Ralph Henry Barbour

Name: The Happy Man — Chapter 7
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

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“The Happy Man — Chapter 7”, published in 1915, is a work by Ralph Henry Barbour. It explores elements such as Shortland, Allan and Vernon.

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ Vernon smiled sweetly and turned to Allan.
“Have you ever met my husband, Mr. Shortland?” she asked.
“No, Mrs. Vernon, but I have seen him on several occasions. It must be very unpleasant to be kept in Washington in such weather.”
“Yes, the place is unbearable in summer, I think. There's a portrait of the Senator in the living-room you must see. I want your opinion of it. Mr. Smith, I believe, told us that you had studied art, Mr. Shortland.”
“Very little, Mrs. Vernon. I am still a critic.” ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ Rather wonderful, isn't it, the things you can get ready-cooked these days? Quite makes a fellow want to go to house- keeping. I'll step down and find him.”
“I don't know what she will think, Shortland,” protested Smith. “I—I really don't think you'd better!”
“Nonsense! He's a very nice boy. And there's always the spaghetti. I'm terribly fond of spaghetti.”
“Well, for Heaven's sake, telephone over and ask her, old man!” ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ They say the canned spaghetti is quite delicious.”
“You absurd man! Of course I don't mind, only——” She studied him suspiciously. “Well, I know that isn't the reason. I suppose, though, I'll find out in time. Shall we go back? I think Beryl is down. I'm glad you like it. Mr. Vernon thinks it makes him look too—what was it your father said about the portrait, Beryl?”
“That it made him look too senatorial,” replied Beryl, as she shook hands with Allan. “Father has a rabid dislike for what he calls 'frock-coat statesmanship,' Mr. Shortland.” ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ Vernon might not like it,” said Smith earnestly. “I really wouldn't, old man.”
“Not like it? Of course she will! She'll be awfully pleased. Why not? The boy's all right, isn't he?”
“All right, yes, but don't you see? Why, hang it, Shortland, she is only preparing for four at dinner!”
“Oh, you mean there mightn't be enough to go around? Well, one can always open a tin of something. 'Add hot water and serve,' you know. Some one told me that you can get very delicious spaghetti in tins nowadays, all cooked and messed up with tomato and cheese. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ He seemed very much surprised when Allan issued his invitation.
“Are you quite sure, Mr. Shortland, she wanted me?” he asked “I—I've never called there, you see. I think they're dandy folks, of course, and all that, but I—I don't know them very well——”
“That's just it, Russell; you should. You needn't dress. Come just as you are, if you like.” (The boy was in knickerbockers and golf stockings.) “It's just a quiet little dinner, with bridge afterwards. Mrs. Vernon and her daughter will be extremely upset if you fail them.” ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ I see, he murmured with half-closed eyes, “a man, handsome, talented, indescribably fascinating. I see—yes, a church and a great crowd about it. I hear music. Within the church are many people, and I see— Can it be? ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, The Happy Man — Chapter 7 (1915)

“ As a matter of fact, it lacked some ten minutes of the time set for dinner when the three men were conducted into the library. Young Russell appeared somewhat ill at ease during the few moments that intervened before Mrs. Vernon's appearance. ”

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