West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-14

Then tphy don't Uou thank God. it's
clear ~ upf only TIL Friday.
After that ! can go to her and make il
all clear"
Before Mrs. Bennett could reply Per
~ returned TO the ballroom. Cynthia at
his side.
Then why not give me the next one.
too?" the lad was pleading. 'If one
twostep's good. two twosteps are twice
as good. Please
"But Sec" expostulated Cynthia.
showing him her card. "The next IS
Mr.. Gibbs. I've told you that twice"
81 wish Gibbs all the luck I'm the
world" observed Perry benevolently,
as he deposited Cynthia on n fauteuil
beside her chaperon. Mrs. Bennett 81
wish him so much good luck that IL
he'd slip and break both his legs I'd
pay for cab TO take him home"
Look out, please!' begged Cynthia
Hes coming"
THE next is ours. / think, Miss Car
rlson," said Gibbs. entering from the
ballroom with Dallas on his arm. 81
hope We'll have better fortune than
Miss Wainwright and |. My step does
not seem to suit hers tonight"
mo. I'm afraid the fault was mine"
protested Dallas I'm n little tired,
/ think. May | sit here with you
few minutes. Mrs. Bennett?" she add
ed as Gibbs bore Cynthia away for
their dance.
'You don't seem very fond of Mr..
Gibbs. Perry" observed Mrs. Bennett.
noting young Wanwrights sccwl OF
impotent wrath.
Not fond enough TO make me want
to live in the same world with him.
Mrs. Bennett, you're too pretty TO he
just chaperon. Come and dance this
twostep with me. Please dor
He nodded with vast significance TO
ward Dallas and Bennett. and the lit
tie old lady. catching the idea. accept
ed with alacrity.
I'm so glad even to get this minute
with YOU" began Alwyn when he and
Dallas were alone. ITS so long
since
"Since you came TO see me? Yes, but
that Is your fault. Alwyn. why haven't
you called since came homer
Don't you know why. DallasT
"No."
Are you certain you don't knowT'
IL don't know absolutely" she fal.
tered. "Oh. there are so many things
don't know absolutelyp
What is one OF them"
For one thing, you and used 60 be
such good friends and
THAT Is past" said Alwyn firmly.
There can be no talk of mere friend
ship between you and me- Dallas.
must be everything OF nothing to you.
Tonight | can't speak as ! want TO.
but / can in n very few days. Trust
me till then. You know I am lighting
Mr. Walnwright's interests and"-
YES" she replied bitterly. "My un-
Gle gives me no chance TO forget that"
Don't think I'm fighting him for my
own amusement must oppose him
or else give up a fight that set out TO
win. And mean TO win itl'
That's the same old fighting spirit
] used TO try so hard TO awaken i'm
YOU" said Dallas. faint nste OF ad-
miratiop in her rich voice II told YOU
once II always took a blow 20 arouse
you. That blow has ey Identity been
struck"
at has been struck be acqulesced
with a sad ghost OF n smile.
She saw the hoRgard Lines about his
mouth. the tired look IN his oycs. aud
n lump came into her throat She lean
ed forward lmpulhveiy but before she
could speak he had unknowiugiy
thrown away the golden moment by
continuing:
81 must win this fight even though II
affects others besides Mr wainwright
Even IT,
what others do you meanT'
"Oh, cant explain now. After Fri.
day ! can. On Saturday may I come
to see you and tell you evcrythingf"
"Why not nowT
"There are obstacles that
''Tell me what they arew she begged
81 can't All ] can tell you now Is
that ! love you. l love you above all
the world, sweetheart, and
But fate In the dual guise Of Horrl.
gan and Wainwright intorvcned The
fnancer and the boss, seeking some
quiet spot for n chat. strOlIed through
the foyer, where Horrigan on sight Of
Bennett halted with n glover OF dis
like, which he took no pains 20 con.
ceal
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