Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-21

Don't you know that you could
easily get rid OF me9" he de-
manded. "Cressy would be too glad
to DO 1t for you; and there are more
ways than one that I could get the
sapphire from you, If could face the
idea of it-but really. really we care
too much for each other. There's only
one way out for you and me and the
sapphire. I'll take you both"
Her clenched hands opened and fell
at her sides. A great wave of help
lessness flowed over her. Her eyes,
Aer throat filled up with a rush of
binding tears. She put out her hands,
trying to thrust him off, but he took
the wrists aud held them apart, and
held her a moment helpless before
him
"oh. no." she whispered
But love you"
Her head fell back. She looked at
him as If he had spoken the incred-
ible.
i love YOU" he repeated. though
God knows how it has happened"
The blood rushed to her heart.
He was drawing her nearer.
She felt his breath upon her face;
she saw the image of herself in his
eyes. She started TO herself on the
edge OF danger, and made a struggle
to release her wrists, He let them
go. She sank down into her chair.
why not? Why won't you go with
me?" she heard him sag again, still
close beside her.
Il can't, can't" She clung to
the words. but for the moment she
had forgotten her reasons. She had
forgotten everything but the wonder
full fact that he loved her. He was
there within reach and she had only
to stretch out her hand. only to say
one word. and he would cut through
the ranks of her perHlexities and ter.
rors. and carry her away.
why not, If you love me?" he in
sisted, Are you afraid of those peo-
| pie? Are you afraid of Greasy? He
/ shall never come near you"
She shook her head mo, 1t isn't
that"
He stopped and looked into face.
Then what keeps your"
She looked up slowly.
'My honor"
your honor!" For moment her
answer seemed to have him 10y sur.
prise. He unused. and again il came
| dreamily back to her that he Vas
looking at her across vast differ.
ence no will of hers could ever bridge.
Don't you see what l am?" she
murmured Cant you imagine where
/ stand in this hideous business? IT'S
my trust. I'm on their side; and. oh,
in spite Of everything. | can't make
myself believe in giving it to you!"
He pondered this very gravely.
Yes. / can see how you might feel
that way. But is the feeling really
| yours? Are you sure they haven't
put it on you? Might not my honor
do as well f0r you, II you were mine ??
II struck her she had never connected
him with honor and he read her
thought with fash of humor. "Eyi
IDENTITY 1t hasn't occurred to you that
have an honor"
She looked at MIN sadly In spite
of everything I'm on the other side
belong TO them"
you belong to me-" His hant
closed on her Mine is the only honor
you have TO think Of Can't you trus
that am right? Can't you see il
through my eyesl Can't you make
yourself all miner His arm was
around her now, holding her fast, but
she turned her face away, and his
kisses fell only on her cheek and
hair
oh" she cried, IF only eould~
Don't you love me?"
"0h. yes. but that makes me see
all the more. the dreadful difference
between US"
You silly child, there is nc differ
ence, really"
"Ah. eos, you know 1t as well as
]. You were afraid of it. too. Al
that long time you were walking