The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-05-06


and Capt Galway undisturbed
During dinner Victoria glanced ~
quently from the face Of the man she
had Tilted to The face Of the man who
offered her freed0m-after tonight
Her eyes wore puzzled expression,
which gave them rather a dreamy
look.
She is at heart the most sens4
mental creature in the world thought
Lady Darnford. Before the evening
is finished she will be ia love with
Capt Galway again II play my CARDS
cleverly."
Lady Darnford's cards were not dif-
ieult to manipulate, since she had laid
her plans beforehand It was agreed
she should visit box opposite during
an interval at the opera, as she had a
particular message to give FRIEND,
who at the same time expressed q de-
sire to be introduced to Victorias
iiance, Mr.. Barnes was therefore asked
to accompany Lady Darnford leaving
Victoria alone with Capt Galway
Eric knew the details Of the plan,
since this was TO be the golden oppoI
tunity Of making hay while the san
Of fortune shone.
She noticed with what alacrity Mr.
Barnes rose to accompany their
hostess on her pilgrimage
Eric rose and closed the door then
he took seat behind the curtain,
which concealed him from view.
Victoria" he whispered, in lCa.
vibrating voice, YOU axe not going to
marry that man."
He grasped her hand almost rough
", and frowned the words into ieat.
You are playing With yourself" be
said You know you are going 10
throw him over tonight"
She glanced across the house
You know, or sou soon win know,
continued the ruthless voice, that
Barnes has muddled his affairs, as be
win muddle your HE. It is common
talk in the city, SO Lady Darnford tells
me, he's on the brink Of disaster.
You must not fall with him. You are
being reserved for better things Re
consider am waiting. II"
A short laugh from Victoria broke
the words.
"Ohl" she exclaimed, so you are
the better thing. am glad Erie, yoa
have not lost your sense Of humor."
1--WE were made for each other he
assured her. You have known il al
along. What is the use Of Quaneling
Then it's all settled she replied
we just take up the old position
again, and wipe everything else off the
slate"
He looked at her eagerly.
yes. Victoria yes. forgive freely
How good Of you. How generous &
Her voice grew soft. her melting
eyes looked long and searchingly into
his
He flushed red with The glow of vic
tory and pleasure.
Victoria gave a sigh Of relief which
gratifed Eric. The figures in the
box opposite were moving, and Lsdy
Darnford was making her adieux
AS Petruehio reappeaFed, Miss Sian
hope rose little dizzily
Piggy" she said, Il don't feel wen
VIII you take me homer
He went quickly to her side, watch
ing her closely as she excused herself
to Lady Darnford
Wasn't it success?" Queried Lady
Darnford, as Victoria vanished down
the corridor.
@oh, yes. indeed" replied Capt
Galway. she has al but acceptee
me. But its tireaome breaking
. with her violent Petruchio.1
Hes quite mild; she needn't fear,
replied Lady Darnford. eIated ny
congratulations. and blessing"
How do you feel?7 asked Petruchis
anxiously, lowering the carriage win
dow that Victoria might set the air
Il don't know How DO you feel
! Piggy? I wasn't really III. bnt
couldn't stand Capt. Galway for an
other moment. It was abominable d
! Lady Dcrnford to ask him and leave
re alone. I couldn't help fooling bin
|, BIT, sust to see IL he was the same
BAH It was the same old sameness
e only more so. BY she way. Piggy dear
: think you might have given ne jus
!. one look across the house, 70 encoul
9 age me to behave nicely"
{ 4 couldn't" be answered brokeniy
! Il was a fool TO be near you tonight
2 It was torture indehcribable.
I She put her arms round his meek
I Piggy said she. Lady Darnfor'
). informed me to-day ! was marfyinl
( you for your money Oh. Pm 20 gla,