The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-12-24

= -. Will YOU marry
{ = mc:' These are
-.ss> the facts: but,
, "Y2.,l wLy don't gan thank God. it's
ci,ar It apr only til Friday.
After that can go to her and make il
all Gear"
Before Mrs. Eennett could reply Per-
| ry returned to The ballroom. Cynthia at
his side.
Then why not give me the next one,
too" the lad was pleading. If one
twoStcp'S good. two twostepS are twice
as good Please
But see" cXpostulated Cynthia,
showing him her card. The next is
Mr.. Gibbs. I've told you that twice"
II wish Gibbs all the luck in the
world" observed Perry benevolently.
as he deposited Cynthia on fauteuil
beside her chaperon. Mrs. Bennett II
wish him so much good luck that II
he'd slip and break both his legs I'd
| pay for cab to take him home"
Look out, pleasew begged Cynthia.
He's coming"
The next is ours, think. Miss Gar
rison," said Gibbs. entering from the
ballroom with Dallas on his arm. II
hope we'll have better fortune than
Miss Wainwright and l. Ny step does
! not seem to suit hers tonight"
"No, I'm afraid the fault was mine"
protested Dallas I'm little tired.
think. May | 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 Mr..
Gibbs, Perry" observed Mrs. Bennett,
noting young Wainwright's 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 be
just chaperon. Come and dance this
twostep with me. Please do"
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 l came home:'
Don't you know why, Dallas"
NO"
"Are you certain you don't know"
IL don't know absolutely" she fal-
tered. ooh, there are so many things
I don't know absolutely"
What is one Of them"
For one thing, you and l used to 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 lie everything or nothing to you.
! Tonight can't speak as | want to,
but | can in very few days. Trust
me till then. You know l AIN fighting
| Mr.. Wainwright'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 it!'
That's the same old fighting spirit
l used TO try so hard to awaken in
you." said Dallas. faint note Of ad-
! miradon in her rich voice. 81 told you
once it always took blow to arouse
you. That blow has evidently been
struck
1T has been struck" he acQuiesced,
with a sad ghost of smile.
She saw the haggard lines about his
mouth, the tired look in his eyes, and
lump came into her throat. She lean
ed forward impulsively. but before she
could speak he had unknowingly
thrown away the golden moment by
continuing:
81 must win this fight even though it
affects others besides Mr. Wainwright.
Even IT,
" haI OlbCiS wv Sou
"Oh, can't explain now. After Fri
day l can. On Saturday may I come
to see you and tell you everything"
'Why not now!"
There are obstacles that
"Tell me what they are" 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 Horri-
gan and Wainwright intervened. The
fnancier and the boss, seeking some
quiet spot for chat, strolled through
the foyer, where Horrigan on sight OF
Bennett halted with glover Of dis
like, which he took no pains to con-
ceal.