Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
through it all. We even scrapped Ike

through II all. We even scrapped Ike
children at the finish"
Mostly my fault" be owned
Her laughing gray eyes glanced up
a. his.
"No, all your fnult," she corrected.
marble, do you really love bimT
demanded Jim.
She started violently.
"Why, the idea-what a question.
! Here | came out for friendly little
talk with you. and you're proving a
regular inquisitor. DO you suppose |
shall ever marry a man don't love?
Not muchr'
His ann crept softly around her
waist.
Haven't you any regard for honory'
she entreated. I'VE mustn't mean,
you mustn't forget
Honor? repeated Jim slowly. "No.
What de- care for honor IL lose you.
Marjief Can't you see that I've loved
you all the time and that Il was just
my internal jealousy and pride that
kicked up the trouble? Yes, l suppose
we were children then, for children
never stop 20 appreciate their happy
! comradeship till too late. But couldn't
we be children again, Marjie-you and
while all the rest are growing upg
DO you remember II was four years
ago tonight that l met you-at the
Prestous' box partyT
He drew her closer to him. Every
/ tbfpa, 70 xorod tho .ontrtto lnxar Tho
fragrance of the dollhouse plants blend
ed into a heavy perfume. The Japa-
nese lanterns glowed softly with warm
color harmony.
He gently turned her face from the
shadow To the softly glowing light.
"Do you really love me, Marjie?' he
repeated.
With "A gesture or impatience-or was
IL OF fright :-she arose and threw open
a window. As she stood gazing into
the night distant hurdy gurdy struck
up the much worn Good Old Summer
Time" He joined her.
do you remember the first time we
heard il together down on the Jersey
shore, Mariie?'
do it, oh, what was | saying? II
isn't fair" she mpIored.
Jim turned unsteadiiy from the fresh
ening breeze TO the heavy fragrance
within. Well | guess it's goodby.
Marie" He held out his hand.
-Oh, why couldn't T. she breathcd.
He snatched her TO him. Marie.
look at me"
Slowly she raised her eyes. then as
suddenly buried her face in her hands
oh how could you?" she gaspcd,
with n frightened cry.
Gently he stroked her hair. I'll 60
away and wait If it will do any good"
he began feveriShly. III youll--ah. hang
that engagement, Others have discov-
cred their mistake and broken off he
fore it was too late VIII il do any
good if wait? Tell me, Marie.
must know
Unresistng. yet shaking violently.
she rested her head against his shout
der, but only for an instant. There
was a sound Of moving chairs and APP
preaching voices.
May come around tomorrow
night" he urged as he turned TO the
room.
She nodded carelcssly, for steps were
close at hand.
1--WE were just looking for YOU. Mar
jorie." said her sister. ITS time to
cut the birthday cake. What has kept
you two has-beens so busy ont here?
You'll be talked about"
Il vas Just outlining my future
plans answered Jim, following the
girls 10 the card room.
You're perfect dears, both of YOU"
Marjorie was saying TO Grace and
Clinton an hour later. "Jimmy's such
dog i'm the manger. knew he cared
for me. but that he'd never come to
tlr point unless some one else butted
in. 1t was such joke TO see how
everybody thought Clinton was en-
gagged to little me when big sister was
il the whole time
Grace slecpily consulted her watch.
1T is getting very late she com
mented. Suppose you return my ring.
From my first glimpse into the con
servatory | should judge that yours
will arrive in a day or two