Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1930, Page 20

REAL ESTATE Ask No Questions By Beldon Duff Copyright. 1930, by Nerth American Newspaper Alliance, Ine. stiffness, and without another word turned and left the room. For an hour Annassa fldgeted about : trying to decide what she wanted to do. | HE letter was an invitation to|Three notes declining the invitation | dine at Berkshire Towers that gere written—and thrown into the « SIXTEENTH INSTALLMENT. evening. waste paper basket. At last she called Abby. who had never quite| appy © When the Scotchwoman ap- overcome her Old World rever- | pon “Hell be sending his limousing for | b i amipaipstalrs and help me get g Tve hu doats | Miss Barth needed no second bid- o e e et onsed ihe let-|ding. " One of the two dinner dresses cording {o Hoyle. Nevertheless, I don't | hich she had slipped into the trunk think I'll " b = for _|\li\| S\l;h "’)‘Q_ l‘m(‘m!‘{ll\({y‘das |:|(’. k D " present was brought out and laid on the ot B0z the Scotehwoman gasped. |bed—unfigured cloth-of-gold, plain_to and man like Mr. Diamond when he |SCVerily. With a long. straight bodice il g R B and a wide bow of turquoise velvet rib- | e oo Tate in the day to turn Pon on the left hip. By experience she o e e e o atlc te. | knew how well it suited the cream-and- Ply. T send a note of regtet by Seth |COPPCT cOloring of her young mistress o o st o fowll wear your mother p- Ty did Miss. Barihia. muttered beliet g R SemALL eire i hox. that the world was going straight to the | MCR RS R (Lo withe out any ornament, casting an ap- dogs move her to change her mind ¥?€n",i‘n“a?£h'.i‘ .‘,é"m'{.\»“ff,‘.?"n'.‘é‘i%‘?&;?.“f‘; praising look over one shoulder at her was the subject of the letter brought reflection in the mirror. “Get David up again. It the giant himself who 2nd have him wait for me in the living mentioned it; and he took no pains to i‘“:"-, I want to speak to him before conceal the fact that he had over: - heard the conversation that had taken| The limousine from Berkshire Tow- Slace eariier Ln the afterneoh |ers was before the gate when at last “Td o tonight if T were you” came |Miss West trailed down the narrow | the unexpected suggestion as he knelt 'Stairs and into the living room where | to pile the logs in the wood basket. the new stable boy stood. | “Oh, you would!” said Miss West in| Lamplight and firelight; walls mel- | & cool, crisp voice. Four hours of brew- lowed to deep ivory by the passing of ing over the contradictions presented NAlf & century. No background could by this disturbingly ingratiating stranger have been more perfect. The took had developed in her a difficult state |hold of a tall, rush-bottomed chair with of mind. She was in no mood to listen one hand and rested the other, fingers o advice | widespread, on her hip. The' picture David seemed to notice it was one that Goya could have immor- “T know it's none of my business,” he talized on canvas made haste to explain, and then, man- | David caught his breath. ! ke, spoiled the gesture of self-efface- You are right. It is better for me ment by adding. “but I think youe to get away from here for a little making a mistake not to.” while,” she said, and knew in her heart “Why?" The barrier which she had |that the last-hour decision to accept with much difficulty broken down that | John Diamond's invitation had been afternoon was up again between them. | Mmade solely because the gold gown was But now it was of her building. among the items in the wardrobe trunk “No reason in particular,” the giant |Which Abby had packed so unwillingly answered rather wearily. “I only | for this mad adventure into the fourth- thought 1t might do you good to get | dimensional part of Connecticut out of this atmosphere for an hour or | _The man inclined his head in token two.” | that he understood—understood more She | than she had meant that he should Despite an effort to be calm, her voice trembled with annoyance. “You (Gontinued From Yesterday's Star.) _ o Thanks for your solicitude.” was alarmed to realize that her tongue had become a two-edged sword, unable somehow to stay