The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-06


ly shaken that he opened his eyes. He
Jumped to his feet, rubbing his eyes.
sir?"
What's the use?" Warrington
shrugged indifferently.
The majority was only 6S2, SIR"
Then we had them nightly scared
for time. Odd that the phone did
not wake me up
took 1t off the hook, sir, midnight.
knew II would disturb you"
90 down. town and bring me up the
sainng- lists and few cabin plans for
shlps bound for Japan. l intend TO
can dispose of the horses"
Shall you need me, sir?"
James"
Thank you, sir. Breakfast is served,
sir, II you wish it,"
The telephone rang. The valet raised
MS eyebrows inquiringly.
I'll answer IT," said Warrington.
Who is it? Jordan? Oh! You can
say that put up the best fight knew
now. No. Say nothing about the
influence Of the strike. Let it stand
say that shall sail in few days for
Japan. oh, yes! This is my
home. shall return in the spring.
Change of scene that's all. Good by
~ O'Clock edition of the Telegra phi
was being hawked outside, but War
rlngton had seen all he wanted Of news
papers. BY noon he had found pur-
CHASER for his stable, The old house,
keeper and her husband were to remain
In care OF the house. They were the
only beings that loved him, now that
the aunt was gone. Heigh-ho!
He declined lunch. He answered no
more calls on the telephone. When
Senator Henderson called the interview
was pleasant but short.
Wen try you again." said the sena-
IN think 1t over" replied Warning
ton.
You'll win next time; you'll be
stronger two years hence. You made
great fight. Bennington lost the fight
FOR you. If he hadn't been your
II had rather have John Remington
my friend than be president" laugh
ing.
There were 6,00O-odd labor votes
against you, and yet Donnellys ma
Jority was only 6S2. Hope you'll enjoy
your trip to Japan. But McQuade's
back again!' discouraged.
Senator, If he acts nasty in any way,
go to him personally and tell him that
upon application at the bank you will
open my deposit box. He'll under
stand; he'll be as docile as q lamb. And
thank all the boys for their good work.
! appreciate the honor that has been
done me. To have been a candidate Is
something
BY o'clock Warrington found time
to sit down at his desk to write three
letters. One was addressed to Nc
Quade, another to John, Hotel de la
Syrene. Sorrento, Italy. The third he
began after some elaboration:
Patty: Presently / shall be on the
way to Japan. I was going without a
word because l had given promise to
your brother. But 1t is not within hui
man nature, at least mine, to leave
without telling you again that / love
you better than life, and that / am in
nocent of the wrong you were so ready
to believe. Some day ask John; tell
him that l have broken my word he
will tell you how truth was made a lie.
l realize now that / ought to have
stood my ground. I ought to have
nailed the lie then. But my proofs
were not such as would do away with
all doubts. And besides, when I saw
that YOU had believed without giving
me the benefit of doubt. was angry.
And so l left you. refusing to speak
one way or the other. John will tell
you. And II my cause is still in your
thought and you care to write, mail
your letter to my bankers. They will
forward it. And If should have the
happiness to be wanted, even If l am
at the ends Of the world, l shall come
to you"
He folded 1t, then laid his head on
his extended arms. A door opened and
closed. but his ear was dull. Then ev-
erything became still. And all at once
he became conscious that something
was compelling him to raise his head.
He did so slowly.
Patty" he cried.
Patty did not move. Alas. she had
left all her great bravery at the thresh-
old. What would he think Of her?
Patty" he repeated
yes All the blood in her body
seemed to longest in her throat. Are
lis 1t true that you are going to
Japan" II he came step nearer she
was positive that she would fall
yes, Patty; 1t Is as true as I love
you. But let US not speak Of that"
sadly. :.
Eyes. yes! Let us speak Of IT,"
wild despair in her voice and gesture.
Let us speak of it, since I do nothing
but think of it. think OF 1t. think of II!
Oh! am utterly shameless, but I can
any pride. I should despise you. but /
do not. / should hate you, but can
not No, no! Stay where you
are"
Patty, do you love me-" There was
n note in his voice as vibrant as the
second string Of a cello.
Yes"
do you still believe that am a
blackguard?"
II care not what you are or what you
have been; nothing, nothing. 1t is only
what you have been to me and what
you still are. Something is wrong;
something is terribly wrong: l know
not what IL is. Surely God would not !
let me love you as do if you were not |
worthy"
NO" he replied gravely: God would
not do that"
The tears rolled down Patty's cheeks. |
but there was no sound.
Here. Patty; read this letter which |
was about to send YOU"
She accepted 1t dumbly. Then, |
through her tears there came wonder |
and Joy and sunshine. When she had |
done. he held out his hand for the !
letter; but she smiled and shook her ,
head.
NO. Richard: this is my first love
letter"
THE END
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From the St Louis Dispatch.