Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-18

use OF the trachea- Alive done did what
you done tole me, boss"
What do you meanT'
Carson stood before Craighead with
clenched fists, furious az Crsighead's scan
dalous use Of virginias name in public
Strike. in due time" said Craighead.
but heart You told me TO do for you
what ia want done in your place. You
said Virginia loved you"
i said I believed itr' answered Carson.
groaninE. oh, Craighesd, craighead!
You've ruined me-
Ruined your granny-that Is. Of course,
I disagree with you entirely. Faint heart
never won the money. tell you the we'd
ding bells are now ringing Go 70, sirrah-
90 to her. Give her the rush Lay u on
me- Throw fit on the rug; rip and tear;
snort; weep; fight; fast; tear myself;
drink upsiEel; eat a crocodile; take her in
your arms: and incidentally mention the
fact that the things a matter OF record,
and viii be in all the papers. TN work.
Why, blast your picture, it's got to work.
II It doesn't I'm stuck for So for fees and
corruption money"
Carson walked back and forth, torn with
rage embarrassment and anxiety for the
result with Virginia, thrilled with a grow
ing realization OF what IL might mean TO
him
I'm going to tell her" said he. And
II ! fail. I shall come out and Kill you,
Craigheadr'
I shall make no will" said Craighead
why. II she were Caroline. and I you
Carson walked into the apartment OF
Virginia The serving girl withdrew and
left them alone"
Virginia" said he. I'm going to take
you with meF'
she flushed rosiIy. but wOmanlks re-
fused 70 take his meaning.
I can't 60 back. unkis." said she. You
failed in your exams You are marked
away, away down as an uncle, But I've
forgiven you"
Don't lets talk ike that" said he. Il
shan't even apologize. I'm glad deceived
you'll Glad. do you hear! And now, you're
gong back-Psyehs-as my wife. Doa'i
struggle and try to escape. Don't you love
met Don't you love met Don't you love
ms?"
she was past the struggle now, ana in
the new print gown OF the servant maid,
she lay IN his arms quite surrendered.
OUTSIDE, the voice Of Mr.. Craighead rose
and fell IN sIoquence uninterrupted. save BY
AbAAAAa % GAE4as+HE Las ne 0laADE " no
amuses the throng until the great pageant
approaches, Craighead was doing his best
Within. Carson. holding Virginia tight re-
Peated over and over the question Of which
both knew the answer. but the answering
Of which made her his forever. And al
last, she buried her face IN his breast and
voicelessly nodded her hsad-at which he,
With the lovers Joy IN his bridss bushes.
Mf~nd Fara -
waiting. The time passed much more rap
IDLY for them than for Mr.. Craighead. H
voice grew h0arse, the 100000 periods grew
shorter. and az last. he raped on the door
and called Time
The audience had entered upon the phase
Of impotence Characterized b. stamp.ng
IA unison.
What DO they wantT' asked Virginia.
Us" said Carson. Let Us 60 cut"
OUT queried Virginia "Out there
Virginia" sad Carson, did / not say
] was taking you away with met Now 30
Oh" gasped Virginia shrinking back
You don't mean for me 20 understand
The minister IS outside-to marry us
darling Come
Oh Theodbrs" she gzsped, you awful
awful boy Oh. I can't, Not today, II
an not prepared. on. you Presumptu-
Gus"
somethng smothsred this reproach
which went on inaruculAteiy. Is II uttered
Into a WaiEtcoat pocket Virginia was
being hurried IN minutes along TIE en-
chanted stream down which, n ord nary
Gffaira the bark OF courtship drifts en-
ehanungiy for months TO 90 with ThsO-
core-that Vas something immense. IN
EPsakable-s0msumei but 70 80 n0Wf No.