Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-09

you have right to hate much you like. think
on the whole prefer to be hated than politely toler
ated.'
I'm glad YOU We found me polite" she flung at him.
The situation unpleasant and even little brutal
Garriot seemed to realize it first. He looked round at
her she hudded in her sulen but determined
if anything handsomer in her anger. 1t to him
then that perhaps he had not sufficiently considered her,
"You know you can't get your divorce at once, and
you must have my society at times whether you like it
or not; so you'd better try to make the best of it..
1T is impossible.
"You should have discovered that before
"Icoudn't didn't know" She had Strengthened
and lingering again at the letter in her hand. But
there different note in her voice.
What it you didn't know"
ut doesn't concern you
I'm not of that. Perhaps can guess.
81 shouldn't tell you if you did.
you'll admit your marriage fastened the discov-
~ admit nothing
"You won't deny?"
She silent
"Sience is confession. You won't deny that being
married to makes you wish you married to
else.
IF he had suddenly performed successful act of
legerdemain he could not have surprised her more.
She turned toward him with startled eyes. advised
second time of the accuracy of his Impressions
It's true isn't it? he asked again..
She refused to reply but he waited patiently and at
last her lips moved, And "A! what if f., dor:
Nothing Only I'm sorry. It's pity you couldn't
have discovered it earlier.
Her reply was scarcely audible; suppressed, as
though the words were hidden thoughts Wrung from heT
against the will.
"Perhaps it's better discovered it late"
And while he wondered at her meaning she turned
suddenly with of those swift changes of mood he
little understood and thrust crumped enveop into his
hand
Read it." she commanded. at is your right
He eyed it obviously. ut is from-from him?'
Yes from him..
But he would not take the letter "No" he said de-
csvey. "You re very kind; but prefer not.
1T is your right she insisted.
Il know | have other rights; but l won't claim
them"
There reply for that. But as he took up
finished letter of his he could that she still
looking him. studying his expression though there
was something in his attitude that puzzled her. He
bore the scrutiny with composure
Have YOU no curiosity to know who he is"
Possibly; but don't what good the knowledge
other little enough it is. Why increase opporuni
ties for discord?"
"On the contrary
81 prefer not to hear, he said firmly.
"Why?"
Il should be under the necessity of denying him the
house. leave that unpleasant duty to you.
"You-would- deny"
She stopped white to the lips her hands clutching at
the cushioned seat. "Oh Is this the way you reward
my generosity" And then through her set lips, Il
shall have him if l like.
He inclined his head soberly. IF you like he re-
peated the responsibility will be yours, and so long
Are YOU of yourself? 1t is dangerous game.
Perhaps you don't mind playing with fire.
With an effort she controlled herself DO you know
that your language rather insulting? Perhaps you
must be welcome there. you understand? And when
Rene comes shall expect shall hope"
She halted and then stopped in dsmay; for CARROTS
figure had stifened at the sound of the But he
'Rene-De Land? So you had to tell me! wish you
hadn't"