The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05

this CHANGING to meet his old friend
Evans on the street that afternoon,
after warm GREETINGS had been ex-
changed, he invited him to the recep-
ton he aud his wife were giving that
night. Evans was murmuring an ex
cuse when Albert suddenly remem-
bered the quarrel between him and !
Mrs. Dreams sister. Alice, and, acting
on the mischievous impulse. said:
"Of course, you know Alice is mar
ried," then with a '.be sure to come, old
man." he hurried on, chuckliDg to him
self. Hell come now just to see the
man." he thought gleefully.
AS he let his mind dwell lightly en-
this incident, while he assisted his wife
in greeting their guests, he was re-
lieved that fate had permitted his smile
to go unexplained. Mrs. Dreams had
once reluctantly admitted that at times
Albert could go too far, and he sus-
pected that this was one of the times.
Nevertheless his spirits rose when he
saw Evans enter among the late arriy-
ais Tall, dark and dignifed, his pale
face was more impassive than ever as
he made his way to his hOstand hostess.
Now, who could tell whether he cares
or not?" thought Albert. CHANGING
across the room be saw his beautiful
sister-in-law talking with her usual
calm and stately grace to a group Of
friends well, they are two Of
kind" he chuckled. Then he began to
speculate what would happen if Evans
went up to speak to her as he was al
most certain to do. by Jovel Sup
pose she won't notice hint If l could
get them to talking 1 am sure they
would hit it off all right" Suddenly
thought struck him. Making his way
across the room, he said:
allie, did you know Harold Evans is
here?"
''Who?" she asked, quietly.
Harold Evans. Just came in. Met
him on the street this afternoon and
asked him up. By the way had you
heard Of his marriage?"
Alice's heart gave a great throb and
then stood STILL Then, as hearts Will,
it began to beat furiously. The room
swan around and in the midst OF
friends and laughter she was conscious
. Of an overpowering loneliness. But Al
bert's eyes, keen as they were, were
permitted to see none of this.
NO, / had not heard" she replied
evenly. Il shall be glad to see hin
again."
Here he is now" exclaimed Albert
as Evans came up. Hello. old chap
he cried, with cordial handshake
Decided to come, did you? Lookiu;
as fresh as a daisy, too. Awfully gla'
to see you. Yes. here's Alice. By thu
J way. Allie, l want Evans to see our fin
orchids. Show him around, win yOuF
!, and with a nod and smile, he moves
away.
Alice greeted her lover of forme
= days with smiling graciOusness. \
they entered the conservatory
thought bitterly: Evidently she
happy in her marriage" Would b
have had her unhappy? She thought
., I wonder where his wife is" HI
wife-another woman, How strange
> seemed! They moved among the fiov
ers for time. Alice chatted vivaciou
: " of their beauty Happening upo
one of those seats with which ever
-, properly-conducted conservatory is SUI
, piled, they sat down.
when did you arrive in town.? 81
= asked with polite interest.
- This afternoon. am only here Il
a few days"
- He cannot stay away from her Ion
10 er. | suppose" she thought, and the
was a dull pain at her heart
-. "Oh. YOU like the WestY' she aske
an pleasantly.
- "Oh. yes; like it well enough"
said. signing in spite Of himself. WI
IS the manT' he wondered, miserabl
:. :. How happy she seems"
y s.How strange he does not speak
=" his wifer thought Alice. zone Of
!. must" Swallowing the lump in b
> throat, she said:
II have never had an opportunity
congratulate you"
- congratulate me?" he repeat'
m wonderingly.
.st "Certainly-on your marriage"
nd my MARRIAGE" he echoed. I
he not married. Who could have told y
such a thingT"
ed She gave a little gasp. Surely s
he had not misunderstood Albert. HI
nv could such mistake have been mac
to And In the midst Of her astonishm'
and confusion her heart grew light
Got ..How did you get such an impr
sionT' he asked, with slow smile.
to was Just about to speak Of your o
hat marriage"
-. - - holt t,rrlnht thnrnnn