"
Naturally disapproval was plainly enthroned upon Aunt Euphemia's
countenance when she saw her niece aiding in the entertainment of the
guests at the Tapp lawn fete. The Lady from Poughkeepsie had come with
the Perritons because, as she admitted, the candy manufacturer's family
must be placated to a degree.
"But you go too far, Louise. Even good nature cannot excuse this. I
am only thankful that young man is not at home. Surely you cannot be
really interested in Lawford Tapp?"
"Do spare my blushes," begged Louise, her palms upon her cheeks but her
eyes dancing. "Really, I haven't seen Lawford for days."
"Really, Louise?"
"Surely I would not deceive you, auntie," she said. "He may have lost
all his interest in me, too. He went away without bidding me good-bye."
"Well, I am glad of that!" sighed Aunt Euphemia. "I feared it was
different. Indeed, I heard something said------Oh, well, people will
gossip so! Never mind. But these Tapps are so pushing."
"I think Mrs. Tapp is a very pleasant woman; and the girls are quite
nice," Louise said demurely.
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