El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-23
The Herald's
Daily Short Stery
THE ANNIVERSARY

, with Godsell. and saw him look down
into her eyes. The sight made him
almost mad.
1t was late in the evening when their
dance came. He found her chatting
to their host with whom she had just
danced.
"a waltz. Shall we sit it out?" he
said.
IT should like to, II you promise to
try and not be rude" she said.
Giving ner his arm, they strolled
away, up a path dImly lighted by fairy
lamps. to a seat, which Marsden knew
from past experience, lay at the Tar
end. Suddenly. there came from the
other side of the bushes, the sound OF
voices, clear and distinct.
Yes he was saying, Il shall pro
pose to her. She is a nice little girl,
and her money will be useful. Devil
ishly So"
Then the other man replied. and
Marsden recognized the voice as be-
| longing to a young lieutenant from the
neighboring barracks.
Personally" he said, ST should not
marry for money. Besides. you do not
know yet that she will marry you
Godsell laughed Il have not mucn
ally told me so tonight Besides, she
| is not so young in years, and woman
principal aim in life is to marry. she
ought to count herself lucky that she
can buy husband"
Marsden glanced at the girl by his
side. There was no doubt to whom
GodseIl referred. Her face was white,
and there were tears in her eyes. Then
she met his glance.
You do not believe it," she said in
low whisper
through the
bushes. The next second he stood face
to face with Godsell
81 happened to overhear what you
have just been saying I am sorry, he
said.
Godsen laughed boisteriously. you
need not apologize" he said.
but I must. Before. 1 took you for
gentleman. I am sorry for the mis-
take"
There was "a seconds pause, then the
girl heard Godsell say something. The
next second there was the sound OF
blow, followed by a heavy fall.
She rose to her feet. Regardless OF
tearing her dress, she pushed her way
through the bushes
, GodselI lay full length upon the
ground and bending over him stood
Marsden, while the young officer stood
by surprised by the suddenness OF
ever
Marsden turned to her. "You must
go away. This is no place for you,
DEAR he said
Godsell staggered to his feet Con-
found you. sir he spluttered. First
you eavesdrop. then you assault me I'M
awares.'
Marsden advanced a step. This
time 1 will give you warning am
going to knock you down again. Sybil,
would you mind going away?"
Godsen retreated step. DO you
consider yourself the champion OF every
woman"
Sybil Creighton linked her arm in
Marsden's. Il hope Mr. Marsden Will
always stand up for any woman who is
| insulted as you have insulted me To-
night"
Marsden glanced at the girl by his
Besides which; Miss Creighton and
1 are engaged" he said. He felt her
arm culver in his.
Godsell looked from one to the other,
| then skunk away
When they were alone Marsden
| turned to the girl at his side In the
| half light he saw that her face was
crimson.
He took her hands in his. do you
know it is exactly year ago today /
proposed, and you sent me away. I am
| going to celebrate the anniversary by
| asking you again, Sybil."
He gathered her in his arms, and she
| came to him INCREASINGLY.
IF I say no." she whispered, 81 shall
| make you tell a lie."
And 1 wouldn't do that for anyone.
| Not even for you, he replied.
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