The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-16

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been trying to read 1t was
Sunday. and to Paul the first
day of the week was always distinctly
oppressive.
"Its no use. This day has got on
my nerves. The time when myself
and my dreams we're all the company
I needed is gone. | haven't seen her
for two days. and I can't wait another
day, another hour, another minute"
A half hour later Paul was ushered
into the Sanger drawing room. Flea
nor not appearing mt once, he wan
dered through an open door into the
music room. at one end Of which had
been installed small pipe organ.
And Paul of the many talents. with.
out being a great musician, knew how
to make the organ respond to his souls
mood. He seated himself and began
to play. His idle lingering gradually
took form In a passionate, florid gust
of melody that filed the big house.
Then the stormy mood died away. and
the organ sang weird minor refrain.
Eleanor. entering unobservcd by the
player. stood leaning against chair
near him. regarding him with an odd
look in which admiration and pity. per
haps a shade Of contempt. mingled.
At last. without turning or ceasing
his playing. he spoke. II can't see
you, but know you are there"
Lawyer. politician, orator, must
cian-the gods have been good to you"
she murmured quizzically.
eyes" he answered. with a trace of
bitterness. Jack of all trades and mas.
ter of none, but first and above all
Mrs. Gilbert's most sincere devotec.
I'm constant in at least one thing But
you won't let me speak of that Today
I'm possessed Of thousand devils.
Sing"
He opened sheet of music before
him and struck into the accompani-
ment, and Eleanor, standing where she
was, sang.
Eleanor Gilbert could sing, and that
afternoon she sang as she had never
sung before. for in her singing that
day she found expression for what she
had never quite dared to put into
words-the longing for something high.
er and better than had yet come into
her life to fulfil the ultimate woman's
mission, a longing which OF late had
been growing more and more poignant
within her. AS she sang her heart
flooded with kindness toward the
handsome. romantic young man before
her
shn hn,,
the end of verse the organ took up
the refrain-''l wish were your moth.
err wonder can this be- the begin
ming of love--and for your"
Song followed song until at length
Paul turned from the organ and faced
her.
THANK you" he said simply.
She rested her elbows on the back
of the chair. folding her hands and
dropping her chin on ihem.
How are those devils nowf"
Gone. every one of them. You're
the most eminently satisfactory per-
son In the world. came here rest
less. morbid, filed with dismal fore
holdings, You sing-the demons fee"
He folded his arms contentedly
by the way, when are you going to
let me proposeT"
Must | ever let you"
1T Is inevitable that shall propose
sooner or later, whether you consent
or not But prefer to do 1t under
the most prOpidous circumstances"
They say you can Judge Of love by
me sacrifices 1t is willing TO make
what would you give up for me?"
What would l give up? Every.
thing"
Everything Is q big word, my
nriend' she answered skeptically.
Let's come down to facts. as Henry
would say. Friends?"
lie covered his face with his hands
she pressed him almost fercely,
ffiendsf Even your friend Nc.
AdoOy"
ror Gods sake. don'tr'
"hat'' she said mockingly. Then
'ping doesn't mean everythingT