Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-11
PantOmine. By Margaret Tompkins.



 joicing. to be introduced to the latest mis- tress of his too susceptible heart.
 The girl looked up at Henson. and then down again with a quick little sigh.
 shall we. wait there for my cousin r she suggested, waving her hand toward two comfortable chairs further back on the grass, and a second or two later they were leaning back. listening to the soft stringed band and watching the kaleidoscope of the
 This Is very jolly said Jack at last {; 'l had no idea could have enjoyed day so much I only hope haven't bored you
 To his dlsmay, her dark eyes alied with tears; I never believed any one could be
 .'Oh, don't; please don't 7 he said In az onized entreaty. Its nothing, nothing at all, and have been only too honored by your trust in me, If can help you in any way. I don't ask you to tell me anything you'd rather not, but l can't help seeing something is bothering you. Only trouble stranger like myself, though i can't feel thankful enough that you did. Please don't think any more about that. Only allow me to help you if l possibly can"
 She dried her eyes quickly under cover of her sunshade.
 T sa-'t hein bothering. as you call it. she said, making brave effort to smile ,-.sl4y. "it Was awfully good of you to hep me Rt once and so nicely. shall never forget 1t, never Do you know, think I would rather have died than have let Cyril"Mr. isleworth-see me alone and apparently deserted. Oh, how l hate that man :"
 She clenched her little hands, and her deiicate- face hardened. Hes a beast v said Henson impetuously. mo one likes him, at least no one worth anything. When l knew him five years ago, before l went to Canada. he had a reputation then which I. for one. found a bit too much of thing. and l hear he's worse than ever now.
 .H vI.. s.Fafls 4flhw ntaf of hap now. But you see, Mir. Henson, girls done always know these things, and some times" she added bitterly, though 1t sounds dreadful thing to say, their mothers don't always care"
 Anyhow" said Henson slowly. "when one has been taken in like that once. the only thing to do is to forget all about the are a lot of quiet. decent fellows about after all" He stopped rather abruptly, for the look of pain in the eyes turned upon him positively hurt him.
 You mustn't take it like that, you musn't really" he said quickly; the fellows not worth it. I wonder if you will think I am taking advantage of you If l ask you to of me than that from our short friendship l want you to let me come and see you at your home. VIII your
 As her eyes met his she started, and then an odd expression came over her face. She caught her breath a little
 IT really don't think you had better v she said slowly.
 Never mind your mother. I can take care of myself he urged, smiling besides, I really don't think she would object to me. l am one Of those fortunate persons who are blessed with an income of i've figures, though I feel ashamed for mentioning such thing to you Do you say l may come ? You can't guess what it means to me; How should your
 But the girl had risen suddenly, all the color gone from her soft cheeks
 am afraid l must go now" she said quietly Nc, no, l am not angry with you," she cried all at once. as she saw the expression on Henson's face: you have given me one of the happiest afternoons have ever had, how could I be angry with youf It is myself I am angry with. Please don't think me ungrsteful; I couldn't bear you to think that. Only, if you knew-lf you only knew There's Jim. I must go, ! really must, and, oh do believe that l shall always remember you and think of you with the deepest gratftude.''
 Walt, please, wait" he said hoarseIy. let me tell you where I live. so that you can send for me If ever you want me Don't you think that's fair? haven't even md out all about me quite easily"
 She stood looking at him helpiessly.
 You don't HLe islesworth. you said to can't you put him out of your life alto getherl You are too much of a child to have your life spoiled by man of that
 Then she spoke. "Oh. no, am not ' she said In q strained voice
 But tell you you are. It is all very well for women to he faithful and all that: but why grieve over shattered ideal? Confess it was only your ideal that was shattered. You never loved the man; in time you will wonder at yourself Take my advice, child, you are only a child, and forget all about him. Imagine that such a person never existed.
 ',I wish could." she said, hopelessly. "I only wish l could"
 Why notE' he said. almost n a whisper. She half turned away. "BecauSe''-
 BecauseF' breathed Henson fierceiy. . She looked up at him strangely. You had really better let me go."
 No he said. roughly.
 Her face flushed for a moment and her eyes flashed. Then the light died in them and she became pale as before.
 After all, l think l owe 1t you," she said wearily.
 She took two steps away from him and ihen looked back over her shoulder The face that was turned to him seemed masked with sort of tired indifference
 Because,' she said slowly. in A voice as colorless as her face, because I have the unspeakable misfortune to be-Mrs lslesworth!" sf,..yh.