Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-06-02

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 'Hey, there. Elversonw he called
 lustily. There was no response
 Now, where's he got to-" grumblet
 Strong. He disappeared quickly around
 the corner of the dressing tent, re
 solved to keep sharp lookout fol
 Douglas.
 soon after splitting sawdust and much 6iscomfiteu. by. the laughing perform CTS who followed him. His knees al.
 most gave way beneath him when Bar.
 ker came cut of the ring. snapplng his | long black whip.
 Get out of here. you bloker' roared l Barker, and Elverson "got" No one had remembered to tell the | groom that Polly was not to ride to- night. so Bingo was brought out as usual when their turn" approached. Take him back, Tom" Polly called from the entrance wlien she learned Binso was waiting. "and bring Barha- rian. I'm not going on tonight. Eloise 10 6othS tO tluC III ny DtdCt. This was the second time today that Bingo had been led away without gO- ing into the ring. Something in his big. wondering eyes made Polly follow him and apologize. He was very proud, was Bingo. and very conscien- tious. He felt uneasy when he saw the other horses going to their work without him.
 Never mind, Bingo." she said. pat ting his great, arched neck; well show 'em tomorrow" He rubbed his satiny nose against her cheek. Well make them sit up again. Barker says our acts no good-that I've let down. But it's not your fault. Bingo. I've not been fair to you. I'll give you chance tomorrow. You wait. He'll never say 1t again, Bingo. never againr'
 Polly had nothing more to do to- night except to get into her street clothes. The wagons would soon be moving away. For moment she glanced at the dark church steeple: then she. turned to go inside the tent. A deep. familiar voice stopped her.
 Polly"
 She turned quickly. She could not answer. Douglas came toward her. He gaZed at her In amazement. She drew her cape about her slightly clad figure. She seemed older to him. more unapproachable with her hair heaped high and sparkling with jewels.
 She found strength at last to open her lips. but still no sound came from them. She and the pastor looked at each other strangely. like spirits new ly met from far apart worlds. She. too, thought her companion changed. He was older; the circles beneath his eyes were deeper, the look ill their depths nbre grave.
 We were such close neighbors to- day I-I rather thought you'd call" he stammered. He was uncertain what he was saying. It did not matter he was there with her.
 When you're in circus there isn't much time for calling"
 That's why I've come to call on you" They might have been shep- herd and shepherdess on q May day wooing for the halting way in which their words came.
 You're all right?" he went on. You're happy?"
 Yes, very." she said. Her eyes were downcast.
 He did not believe her The effort in her voice. her drawn. white face, belied her words. How could he get the truth from herr
 Jim said you might not want to see me-"
 She started.
 Has Jim been talking to you?"
 "Yes, but I didn't let him stop me, for you told me the day you left that you'd never change-toward me. Have you, PollyT He studied her apxiously
 Why. no. of course not" she said evasively.
 And you'll be quite frank when I ask you somethingr'
 Yes, of course" She was growing more and more uneasy. She glanced about for way of escape.
 Why did you leave me as you did?"
 Il told you then" She tried to cross toward the dressing tent.
 He seized her small wrists and forced her 10 look at him.
 And l am not happy without you, and l never. never can be-" The food l gates were open. His eyes were aglow. He bent toward her eagerly.
 "Oh. you mustn't" she begged.
 You've grown so close" he cried. | ''so closet" She struggled to be free He did not heed her. You know, you | must know. what mean" He drew | her toward him and forced her into his arms. You're more precious to | me than all else on this earth
 For the first time he saw the ex- treme pa.lor on her face He felt her | limp and lifeless in his arms. A doubt crossed. his mind. If am wrong in thinking you feel as l do. If yOu honpStlv. core for ali this" ho