New-York tribune., 1903-07-20
Ole Chameleon.
copyright. 1905. by Mcclure. Phillip. a Coz

her because she obviously liked him. The ros-
stbility began TO dawn upon him now thar
Bradford was in earnest at last: felt at last a
real emotion; loved Amy because he could not
help loving her. And Charges Eroaned in spirit
This made no easier for Amy ths tragedy which
must Inevitably follow their marriage. II mar
ried they were; II only increased the tragedy
to Bradford
When dinner over. and the men had
joined the Iadies-which was soon. for the spare
trustee was obviously uneasy out of his vife'-
cOmpany-Clarges said 10 Amy in his odd
abrupt fashion:
L want to talk 20 YOU little Nav To-
why notc"
Then come here. Amy He drew her away
and after a moments hesitation she followed
Bradford with a pang like sword watched
them go. She cared nothing for him he tbcu~ht
this hypOcriticaI. snee-ing minister satisfied br
entirely Miss MangIer began to talk % him
and he answered her savagely enough 70 satisfy
even her love for acrid condemnation OF the
world They talked OF Carfaxiaus; and Brad
ford flung out at them left and right. while
she applauded his brutality until he had almost
forgotten his IN humor and forgiven her for
existence
Meanwhile Charges and the girl faced zach
other. Amy indiferently. Charges outwardiy a.
usual. but with sombre. unquiet light IN his
Amy, he said. abruptly when they we're
alone. why do you hate mee''
Must We talk about each othere" she asked.
but without pleading. He nodded stubboruly-
Il don't hate YOU she continued. YEARLY. Il
don't think about you"
Put it you please" he answered You
don't like me. Is il because I show you that
love youo''
She shivered little. but she neither rose nor
must have seen that Yet have never told you
OF it. I resolved never to insult you By telling
you since I dared not marry YOU Now / havs
broken my resolve; but only because I was sure
you disliked me. and would not grieve 70 think
that had suffered"
II do dislike you" she answered, raising her
eyes to meet his II do not think I have done
anything to you which deserves this insult from
you II you have quite finished We viii 60 back.
And please do not speak 70 me again. Father
Clarges"
L will not" he answered. under his breath
after have finished this once. Amy. tell me-
tell mel viii swear to you my knees II you
want-teI that you do not care for-that
man yonder: for Bradford Promise me you
will not marry him! II would be certain un-
happiness 70 both OF you-certain certaiut
Think what you please OF me; think that
merely trying to slander a better man than
am; think that I am the meanest and lowest
man on earth. but believe me when I say il
would be certain Unhappiness for him well
for yOu-if he loves yout You cannot help See
ing what 1 mean, You cannot help seeing that
he does not ring true. and that you do. To1
cannot believe him sincere and genuine in all -
does. as the man who marries YOU must BET
You cannot. say
She had heard him far with paIinE face.
Now she rose, Il think you must be in" she
interrupted. curtly; 'in. mad. VIII you let
me pass. Father. shall call to my uncle?'
He stood aside and bowed. and she hurried by
/ him She paused a moment in the doorway to
calm herself: then she walked across TO where
Bradford and Miss Mdngler were sitting; walked
as steadily and quietly when she had moved
out to dinner on Dr. Craven's arm Bradford.
with a recurrence Of hope, saw her come back
alone. and jumped up to make room for her.
We were discussing the statue of Garibaldi
in the Pantheon at Rome" said Miss Mangler.
with a quick glance at Bradford L was just
saying 10 Mr.. Bradford that TO see il there gave
one such a feeling OF the tolerance OF the
Italian in political matters. hotheaded as he il:
and he quite agrees with me. By the way
have forgotten-where does II stand. Mr.. Brad
ford-to the right or left Of Victor Emmanusls
tonb?'
Bradford for the life OF him could recoIlect no
statue OF tIdrlDdlQl N Iue EdulAccti tNN AA-7
Mangler was a student Of Roman history. and
never made mistakes. To the right, think.
but I am not sure" he answered.
You remember the statue. OF course
"Oh. perfectly"
Miss Mangers eye was full OF triumph now
Now that 1 recall" she said musinsly. is 1t IN
the Pantheon. thought Isn't it on that open
space back OF the Colosseum p
Perhaps there Is there; don't seem 20
remember"
but YOU are perfectly sure. you say. OF the
one in the Pantheon
Bradford. half amused and half fearful. sincs
Amy was there. saw Miss Mangler's little game.
and blocked ii BY impudence- Yes. quite sure
She turned with fresh zest 70 the minister
who was Just then IN the doorway
Father CIarges. do you remember any status
OF Ciaribaldi ia the Pantheon? Is there ons
there? Mr.. Bradford assures US he has seen II.
though so OF course there must be.
Charges saw the malice sparkling In her look,
and bowed gravely. while Bradford began rap
idly planning how TO pass his statement lightly
of He Is quite right, answered the rector.
according to the best OF my recollection. Miss
Mangler."
CTo be continued.)