The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-03

' And Alice gratefully stepped into the room and closed the door behind her.
 Thus, when Edwina entered. Alice looked up 10 greet him whom she had believed to be her husband; and Ed wina stared frankly at the woman who had so calmly settled herself in the inner room.
 May I ask who you are?% said Ed wina quietly.
 AIice's worst fears were confirmed. but she answered distinctly T am Mrs, Godfrey 4"
 "Ah" said Edwina T am also Mrs Godfrey. sAlice would have given worlds to cry out. but the cold, scornful stare of Edwina stung her into an insolent smile.
 How long have you been marriedT Alice asked.
 seven years" said Edwina
 Yes? was married only two months ago"
 You were not married at all. You may have been deceived In that re- spect; but Judging from your appear ance, your innocence was not of the kind that required careful deception.
 Alice lost the sense of betrayed wo- manhood, and for the moment became an actress only She arose. striking a contemptuous pose. the incarnation of grace. opened her lips to speak, then iaughed-rather hysterically, but still her laugh stung Edwina like whip.
 Madam" said Edwina, T request you to leave my husbands ofice
 Alice continued to smile in the same maddenjng way.
 Edwira walked to the window. look ed below on the crowded street, the men, the women, the horses, the wagons. the cars, the automobiles, everything that fills city's streets, and had a mad impulse to fling herself into their midst It might stop that ceaseless. struggling current one mo- ment at least. Then she faced Alice
 T pity you" she said. From the bottom of my heart pity you
 This was the bitterest goad of all.
 when one is young" said Alice, and beautiful, one is not in need of pity"
 burning with hatred. wretched with agony. And at that moment the sound of approaching footsteps was heard . Every atom of self-possession fled from Alice. With wild desire to hide herself from every living thing, she glanced around in fright. There was a second door to the room leading to a second apartment. Into this she fled, closing the door behind her. just as Will Godfrey confronted his wife.
 "Edwina!'
 "William"
 There was an interval of silence.
 sir, I received your insulting note.'
 'T directed it to you. However there was no unmerited insult"
 "wiu! You dare say that to me. You dare offer such language to me your wife? When I know your owr wretched wickedness
 q do not understand yoi. Edwina I only entreat you not to prolong thii scene I thought to have ended it this morning." Undoubtedly you thought to hay, ended it this morning. Your desir' Is plain l suppose you want to marry her."
 ITO marry whom?" -.
 "Her--the girl who Is young ant beautiful and needs no pity! Youni | and beautiful-Mrs. Godfrey-Oh l oh!'
 Her husband stared in utter be ! wilderment,
 "Edwina. tell me-the flowers" Yes. the flowers. and the poems she retorted. The beautiful verse and the roses. How she must hav missed them: Oh7oh -oh-what shal do?'
 She went of Into mysteries. Shriel after shriek rang upon the air He husband rushed toward her. trying [ calm her; but she struggled from him crying that his touch was pollution.
 Tn the outer offices there was con sternation, z The nnacliine-like routin of the place stopped Men who wer waiting to see ekher of the GOdfre brothers personality betrayed signs ( agitation One of the girls, oreakin all precedent and risktng any ponalt, burst into the room from whi.h til cries were coming Instantly she fe back, crying "Murder!" for Mc. God frey had one hand over his wife - mouth. and one arm kept strdnglt hold aroand her throat. while she we sobbing aud gasping as if it were h' last moment Half the office for, plunged toward the foNnn f