The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-01-19


VI In Washington square at half
past q Carroll met him with a
bright smile
Things aren't quite right at home"
she said. 1T Is great shock to poor
mother at first. and she feels very
strongly oh, it isn't you. dear; it's
the notion that can care for anybody
but her. You see, she's been used to
the other idea so long that suppose
it seemed part of the universe to her.
She'll get used to it after little, but
1t takes time
Orde examined her face anxiously.
Two bright red spots burned on her
cheeks; her eyes flashed with a nerv-
GUS animation.
She smiled up at him.
I'VE have to pay for the good things
in life. don't we, dear? And they are
worth it, We must not be too impa-
tent Now, let's enjoy the day.
AT 5 o'clock Orde took her back to
her doorstep.
This went on several days.
Orde saw that the strain was be-
ginning to tell. Carroll's worried ex-
preston grew from day to day.
From Gerald at his club Orde sought
more intimate news Of what was going
on.
Little by little Orde's eager ques-
tions drew out the truth Of the situa-
ton. Mrs. Bishop had shut herself
up in blind and incredible obstinacy.
whence she sailed with foods of COM
plants. tears. accusations. despairs. re-
proaches. VOWS Mysteries all the bat
terry of the woman misunderstood. If
Carroll undertook to say anything the
third word would start her mother of
into one Of her long and hysterical
Trades. Her child had disobeyed her.
And as climax she had assumed the
impregnable position Of complete
prostration, wherein she demanded the
minute care Of an invalid in the crisis
of disorder The mere mention of
the subject nearest CAROLS heart
brought the feeble complaint:
do you want to kill me?n
The only scrap Of victory to be
snatched from this stricken field was
the fact that Carroll insisted OH going
to meet her lover every afternoon.
Though he fretted under the tyranny,
Orde could see nothing which could
relieve the situation save his own
withdrawal. He had already long
overstayed his visit. Important affairs
connected with his work demanded
his attention. He had the comfort of
Carrolrs love assured.
The morning after he had reached
this conclusion he again met Gerald
at the gymnasium.
"Orde." said Gerald suddenly. I'm
worried about Carroll. Mother has
commenced bothering her again. 1t
wasn't so bad as long as she stuck to
daytime. but now she's taken to prowl-
ing in dozen times night | hear
their voices for an hour or SO ait a
time. I'm afraid it's beginning to wear
on Carroll more than you realize"
Thank you" said Orde briefly and
departed
At his hotel Orde found a telegram.
He did not open 1t until he had reached
his own room. 1t was from home.
urging his Immediate return for the
acceptance Of some contracted work
ITO h. with the contracted work.
be muttered savagely and, calling a
bellboy sent an answer very much to
that effect.
He was interrupted by knock on
the door.
Come I'M" he called without turning
his head.
He heard the door open and shut.
After a moment he looked around.
Kendrick Bishop stood watching him.
Orde looked at him curiously and saw
that he was suffering from an intense
excitement. His
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Lips were white; W. 4 II,
his face went red ~
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