The daily Alaskan., 1909-10-07

rlage at on. You seem to stand bo- tween me and understanding. ] am not coward. but think Of tho respon- siblliyl Sec the Burroughes always on the ragged edge of a Qusrrol. un' divorced simply because the only thing they agree on is hating scandall lf Kitty had said DO they miEht bon hNye been happy. Ies a big thing=po- in,y responsible for man'B happinogs5 especially if one might set % care very much, and I have nobody of my OWE, really" "St
 His pulses sang at her words, but he forbade himself to reach for tho hand which lay on her lap ungloyed. i2
 Really, Max, the uncertainty and being bothered and all have put DO on the verge of-anythlng, lately. ] even thought how soon that little pistol would decide things for mel, lf this goes on shall certainly study medi- cine, or jump from Q moving train, or let myself be carried on by Dick Ben tonP'
 She certainly needed some ono to look after her, be reflected He re- membered that the mother she never knew had died of Q broken heart This might make her a little bitter and afraid. She seemed to havo finished speaking. He had determined what to do. He spoke in a most matter Of fact way, dismlsslng sentiment
 q want something left at tho bank" he said. 'I have dad's key. Would you mind # ! stopped there a minute and at the Leader of1ca2 I forgot q notice that must Do in the morning issue" ---
 They were entering the city. sho acquiesced, her head little dizzy, her heart sinking at his silence. Had sho made him think she could Devop-carO3 Would he never ask her againi What she thought she was losing bccauso suddenly precious.
 When they were on their way homo another fear stole over Dor. Had she unconsclously shown her heartI sho wished for the mother gha bad naEar known-the lovely, sad mother they had told her oE They Wero entering tue driveway. Hatf
 He helped her out and walked Co tho door with her. With her hand 0D tho latch, she looked at him bmidly, Wist- fully, a new look for Sylvia.
 Good night" she just breathed. .aThey are all out yet"
 "Just a moment, Sylvia and ho drew her by the hand from the porch, across the lawn, to the old elm where they had played as children.
 "sylvla"-he let go her hand and faced her-'.you fear the pesponslbl- fly? I do not! will answer for your happiness, which ls my own. Can't you believe mel II got molher,a, old ring from the bank, Now, for Che last time, in spite Of what you have gaid, ! ask you to marry me Wnl you. syi- vlaY' Erw ma nol
 Be stopped to catch her low an. swer, but the sound of voices and steps CAIlG A0LA Ahu hOASA'
 'eThey. are coming home" she whiB- pered. He took her by the shoulderB.
 Answer me, sylvi0T' Tears stood on her cheeks ag she laughed little, pushing him from her as 6he said:
 ''Yes, yes. yesF Be f9lE hia arm about her, bis kiss on her lips, his ring on her finger And sha was content
 When at Inst he was leaving her sho whispered demurely; ,-4- , u
 T said l would do something dee, perate-and I haye-you arc acceptedl ] deserve anything for being 70 ra9hl When shall you tell auntieT'
 "Tel auntie to 6nd the announce ment in the morning paper" a
 Sylvia gasped. But what was tho use of scoldlng about what Wng donal