Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
What do you think o, h,m?"

Drysdale Slowly.
feel as II hate that MANY Oh
said, more than any one else in thi
world"
"Drysdale was still looking out L
sea. There was a curious light In hi
eyes.
you will never forgive him? b.
asked evenly.
Il loathe gambler, and he did hi!
best to make Ted one. He has ruined
our happiness. No, | would never for.
give him!"
There was a slight noise few
yards away. They looked up and saw
Mrs. Cresfeld approaching them. Drys.
dale rose to his feet.
you are quite right" he said In q
low tone. He should not be forgiven!"
J A few moments later he took his de-
parture. He strobe down the lower
road, and, hailing a carriage, was
quickly ratified back to his quarters.
He shut himself up In his room and
for some time paced up and down rest
lessly. Then suddenly an idea seized
him. He took up his hat again, and,
making his way out, drove quickly
down to the telegraph ONCE. There he
dispatched long cable to England,
and the man to whom VI was addressed
was his solicitor.
Early next morning Bsryl was walk
inS with her brother. They had wan
dered down to Ragged STAFF and stood
watching the bay. In the distance .
little steamer could be seen churning
Its way out Of port
That's the Gibel Musa!" said Ted
suddenly. "Drysdale's on board. He
suddenly applied for fortnight's
leave and has gone boar hunting In Mo-
rocco. couldn't see him so had to
leave a letter explaining things
Explaining WHAT" asked Beryl,
quickly.
"Oh, he happens to be the MAJ owe |
the money tO--that's all"
She remained perfeetly still. Then
the meaning Of the thing came to her.
Six months later Dreysdale's leave !
came around, and he found himself in
London again. One night he went to
a dance given by an old friend Of his.
He had never cared much for functions
of this kind, he cared less now, and as
he stood Watching the crowded room =
feeling of WEAKNESS crept over him,
and he found himself wishing that he
had elected To spend his leave else
where than in London. Ills hostess
crossed the room to him.
You must really let mp Introduce
you to some nice people
Hs suffered himself to be- led to the
other end Of the room. Mrs. Vayasour
stopped in front Of numtT OF girls
who were chatting together. \
Drysdale gave a slight start. but in
recovered himself. Standing
before him wal Beryl FalkihBr Her
eyes met his, and he saw her change
color. Mrs. Vayasour introduced them,
then turned away.
Neither spoke for . moment. The
music for the NEXT dance started. and |
a y0dngster came to claim Beryl
Drysdale pulled hin1sslf together, and
made the steredtyped request
She, gave him her program. He has
tily scrubbed something on it
Il have taken the next he said
He made his way 9ut to balcony.
The blood seemed to dance through his
veins, He had met her again and was
going to dance with hsr. Whak w9Nld
she SLY to himl
He retntere0 the ball room and
found her. A thrill went through him
us he felt her arm resting on his. They
took a few turns and then their eyes
met, and she smiled
II want to talk-so thank yol!" she
They stopped dancing and he leiS her
out tn the balcony. They did nor speak
for second. Then she turned and
laid a hand lightly on his arm. }
Il found ID out a month ag1" she
said, "even though you meant il to
be kept a secret. There's not another
man in the world would have done IT."
1T was nothing" he replied. II was
really the gamer. l merely tcnk some
If my money which was in cousols and |
invested it in your fathers firm. | now
get per cent, instead of 3S"
THAT Is your way of putting IT."
she exclaimed. "Yeu saved Him from
ruin and disgrsce-enabled him to re-
sumo his old position. How san ever
thank you?"
ut was only reparation~ he said.
Never in my life have | felt such .
BLACKBOARD ms I did that morning q,
Alameda! Ever since tho thought Of
a card has siekeRed me-"
81 vas very hard-very eruel!' she
He looked at her interrly He saw
a swift wave Of color sweep her cheek.
Then her eyes slowly lifted and mel
his Suddenly he bent forward and
caught hold of her hand.
II am gambling ssaln!" he cried.
Gambling for love.'
He looked entreatingly at her. He
saw her lips smiliRsly frame an an
swer The gambler had won.-Mainly
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