Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
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The sentiments Of Blake in regard to
this matter constituted a puzzle which
might have interested Graydon power
fully except for the greater interest in
his own. He might have interpreted
one by the other and have reached the
natural conclusion that Blake had been
Id love with Miss Lorrimer, perhaps
without realizing it until too late. This
was not quite his own situation, for
there had been moments when the
promptings of his own heart had been
unmistakabIe.
That Blake could ever have hoped to
win Miss Lorrimer's love seemed hard
II probable, for he lacked the qualifiea-
lions, so far as Graydon could judge,
by so brief an acquaintance.
II think / will go over and speak
with Mrs. Kirby for a moment after
the exercises said Graydon.
Don't do It." said Blake laconically.
rs Kirby afflicted with Jealousy r
asked Graydon. half in jest.
Eyes, was the grave response. "It's
a mighty sad story"
At this moment there was a call to
order, and the assemblage slowly grew
quiet. With the aid of Blake's local
knowledge Graydon was able to follow
the preliminaries leading up to the ora
ton of the day by General Philip Har-
well.
There had been a rumor that the
general would deal with up to date pol
itics in somewhat lively manner, and
Graydon was fearful that important
points would escape him because of his
dense ignorance of political matters.
But those who had starxd this rumor
had maligned Harwell. He stuck to
the theme and lessons of the day and
made really admirable address.
Just at the close Of the address Blake
touched Graydon's arm and directed
his attention to the motor car, whose
occupants the young man had been
mercifully permitted to forget for a
few minutes. Graydon was just in
time to see Kirby reach across and
take from her hand something that
looked like visiting card. He glanced
at it and then glared like dragon.
Raising his head, his eyes met Gray
don's, and the young man felt as if he
had received blow from club.
whats the matter with that old vii
lain?" he whispered to Blake. rs he
crazy?''
Something of the sort" was the an
swer. ITS tragedy"
But why why in the world did she
marry him?"
Blake shook his head
"She is an orphan. as you know"
said he; ''she had no one to advise her"
advise herr echoed Graydon. THAT
mans face is advice enough, should
think. Why the deuce does he glare at
me so?''
Its queer, and that's fact" said
Blake. Can it be possible that one of
her friends has recognized you and has
sent that card to tell her that you are
here? Some silly girl may have done it,
and that would be enough to excite
Kirby's jealousy"
Graydon was beginning to be angry.
There's no reason why should be
afraid of him. said he. I'm going
over there by and by"
ITO please yourself said Blake
gravely, "and to raise trivial unpleas-
antness for her"
The obvious justice of this criticism
affected Graydon for the moment and
he devoted his attention to the pro-
ceedings. But there was streak Of
obstinacy in his disposition and he held
to his purpose.
You'd better stick to me-" said Blake
when the speaking was done. 'I'll
drive you down to the depot, and you
can put your stuff on the wire for Bos-
ton in time for the late afternoon edi-
tons of your paper
'Ill be with you in three minutes"
responded Graydon as he sprang from
the wagon.
He made his way toward the automo-
bile, and as he approached he was
greeted with frightful frown from
Kirby, while the lady gave him a hasty
nod and turned her face away. 1t was
her manner which decided Graydon's
course. He sadly acknowledged her sa-
lutte and pressed on, making a circuit
through the departing throng and re-
turning to the point where his service
able chance acquaintance awaited him.
During the ride to the depot he de-
voted himself wholly to business, set
ting his notes in order so that he could
transcribe them more rapidly and add
ing various details suggested by his
companion.
you can sit in the wagon and write
your stuff OUT said Blake. When
you get a batch ready go in and file it
with the operator. Then come back.
Perhaps I can help you out as you go
along"
Il can file my Introduction and the
names of the committees and notables
now" said Graydon. "Then I'll come
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