Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-27

single glance and she knew him
for gentleman. Soon they were seat
ell side by side talking like old friends.
He discovered that her name was
Ruth Broadhurst and that she was Wis
ting at Banker Lawton's. Miss Broad.
hurst knew OF John Cartright - had
read some of his stories. The young
mans character and achievements had
been highly spoken of by the La wtors.
and. although the irreSularity OF then
meeting at first troubled her. the lack
or formal introduction soon ceased
To make itself felt.
That will ever be golden after.
noon in Cartrights memory. At times
he read aloud from the book OF poems
with which Miss Bruadhurst had plan.
ned TO willie away nm hour alone by
the river. More often they chattcd OF
many things plays. books. mutual ac-
quaintances. themselves. And then
long silenccs would fall-silencc more
eloquent than words-iu which each
seemed to read the others unspoken
thought. Ii WAS wonderful 10 the girl.
this perfect sympathy and companion-
ship with II man whom she had not
seen until fcw hours before. Two
little clouds occasionally darkenpd
Cartright's sunshine. lie was plighted
TO another. and on Miss Broadhurst's
slender. pink tipped third finger a
splendid diamond flashed. He Danish
ed these thoughts whenever they came
This one afternoon shall be ours" he
said TO himself
Quite naturally he fell TO talking OF
his story and the plot that would not
come. The man is an athlete, II sp!cn-
did fellow In every way. Him have
modelled after Philip Lotridge, friend
of mine ut college. He has won his
way up from the ranks, has my hero.
and he is worthy OF any woman ilv-
ing. even the one my Imagination has
created for him. lie has been abroad.
and I've fitted him up with some OF
the experiences had myself while re-
porting on New York paper. But he
is doomed TO lose her The Turks say.
you know, He that has many horses
hath no wives I've endowed him
with money and graces of body and
mind, but l cannot give him the girl
he loves.
And she. Miss Broadhurst. If can
picture her as | see her, should make
me famous. l thought one so sweet
and charming could not exist until |
saw you. and you are her counterpart"
1t was no idle compliment. no silly
attempt at fllrtation. Swiftly the girl
searched Cartright's mind and found
him sincere. 'Thanl; you, Mr. Cart
right" she said simply. yet she color
ed with pleasure.
1T may seem queer" he continued
but there is feeling too strong TO
be overcome. that must part them. |
would give all | have could they but
marry. yet they cannot. II is what
call my literary conscience Often
know that my stories would sell better
were l TO change in some cases even II
single paragraph. but never do IT,"
His companion nodded. Il know the
feeling. When ] was II little girl my
mother gave me the task OF sweeping
the parIor | did not like Il. and at
first / did Il hurriedly. leaving M.
swept the places | thought would not
be discovered. When mother came to
inspect the room her tone OF mingled
reproof and surprise filed me with
shame when she said. And my Ruth
did not sweep behind the door, That
was all. yet whenever am tempted to
shirk or do anything which is not
right think 4 must sweep behind the
door,"
Her naive simplicity delighted Cart.
right. and he led her to talk Of her
home town. her friends and her daily
occupations. Yet there was never
word Of the ring nor the man who had
placed it upon her finger. and Cart
right respected her fine delicacy.
Everything must come to an end
and this incompatible day was draw
ing to n close. With start OF sur
prise the girl noted the slanting sun
II had no idea It was so late" she
said. How the time has flown
Cartrlght helped her to her feet.
every nerve thrilling at the touch Of
her little hand.
lie held il between his own ana bent
impetuously toward her. Need we
say goodbye he said. MAY / not
call tonight"
she raised her eyes 20 his. They
were both glad aud troubled at his
words. yet within their depths was an
appeal he could not mistake-an ap-
peal to his chivalry. 1T must be good
by" she said. aud then. Il am to be
married in September"
He dropped her hand. And so am
l." he replied gloomily II suppose
after the 18th Of September / must
not even think OF you any more"
Wednesday. the 18th? Why, that IL
my wedding day"