The Rich Mrs. Burgoyne

he one topic of conversation the possible sale of Holly Hall. Barry, suspected of having news of it, was warmly welcomed

agerly. "And how soon? We have been saying what WOND

seem to worry her,

ry assured them; "you c

house over, of course; but the stable ought to make a very decent garage. Mark my wor

nial," submitted Mrs. Adams,

ty went on. "Personally, I'd tear the whole thing down and rebuild," said Mrs. White further; "but with hardwood floors throughout, tapestry papers, or the new grass pap

ke months," said M

added Dr. Brown, at w

s either," Barry predicted. "And don't you worry

him. "Who?" said

He was quite a big man, too-a diplomat. Their wedding was one of those big Washington affairs. A few years later Burgoyne had

ers from her. She was presented at the English court when she was quite young, I

sband was at St. Petersburg for a while; then in London-was it? You ought to know, Clara, me dear-I'm not sure-Even after

have had money," said M

ered; "but it was her fathe

an, fanning herself majestically. "

" said Mrs. Llo

er he worked his own patents; had his own factories. Paul Frothingham mus

Mrs. Apostleman in rega

id Mrs. Bro

be about my estima

reflectively. "Well, well, ladies, here's a chan

e Hall!" Mrs. Adams rema

f trying to entertain a woman worth e