its destructive i sweep. “But I've no intention of being | inveigled away from the scene of ac- | tion i “Tnveigled?” “Yes." Quite beside herself, smarting from the backlash of her own words. | §& “T suppose it would suit your plans|pd| better i re no one in aythority se it would” He rose and S her, much as a bear cub k at the wren which attacks'| had become an uncom- pause, “Miss West, the | ther person on trust of breeding. You've definitely ourself in my mind as a So now Tl not quarre | vou if your thoughts are | 1s than yo first.” | indeed! ‘Thoroughbred! s West said, “I'm not going!"” though she knew repetition v 1 her position, "Noth- ing could tempt me to go!" - v s vou like," he said with sudden 3727 Van Ness St. = | rth Cleveland Park Sheridan Park One square off Sixteenth Street at Sheridan withi Tower Bidg. Turn right 6200 block 16th St. Opposite Rock Creek Golf Course Sample House $11,950 1363 Rittenhouse St. An inspection will convince you of the value of these houses. WARDMAN 1437 K St. District 3830 ey RENEEE Your Home Should Come First 1 eity, Of course it has electric Tower Bldg. Built by C. 1752 Irving St. N.W. Sample Home Open and Lighted $11,750 and $13,500 8 ROOMS—STONE AND BRICK SCREENS—GARAGE It is difficult to believe that such a fine home can be sold at this low price—but—the price has been lowered to move these houses at once. Located on high elevation in Mt. Pleasant, overlooking pretty Rock Creek Park. your time to come out and see the unusual floor plan of this home. Huge living and dining rooms, big club room, kitchen end pantry. The second floor h three master bed rooms and a bright cozy dressing room, enabling you to sleep in the pure fresh air, but, dress in comfort. This util- ity room is also very practical for the baby. COME OUT TODAY G M Hovker Tower Bldg. Metrop. 2663 kitchen and and kitchen corner lot. Beautifully planted. homes are new and neighbor: Oglethorpe and left one block. LA HAroke A new detached red brick corner home of practical beauty, having four master bed rooms, two lovely baths, first floor lavatory, huge attic and is perfectly located on the hill in Cleveland Park where you overlook the rage and every modern convenience. MARIETTA PARK A Home of Rare Beauty 600 @GLETHORPE STREET First Time Shown . A most beautiful detached brick home of Colonial design, con- taining eight massive rooms, including large breakfast and sleeping porches, also of brick. Two complete baghs (both in colors), large antry, Frigidaire, open firepfte. oor. Huge floored attic, hardwood floors and woodwork throughout. Complete cellar and buil . THE EVENING Large apartment development on Sixteenth street and Kalorama road, opposite Meridian Hill Park, which has been | purchased by Morton Goldenberg and Leo Baum, officials of Goldenberg’s department store. ported to amount to approximately $700, will please not leave the house until Mr. Toby's two men come on duty at | 8. Abby says she is not afraid, but 1| am afraid for her.” | With a coldly polite good-night, turned to go: but the man had sprung into her path. The flame that leaped on the hearth seemed to have caught fire in his dark eyes. “You're wonderful! “Wonderful!” For a_moment she feared he meant to take her in his arms; but when the tribute to her beauty had been paid, he | stepped into the hall and stood well | side, holding the door open for her to ass out P*John Diamond always dined at 8 Nothing could have tempted him to sit down a minute earlier. Nor was he content to dine informally. Night after night, though the long table in the state dining room was laid for but one, | the same fastidious care was taken | that might be expected at a banquet for a hundred. Flowers in the center— | a great bouquet picked in one of the many greenhouses. Service plates with | heavy, gold-encrusted borders. A cloth of fine lace from Antwerp. The best of everything. It was what the owner of the establishment demanded for him- self. In the arrangement of the table this evening there was one difference. Tall wine glasses stood grouped about two of the three places. The owner of Berk- shire Towers never drank. he whispered Eight Rooms $13,250 Right on top of the city is this sturdy built modern home now priced to sell quick. Every possible convenience is incorporated such as Fr aire, big pantry, fireplace, cedar closets, attic and efc. There is also a garage on the large, well plarted lot. Drive out this evening; open and lighted for your convenience. Metrop. 