Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-27
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We'll, l took Aunt Seuna. ana aUouJ two o'clock. while I was in my first sieep, I woke to find her standing be- side me. tugging at my arm.
 There's somebody in the house. she whispered. -Thieyesi"
 If they're in they'll not get out to- night" said.
 T tell you. I saw a man skulkng on the stairs" she insisted.
 I got up ungraciously enough, and put on my dressing gown. Aunt Se- lima, who had her hair in crimps, tied a veil over her head. and together we went to the head of the stairs. Aunt selina leaned far over and peered down
 He's in the library" she whisper cd T can see a light"
 The lust of battle was in Aunt Sc nna's eye. She girded her robe about her and began to descend the stairs cautiously. We went through the hall and stopped at the library door. ' was empty, but from the den beyond came a hum of voices and the cheer ful glow of frelight. I realized the situation then. but it was too late.
 Then why did you kiss her in the 6ining room?" Bella was saying in her clear. high tones. You did. didn't your"
 Tt was only her hand" Jim, des- peTately explaining. I've got to pay her some attention. under the circum- stances. And I give you my word, I was thinking of you when did il, The wretch!
 Aunt Selina drew her breath in sud deniy.
 'T am thinking of marrying Reggie Wolfe" This was Bella. of course. He wants me to. He's dear boy"
 If you do, will kill him.
 T am so very lonely" Bella sighed We could hear the creak of Jim's shirt bosom that showed that he had sighed also. Aunt Seliua had gripped me by the arm, and could hear her breathing hard beside me.
 Its only Jim" 1 whispered II don't want to hear any more"
 But she clutched me firmly, and the next thing we heard was another creak. and louder and
 
 this instant" Bella was saying frant- .cally. Some one might come in.
 Don't send me away" Jim said in e smcthered voice. Every one in the house is asleep. and T love you. dear"
 Aunt selina swallowed hard in the darkness.
 You have DO right to make love 10 me-" Bella. 'Tts-it's highly i'm proper. under the circumstances."
 And then Jim: You swallow a camel and stick at gnat. Why did you meet me here, if you didn't ex- pect me to make love to you? I've stood for a lot, Bella. hut this foolish ness will have to end. Either you love me-or you don't. I'm desper- ate" He drew a long, forlorn breath.
 Poor old Jimi" This was Bella. A pause. Then-'Let my hand alonei" Also Bella.
 Tt is my hand!"-Jim's most ia euous tone. There Is where you wore my ring. There's the mark EtiIl." Sounds of Jim Kissing Bella's ring finger. What did you do with itg Throw it away?" More sounds.
 Aunt Selma crossed the library swiftly, and again I followed. Bella was sitting in low chair by the fire, looking ae the logs. in the most ex- quisite negligee of pink chiffon and ribbon. Jim was on his knees, star ing at her adoringly. and holding both her hands.
 "TIl tell you a secret" Bella was saying, looking as coy as she knew how-which was considerable. r. still wear 1t. on chain around my neck"
 On a chain around her ueckl Bella. who is decolette whenever it Is al lowabIe. and more than is proper,
 That was the limit of Aunt SeIina's endurance. Stin holding me, she stepped through the doorway and into the hrelight, fearful figure.
 Jina saw her first. He went quite white and struggled to get fp, smiling A sickly smile. Bella. after her first surprise, was superbiy indifferent. She glanced at US. raised her eyebrows. and then looked at the clock
 More victims of insomniai" she said. Won't you come in? Jim, pull sp a chair by the fire for your aunt" !"
 Aunt Selma opened her mouth twice. like a fish. before she could speak. Then
 James. I demand that that woman leave the housel" she said hoarsely.
 Bella leaned back and yawned-
 James, shall I go?" she asked amiably.
 ..Nonsense." Jim said. pulling him self together as best he could Look here. Aunt Selma. you know she can't xo out. and what's more, I--don't want her to go."
 -Yoo-what?" Aunt Selma seyeech-