The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-12-15

THAT sounds rather hard" he said.
but IN try You cannot imagine,
though. how difficult II will be not 10
be al Molly's beck and call, can't
keep my eyes on OF her II she Is In
sight"
"But you must be Indifferent II you
want TO bring Molly around. am a
woman aud know. but you. being
only man, are stupid about these
things She laughed and rose. Il
must go now and dress for dinner"
When the picnlc party padded back
at twilight Molly expected TO see Mail
collins tall. broad shouldered figure ON
the foat
Ford Thompson had proved to be
bore after all. and In her desire TO
tease Malcolm by not going with him
in the green canoe she had made her
self rather unhappy
But when they came up 10 the shore
In the dusk there was no one In sight
She caught her breath quickly. Where
could Maleolm be-
She hurried up the steps 10 the lawn
and looked about anxiously. Then. on
the moonllt end OF the piazza she rec
ognixed him. sitting with his back TO
her, talking In 4 devoted sort OF way
TO some girl.
Molly felt a bit faint. and walked
rapidly into the house aud up 10 her
room. There was TO be dance al
nelghborlng house. and she dressed
hurriedly. feeling tired and wee Bit
heartsick. When she came down she
found a little group at the foot Of the
stairs.
The others have all gone" said
Mrs Spencer. Malcolm and Floenes
drove over early and another carriage I
load has Just gone. We will 20 now In ]
the wagonette II you don't mind
crowdlng bit"
Malcolm gonel Molly could not be
lleve her ears Then he was really an
cry with her.
When she entered the ball room the
first couple she saw waitzing together
were Florence and Maicolm- When. at
last he found time 20 ask FOR a dance
she refused rather curly.
But her refusal aid not apparently
spoil his good time lie was devoted 70
Anne as well as Fioren nee. and Molly .
found herself a wee biz Jealous % her
own sister
II was a most miserable evening aud
she eagerly Joined the party that was
going home early. and went to bsd /
feeling wretchedfy abused
The next day theirs were no flowers. ,
and during that week no bonbons came
from town. nor a single new book or |
magazine. Molly tried to solace herself
with Ford Thompson. but he proved 10
be an insufrerable bore. and she ionxcd I
for the house party 10 be over.
Its working splendidly." said Anne
10 Malcolm one day. Il attn sure Molly 1
,ares. She Is positively thin-"
How long has II got to lss,Y'
noancd Malcolm. Il can't keep II up
much longer. 1 want to tell her It's all
farce. can hardly refrain from taxi.
ng her In my arms and telling her III
,e her slave forever artsr--a door. mat
That Is just what you must no, do" ,
warned Anne. mo woman wants a
Ioor-mnt for husband. The shrew IL i,
lot tanned quite enough yet. Malcolm" :
A new seriousness settled over Molly :
8 the days went by. which pleased
Inne. but made Malcolm more miser. "
BILE than ever. for he felt that she was y
urt. He decided az last that he would :,
OF keep up the farce any longer .
80 one sunny morning. when most OF .
he others were playing golf or canoe ~
". he started to look for Molly. who =,
. knew had not Joined any Of the =
ieasure seekers
She was not az the boat house. shs =
'as not on the plazrns or the lawn.
inaily he strolled down the woodland
ath beside the lake. stepping softly :,
a the moss and pine needles. Sudden. %
: he caught a glimpse OF a blue gown
D a rustic seat that hung over the -
alter. "a
Molly had her back turned and her ~
ICE was buried on her arms. crossed
! the seat back. She was shaking u
It'll sobs and Malcolm forgetting all
mes huNlce lehucu over ana Enth- 10
ed her mp In his arms se
Dear little Molly" he cried. Don't on
y. II Will break my heart"
For moment Molly rcbclied, but iat
ben she looked up Into Maicoim's sor. OF
wful. terrified eyes and read there 10
the love that she used to see In In
EN-. she buried her face on his shout.
rs. like n tired child. &c
20. Molly. love you 90" he whis-
red to her sunny hair. II can't get Al
without you any longer. You must IN,
me take care Of you and love you sa
ways"
"will you promise not to make me on
siousY' CIR.
yes. yes. sweetheart" he cried. az
ding her close. ''If you will prom.
always to 90 with me in the green ere
Globe. ov,
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