The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-14
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CHAPTER XXVI-Continued.

Possibly" said !, with no dispo-
sition to combat views based on |
knew not what painful experience.
But don't care for that sort of Xix.
ing-from a woman, or from a dog"
Its the only kind you'll get" re-
torted he, trying to control his ag-
itation. I'm an old man. know
human nature--that's why I live alone.
You'll take that kind Of liking, or do
without"
Then I'll do without" said I.
Give her an income, and she'll go.
I see II all. You've fattered her van.
ity by showing your love for her
that's the way with women. They go
crazy about themselves, and forget
all about the man. Give her an in.
come and she'll go"
81 doubt It," said |. And you
would II you knew her. But, even so,
I shall lose her In any event For.
unless she is made independent she'll
certainly go with the last of the lit.
tie money she has, the remnant of a
small legacy"
no oiu 81 Su'h WIN tut
more vigorously. | suspect, because
he found me resolute. When he could
think OF no new way OF stating his
case-his case against Anita-he said
You are fool, young man-thats
clear. wonder such fool was ever
able to get together as much prop
erty as report credits you with. But
you're the kind of fool like"
"Then-you'll indulge my folly?'
said 7, smiling.
He threw up his arms in n gesture
of mock despair. III you will have At
So" he replied. Il am curious about
this niece of mine. | want To- see her.
want TO see the woman who can
resist you"
"Her mind and her heart are closed
against me-" said |. And II Is my
own fault closed them"
Put her out of your head" he ad.
vised. mo woman Is worth serious
nans ...;hiie."
II have few wan. few purposes, 4"
--d :. "But those few purs.s 20
the eu.. Even though she were not
worth while, eyea though wholly
. lost hope. still I'd not give sar up.
couldnt-thats my nature. But
Ahe. Is worth while" And | could see
her. slim and graceful. the curves IN
her face and figure that made my
heart leap. the azure sheen upon her
petal.like skin, the mystery OF the
soul Turing from her eyes
After we had arranged the business
or. rather. arranged to have II ar.
ranged through our lawyers - he
walked down TO the pier with me. Al
the gangway he gave me another
but vastly different from the iuspec.
ton with which our interview had
begun. You are "A devilish handsome
young fellow" said he. Your pic.
lures don't do you Justice. And |
shouldn't have believed any man could
overcome In one brief sitting such a
prejudice as | had against you. On
second thought. don't care TO see
her. She must be even below the aver.
age"
"Or far above H." I suggested.
Il suppose I'll have Ia ask her over
70 visit me-" he went ON. "A fine
bypocrite IN feel"
"You can make II one OF the con.
ditions OF your gift that she is not
TO thank you or speak OF It," said |.
Il fear your face would betray US, II
she ever did"
An excellent idea" he exclaimed
Then, as he. shook hands with me In
farewell; "sou will win her yet
II you care to-"
As | steamed up the Sound. was
tempted TO put In at Dawn Hills har.
Dor. Through my glass ! could see
Anita and Alya and several others.
men and women, having tea on the
lawn under red aud white awning.
! could see her dress--a violet suit
with big violet hat TO match, /
knew that costume, Like everything
she wore. II was both beautiful IN II.
self and most becoming to her. |
could see her face could almost make
out its expression see, or aid
! imagine. a cruel contrast TO what
always saw when she knew I was
looking?.
gazed until the trees hid lawn and
gay awning. and that lively company
and her In my bitterness was fun
of resentment against her, full of self,
pity | quite forgot, for that mo.
ment. her side OF the story