The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-12
Stories Of an Inland State.

Under Wills direction. but could not get
| sr answer from her. She returned and
told VIII that her errand was fruitless.
Leave her to me-" said Will
He went out in the yard The woman
| had dropped to the ground.
Miss" said VIII seating himself At her
side II want to say & word to you.
have not understood a word you have
spoken tonight. But let me tell you some
thing that 1 did understand. There has
been q scene between you and Albert Wat
son tonight Watson is rascal I have
known that for long time. 1t is unsafe
| for you to remain in this house. Miss Bef-
| fel wants maid. She wants you to go with
| her tonight. Is there any good reason why
you should refuse? VIII you Gomez?
| Myrtle Dawn studied. There she could
see his face. There she would see him with
herewith Grace BeffeL
NO, no." she moaned.
He pondered a moment and said: For
my sake, come. Won't you say yes?'
His voice had softened. She could not
resist the old familiar tone. She turned
and sank backward into his arms looking
| through the starlight into his eyes.
well, I'll besw:tched." he said holding
ner up. This beats me. I'm getting ter
ribly in favor with the opposite sex lately"
He stroked her fallen hair and said: "For
my sake. you viii Gomez
She extended her arm and curied 1t about
his neck.
"Awfully affectionate," he reflected But
why: Some other fellow that this is in
tended for who looks like me would be
mighty hot, I think"
"wnl you come, for my sake?" he asked
again strokiuR her hair
Yes"
Then get ready quick"
He left her and apprized Grace Beffel.
Just then Watson passed and smiled at
Grace. She looked at him blankly.
Damn" he murmured. "A straight-cut.
She heard Mag. All the girls trea: me
chilly
A half hour later Myrtle, Grace and VIII
were On their way to town. Little was said
by any one Of the three.
Tie and come in. WILL" said Grace when
they reached the Beffel home"
1T is late
"Only a little after midnight"
He consented and the three passed into
the house together. Grace turned up the
gas in the parlor and told Myrtle to be
seated.
and facing Myrtle Dawn, saw her for the
first time closely.
What is your name please?" he asked.
Myrtle" she answered with a scornful
curl on her lips.
Now Myrtle want my mind at ease on
some things that have transpired tonight
My name is VIII Wynants. Did you ever
know any one by that name?"
'Yes" she answered.
where, may I ask"
The woman addressed broke down and
sobbed.
Grace turned to Will.
He remembered the strange woman and
Watson, and felt an accusation in Grace's
glance.
HIS was going to speak again when the
woman arose and faced him boldly, the
tears streaming down her cheeks.
LET me go. There is no need Of decep.
ton by you. 1t is below you. Let.me 60"
II will not let you go now" said win
firmly. You have charged me with de-
ception. Before God have not deceived
You or any one else"
II can not make you speak," cried the
woman holly. II can not open your lips
ard bid them speak. Speak for yourself"
Grace" ne said. There Is some mistake
here and it's rejecting on me. You speak
to her."
He walked to the window sullkine.
Grace slipped over to the woman and put
her arms about her.
Tell me-" she asked. "Where did you
ever meet Will?''
ION the reservation"
The reservation! Tell me what was
your name there?''
Misty Dawn
Grace arose. VIII had never told her he
had been on any reservation. She might
solve it now.
"wir," she said. 'Come here"
He came to her sull<ing.
Were you ever on a reservationr-
"Um-"
Now answer-honest7"
Yes"
And did you know q woman named
Misty DAWN"
Misty Dawn! Yes! Yesv'
Let me introduce you to her"
The young man stared wildly, first at
Grace then at the girl sobbing before him.
Again he looked at Grace.
His judgment forsook him and his i'm
pulse mounted to the throne.
He was at the side of Misty Dawn in Q
second and had her in his arms.
Grace stood motionless. her eyes brigh-
tening.
Grace" he cried. II love Misty Dawn.
I have always loved her. They called 1t
puppy love but It was not. Do you under
stand, Grace? She has haunted me-
Misty Dawn stood alone. majestic. re-
born, proudly happy and Will took Grace's
hands saying: do you understand"
YES" she said softly.
1--WE will still be friends"
Yes WILL
And you will be her friend?"
Grace stepped forward and took Misty
Dawn's hard.
Now Grace. let US all be friends. Look
what beautiful woman she is. All! Misty
Dawn. You are very beautiful. And so
good Grace, 80 good and pure. watson.
Damn him! Excuse me- 1 could choke
him--I will choke HIM Now Misty Dawn,
tell US how you came 10 be At Hastings
Farm"
Misty Dawn told briefly her flight from
the reservation, OF the gift Of the ring. but
leaving much untold.
Like a romance surely" said VIII.