The Washington times., 1910-02-13
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I at that moment. Horror. repulsion. CON
Tempt, loathing, even hatred, were de-
pclsq there- / recognized the fact with
sluuueTlng despair / was that one
thlhg which she most despised.
~ IS strange how the light Of the
~Oiio Went out, for me In realizing
me great calamity that had fallen upon
me. l forgot all else. but strangely
enough ] did not once think of appeal
ing 10 her. Slowly ] turned away. ana
WI SLOW strides approached the door
when would admit me 10 the corridor,
and 50 permit me 20 pass from the
mouse 10 the street.
J reached it, I drew IL open. did
not turn my head TO look at her again,
lest [ should become unnamed. and de-
Stahe myself by pleading with her for
the impossible ] passed into the hall
Way and pulled the door shut behind
me- ana then, SOMEHOW. ] got as Tar IS
the balustrade. winch, by following IT,
would lead me 10 the bottom Of the
STAIRS at the house entrance
Any root was upon the FIRST step OF
the stars when ! heard rushing foot
steps behind me, and instantly was
caught by CllnEiBE arms around my
neck, and 7 felt her hot and quick
breath upon my cheek
She did not speak she only chung 10
me J uld not speak, but / turned about
with restored strength, and with my
spirit renewed ] seized her in my arms.
} crushed neT against me. violently. ]
raised her from her feet. holding ner
as II she had been a child, and then
bearing her with me. 7 STROBE backward
jhTough the doorway, and into the room
! had Just iefT. ] carried her TO the
divan, and 7 seated her upon the edge
OF IT, stil retail ing my grasp upon
her. and 7 said
cara. YOU are anime. Nothing short
Of death shall TAXI Won from me. I'm
me lfSt few mUme Uts ] have expert
eHced all the horrors of a separation
from you. 4 little while ago FDu loved
me- only few moments ago. We were
. Esa-
fn"ut. IlcH has seemed an eternity, ]
believed that I had lost YOU. but when
YOU followed me 90 the landing of the
StaiiWa}- J knew that had not lost
YOU. even for that instant You love
me. cara, and Won shall be- mine Be
fore Cod YOU shall be-"
For moment T thought she intended
IN struggle again 20 escape me In
deed. ] was certain that she was on thC
point or doing So and Z frightened my
-Fasp upon her while 7 dropped upon
ono knee and added
.Hdra- ici me hear YOU say once again
thar you love me-
Her answer was a burst of tears. and
FOR time she could find mo- other eN-
preston for her emotions and while
tIcSe lasted she chung 20 zee the more
ilGftl- So that when. al last the storm
do come 2" an en%. her lips were close
tT against my ear. and 3 heard the
whispered words
u de love yoGf'-
But Instantly she started away from
me and she cried out-
wait Wait. DubrEvuik- 7 remem-
her now that began 20 tell YOU
story ] vas telling YOU what made
Ele q ulhiIist."
Yes
y viii finish tho story. II you VIII
Jet me
Finish it, said. but 10 so while
my arm Is around YOU. and with your
head resting against my ShpuIde-- Let
ne hold You here. where sou are so
that + may know 3 viii not lose Won
again You arc a creature Of such
changing impulses The haIf-WiId ma
tUre Of yours Is sometime so violent
iu ITS conclusions Tell me tH4 story
- "a. Z viii listen so it,
The Continuation Of This story VIII
Be Found In Tomorrow
Issue Of The Times.