OAR MAT ooum fODA FRIDAY, KAY 21. l»9e.

r Jhe Confession? nrlite 1 IHTalMbm. ^

no time for anelyx-

las the situation then for the DcWUhta were p.-tperln« to leave, (hate

lYom the moment 1 entered DcWlfhfa aperUnre*. I was eriouB of the liuurtoue atmosphere ot the place. Our host was a collector with an Innate desire to That was all there was time for then and It was not anil! later that I saw ht*n alone. 1 was slandtnc in a small room apart from the others examining an amastnc reproduction of Mona Usa. !n an Intricate Flereutlne

trams.

"Are you trytn* to set behind the smile? You mlaht as well concern yourself with the riddle of the sphinx." It was Barry who had come quietly up ai>d was standing by

I am deeply apologetic." h* said, "but do not censnrv me too stero-

not my fault.

Can one help but admire the rainbow as It gleams through fragrant mist or fall to be thrilled st the flrst moist violets of Spring? Can one be held

"WVII?

j "Yrr. hrcatlSr you srr my hoa-

rd

e with that

alble for the Joyousnaaa that conies with the flash of s bluebird's wing setoss s patch of sunny sky or si! unmoved through a

"? “ J3: "« l " I -m r~, i»- r.n.

The merhaniral precision of a vlrtnila punctuated my words

and thought.

"After me opera I went to a

l.< mr band. "Vnor. ral.lu O-WlrtU

feminine liitultlou I

that he waa about to mahs

declaration of love.

Nor can I repress my—■"

from the Indignation I fell toward

Barrington Pierce.

He waa talking a lib Mrs. DeWight- "You wait and bring be-

ben turning to

me. “you're to come with us. Sal11* We're baring a little party to celebrate Uetnoyne's su-cesa.'' I hesitated a moment. There was really no graceful way I could refuse to accept although 1 felt that Curtlaa would be uneasy If the hour were late when I reStfll. on the other hand, my thoughts were far from sleep. I eras strangely excited, too. Why should I go home sod go to beo « meant missing a gcad Curtiss could bare postcxqulaltc thing* and from r the world be had assembled rare tapestries, old brlc-a- ‘ Inlaid cablnrls which gave the room* a personality at ipelllng and blxarre. ras a fatal hint of exotic

In the air.

' table of black marble was pleasingly appointed with crystal of lade green, which exactly harmouizrd with the gown and Jewels Mrs. DeWlght had for that night, always use* her Jewels for

giving a

still burMd smile. She completely disturb* my

poDe. 8he says to me. ‘I know all about your Innermost thoughts and what do you know about anything sad least of all shout meT " “You're very analytical. N'est-ce-

t was the toast of Paris and 1 the played the pert, sing

w'<h sodden a

her wrap*. Barry was greeting some guests. Naturally the cooversatlon bets«c*u Andre Moliere and myself drifted Into the main topic of the evening—the ovation

"She was not acting towards the sat. It was real drama she piayd." he announced. “What do you mesa? - 1 wanted

to know.

“Just this, that instead of chev-

alier she waa pleading with Barrington Pierce. She worships blip 1 sod I believe she realizes that

. her* la the greater love."

I “Oh. you must be wrong!" I tn-

B * rrr !tern ; »*«1. “surely be must adore

f WaK until the next scene at her She', altogether lovely." 77“ry. be replied, “watch -So think wc all and Barry, too. I tell you. shell win them to j lor ltuU matlt . r . bn, m ethlnk* bu , ' , a . J love has paled before the flame. ** Pfwrwl K> , There waa a time." he began, then tor tbs scene which follow id guddmi, as It be had no H will he Impose I- ^ to Tweml . of hlr Jnr Time a amergetic Anger* to “y»a always reverts to

type." he concluded, "be must ever be the hunter and tract bis game."

“You mean that no* should

that had taken pla^-c. They ■ot forget at aece\ that the prims donna had not given the "Little Table" song as

l Kouaoe oft waa wont

us waa a vibrant Manon with ('beratler not to Holy Orders and be lost

rerer to h^r love, but rather to ~ n back on the bleak mooseHfe and respond again to her 'rwbelming desire. But < bevs-

Shc falls upon

laeplng hU knees w «h dranudic handi. Kke the words are winged with «t!e seduction sod artless alr * Gone, the Indifferent Manor, U«e flrst few scenes, here Is- **« a living creature of flush

nurh they a

? loved. Thai's hard

' Perhaps, but Irur nerertheleas. A hM of tactful ladlff* rmce wins a the prof-

fslr Thrrv wi wine and wit

as a brilliant af- ■ a ready flow of Barry, of all the wily oik- who wore Lemoyne was gay.

hearts and cwrii one

' Apparently her

Barry had beru __ iAsten!" Barry exclalinrd. “sh« and bad msdr her e them. They're going as a day to June. The floating Dole of the| "Tke wine k really quite rood." rU had become a faint echo of I *aM to Barry wbo was at my ' ~ side

"There

m more often thought of a Mayfly, I'm afraid, but there are a lot of things I'd like to know." "For Instance?" I had resolved not to mention the subject at all but an Imp of devilment, an echo of the Sal.ie. prodded me on. "Why dM you hold my handr I aaked. The irumuit I be queshad been aaked I would have a much to has* it taken back. A d Incursion of personalities was

