The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-23
BY STACY f, BAKER,

The marriage of Marie Norfeld and Anthony Nor
ton' scheduled for early June suddenly broken
off by the girl without a word of explanation.
AS for Anthony, he was too proud to ask for one
The two drifted apart
Morton consoed himself with he yellow haired
Doy Hemingway tMarie's well-cared-for tresses were
biaek), and the dark-eyed maid who had been his
hancee showed decided partially for wayne Has
woman's affections some time before Anthony had
gained her consent for early marriage
The curious of Drakeville-and there were many
OF tnem-found little to gossip about in the attitude
or either Each was cordial to the other and at the
little parties given weekly by their set danced occa~
sionaly together.
Wayne Haskell was a brilliant youth with an en-
viable future before him. He young M D..
just from college. but popular.
Anthony Morton architect and while Drake
viiles need OF architects limited haired
young fellow with the determined
air managed to make than a comfortable living.
OF the two. however Haskell was the better match
for Marie-and Morton knew this Hence, many a
sleepess vigil through long restles nights
Marie Norheld and Dotty Hemingway were OF the
Drakeviile on the occasion Of the annual out
ing of the Drakeville hook and ladder company. A
hook and ladder company in a town the size
Drakeville is an INSTITUTION OF social importance,
Haskell and Morton were both prominent in the
organization. and both were on the arrangements
committee Therefore the esquiring OF the two
ladies was given to others
Loon Lake is not to be reached by rail Vehicles
and horses Of all stages and pressed into
commission on the day of this event
1t was late in the afternoon when Marie drew
away from the outing grounds alone. and in a clumsy
punt for cruise about the lake. Marie was an
Anthony Morton, the duties of the day done.
sitting tete-a-tete with Dotty Hemingway under
shading tree Both watched the athletic maid in the
boat draw away. Clever gir-Marie" ventured
Dotty her red lips forming to perfect smile,
This was the first time she had in Morton'a
hearing mentioned the name of hts ex-tancee.
Really. Tony, quite understood why
fell out with herr"
Il didn't" came gloomily from Anthony Its a
curious situation. and don't mind telling about
IT Thereupon he explained.
At the completion of his story the girl eyed him
scornfully
You mem she exclaimed. and there was world
of meaning in the phrase. She expected you to de-
nand an explanation OF her she hoped in her heart
between you; and she was waiting to give the OPP
Of your life don't believe there is drop OF red
blood in your veins-I honestly don't"
1T Is too late now. came from the pessimist she
is completely infatuated with Haskell
She isn't" declared the girl. angriiy You don't
him to show you that-wei slangily that there
are others-and you are taking me about for the
same purpose.
Anthony had the grace to blush II"
on don't deny it. You know IT is true
Anthony
"of course not" she answered. 4 don't
confessing to you. since you have been truthful
with me. that l. too had object In view In allow
ing this intimacy"
To-day my differences with-with another have
been adjusted and I would like to the broken
threads of your own romance joined together"
There isn't any but abou, 1t. I am woman ana
There Is a boat" She pointed to a punt tied
to nearby stake. Jump in and hunt your
capricious lady
Anthonys troubled eyes roamed the space
them fellow was strid'ng hastily toward their
cloistered spot. It was Haskell. Anthony rightly
interpreted the girls words a dismissal
Disconsolately, he arose and made his way
boat. Slipping the into their locks, he pushed
the bottomed affair from its mooring and spashed
dsmally out onto the water. This WAS idle mis-
SION he knew it.
Norheld not in sight Loon Lake is
bending body OF water. with wooded
about and pretty little island its inlet.
this island Anthony threaded his way She
there! Furthermore without preferred assistance she
n
brought the island into view. She standing
in the boat and using a pole in a series OF
fruitless efforts to move the craft from clnging
sandbar,
Anthony unobserved kept an appreciative eye on
the picture DO you want help" ne asked as the
girl suddenly abandoned her efforts and sank YEARLY
proud little head raised itself stare the APP
preaching Anthony.
mo, indeed" the sarcastic answer. II am
just exercising. you know"
Anthony laughed, Perhaps I help YOU" he
yentured. but before do you and 1 are have a
nice quiet little heart to heart talk"
4 want to know" he continued. Jus. why YOU
saw fit to throw me down so suddenly 1 think have
As If you didn't" came scornfully from the girl
Well, don't" The youth spoke angrtiy. And
before you leave that sandbar you going to tell
II viii" agreed the girl freezingly. ''Now-wnat
about the girl in Detroit?"
What about the-who?"
The girl in Detroit" snapped Marie Norteld.
s ths tn.
red rushing to his cheeks There any
girl in Detroit--fcr me-
The one continued Marie calmly. "of whom
your friend had the sublime 70 write about
a postal to which lost the 10
last evening that called 1t said. IL I re-
member rightly: She is back here again with paint
on her inch thick. Waiting When will yow
town."
Gradually anger faded from the face of tho
youth He grinned and then suddenly broke into
a loud laugh.
Funny, isn't it?" asked the girl. crushingy
"Awruily funny" confessed Anthony. You see
my friend al you call him. s the OF a big
garage. my runahout, to which 10 referred
on the postal I had 1t there for repairs ana then
suddenly decided to have 1t enameled. wrote him
attend to this. When 1t came back from the
elers cent the card"
Anthony. II wish You would get of this
said the girl. her flushed face averted
She referred to the sandbar
cne-Iegged Chicken
have heard OF two-legged chickens three-
legged chickens, and even OF occasional one adorn-
ed with four legs but not until now. far as Ii
ed do We To have nofe