The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-08-22


Nte tcas In Imminent danger Of a com,
plete breakdown.
ing room. She had taken more time
than usual with her toilet. 1t was i'm.
possible for her to hide the fact that
the strain was telling on her percepti.
bly,. The face that looked back into
her eyes from the mlrr0r>on her dress.
ing table was not the fresh, warm one
that had needed 90 little care a few
short months before. There was Q
heaviness about the eyes. and there
were strange, persistent lines gather.
ing under the soft, white tissues Of her
skin. But when she at last stepped
into the presence Of her guests, with
ample apologies for her tardinsss, she
was the pisture Of life and nerve. 60
much for the excellent resources Of her
will.
Bansemer was the last to present
himself for her welcome, lingering in
the background ..til the others had
passed.
I'm so glad you could come. In.
deed, it's pleasure to- She spoke
clearly and distinctly as she extend
ed her hand. but as she looked square
ly into his eyes she thought him the
ugliest man she ever had seen. Every
other woman in the pArty was saying
to herself that James Bansemer was
strikingly handsome.
Most pleasures come late In life to
some Of u.s." he returned CALAMITY. aud
even GraydOn Bunsemer wished that
he could have said 1t.
"Your father Is perfect DEAR" Jane
said to him softly. 1T was not what
he said just then that pleased me. but
what he left unsaid."
Fathers no end of good fellow.
Jane. I'm glad you admire him."
you are not a bit like him." she
said reHectively.
Thanks" he exclaimed. You are
not very Gathering"
But you are a different sort Of o
good fellow: that's what mean. Don't
be absurd" she cried In some little
confusion.
I'm like my mother. they say.
though don't remember her at ALL"
"Oh, how terrible Il must BE- never
to have known ones motherr' said she
tenderly.
"Or ones father" added James Ban.
semer. who was passing at that in.
slant with Mrs. Gable. "Piease include
the father. Miss Cable" he pleaded,
with mock seriousness. Turning to
Mrs. Gable. who had stopped beside
him. he added, "You. the most charm
ing Of mothers. will defend the "a.
theirs. won't your
"With all my heart" she answered
70 steadily that he was surprised.
II will include the father. Mr.. Ban,
semer." said Jane. III It 10 guaranteed
that he possibly could be as nice and
dear as ones mother. In that case ]
think 1t would be. oh. dreadfully terri
bic never to have known him."
"And to think, Miss Cable, of the
unfortunates who have known neither
father nor MOTHER" said Bansemer
senior, slowly, relentlessly. "How
much they have missed OF life and
+, lover
'That can be Offset somewhat By the
thought Of the poor parents who never
| haNc hhoWh u oou VI u Ouo6utSis oaiu
Jane.
"How can they be parents, then?
demanded Bobby Rigby, coming up 10
time.
go away, Bobby" she said scorn
fully.
"That's nice way to treat logic" he
grumbled, ambllng on In quest Of Miss
Clegg.
"The debate Will become serious I!
you continue" said Mrs. Cable lightly
"Come along, Mr.. Bansemer. Mrs
Craven Is waiting"
When they were across the room ant
alone she turned white face to him
and demonstrated bitterly. "Oh. that
was cowardly Of you after your prom
Use to me!''
J; II forgot myself" he said quietly
"Don't believe me to be utterly heart
less" His hand touched her arm. In
stantly her assumed calm gave way t.
her deep agitation, and with a swift
change of manner she turned on him
her passion allght
YOU she stammered. Then he
fears found voice. "What do yol
mean?" she demanded In smothered
alarmed tones.