Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1911-11-03

10 the glrllSh renect1On In the glass
ITO think of you. Catherine Hollister,
accustomed all your spoiled life to a
perfect excess of love and tenderness.
dreaming Of marrying Barry Church
i'll! Why. his proud Indifference and
self-centered affection would break
your hungry little heart into thou
sand fragments In less than month
and he would, never dream that he
had been the cause Of I'll" With q
laugh that was half sob she turned
down the light and slipped downstairs
to her sisters room.
Opening the door softly, she peeped
in. Hello CATTLE" exclaimed her
sisters husband. Come in and join
our happy circle"
Cant" returned Catherine. x
thought Madge said you were going to
be away tonight or wouldn't have
want to borrow the baby II she isn't
asleep"
SHOT by a whole lot. she isn't" re-
turned the fond parent as he turned
to silk.lined crib that held the jewel
of the household.
Here Dolly Dimple," he said as he
lifted growing bundle Of soft muslin
and lace from It's depths. go COM
fort the lonely heart of this spinster
aunt of yours while I enjoy my book
and pipe In peace for half an hour"
AS he laid the baby In the girls
nuf Of 70 tobod a rSuo he Oovo nna ~ her
long braids gentle tweak why
don't you marry Barry and settle
down to a happy home life Of your
own" be asked. teasingly
why should I. when can borrow
all its joys and save myself its sor-
rows?" she retorted laughingly.
AS she stepped out into the hall
the entrance door was hurriedly OPEN
ed and the tall. coated figure Of Barry
Churchill confronted her
Where's Jack, Mrs. Weston?" he
began breathlessly, his eyes blinded
for the moment by the bright light Of
the room
"Oh. beg your pardon he ex-
claimed quickly. as he. discovered the
identity Of the slender figure. MA
DONNA" he breathed. as he looked
down at the lovely vision. and q
warmth and tenderness such as Cath.
crime had not dreamed his nature cap.
able OF came into his face.
When he spoke. again. after long.
tense moment. his voice was quiet
and unmoved as ever. II want to sec
Jack moment" he explained.
There's vessel struck the cliffs and
think we can do the poor fellows
some good"
With flushed cheeks and holding
the baby more closely In her arms,
Catherine led the way into the little
sitting room. A few minutes later
both men were hurrying down the
beach toward the scene of the wreck
while the two women, counting long
weary hours. waited fearfully for
their return
Shortly after midnight heavy tramp
ing on the. stone walk caused both
women to spring to their feet. AS the
door opened and Catherine recognized
the figure being borne in. she gave .
low, heart-broken. cry.
.Oh. Barry's all right. Cathie." Wes-
ton cried quickly "He would go out
one time more to try and save fel.
low-did It, too. by Jove, and the
breakers took most Of the starch out
Of him."
Hell be right when we get him
warmed up and q little brandy down
his throat" one of the fishermen
said kindly. as he laid fatherly hand
on the girls shoulder. Thus reas-
sured, she crept back into the room.
refusing all orders to go until she
saw the light of consciousness slowly
returning to Churchill's eyes. AS he
recognized the white figure at his side
he reached out comforting hand.
With glad cry the girl cnught It to
her lips. then fed from the room.
Bright and early the following
morning Catherine slipped quietly
downstairs and out upon the wide
veranda overlooking the sea Early az
she was. Churchill was there before
her. At her step he turned.
For a single moment the girl stood.
deep-shadowed eyes gravely searching
his face
Catherine" the mans voice held .
question in It as eager eyes swept
her lovely face.
The girl stepped to his side. I
wanted to tell you," she began brave
ly, "that have changed my mind
since yesterday--and II you think you
care to ask me that question again
But for reasons that would be OBJ
vious to an understanding person. the
stumbling sentence was never COM
pleted.