The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-08-08

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"Goodbg Just nolo-or-Mrs. Houston" |
ne said.
chair she had been holding during the |
past FIVE minutes "Why-why do you
say thatY' she asked in whisper
He smiled. did it frighten you
Jcssie?"
How dare your" she exclaimed.
Still smiling, he took a step forward
Don't novel, she cried. gripping the
back of the chair with both hands.
Don't he alarmed my dear girl.
shan't move | wouldn't spoil the pic
ture you make on any account. But
want to talk to you. Why are You All
cry? Let's lie friends. Ehy
The look Of contempt on her white
face stung him to the quick.
Then I'll leave you in the meantime
but this day week you'll come to my
Office and persuade me to make il mp
he said harshly. Wont youF' he ask
ed. with sudden change OF tone
"Wont your he repeated this time in
the appealing notes Of lover.
Jess made no sound.
why notg' he inquired sof,ly.
She remained silent, and lac could no
longer endure her eyes upon him.
''Goodby Just now er--AIrs. Hous-
ton" he said taking mis- hat and gloves
frcm the table. Il hope Wen have n
pleasanter chat this day week Al
what hour may | expect your What
on earth are you dolngF
Jess. still holding the chair, had
slipped back to the door and turned the
key.
80 you don't want me 10 go yetY
said Mr. Dobbie, With an uncomforta
bic laugh.
Mrs. Houston moistened her dry lips
'You must wait ull David comes
heme," she said quietly.
For the moment her words literally
took his breath away, hut only for th'
moment Are you mad!" he demand
ed. "You'll make me lose my steamer
and it's the last tonight"
she paid no attention.
Il was only joking, Mrs Houston
You've made me feel an awful ass h
said presently, trying TO laugh. lie
us part in peace, as the hymn says
termned. You must wait Mr Dol
bic, TN have explained matters
Mr.. Houston
You Intend to tell him everything
Everything"
The man considered, and when b
spoke again his smile was ugly. -
YOU wish 20 make your husband
bankrupt, Mrs HoustonT'
"You wouldnt'- she began.
"would your
"You said three months, Mr. Dol
bic"
did ~
"Oh, you-you"-
He knowing the situation was hi
advanced toward her saying politel
Kindly open the door
She turned the key mechanically
"Till this day week. he said plea
antly as he passed into the lobby. 1T
loF'
"Hullo yersel'," ,Aid the aggriev'
voice OF Mrs Wallace. who had iu
come from the kitchen, having enter
by the back door. "Whits ado7 Wha
thisT
ITS all right Aunt Wallace" sa
Jess, trying 10 steady her voice as s
followed her unweieome visitor fro
the parlor.
"Guidsake, lassie, ye lux as If
had been seein' ghaistl Wha's this
Mrs. Wallace dcp1Gnded IN load VIII
per. pointing 10 Mr. Dobbie, who W
struggling with the patent lock ON
door.
'Oh. never mind, aunt; never mini
murmured her niece, ready 10 collap
Mrs. Wallace looked sharply at Je
Us he a freen o. yoursi" she ask
quickly. rs he a freen o Davie'sf
mo, no." said the young won
wildly
"sic bein' the case he's nae fre
O mines" muttered Mrs. Walla
young man." she suddenly roar
"quit spilin' the sneek o that door
pcy attention to me"
''Confound this lock- grunted
Dobbie, with another wrench at
handle.
"Bad language Il no help yer or
Mrs. Wallace.
"Who's the old partyF he eXeiain
angrIly, turning to Jess.
"Auld pairtyF the aunt aim
shrleked. I'm aud PARTY ye, ye
lor's dummy, ye penny masher, ye"-
Aunt, auntF' protested Mrs. Ho
ton. n
..asad ye. tongue, iassiel I'm