Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-11
THE LIONS SHARE,
"A Rivalry In Love and the Way
 It Was Ended.
By TEMPLE BAILEY.

1ege. and they had always been chumS But now sir had come between them,
 rington had said when Royal had told him. ''I love her, and I'm not going to let you get her"
 David Royal looked at his friend steadily Then he said: Did you ever think, Victor, that you always came out ahead at school--that you always took the lions share? But it was be- cause l let you, not always because you deserved it. I gave up the schol- arship to you because l had more money and needed it less. didn't care then. and didn't care when the faculty selected you for that experi- mental trip to South America. wanted to go, and my chance was as good as yours. but when I knew how set you were on it I simply said had other plans, and the trip came to you. But this time it's different"
 Darlington laughed easily. 'Oh, you SR "You're a 11fend worth having. But you can't have the little girl"
 Cant I?'' Royal asked, and some thing in his tone made Darlington look at him sharply. See here" he de- manded, you haven't asked herr" "No, l haven't but I'm going to-" Darlington shrugged his shoulders. ''1 don't like to say it. Daisy, but think she likes me best"
 Royal claspcd his arms about his knees and looked out toward the sea.
 "If she should not care to marry me-" David said, II should take one of those steamers and sail and sail and try to forget. Victor"
 "If she should not care for me-" Darlington said, "I should find an other girl"
 Royals eyes flashed. Do you see now why l won't let you have her" he asked. Because you won't make her happy. because she must marry a man who will be constant till be dies
 "Oh, I'd be constant enough Car rington said. but that isn't the ques- ,tion now. The question is to get her. And again. don't like to say it, Daisy. but you aren't exactly A lady's man.
 '.No, thank heaven" was the sue cinct reply
 Well, we won't fight over it." said Darlington. He rose and stretched his tall figure to its full height. And, standing there with the wind blowing his fair hair. the smaller man was forced to admit his beauty and fas- cination.
 And, as if to voice his thoughts. some one said behind them. Are you wor- shipping the sun god?'
 Darlington turned, and there was Dulcie-Dulcie, the desire of both of their hearts.
 'You lock like a young brave wor- shiping," she repeated as she sat down on the grass beside Royal and spread out her rosy tiounces
 Darlington laughed. Il would rather worship you"
 "I came ever to tell you.' she said "that we leave tonight. Fathers rheu matiSm is worse. and we are gong tt sanitariUm. and he wants you tive to come up to the hotel for farewel dinner He's going to have everything that's indigestible, from lobster t< Camcmbert. It's case of eat, drink and be merry. for tomorrow We diet
 They laughed. and Darlington said "I'm glad you wore that sown. Iou look like q rose.
 But David said nothing, and Dulcit asked abruptly. "A penny for youI thousbts?' ?''
 "They have flown on the wings oi the wind" David told her.
 Daisy is dreaming of girl. Hes in love, Miss Carew," laughed Car rlpgton
 Dulcie caught her breath. "ln IoNeF'
 Yes And I'll bet he won't get her"
 Royal turned suddenly and looked at his friend. Please" he said, and his voice was stern, don't bring her into the conversation. And you needn't bet. l don't dare hope that l can win her"
 A shadow lay deep in Dulcie's eyes. You are talking in riddles, she said. Are you really in love:
 He really is,' Darlington interposed.
 You must tell me about it Dulcie tried to speak lightly
 Perhaps" David said. "you won't care to listen
 As the two men walked to the club house where they were spending the week end Darlington said lazily; Its up to us 10 tell Dulcie tonight. YouN be offering me congratulations in tie morning, David
 But Dav,d's eyes met his square!y. 'Dont be too sure. Victor" be said.
 But Darlington was so sure that after dinner he took Dulcie down 10 the beach for walk. while David and their host smoked on the terrace
 And, in spite of the witchery of waves and moonlight. Dulcie refused him.