Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-11-06
ROCKVILLE. MORNING, NOVEMBER
ON THE WAY
TO AYLWIN
By M. MAGELLAN
HELLIWELL
Coprfght, 1903, bu 4. @. Mcclure

The train stopped with jolt, and
the passengers thronged out filling the
station with hustle and confusion.
Chatterton, who was on his way to
Halifax, was looking idly out of the
smoker window, when suddenly there
passed across his range of vision GER
tain well cut profile which he knew
could belong to only one woman in the
world. without an instant's hesitation
he picked up his hat and left the car,
clearing the steps Just al the train
started heavily forward
The small station was crowded with
people. and Chatterton Mixed some
time for the lady Of the profile before
he espied her sitting quietly In one cor
ner of the dingy waiting room.
She had thrown open her coat and
was leaning back against the wall with
closed eyes, evidently prepared to wait
some time. Chatterton seated himself
in the opposite corner Of the room and,
drawing out paper, pretended to read
the while he watched her furtively.
People passed and repassed between
them. The noise and confusion ebbed
and flowed as train after train came in
and departed.
Then all at once lull came. Silence
reigned on the platform, and Chatter
ton suddenly realized that he and the
lady were alone In the waiting room.
He rose and went out abruptly, and as
he passed through the door he stopped
for Il moment before a time table that
hung beside 1t, one name having
caught his eye.
"Aylwin," he muttered. "Of course
going home for the dear old peoples
anniversary dinner. How could have
forgotten ltf | don't believe she ever
Travelled alone before, and It's whole
hour to walt In this hole. Don't know
the long, intermlnable dragging on Of
the minutes. don't | know-ah, but 1t
did not seem long last year when we
waited here togetherl"
He passed out on to the deserted
platform and, lighting cigar, smoked
furlously while he paced up and down,
revolving many things In his mind
AT last, throwing back his head with
Il sudden resolution, he tossed aside his
cigar ana re-entered the waiting room.
AS the door closed behind him the
girl IN the corner opened her eyes, and
a sudden wave OF color touched her
cheeks Her cool, gray eyes regarded
his steadily for moment, then she
turned her race slowly from him. But
the man. hrtlhg his nat, advanced
quicky'
Margaret" he cried as he stood be-
fore her, Il want to talk to you" Her
banning gray eyes met his with no
trace OF embarrassment.
Il know OF nothing you can have to
say to me. You were very explicit.
Nothing OF Importance was omitted,
but If something else has occurred to
you you nave my lawyers address and
can communicate with him."
he made no answer for moment,
then no said abruptly:
you are going home for the ami
versary dinner tomorrow. l can just
see the table blazing with lights and
flowers, the dear old pater beamIng
Win PRIDE ana the little mother all
SOFT smiles ana tender happiness. To
morrow VIII be the first time there has
ever Deen an empty place at the ami
Versary dinner. | am afraid the little
mother VIII not like that. She has al
ways had perfect faith In her sons-in-
law.
1T Is easy to deceive old people, she
Interrupted. particularly such dear,
guileless, trustful old people as they.
VIII you kindly leave me2 Under ex-
listing circumstances no gentleman
should have to be reminded that he has
renowned his right to lnHlct his COM
pany upon his-the woman
His wife," he finished gently. "why
hesitate2 Is the word 30 hateful to
your separation is not a divorce,
you know I don't want to force my
self upon you, Margaret. But cannot
get the little mother out OF my mind
DO they know at home OF our trouble7"
The girl was silent for a moment,
then she faced him suddenly, her eyes
blazlng.
NO" she cried; "they don't. You
are not the only one who loves theml
You have been the cause Of nv doing
much that regret, and now you are
making me do the one thing have al
ways loathed with all my soul. You
have forced me to lie to them for the
first time in my Ifel I have told them
nothing yet OF the truth. In my letters
| have always added your love and
such messages rs you used TO send.
They expect Won tonight. shall tell
them that lust as we were starting an
urgent telegram came from the Hall
fax Drancb demanding your Immediate
presence. On, | shall get through 1
nave had my schooling" The last
words were rather faint, but she threw
back her mead ana added almost fierce
w. Ana IL VIII not be acting to show
them how happy amp
lie did not tell her that her face, her
voice, her very attitude, belled her