Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-08-09

through It all We even scrapped like
children at the finish"
MOSTLY my fault" he owned
Her laughing gray eyes glanced up
TO hIl
"No, all your fault" she corrected.
"Marjie, do you really love him?"
demanded Jim.
She started violently.
why, the idea--what question!
Hera8i came out for friendly little
talk with YOU, and you're proving II
regnlnr inquisltor. Do you suppose |
shall ever marry q man don't love?
Not niuch!'
IRIS arm crept softly around her
waist
..fInEen't you any regard for honorf'
she eHtreated. I'VE MUSTN'T menn,
you mustn't forget
..E1ohor3 repeated Jim slowly. mo.
Whutldo care for honor II lose you.
Manthg Can't you see that I've loved
! you. gns tii9a aud the tgig was. iuAt
my Nsrernai jealousy and pride that.
kicked up the trouble? Yes, suppose
we were children tl@n, for children
never stop to appreciate their happy
comradeship till too late. But couldn't
we be children again, Marjie-you and
I-while all the rest are growing up?
Do you remember, It was four years
ago tonight that met you-at the
Prestons' box party"
He drew her closer to him. Every
thing favored the contrite lover. The
fragrance of the dollhouse plants blend
ed Into 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, Mnrjle" he
repeated.
With geseSre of impatience-or was
It of fright ?-shc arose and threw open
window. As sho 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 1t together down on the Jersey
shore, MarjieT
do III Oh, what was l saying2 1t
isn't fair" she implored.
Jim turned unsteadlly from the fresh
ening breeze to the heavy fragrance
within. "Well guess It's goodby,
Marble" He held out his hand.
"Oh, why couldn't r. she breathed
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 your" she gasped,
with frightened cry.
Gently he stroked her hair. "Pli go
away and wait IL 1t will do any good"
he began feverlshly, IF you'll-ah, hang
that engagement Others have dlscov-
cred their mistake anG broken OFF be-
fore 1t was too late. VIII It do any
good II waltz Tell me, Marble. I
must know"
Unresisting, yet shaking violently,
she rested her head against his shout
| der, but only for an instant There
| wss sound of moving chairs and APP
preaching voices.
"May come around tomorrow
nightf' he urged as he turned to the
room.
She nodded carelessly, for steps were
close at hand.
1--WE were Just looking for you, Mar
| jorie," said her sister. tits time to
cut the birthday cake. What has kept
you two has-beens 30 busy out here2
You'll be talked about"
~ was Just outlining my future
| plnns," answered Jim, following tho
| girls to the card room.
you're perfect dears, both Of you"
Marjorie WAS saylng to Graco and
Clinton an hour later "Jlmmy's such
dog In the manger. knew he cared
for me- but that he'd never come to
the 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
| II the whole time"
Grace slceply consulted her watch.
at Is getting very late" she com
mented Suppose you return my ring.
From my first glimpse into the con
oh MI that