Barrie's Confession "Why did I hold your hand' the r>uag musician repeated my question with a recondite. Illng face. "Do you really int me to tell you?" he continued and I was conscious again of his Byroneoque beauty, also of a subtle, occult magnetism that held me si moot against my will. "I think I'd better not.” I Anally concluded and there were unsounded depths of sadness his voile. "Pljase," I coerced, "as a l ter ot propriety I think should st least attempt to give some explanation ot your unconventional behavior In the box." I tried to be severe but failed utterly on account of the exuberant humor of the festive night. "There are two reasons why I cannot tell you." He preened the point. "What are they?” I Insisted. "Lemnyne and Curtins." he announced and once again his eyes WhfT did be mean? Why should be place Lemoync and my husband in the same class? Was he bound to the young singer bybonds as strong as those of matrimony' It was a complicated situation and suddenly I was swept by a cataclysm of revulsion and doubt. 1 hated myself for having been flirtatious and for -having . couraged Barrington Pierce, felt impelled leuve the smokeclouded rooms and get back to the wholesome environment of Curtiss' protec'lng !ove. Disapproval must have n rested Itself upon my face for he resumed the conversation li pleading voice. "See. I have offended you

before had I seen him so Arm. He had made It Imposslblr now for me In tell him the thing* that were clam.wing al my heart. A door nf i-ympathy and understanding. that had existed between us. closed sharply and It-fl

coldly aloof.

our friendship and creatlag Impossible situation for us both. Go hack to Lemoyne. She la free offer you something In return for your love. 1 cannot. I sun In love »Irtr my husband. Good

night.”

It was perhaps none too courteous a thing lo do but while the others were engs:*d In conversation 1 slipped quietly up the stairs, secured my wrap, mud then. Just ax Into stepped out of the house Into the chill, sutumnsl beauty of

night.

The GutheiUf Storm I hailed a passing cab. Aa la the custom of most evhs In Paris, the top of the had been lowered and I welcomed the brecse. which was cool and refreshing, sa It whipped my across my face, was determined to tell Curtlm everything that had happeneT not Incriminating the ycung mi slelan, however, hut placing the blame entirely upon myself. * suffused with regret for having returned to him imi dlately after the opera, but ould explain and I felt wonfldent that everything would right. Curtlaa waa so fine, and 1 realised all over again, that his devotion for me waa by far the greatest thing in my 1‘ I opened the door. The room was dark. No doubt Curtis had retired but ( switched on the light and saw him sitting window smoking bis pipe as he was accustomed to do when be wa* absorbed or worried, or both. "Honey-dear!" I exclaimed "what on earth arc you doing up so late? Why. it's almost asoraiug ." 1 was stopped by the harsh expression on his face. "Don't you think It would be more becoming to us both. If aaked you that?" he shot hack. Alarmed by hla sudden co!i ness.. I moved swiftly In hla direction. "Sweetheart 1 I be “Never mind about Uu swept aside the term of ment. ".here arc s lew i want you lo explain. If It fan't asking too much." S ored his voice. "In the flrst place what's the idea of coming home alone In a Parts taxi this time of night? And what kind of opera Is It that lasts until o'clock. In the third place I . sume you've been In the all-ab-aorbhig company of Barrington Pierce. After thin, we cither go to parties together or we stay at

home."

Here was a new CurtUa. Never

Do^ou know why BUICK 4-wheel brakes are mechanical

a larger cird Bma brakes let it tarn. And the operating putts of Buirk brakes ore Keel drop forging*.

Is oory one thin* I gnjek CUTS a ue tempted lo drink to- j

he snsnered no quietly! only I <«u!d bear his

Bravo! Bravo. Dsatelie." cried • crowd. "Fort Men! Bravo. kiMelle!" Over and over again

hey shouted tbelr lusty praise — -

SO thrilled was l by the msa-, iWuhed voice. ' Nr,wntbe*. of the MOTOR SHOP tncent music and by the und. .'uu piu a subtle drug Chat ban-j L _

Isble triumph of Lemoyne thatjlshes sorrow and pain." ot until the last note had been : pourd h!» business luxaeement. It “ag did I realize that my hand i seemed lo me and besides I ad been clasped and held closely| wouldn't always hr In Paris on

si my side (such a gala nubt. In the end 1

WHTN BETTES Atm*ro«Lg» ABE r' ,'11 T. IM flea WILL WILD THM4

"No. with Mr. and Mrs. Wight. Ix-tnoyne and Barry cam* In later." I explained. "And then?'.’ Because of hi* unyielding afllfudr I could not reveal the things, which even now. once uttered, would undoubtedly draw-

close.

'Well, couldn't you gel your temperamental musician to bring

abnlll. The 'good sports* ate hnl tansies in Ihrir husband*. They're ililuklng ronstnirllul) ad of Icaiiug down. I bey're making homes and rearing elenr-ey*-d kiddles and Incidentally Ihry'rr finding niurh more happlIn Ihelr liny rone garden* In nil your damnable rnliarrt*. TheyTe ibe ‘good spoil:.' of the World. ' wa* slopped oy his own •ooal force. IcUrr be careful. Curtlsw. U Ik- sorry for all this." 1 said when he was through. Then 1 stalled towards my own room hlrh wa* next in the one oreupled liy him. I opened the door and left him silting alone, for r won! would have revel the heartbreak In my voice. Thl* our Bret serious quarrel an to me It wa* an epochal event. Ontiancd Next Week

"Pleasc lie fair. Curtlaa. Barry had absolutely nothing to do with this and uo one even knew when I lefL I hated to break up tin party and. besides, one .'kes i a good sport." "My God. Salllc " he exclaim ed. "that's the- universal slogan of your set. •* good sport.' 'a good sport.' Yon don't, any of you. know anything about rcr.l sportsmanship. You think drinking cocktails, and smoking rlgarctie* aad staying up all hours of th< night, socking the admiration of other men. U being 'a good sport ' Wall. Il’g not! The wltc* who arc 'good sports' are the who want to have a good Just as much as you do 1*11 who resist cocktails and cigarettes and put a stop to the overtures of them- young suitors who float ;

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was away?"

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well."

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