Putnam patriot., 1908-07-31

"Then ,ehy don't Doa thank God it's
 c'sdr u upf only till Friday. After that can go to her and make it all clear"
 Before Mrs. Bennett could reply Per " returned 10 the ballroom. Cynthia at his side.
 Then why not give me the next one. too?s the lad was pleading. If one twostep's good. two twosteps are twice as good Please
 But see" expostulated Cynthia. showing him her card The next Is NIT. Gibbs I've told you tlat twice. ?
 'I wish Gibbs all the luck in the world observed Perry beneyolently. as he deposited Cynthia on fauteuil beside her chaperon. Mrs Bennett T wish him so much good luck that if he'd slip and break both his legs I'd pay for a cab to take him home"
 Look out plesser' begged Cynthia Hes coming
 'Fhe next Is ours. I think. Miss Gar rison," said Gibbs. entering from the ballroom with Dallas en his arm T hope well have better fortune than Miss Wainwright and l. My step does not seem to suit hers tonight
 Nc. I'm afraid the fault was mine" protested Dallas. I'm little tired I think. May l sit here with you a few minutes. Mrs Bennett" she add ed as Gibbs bore Cynthia away for their dance.
 You don't seem very fond of Mir Gibbs. Perry" observed Mrs. Bennett noting young Vain wright's sccwl of impo,egt wrath.
 '.Not fond enough to make me want to live in the same world with him Mrs. Bennett, you're loo pretty to be just a chaRerou. Come and dance this twostep with me Please dei''
 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 glal even 10 get this minute with you began Alwyn when he and Dallas were alone. It's so long since
 Since you came to see me? Yes. hut that is your fault Alwyn. why haven't you called since l came homer
 Don't yon know why. DallasF
 "No"
 Are yau certain you don't know v
 "I-I don't know absolutely" she fal. tered "Oh. there are so many things 1 don't know absolutely"
 What is one of thepl,' ,'
 For one thing. you and I used to be such good friends and
 That is past said Alwyn firmly. .rrhere can be no talk of mere friend ship between you and me Dallas. ! must l,e everything or nothing te you Tonight l can't speak as l want to bp can in q very few days Trust m,V.a then. You know 1 am fighting AIr. Walnwrighfs interests and
 "Yes.' she eeplied bitterly My un- cIe gives tne Be chance 10 forget that.
 "Bon't think I'm fighting him for my own amusement. l must oppose him or else give up fight that set out to win. And n9ean 10 win it''
 That's the same old fighting spirit used to try SC hard to awaken ID gou,s said Dallas. s faint note Of ad- .,,iration in her rich voice. "1 told you auea if always took a blew to arouse yos. That blow has eF idenus been .ktraek.
 .sIt ras been struck tse aassSiiesced with c sad ghost of sfniie.
 She saw the haggard i1pss af<'n ms masfb tsle tired look in his eyes. and 4 lump came into her throat. sse .eah- ed farwans impulsively. buf iefofe si's could speak he had unkno~hgi! thrown awsy the golden mofneof py consinuing:
 -.f must wis this fight even fhenEh II eras4s efbess fuesides Mir Wainwright Esea tT-
 What others do yen meanY
 -Oh. 1 can't explain now. After FIT Aax can On Saturday may l come to see you and fel. you eyerythingf
 Why not Dew
 ..rhere are obstacles that
 .~TeIl me what they afe." she begged -I can't. All caB tsIl you now IS that I love you love you above ai fhe world. sweetheart. ahd-
 But fate in the dual giise Of Horrr eau and Wainwright interv~ned he ,nancIer and the boss. seeking some ouiet spot for a chat. strolied through fine foyer. where Horrigan on sssht oi Beu.lett halted with siower ef ais- Ike which he took no pains 10 con ceal