The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-04

mo, thank you" she answered, in
differently.
Despite his repulse, Gerald, who By
this time was willing to admit to
himsef that he was really in love
with her, continued to seek Margaret's
society. One morning on his way
to rehearsal he noticed in florists
window pretty bunch of Margue-
rites. Acting on the impulse of the
moment, he purchased them, and on
arriving at the theater sent them tc
Miss Deane's dressing room. When
she stepped on the stage she carried
the box containing the flowers in her
hand.
Some foolish person sent me these"
she remarked to the company who
stood around her. II am not particu.
larly fond of Marguerites, as they re-
mind me too much of my own name,
which l have the misfortune to dis
like. Won't you all help yourselves?
l. might not be SO generous If they
were roses"
AS the ladies present availed them
selves OF the invitation and pinned
clusters of the pretty blossoms on
their gowns, Gerald received a defiant
little glance from Margaret that con-
WINGED him that she had discovered
the donor, and that her dislike for
Marguerites was of recent and sudden
growth. The dress rehearsal which
TOOK place on the night preceding the
presentation of the piece in public was
a long one, and it was nearly one
O'Clock when the weary performers
emerged from the stage door. Mar
garet Deane felt decidedly nervous as
she walked along the lonely cross
streets. which were practically desert.
ed Every football in the distance
made her start, and when she fancied
she heard a cautious step behind her,
as OF some one following in her track,
her heart beat painfully. She glanced
hastily back and caught sight of the |
tall form Of man who was evidently |
her.
She FASTENED forward oreathlessly
conscious all the time that her pur-
'uer was also hurrying on At last
me thought Of calling a policeman
entered her mind, but there was none
n sight. A light in the window of a
house close at hand caught her eye.
md she decided to appeal to the in.
mates for aid. Mounting the steps. she
vas Mortified to hear the rapid ap-
'roacn OF her pursuer's feet close be-
llnd her. Desperately she reached for
ne bell, and was about to pull it, when
familiar voice said:
Do you wish to see ANYBODY heres
nave latch key handy"
Gerald! Mr.. Morrison" almost
screamed Margaret, in surprise and
immense relief rs it really you? l
hought it was some awful highway.
nan following me. Oh, l am so
lad"
so am l." said Gerald, earnestly.
glad because the barriers are broken
own between us, even if you were
little bit frightened. You foolish
MID, did you imagine that would al.
DIV you to wander through the streets
lone at this time of night? And. of
curse, Fate ordained that you should
IN up here, where live. Now am
DING to see you home"
Margaret slipped her little hand con.
dinghy through his arm. and they
tarted on together. Il was horrid
you, Gerald" she said, falteringly.
but never will be again."
nrIripU fbo fD1I~urs-- |
ouncement was made in theatrical
rcles of the engagement of Margaret
eane, leading lady of the Sterling
tock Company, to Gerald Morrison.
Queer" commented the stage man.
ger, Il thought she hated that chap.
nt you never can tell. l suppose she
as in love with him all the time"