Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-05-25
gently, tor the mothers distress was

gently, for the mothers distress VA
also very great, whether be Is atten-
tive to some one else. Have you ever
noticed his taking pleasure in the so
ciety Of any girl here?"
"Oh. no." Mrs. Langlois replied, has
tily. but suddenly her face changed.
Surely" she said. as IL to herself,
"he cannot care for Marion Reed? And
yet, now that my mind ID drawn to 1t.
l have noticed him often with her. But
Marion Is such a gay little firt, and
then she knew Of Carl's engage
ment-"
"Ahw Mildred said quickly, that Is
not enough to keep some girls from
trying to win away "a mans love. 1t
may be that she has draw n him away
from me. But we must make sure, my
dear friend-for feel that you are my
fr!end-and II II IL true will willing
~ give him up to her II 1t Is for his
| happiness"
They arranged 1t that Mildred's pres
ence In the house should be kept a Sc
cret from Carl and that his mother at
meal time should question him In q
way not to arouse his suspicious; 80,
| HI the two sat alone at dinner, Mrs.
Langlois careiessly said:
What u charming girl Marion Reed
Is. Carlv'
isn't she. mother" he cried enthu-
siastically. do you know she quite
fascinates meY
Carl" his mother said gravely. that
Is not the way for a man soon to be
married to another woman"
"Pshaw. motherv' Carl exclaimed.
impatiently, you know told you MIL
dred would never set the day. and we
may never be married at ALL"
you are right. Mr.. Langlois," said
Mildred, who had been unable to re-
sist the temptation OF listening unseen;
you are right. We never will be mar
ried. You are quite welcome to ask the
fascinating Miss Reed to be your wife,
tor am henceforth stranger to you"
Before Carl could recover from his
establishment she was gone. aud as her
train was just ready to depart she was
protests Of affection which he was pre-
pared to make, the promises Of future
fidelity. were never uttered.
Now that he had lost her. Mildred ap-
peared to Carl as precious treasure
which he would give anything to pos
| sess. The attractions Of Marion Reed
paied into insignincance and he took
fraf tv, % u
hoping that he could win her back.
But once assured OF the flaws In her
idol Mildred had cast him out Of her
heart, and though It was sore 1t was
not broken. because she realized his un-
worthiness. She refused to see Carl
and returned his letters unread. With
In a week, mortified at his rejection, he
had offered himself to Marion Reed.
why. you're going to marry some
girl In Lawrence" she replied, opening
her blue eyes wide.
"No. am not" he said, shortly. II
am going to marry you II you will have
me-"
well, I won't" replied the pretty
fiirt, decidedly. II was only amusing
myself with you, my dear boy. hope
your heart Is not broken" she addod
mockingly. for rumors Of the true stats
OF affairs had reached her ears.
Flirting Is sometimes dangerous
game, my friend, especially II there IL
Jealous sweetheart at the other end
Of the line" she announced laughing
ly. And with her hooking laughter
ringing In his ears Carl Langlois walk
ed away to repent Of his folly. by
which he had lost that greatest Of
gifts-a woman's loye.-The Colum.
ban.