New-York tribune., 1910-05-22


read in those signs happiness beyond bounds he
might have shown less restraint than she and answered
the impulse of his heart to rush and seize her IN
his Intent watching her, he lost much OF the
Hon Bobs enthusiastic commentators, until aroused
by the ha1d's repy
"Pshaw! l don't deserve all the credit. In fact,
know that without the old chap over there couldn't
have made good | mean it, old man. he said, ad-
dressing Dick directly.
He faced Charlotte, and for the first time since they
had known each other there was an almost nsurmount-
able barrier of embarrassment between them Very
slowly he walked toward her, holding out both hands
Before she could surse his intention he had finished the
gap between them with quick leap and regardless
OF everyone, caught her IN his and was clutch!ng
her against his breast For startled second she tred
to hold him away and then with courage equal to his
own slipped both arms up around his shoulder ana
throat and half sobbing, nestled her cheek closely
against the folds of his jeIaba.
had jumped from his seat and interrupted the ableau
So YOU the fcar, eh? It's you that broke my family
up What's more he said addressing Dick Il d like
to know by what right you showed him my letter fou
did it. That's the part OF this affair don like
He stood quite still waiting for Dick to explain
The officer rose from his chair walked over and put
hand on his shoulder and studied his face Dad he
said earnestly, it wasn't according to the CODE Per
haDs had no business show your letter; but knew
the truth knew in flash that had been as you had
been, stupid, and l did you will do, broke as you
will break any code to give our Charlie happiness
For long time the Hon. Bob stood unrelenting and
then as if in surrender dropped back into his chair
Right? OF course YOU right Only you see, m Just
what YOU said stupid and III go further and say that
I'm randlv comm to the conclusion that in my old age
I'm irving to win the championship medal tor tools
Charlotte dropped her knees beside his char and
the Kad started If to speak; but the consul held up
NO, Hamilton not now!" he objected, Il like you,
all right but somehow other never had though Mt OF
YOU in that way I've always been against folks OF diff
rent countries MARVIN each other ana m goin 70
hand il TO YOU straight that, much as think OF you,
don't like it. No, hold On-hOld on there, little g1rl
don't start to draw away from me- And you needn
stiffen up like poker, either Hamilton because
haven't said no. All want to say is that you We got to
give me time to get my bearins. I'm kind OF knocked
out [ wish you'd all go away from me awhile 10
anywhere Go out in tne garden and walk-anythlng
INST SOS to leave me alone for awhile till can think 1t
Over It amt as if twas me alone that had to be salts
fed I've told you all that want to play the game OF
life so that when it's all over can meet the only woman
I've ever worshiped and have her tell me that We done
we'll Somehow feel If l sat here alone ana every
thing was quiet could talk to her about 1t and know
what she d ike to have me do.
THFY were too much impressed to hesitate; So
/ without anv further words, obeyed his desire
Dic walking silently beside the kalds sister, paused
and looked back Bob Marshall, sagged YEARLY INTO
the depths of his chair, appeared to nave grown unac
contah1v old The Young officer almost gave way to
an inclination to return and put his round the
rough old foster father, who appeared SO deserted ana
Tone Reluctantly he decided that it best to do as
the ons, had wished; so he took his place at Margaret
CiIe'e side and together speechess and grave, they
walked to the far end of the garden Seated on one OF
the marble benches at the turn OF the broad pathway
they came upon the kaid and Charlotte taking ear
acttv and not wishing to disturb them took another
course which led them the pergoa where so recently
thew had parted They hesitated: stopped and finally
seated themselves. ~
u wonder she said thoughtfuly. iii many such
He knew that she was thinking of the fathfulness OF
the Hon. Bob Yes" he replied thoughtfully. l be-
eve there are many .,.
I, ata than