The Dolores star., 1909-10-22

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ecutton.
CHAPTER HI-Twining learned of the
engagement Of Ankony and Barbara. He
congratulated both.
CHAPTER Iv.-He visited Miss Hem
told her he had loved her. but feared
prematurely announcing his affection. BY
actions alone she told him she recipro-
= Gated.
CHAPTER v.-Mrs Anson Dimes.
proxy with Bishop Winstantley. The lat
ter consulted with Twining. The bishop
had been paying attentions to Miss
CHAPTER VI--Dan consulted the at
TO- marry Ankony.. declaring she actu..
ally loved the banker. though he could
n,a not help believing she % was ;a making sac
rince to save him from jail.
CHATTER, vII-Miss winstanley. md
Ing pressed rose in the bishops book.
scented love AFFAIR.
CHAPTER vIII.-Mrs. Dimes sailed for
America. Miss Winstanley informed Twi-
ming that Mrs. Dimes was intent upon
stopping the marriage Of Barbara and
Ankony.
CHAPTER Ix.AMrs. Dimes arrived.
Ankony Immediately set about to sail
with Barbara for Europe the following
day. In order. It seemed. to avoid Mrs.
Dimes.
CHAPTER x.-Mrs. Dimes confronted
xne Sn or IL. Of as f
She told him that II he persisted in mar
rying Barbara that day that she would
long friend of Barbaras. and refused to
allow her to marry the scoundrei that
she declared Ankony TO De- F1nahy ne
IN har nrn
'Oh. don't muster out any silly com.
pliments." she broke in quickly. II
know that in my present mood
couldn't inspire genuine one; SO
: don't try to palm of any spurious
ones on me- I'm not in the humor to
be easily deceived. But you may
come along II you're sure you don't
mind. Perhans it's lust as we'll:
there isl have just posted you .
note to say gOOd-by"
"Good-by!" gasped. "Where in
the world are you going?'
I'VE sail for London tomorrow.
Mr.. Ankony has been called there by
important business. We are to be
married at noon. It's very sudden,
isn't it? feel as IL had been
caught up by huge whirlwind
that wouldn't let me down."
Tomorrow! You sail tomorrow"
repeated.
She nodded. 1T was only . matter
of few weeks at most" she said.
But tomorrow" echoed namely.
She did not reply. Gathering her
skirts out Of the way Of the fountain
spray that drifted across the asphalt,
she kept her eyes resolutely ahead.
The roar Of Broadway was IN our ears.
Through Fifteenth street the late sun.
shine. poured, and a mist came up
from the bay. River whistles blew.
and here and there an electric light
sprang out. Walking hurriedly and in
silence we crossed broadway and
side-street. turning presently into
Fifth avenue.
And your note?"I asked
WAS only to say good-by and ex.
plain our hurried departure. We are
SO sorry to not have you all With US
at tie marriage. as we had expected.
Even Dan may not get to town in
time. wired him at once. of course,
but I'm afraid he can't make 1t. And
Bishop Winstanley is away! 1t is all
SO unsatisfactory! had never
thought to have anyone marry me but
him, you know I'm afraid 1t will
seem a sort Of makeshift ceremony.
with little sigh.
Suppose something should come up
to prevent your sailing?" asked, with
an uncomfortable impulse.
She turned to me quickly. an odd
look in her eyes, but in the same In
slant it faded and she lifted the shield
of an impersonal smile.
That Is quite improbable. never
think Of such things. Some people do.
l know. But in this case we are al
most quite ready. Mr.. Ankony is rush
ing his preparations through. and l
had even this half-hour's breathing
space. SO walked through the old
SQUARE for the last time. Does that
sound ghastly?" she asked. with a
smile But l dare say it will never
seem quite the same again."
Her tone was light, but 1t held the
pang of sadness. Was it only the sad
ness that woman must naturally feel
at such . time, asked myself. or
did It hold all the ache and bitterness
that Henrietta Winstanley still stout
~ contended that 1t did? looked ct
her keenly, and, feeling my. glance.
she put up . quick. impatient hand to
her cheek.
IT isn't nice to stare at = bride elect