The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
GAS High as My Heart
BIZ MARTHA McuLLocu.wu1.am


Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press)
Il wonder II dare?" Bemis said half musingiy.
but with the ghost of lurking smile.
Evelyn tossed her head scornfuy. If happened
to be man. I'd dare irst-and wonder about In
afterward." she said.
Indeed! Then here geesl" Bemis laughed and
kissed her twice
As she sprang away from him. flushing a lovely
scarlet the high heel of her left slipper turned
she would have fallen but he caught her in his
arms.
When the skies fall catch larks," he quoted
maiapropos his eyes dancing. though his tone
tive; Please them all the time
Il hate you-forever and ever and everl" Evelyn
How encouraging" he nrurmured to space.
generally Hate changes easily-it is indifference
Il am going back Mrs Bateman" Evelyn an
nounced In a small, strangled voice. limiting not Of
Bemis caught the with conoern--t told him
he had overplayed the game. Instantly he drew her
hand upon his arm, saying dcfercntiaily
Perhaps It Is best But-youn let me take you
A world Of entreaty hung in the last word. nger.
ingly softly spoken.
her chaperon. But in the door she stopped short
and turned toward the piazza saying impetuousiy
How and where answer-why is a puzzle"
Bemis answered very low. he hurried down the
steps and on to the rose walk at the foot of the
why" Everyn explained hair dehantly is be-
cause of that Meeker person. Didn't you him
standing in wait back Of Mrs b. He is down for
two dances-this Is Of them. The idea want
ing to dance when you are bald and weigh two hum
school again spinning the globe and trying TO make
the equator tip UP or down
TO you~-if he could. But he believes here
to danee-tha' capering nimey TO the iascivous
society of very pretty girls How it he has
two dances. thought You would hardly asree
''Because-1'm a fool Also cat" Evelyn cons
and II is such fun--spoiling her game. She was
standing close by when he asked me~-and turned
her ns os 81 men IN
| dance with him to pay myself out
Leave him to the pangs OF unrequited Affection
then Alice can get In her fine work CONSIDER.
the dining car She's seven--to say the least.
actually and in spirit Well believe she
"rd be sorry for her--only she WON'T let me-.
shouldn't mind-not 50 much. But she comes and
insinuates thngs-things that make Granny most
| unhappy-and you can't disprove things you know
| "As for instance" Bems cross examined
Evelyn looked up at him almost wsffully. The fun
faesti etnrrr IN tv matte The garden as light
Granny is curious ahout-Miss Morton" she said
irreievantly. 1.-The girl YOU going marry. you
one Of the Essex Mortons? promised to ind on,1s
Mary Nerton's father IS one Of the Essex Nor.
world"
CALAMITY. though her heart like lead
unt Nov enc naa chung 70 desperate snoes II
could not be so fase-thus she had said 10 herself
betrothed to another girl he would never dare
to look love at her TO act IT, to do everything but
speak Now--her world reeling-stili pride and
woman's instinct steadied her.
Tell all about her" she went lis she tall
or short-this girl you love"
The girl love" Bemis quoted is just as high az
my heart not quite yet as to the color OF
her eyes the shape Of her nose indeed Of anythina
How badly you have It," Evelyn murmured with .
-Bemis never. never guess how he had mis-
led her Cupid is blind--of course. you can't de.
you loved her long timer
Since FIRST heard her speak" Bems said almost
the singing Of vioinis. told myself then would
even---Alice Green?" Evelyn haxarded.
Bemis laughed softly Nature Is fond Of para
said. That voice bespoke what found Iater-ths
when is the wedding to be Evelyn asked steady.
ing herself WITH a small cold hand upon the rim Of
Bemis let his hand fall over hers saying low.
"Whenever you say. dsrlingr' -
ing to take away her hand.
| He held 1t fast but tendery as he answered.
| II dare--hecause love you-you only Mary Norx
ton isaIl have said the most perfect woman in this
any more than she could love although I'M
ability broke fine crus-v family arrangement.
That is Of course, provided you get over hating
me- You. who are the sun and pattern of iovabis
shaft never forgive for decetvng me-" Ev sIyn
said primly, in her best moek-tragic manner
Jacob for being fat and bald yet wanting to dance.
forgive Alice for wanting to marry him. but keep on
remembering my sins against me--then you can't
help but love me-after WHILE"
81 shan't love you after WHILE" Evelyn said still,
primly.
Bs ennis locked down DC at her With slow
You mean You love me now"
Just Suppose
The statesvilie Landmark, quoting from At
lGnta paper an incident of man
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