Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-24

myriad city lights in the distance.
Miss Allyn doesn't approve o. me,
doctor. She doesn't like science. either.
Ny conversation at dinner annoyed her
be continued quietly. but ! was helpless.
Miss Trent. on my other side, insisted on
discussing ny work. She thought scientific
research-especiRlly in mental science
must be lovely She asked il I ever eE-
perimented on ny friends. She thought
il would be sweet TO be experimental on.
I think it's horrihle-usinE ones friends
that way" Editha flashed out unnecessarily
Peter Smith smiled.
i hardly think Miss Trent is in imme-
diate danger. he remarked. rising. They
all sRuntered toward the gate with him.
AS be opened it he turned to Editha.
About 10 O'Clock. VIII that be too
early
NO" she replied, Il will be ready.
Good night"
They all slept late. It was past 9 when
EdithR ssuntered down and Joined the
others at breakfast. She wore a green
shirtwaist. Green was the only color Editha
could not wear. The doctor glanced at her
humorously.
Ten o'clock VIII that be too early.
NO. / will be ready. a." be quoted provok-
ingly. looking at his watch. i hope you're
not going in that green waist. Peter is
fastidious."
1 shall wear what ! please she blazed.
since it's Eolf-Eolf with Peter jeremiah
Smith. Johnny Rawson got IL up on the
spur Of the moment. Like everybody else
he is kindly trying to throw us together.
It's Peter jeremiah Smith today, yester-
day and"
And forever" finished the doctor, slip
ping his napkin into its ring. Rose
agreed this morning to give him the room
looking over the garden. Sorry TO annoy
you, Edie dear, but ! simply had to have
him here till we finish some work in the
laboratory"
Editha's soft lips frightened.
When Smith came for her with six other
young people she was stin angry. OF
course he walked with her; he drew her
into conversation in spite of herself. Once
at the links she was free TO be silent. She
enjoyed driving the ball unconscionRble dis
tances with a vicious. swinging stroke.
Her gray eyes were dark with suppressed
wrath. She avoided her partner as much
and as politely as possible. While osten-
sibly d~evoting himself to Alys Trent. Regi-
maid De Kaye managed to meet Ediths's
eyes often with a sympathetic. longing
look. Smith quietly watched the fellow.
They had dinner at the club house and
went home after Editha had promptly
vetoed a boating excursion for the evening.
Smith went to the door with her.
Next morning he moved his belongings TO
the doctors and worked in the laboratory
till 3 O'Clock in the afternoon, stopping
only for a hasty luncheon. Toward 4 O'Clock
he dressed and entered the drawing room.
BdithR was trying 10 be civil, and not
charmed nor charming. when Mrs. MaxOn
and her daughter Maude called. They acted
as II they had interrupted a lovers tete-a-
tete. Maude pointedly invited Smith TO
bring Editha to an informal lawn party
the next evening. It was embarrassing TO
have to perform an eternal duet, but they
had to accept. Editha had q bright spot
on each cheek. When her sister and the
doctor appeared a few minutes later she
escaped TO her room. She stayed there
till she heard the men go out for an after
Inner stroll.
But she could not escape The memory Of
Peter Smiths every word and gesture. His
way Of dominating everything aroused her
opposition. Besides, his name-thRt dread
full name-did not. cease 80 irritate her.
However, she was ready at s to 20 to
Maude's party with him. She wore her new
gown. She was sorry it was white, but it
Was very becoming, and then-well, De
Kaye said he never saw any other girl
who could really wear white.
She had never cared particularly for De
Kaye. but now he began TO interest her.
He was handsome, with q strangely weary
face. Besides, he was deeply IN love with
her, which in itself is q point in a mans
favor with a girl who Is still too young TO
realize her own power.
Partners for everything were chosen by
matched flowers, or matched notices, OF
questions and answers. The inevitable
Smith was her vis-a-vis at whist. Re
freshment time brought her one-half Of .
crimson paper heart. Peter Smith came
up to her with the other. His seeming
Inconsistencies Of the situation angered
her. She doubted IL he even knew tina
there was a situation. So they ate their
pink ice and white cake alone in a little
lantern-Et room. Smith began chatting
in his easy way about anything that cams
up. For the FIRST time that evening sh,
felt al ease and she sat leaning bach
with sushed cheeks and shining eyes. A
rose-colored japanese lantern above he,
swnyed in the wind and lit up her whit,
dress. Smith had turned in the corner o.
The seat till be half faced her. Editha wa,
startled from her enjoyment Of his uuie'
humor by the voice Of De Kaye, who hat
come up and stood looking at her ovel
Smiths head.
Pardon me, Smith. De Kaye said. Mrs
MExon wants 10 show you some eurios il
the library. III take your place awhile, /
Miss Allyn Will let me"
After an instant Of hardly perceptibl
hesitation, Smith arose and with a graceful
word about reclRiming her soon wake
on toward The house.
De Kaye turned 10 Editha with represse
eREerness.
AT last ] have you q moment alone
You are always with him is n YOU
doing" At her swift gesturs Of deuia
he stopped quickly and kissed her hand
I've no right TO call you ny yoUr dsR
name" he said, but ] cant bear this
always with that ~ a look 70
me"
It's all I'm not 10 blame. Peopl
leave US together ~purposely. 1t NAV no
be his fault, either, but"
IT is his fault" De KAYE said. "Cau'
, you see how he uses the advantage YOU
brother-in-law is purPosely giving him
o What chance have ] against q quiet chs
like that Who knows how 10 pose for
p saint? Heaven knows I'm no saint BU
!. YOU could love me fufO being p1moEr 200