Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
tempt to appear Indifferent.

| Piease take no notice Of Angel, Miss
Kent" implored Jimmy, and added
malevolently, Angel Is a big game
shot, you know, and he Il anxious to
impress you with the extent and dang
ers OF his travels"
That is So" agreed Angel contented-
ly, but all the same, Miss Kent, ]
must stand by what said in regard to
the Frongo.' It's a deadly country,
run OF fever. I've known chaps to COM
pam or headache at 1 o'clock and be
oeAQ Dy III, and Jimmy knows 1t too"
You are very depressing today, Mr..
angel, said the girl. She felt unac-
countably shaky, and tried to tell her.
SELF that 1t was because she had not re-
covered from the effects of her recent
exciting experiences.
Il was with a. party, once on the San
gar river" Angel said. cooking a re-
nective eye at the ceiling. I'VE were
looking for elephants, too, g. terribly
dangerous business. I've known a bull
elephant charge q hunter and"
Angel!' stormed Jimmy. will you
be kind enough to reserve your remin-
iscences for another occasion?"
Angel rose and put down his teacup
sadly.
All, well!" he sighed lugubriously,
after all, life is a burden, and one
might as we'll die in the French Congo
"a particularly lonely place to die in,
l admit-as anywhere else. Good-by.
Jimmy" He held out his hand mourn
fully.
Don't be a goat" entreated Jimmy.
i will let you know from time to time
how / am: you can send your letters
via Sierre Leone"
THE White Mans Gravel" muir
INJURED Angel audibly.
And I'll let you know in plenty Of
time when I return"
"When!' said Angel significantly. He
shook hands Imply, and with a air Of
man taking an eternal farewell. Then
ne left the room, and they could hear
the eerie whine Of his patent siren
growing fainter and fainter.
Confound that chap" said Jimmy.
with his glum face and extravagant
gloom he
Why did you not tell me you were
going?" she asked him quietly. She
stood with neat foot on the fender
and her head little bent.
II had to come to tell YOU" said
Jimmy.
why are you going?"
Jimmy cleared his throat.
Because l need the change" he said
almost brusQuely.
Are you tired-of your friends? ?" she
asked, not lifting her eyes.
Il have so few friends" said Jimmy
bitterly. People here who are worth
knowing know mo-"
What do they known" she asked.
and looked at him.
They know my life," he said logged
iy, from the day l was sent down from
Oxford to the day l succeeded to my
uncle's title and estates. They know !
nave been all over the world picking
up strange acquaintance. They know
was one Of the"-he hesitated for q
word gang that robbed Rahbat
Pasha's bank; that / held a big share
In Reale's ventures-a share he robbed
me of. but let that pass: that my life
mas been consistently employed In evad-
ing the law,
"For whose benefit?" she asked.
GOD Knows" he said YEARLY, mot
for mine. / have never felt the need
or money, my uncle saw to that ]
should never have seen Reals again but
Tor desire to get Justice. If you think
have robbed for gain, you are mis-
taken. 1 have robbed for the game &
sake, for the excitement Of it, for the
constant fight Of wits against men az
keen as myself Men like Angel made
me a thief"
And now" she asked.
And now" he said, Strengthening
himself up. Il am done with the Ole
i isSsa ! ! am sick and sorry-and nm
And is this African trip part O,
your scheme OF penitence?" she asked
or r. are g you going away because you
Her voice had sunk almost to q
whisper. and her eyes were looking in.
to the fire.
"What?" he asked huskily.
ITO forget-me," she breathed.
Yes. yes" he said, that is what
want to forget"
"Why?" she said, not looking at him
"Because-oh, because / love you toe
much. dear to want to drag you dowr
to my level. I love you more than
thought 1t possible to love a woman
SO much, that am happy to sacrifice
the dearest wish of my heart, because
| think will serve you better by leav-
ing YOU"
He took her hand and held 1t between
his two strong hands.
Don't you think" she whispered. &c
that he had to bend closer to hear what
she said. don't you think II ough,
to be consulted"
"You-you," he cried In wonderment
would YOU"
She looked at him with smile. and
her eyes were radiant with unspoker
| happiness.
Il want you Jimmy" she said. Il
| was the first time she had called him
by name. Il want you, dear"
LIS dA iAio WCAC dOOul lSI, ana mel
| lips met his.
They did not hear the tinkle of the
bell, but they heard the knock at the
| door, and the girl slipped from his
arms and was collecting the tea things
when Angel walked in.
| He looked at Jimmy namely. fiddlins
with his watch chain. and he looked al
| the girl.
"Awfully sorry to intrude again." hi
said, but I got a wire at the little pos
| Office UP the road telling me I needn',
take the case at Newcastle, so
| thought I'd come back and tell you
Jimmy, that 1 will take what might
| call cemetery drink with you to.
| night"
II am not going" said Jimmy, re.
covering his calm.
"Not-not going?" said the astonish.
ed Angel
| NO" said the girl. speaking over hi.
shoulder, 4 have persuaded him t.
stay"
"Ah, so I see!" said Angel, stoopin,
to pick up two hairpins that lay OF
| the hearthrug.
THE END.
It is never right to blame your hoo
doc for the mistakes you make your
self.