The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-16
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ers Of his travels
That Is So" agreed Angel contented
ly, but all the same, Miss Kent,
must stand by what said In regard tt
full OF fever. I've known chaps to com.
plain or headache at 4 o'clock and bs
dead by 10, and Jimmy knows 1t too.
You are very depressing today, Mr.
Angel, said the girl. She felt unac-
countably shaky, and tried to tell her.
SELF that 1t was because she had not re-
covered from the effects of her recent
exciting experiences.
was with party once on the San
gar river" Angel said, cooking q re-
nective eye at the ceiling. 1--WE were
looking Tor elephants, too, terribly
dangerous business. I've known a bull
elephant charge hunter and"
1 Angel!" stormed Jimmy will you
be kind enough to reserve your remin-
| iscences Tor another occasion?"
Angel rose and put down his teacup
sadly.
All, WE'LL" he sighed lugubriously,
AFTER all, life is burden, and one
might as well die In the French Congo
"a particularly lonely place to die in,
l admit-as anywhere else. Good by.
fully.
Don't be a goat!" entreated Jimmy
II Will let you know from time to time
now ! am; you can send your letters
via Sierre Leone
THE White Mans Gravel" muir
INJURED Angel audibly.
And I'll let you know in plenty Of
time when I return"
when" said Angel significantly. He
shook hands Imply, and with q air of
man taking an eternal farewell Then
ne left the room, and they could hear
the eerie whine of his patent siren
growing fainter and fainter.
Confound that chap!" said Jimmy.
gloom he"
Why did you not tell me you were
soingY" she asked him quietly. She
stood with a neat foot on the fender
and her head a little bent.
Il had to come to tell you" said
Jimmy
why are you going?"
Jimmy cleared his throat
Because l need the change" he said
almost brusquely.
Are you tired--of your friends?" she
asked. not lifting her eyes.
Il have so few friends" said Jimmy
bitterly. People here who are worth
knowing know me-"
What do they know" she asked.
and looked at him.
They know my life," he said logged
~, from the day was sent down from
OXFORD to the day succeeded to my
uncle's title and estates. They know I
have been all over the world picking
up strange acquaintances. They know
was one of the"-he hesitated for a
word gang that robbed Rahbat
Pasha's bank; that I held a big share
IN Heale's ventures-a share he robbed
me or. but let that pass; that my life
ing the law"
For whose beneft?" she asked.
GOD Knows" he said YEARLY, mot
Tor mine. l have never felt the need
OF money, my uncle saw to that.
should never have seen Reals again but
for desire to get justice. If you think
! nave robbed for gain, you are mis-
sake, for the excitement Of 1t, for the
constant fight Of wits against men as
Keen as myself. Men like Angel made
me thief"
And now" she asked.
And now" he said, Strengthening
nimself up, Il am done with the old
ished."
And Is this African trip part OF
your scheme Of .penitence?" she asked.
or are you going away because you
Her voice had sunk almost to
whisper: and her eyes were looking in
u
"What?" he asked huskily.
TO forget-me," she breathed.
Yes, yes" ne said, that is what
want to forget"
+, 'Why?" she said. not looking at him.
"Because-oh, because love you too
much. dear, to want to drag you down
10 my level. l love you more than I /
so much. that I am happy to sacrifice
the dearest wish of my heart, because
! think Will serve you better by leav-
ing YOU"
He took her hand and held It between
his two strong hands.
Don't you think" she whispered, so
that he had to bend closer to hear what
she said, don't you think II ought
to be consulted?"
"You-you." he cried In wonderment,
would YOU"
She looked at him with a smile. and
her eyes were radiant with unspoken
happiness.
was the first time she had called him |
by name. Il want you, dear"
!. His arms were about her, and her |
lips met his.
They did not hear the tinkle of the |
bell, but they heard the knock at the |
door. and the girl slipped from his |
arms and was collecting the tea things |
He looked at Jimmy namely, fiddling |
with his watch chain. and he looked at |
the girl.
lawfully sorry to intrude again" he
said, but ! got wire at the little post |
office UP the road telling me I needn't |
take the case at Newcastle, SO I |
thought I'd come back and tell you.
Jimmy. that will take what I might
,all cemetery drink with you to-
night"
II am not going" said Jimmy, re-
his calm.
"Not-not going?" said the astonish-
I'd Angel
mo" said the girl. speaking over his
shoulder Il have persuaded him to
stay"
"Ah, SO see!" said Angel, STOPPING
70 pick up two hairpins that lay on
he hearthrug.
THE END.
1t is never right to blame your hoo
loo for the mistakes you make your