[Half a Rogue by Harold MacGrath]@TWC D-Link bookHalf a Rogue CHAPTER IV 21/36
The announcement comes as a great surprise to society, as Mr.Bennington was looked upon as a confirmed bachelor. And again you will find something of this sort: April 22--Mrs.Franklyn-Haldene leaves next week for Washington, where she will be the guest of Senator Soandso's wife. April 29--Mrs.Franklyn-Haldene left yesterday for Washington. May 6--Mrs.Franklyn-Haldene, who is visiting in Washington, will return next week. May 13--Mrs.Franklyn-Haldene has returned home from a delightful visit in Washington. Sometimes, when there was no escape from it, Mr.Franklyn-Haldene's name also appeared. From mundane things to the spiritual! "Yes, I feel for Mrs.Bennington," continued Mrs.Haldene.
"We have to submit to our boys' running around with actresses; but to marry them!" "And married life, I understand, seldom agrees with them.
They invariably return to the stage.
I wonder if this woman has ever been married before ?" "I shouldn't be surprised.
For my part, I'm very glad the ceremony will not be performed in the church.
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