2663 7 Cleveland Park At 34th and Ordway Sts. $22,500 OPEN and Lighted refrigeration, a two-car ga- H. Gaskins Beautiful tiled pantry in heated garage. Pretentious Located in one of the garden spots of Washington where all arefully selected. Take 14th St. car marked “TaRoma,” get off at 5th and Kennedy, walk north to Oglethorpe and left to house, or drive out 5th St. to STAR, WASHINGTO 000, was intended for water. il D. C, SATURDAY The consideration was re- The property was purchased from the builders, Goldsmith & Keller, who completed the 80-suite apartment building during the past year. | | | place had but the one goblet; and that | that hinted of much experience, after- | ward walking around to his own place It was not until Miss West entered | With the leisurely tread of one who an- the dining room, she | nost, that she knew they were not to guest was ex- dine alone. Another on the arm of her | ticipates an hour or two of good food and good company. Used as she was to the homes of pected; but where he was, and why he | wealth, Miss West felt a trifie oppressed had not put in an appearance, John | by | found herself Though a tall man, and heavy, the |of owner of the New York Daily Free Press | clocklike precision with Diamond did not offer to explain. the magnificence with which she surrounded. Perfection became monotonous. The which dishes detall put his guest in her chair with a grace | were presented and removed was un- THE PERFECT HOME $13.500 3525 Military Road 6 Rooms 2 Baths Garage Full Attic Close In-Town Location All Brick Most Rapidly Developing Section in Chevy Chase, D. C. The Last Word in a Modern Home Opcn all day Sarurday. Sunday and Every Evening A. G. HUGHES Realty Associates Nat'l 8744 NEVADA AVE. $12,950 AY AND EVERY EVENING, A. G. HUGHES Realty Associates Natl. 8744 An essential characteristic of these Homes as applied to construc- tion, location and appointments. SAMPLE HOME 4441 FESSENDEN ST. West Chevy Chase Well located and in the direct path of our city’s most rapid expansion, these homes represemt as.complete and attractive home values as you cam find in any of our better home communities. Six large rooms flooded with sumlight through English casement windows—most attractively dec- orated throughout and completely appointed—built-in bath with shower—instantaneous gas heater—oak floors through- out—linoleum om kitchew floor—built-in garage. Price, $8.950 OPEN DAILY UNTIL 9 P.M. National Mortg. & Inv. Corp. 1004 Vt. Ave. Nat. 5833 | reat, theatrical. Too, she felt as though the man opposite her were acting a part —Hamlet or King Lear—something that required considerable histrionic ability to put it over. Her former distrust of him returned, magnified a hundred- fold. She wished she had not accepted the invitation, that she had stuck to her first decision and remained at Bride's House. of Bride’s House into her thoughts she began to wonder uneasily how things were going there. (To be continued.) To assist wheat growers, the Span- ish flovemment 18 purchasing three months’ supply of flour in Spain for the Spanish Army. Being Miller-Built on the ce its artistic design and fine throughout is assured. 1119 17th St. N.W. And with the intrusion ' Wesley Brights A charming home of eight rooms and three baths in a beautifully landscaped setting. REAL ESTATE |NATION’S LEADERS SPONSOR RESEARCH | Harvard Business Foundation An- nounces Impressive List of Backers. By the Associated Press. CAMERIDGE, Mass, July 12.—An Impressive array of financiers, manu- | facturers, merchants and leaders in | other lines of big business, names such This distincti surrounded homes. nter-hall plan, construction [ 88 3. 2. Morgan, Andrew W. 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