The Red Cloud chief., 1911-11-02
Cupid'S Veteran
Copyright, 1911. by Associated Literary Press.)
By IZOLA FORESTER

II will marry her II she will have
me. dad. and there you are" Jack
faced the major with set Jaws and
steady eye. The major leaned back
his head and smoked peacefully. one
hand stroking his gray beard.
Il cannot see for the life Of me
why you object to her."
u do not object to the lady at all.
my boy" rejoined the major warmly.
she is superb: but I do object to a
son Of mine acting In this dashed
calf manner. Winona Grayson is not
the wife for lad fresh from college.
and callow az fresh picked tobacco
leaf. by George. sir! You should be
dancing with debutantes for ten years
yet before you dare to ask a woman
like that to ever consider you.
Jack"
Il have asked her." Jack spoke
moodily.
The major drew in a long whin
trom his cigar before he took the
challenge.
"Told you about the same - I
have. didn't she?"
"6he told me to ask my father"
Two littlo high lights Of apprecia.
ton cleaned In the major.
Sent you back to the home pas
ture. chr"
"oh. say. dad. be decent I want
her"
"You want her - the most perfect
embodiment Of your ideal that has
aEpeared-so far. Next week you will
be trailing like . six months hound
on newer scent Jack. you pack
your suitcase, take o nice clean col.
lar or 30 along, and hit the trail for
anywhere you fancy. Stay month
or Q year."
II won't 60 until she gives me a
fina' answer"
The major rose reluctantly. He
was taller than his son. and hand.
somer at forty-five than Jack was at
twenty.
Il see tho pongee parasol in the
distance. and will take the hint. lad.
You catch the ten o'clock boat for
Charleston and slip north awhile. l
will wire you results. Distance may
give you q halo. Jack. who knows?"
The majors shoulders lifted with
laughter as he strode after the pom.
gee parasol. II sheltered slender.
still girlish figure clad In ecru Irish
lace and pongee silk. and the major
felt Q sudden and unaccountable
throbbing Of bis heart 90 he looked
down into Mrs. Grayson's piquant
face. She was more than lovely.
Born In New OrleauN. Of thorough.
bred southern stock. she ran clear 10
type. ~ the major would have 81.
pressed It. Dusky brown hair curled
loosely about her oval face. Her eyes
were gray. changeable ~ the sea.
with shadows darkening the lids.
There was curiously dusky glow to
her complexion. like the warm tone
to peach or q cream.white rose.
The major looked from her eyes 10
her lips. then at the band Of coral
and red velvet about her throat, and
he sighed.
They strolied down to the sea
promenade below the hotel and found
her favorite seat, Q stone one be-
meath cluster Of young palms. The
major forgot his caution.
Jack told mo-" he said abruptly.
II told him to 60 away for awhile"
You will make him 4 laggard In
love like his father"
The major moved uncomfortably
around.
"A man must 60 when he 10 sent"
+, "A brave man takes bis own when
he dnds It."
by Georgei I'd like to see the man
who could take you unless you gave
the word. Winona. ! laid al my tss
In your hands ten years ago. and you
sent me away"
| She shot . hseting glance at him
from underneath her long dark lashss
and smiled still
"And you went"
"Was ! to trail at your heels % .
war trophy"
Jack refuses 70 90 whom hs 10
sent"
Jacks AL beg your pardon, Mrs.
Grayson. but the lads fool !.
Hes ., dear. dear boy"
The major glanced at her and
sighed thoughtfully.