore he said suddenly: "Iook here. Ill make a bargain with you. If you will consent not to make any allusion to well, to tea years ago, Ill do the same. Ill give ou my Holemn promise on It. Nay what jou please about me now, Yours under no bond to protect me. I can bold my own. But the past Is dead Neither you nor I will apeak of It without agreeing to do so. How gbout It? She hesitated, the black lashes dropjH'd, her restless bands twisting and torturing her handkerchief,- It proteMed her, ahe thought, while leaving her free, to oppose him. I'll agree," she aald, finally. Promise?" Oh, 1 promise I" She bit her Up, and frowned, as If she would add oms thing more. But no word came, only her troubled eyes met hla fully and splendidly for a second. Then with a brief, familiar nod ahe turned, and without another word went Into the house. The morning dragged. It was dry and hot, with promise of a storm later. Madame Carters breakfast had been sent upstair, and Mrs. Tabor had Joined her, for when the old lady sent a message to Harriet, the two woraec. were together, In elaborate negligee, and a litter of Sunday papers waf stattered about the beautiful bedroom. Upon Harriet's entrance Mrs. Tabor gracefully rose to go, but she paused for a pleasant good morning. Alone with her determined old enemy, Harriet assumed her usual air of respectful readiness. Madame Carter had sent for her? Tes," said the old lady, looking aimlessly about her before gathering her garments together, and stoking I wanted you to know into a chair. that the young people propose to drive to Eastbampton, at about two otlockihy granddaughter haa been here, teasing Granny for the plan, and I have consented. They will ding there and be back at about well, after dinner." But won't that tire youT Harriet asked. I? Oh, I shall not go. Ward will cliaicron Lis sister, and Nina, Amy Mr. Blondin 'will aee that they get home in time Ita quite all right. Mis Field ; I am entirely satisfied. They " "But. Madame Carter 1" Harriet Interrupted her as she had exected to Surely It would be Interrupted. better " We wont discuss It. .please, Mias Field 1" Harriets cheeks reddened; she was . ! I was under the Greenvilie, Del mpreaaion that my eldest daughter bad some internaltroublo as ever since the first time her sickness appeared ahe had to go to bed and even had to quit school once for a week. I always take Lydia E. Pinx hams Vegstabla Compound myself lands last June," the man aald, sulkily' I dont see what has made such a difference now!" "I think perhapa Im different. Ward. The summer " Harriet voice died into alienee. Her eyea were fixed upon the figure of a man who came down the little pier, and dove Into the shining water. Two minutes later, with a great gasp of satisfaction. Richard Carter drew himself up beside them. Ha! That la something like! My Lord, the water la beautiful today I How about the buoy? Who awlma with me to the buoy?" Com on, Harriet P Ward said, poising. Harriet rose, and bundled the glory of her hair Into a blue rubber cap that made her look like a beautiful rosy With no 'further French peasant. a made she splendid dive, and speech the men followed her. It waa one of llfea beautiful hours, she thought, as In a great splash of salt water ahe reached the buoy, aud hung laughing and panting to Its restless bulk. Ward-ba- d preceded her by a full minute, Richard was half a minute behind her. With jnuch vainglorious boasting from the men, they all rested there before the homeward swim Harriet bardiy spoke, her cup wav full to the brim with a mysterious felicity born of the summer jmur, the heaving waters, and tii Joyous mood of father and son. When Richard praised her swimming ahe flashed In silent the severe blue cap. and the blue ejes met his with the shy pleasure of a I hmi that yew and I shall child. It was while she waa hastily qwietly gat married ia a few a little dressing. 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