The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-11-19
Yes, We are dining out"


Plank this afternoon. He did not say
you were to dine with him. Shall
zee you later In the evening, Sylvan
cit will be too late"-
'Oh, tomorrow then! What train do |
you take?"
Sylvia did not answer. He picked |
up his hat, repeating the question care
lessly, and still she made no reply.
"Shall l see you tomorrow he ask |
ed, swinging on her rather suddenly.
Il think-not There will be no
time
lie bowed quietly to Leila, Offering
his hand. ''Who did you say was to
dine with you-besides Plank"
Leila stood silent, then, withdrawing
her fingers. walked to the window.
Quarter, his hat In his gloved hands,
looked from one to the other, his In
Quiring eyes returning and focused on
Sylvia. |
"Who are you dining with?" he ask
ed with authority.
mr. Plank and Mr. Siward."
''Mr. Siward." be repeated In sur
prised displeasure, as though he had
not already OWNED 1t.
"Yes-a man like"
"a man l dislike" he rejoined with
the slightest emphasis.
II am sorry" she said simply.
$50 am l. Sylvia. And l am going
to ask you to make him an excuse.
Any excuse will do"
Excuse? What do you mean, How
ardT'
II mean that l do not care to have
you seen with Mr.. Siward. Have I
ever demanded very much Of you, Syl-
via? Very we'll. l demand this OF
you now"
And still she stood there, her eyes
wide, her color gone, repeating: eek
cuse? What excuse? What do you
mean by excuse Howard?"
II have told you. You know my
wishes. If he has telephone you can
communicate with him
"And say that THAT you forbid
me-
''If you choose. Yes say that I OBJ
ject to him. Is there anything extraor-
binary In man Directing to his future
wife dining in the country at COM
mon inn with a notorious outcast from
every decent club and circle in New
York;"
"Whatv she whispered, white as
death. what did you say?"
'Shall l repeat what everybody ex-
cept you seems to be aware of? Dc
you care to have me explain to you
exactly why decent people have ostra
cized this man with whom you are
| proposing to figure in public resort"
He turned to Leila, who stood at the
window, her back turned toward them
"Mrs. Mortimer, when Mr.. Plank ar
rives you will be kind enough to ex
plain why Sylvia is unable to accom-
pany you
If Leila heard she neither turned
nor made sign of comprehension.
1--WE will dine at the Santa Regina,
he said to Sylvia. Agatha Is there
and I'll find somebody at the clul
to-
'Why bother to find anybody?"' salt
|
"Why not dine there with Agath'
alone? 1t will not be the first time,
fancy".
what do you mean?' he said fierce
ly under his breath. The color hat
left his face, too, and in his eyes Leil'
saw for the first time an expression
that she had never before SURPRISED
in, any eyes except her husbands.
what do l mean?" repeated Leila
Il mean what l say, and If you don
understand it you can find the key t
1t, fancy. Nor shall answer to yo1
for my guests. invite whom choose
Mr.. Siwnrd Is one, Mr.. Plank Is an
other. Sylvia, if you care to come
, shall be delighted"
II do care to come" said Sylvia
. Her heart was beating violently; he
eyes were on Quarter.
IF you CO." said Quarter, shown
the glimmering edge Of teeth under hi
beard, ''you will answer to me for it.
II will answer you now, Howard.
am going with Mrs. Mortimer. VIVA
have you to say?"
It'll say it tomorrow" he replied
contemplating her in dull, impassiv
, manner as though absorbed in othe
things.
, "Say what there Is to be said now,
, she insisted, the hot color staining ht
cheeks again. do you desire me
free you? Is that all? ! will II 70
j WISH"
, mo And shall not free you, Sy
via. This-all can be adjusted
time"
: 'As you please" she said slowly.
I I'm time" he repeated, his passion
: less voice now under perfect contre
. He turned and looked at Leila. A
! the wickedness of his anger was Co
! centrated in his gaze. Then he to<
) his leave of them as formally, as pr
e cisely as though he had forgotten Il
. whole scene, and minute later Il
: big motor car ran out into a half q
t Gle, backed, wheeled and rolled aws