Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-02
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very hard to have faith these last five
days?" 1t was not precisely the tone
he had meant to adopt but one must
begin.
Eve turned at bis words. Her eyes
were Drumming with life her cheeks
still touched to deep, soft color by
the keenness Of the wintry air.
No she answered, with shy, re-
sponsive touch of confidence. 81 seem
ed to keep on believing. You know
converts make the best devotees." She
laughed with slight embarrassment
and glanced up at him. Something In
the blue of her eyes reminded him I'M
expectedly of spring skies-full of youth
and promise.
He moved abruptly and crossed the
room toward the window Eve" he
said, without looking around, II want
your help
He heard the faint rustling Of her
dress as she turned toward him, and
he knew that he had struck the right
chord. All true women respond to an
appeal for aid as steel answers to the
magnet. He could feel her expectancy
in the silence.
"You know-we all know--that the
present moment is very vital. That it's
impossible to deny the crisis in the air.
Nobody feels it more than do. No
body is more exorbitantly keen to have
share, a part, when the real fight
comes He stopped; then he turned
slowly and their eyes met. III man
is to succeed in such desire" he went
on deliberately, The must exclude all
others. He must have one purpose,
one interest, one thought. He must for
get that
Eve lifted her head quickly that
he has wife," she finished gently. II
think understand"
There was no annoyance in her face
or voice, no suggestion Of selfshness
or Of hurt vanity. She had read his
meaning with disconcerting clearness
and responded with disconcerting gen.
crosby. A sudden and very human dis
satisfaction with his readjustment
scheme fell upon Loder. Opposition is
the whip to action; too ready acqui-
escence the slackened rein.
Did say that?" he asked quickly.
The tone was almost Chilc0te's.
She glanced up; then sudden, in
comprehensive smile lighted up her
face
"You didn't say, but you thought"
she answered gravely. Thoughts are
the same as words to a woman. That's
why we are SO unreasonable" Again
she smiled Some idea. battling and in-
comprehensive to Loder, was stirring
in her mind.
Conscious Of the impression, he NOV
ed still nearer. You jump to conclu-
sions," he said abruptly. what I
meant to imply
was precisely what I'vq under
stood" Again she finished his SEN
tence. Then she laughed softly. "How
very wise, but how very, very foolish
men are! You come to the conclusion
that because a woman isis interested
In you she IL going to hamper you In
some direction, and after infinite pains
you summon all your tact and you set
about saving the situation" There was
interest, even a touch Of amusement.
In her tone; her eyes were still fixed
upon his in an indefinable glance. You
think you are being very diplomatic"
she went on quietly, "but in reality
you are being very transparent. The
reads the whole Of your mean
Ing in your very first sentence-if she
hasn't known 1t before you began to
speak"
Again Loder made an interruption,
but again she checked him.
NO" she said, still smiling. "You
should never attempt such q task.
Shall I tell You why?''
He stood silent, puzzled and inter
ested.
Because she said quickly. when a
woman really is interested, the mans
career ranks Infinitely higher in her
eyes than any personal desire for
power"
For moment their eyes met; then
abruptly Loder looked away. She had
gagged his intentions Incorrectly, yet..|
with disconcerfng insight. Again the
of an unusual personality
below the serenity of her manner re-
cured to his imagination.
With an impulse altogether foreign
10 him he lifted his head and again
net her glance. Then at last he spoke,
but only two words. Forgive mew b >
raid, with simple, direct sincerity.
(To be Continued.)