The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-03-13

wrong to the sister who had stepped
into the place She had voluntarily re-
signed.
She had thought love not worth the
sacrifice of art. and If art without love
had turned 10 dust and ashes in her
hand who was to blame but herself
She was waiting for Rex-Rex, who
had fallen such helpless victim TO
Madge that he had had scarcely look
or word to spare for her the whole
month. 1t was this that had first
taught her what she had lost and that
had afterWard neryed her to play her
part-for a weeks experience had
taught her that 1t was only Il part-of
careless Indifference and entire alb
sorptlon in her art
When It seemed too hard for her, she
reminded herself stcrnly OF her own
words, Il am satisfied with my life as
1t L."
"They shall never see 1 am not salts
fled" she said and struggled on.
Today there was n set, stern look on
premc ordeal and at present there was
no one 10 see her. But as she leaned
her head listlcssly against the window
there came from the hall the sound of
IA familiar whistle, and instantly her
expression changed. \ smiling, ex
pectant face greeted Rex as he entered,
and she scrutlnlzeA him with playful
anxiety.
The funeral and wedding marches
are side by side on the piano." she be-
gan, with an affected attempt at seri-
BUSINESS, but | was waiting to choose
between them TIL | have seen your
face"
what does my face tell youf" he
asked.
She looked at him critically.
That the moment0us question is to
be asked no later than this evening"
she replied. Good luck attend you"
Wrong. Try again"
"Is 1t possible It Is to be postponed
I'LL tomorrow morning." And she held
out her hand with playful gesture of
sympathy
Wrong again. see | must tell you"
lie had seized the hand she had offer
ed and was looking her straight in the
face
What do you say to the question
having been asked alrcadyP
The last month had wrought many
changes In George. She had, for one
thing learned to keep her face under
control, and only the slightest trem-
bling of the eyelld showed that She
was taken by surprise.
My dear brother to be-" she said, re-
gaining possession of her hand, Il con
slider | have been grossly Ill treated in
having this fact sprung upon me so
suddenly. | had heard of delightful
little book called The Right Word In
the Right Place'-a help to those peo-
pie born devoid of tact. | was going to
purchase IT In the assurance that |
should find u paragraph entitled, What
to shy to II future brother-in-law,' or
words To that effect, and now you
pounce upon me like this and crush me.
l feel unfit for conversation. You had
better GO" And she turned majestleal-
ly away.
Il Will. Only you must first allow me
To make one remark. You did not ask
what Madge said to me- He paused
lmpresslvcly. "She has refused me"
1t was his trump card. and he was
growing desperate. He took advantage
of Georges back being still turned TO,
ward him, and. creeping softly behind
her, took one glance mt her face before
she knew he had moved.
1t was enough.
Georgia he cried, hasn't the play
gone far enough? am tired of acting,
and | want you, Georgia can't tell
you how much want you" There was
passionate cntrcaty In his voice.
What did you mean," she asked
slowly "by saying you were tired of
nctIngY don't understand"
No; | know" he answered guiltily.
| 1--WE got to tell you. Madge and
| have been playing Mt being lovers dur
Ing the last month. | have even asked
her to marry me, and she has refused.
1t was the natural climax To the play,
she said, and she told me to do IT, be-
cause nothing else would put you off
your guard. hau 10 Know whether
you loved me or not he ended des-
pcrately.
1T was very cruel she whispered at
last
"Ah, George don't" he entreated
Il thought of that, but honestly, would
you ever have known YOU loved me IL
we had gone on in the same old wayp
frbnrn N,.nu :, t,nnnnt'c ctlnp1n
II should never have known | loved
you" she answered softly.-Chleago
Times Herald.