Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-23
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CHAPTER XVII.

cept In the office. and there he reso. iuteiy refrained from making ap. breaches. But by the seventh Sunday his hunger for her oyermastered him, lt vas stormy day A heavy south. east gale was blowing. and squaIl aft. CT squall of rain and wind swept over the city. He could not take bis mind oh of her, and a persistent picture came to him of her sitting by win dow and sewing feminine fripperies of some sort When the time came for his pre-luncheon cocktail to be served 10 him in his rooms, he did not take IL Filled with a daring determina- ton, he glanced at his notebook for Dede's telephone number, and called for the switch.
 At first it was the landlady's daugh- ter who was raised. but in a minute he heard the voice he had been hun gry to hear.
 T just wanted 10 tell you that I'm coming out to see you," he said. I didn't want to break in on you with. out warning. that was all"
 Has something happened?" came her voice.
 "I'n tell you vixen I get there" he evaded.
 She came herself 10 the door to receive him and shake hands with him. He hung his macintosh and hat on the rack in the comfortable hall and turned to her for direction.
 They are busy in there" she said. indicating the parlor. from which came the boisterous voices of young people, and through the open door of which he could see several college youths. 50 you will have to come into my rooms"
 She led the way through the door opening out or the hall 10 the right, and, once inside. he stood awkwardly roote2 to the floor. gazing about him and at her and all the time trying not to gaze. In his perturbation he failed to hear and see her invitation to a seat
 Won't you sit down." she repeated.
 Look here" he said, Ia a voice that shook with passion, there's one thing l won't do, and that's propose to you in the office. That's why I'm here. Dede Mason, I want you, I just want you"
 So precipitate was he. that she had barely time 10 cry out her iuvoluu- tary alarm and 10 step back. at the same time catching one of his hands as he attempted to gather her into his arms.
 "Oh, know I'm a sure enough fool. he said. II guess I'll sit down. Don't be scairt Miss Mason. I'm not real dangerous
 I'm not afraid, |" she answered, with a smile, slipping down herself into 3 chair.
 It's funny" Daylight sighed, almost with regret; here I am, strong enS"sh to bend you around and tie knots in y2u. Here I am, used to hay Ing my will with man, beast or any thing. And hrre I am sitting in this chair, as weak and helpless as a little lamb. You sure take the starch out of me"
 IT wish you hadn't asked" she said softly.
 Aebbe it's best you should know a lew things before you give me an an- 5wer," he went on, ignoring the fact that the answer had already been given. "l never went after woman before iD my life, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. The stun you read about me in the papers and books about me being lady-kilIer. is all wrong. There's not an iota of truth in it I guess I've done more than my share of card playing and but women I've let [ done. There was a woman that killed herself. but ! didn't know she wanted | ne that bad or else I'd have married ner--not for love, but to keep her rom killing herself She was the best Of the boiling, but I never gave her any encouragement I'm telling you all this because you've read about t. and ! want you to get it straight rom me"
 CT caa't marry you" she said q ike you a great deal. but"
 He waited a moment for her to com llete the sentence, failing which, he vent on himself
 T haven't an exaggerated opinion # myself. SO I know I ain't bragging when I say I'll make a pretty good husband. You could follow your own sweet will. and nothing would be too good for you. I'd give you everything your heart desired"
 Except yourself" she interrupted almost sharply. Don't you see.ss,,s. she hurried on. T could have z. szH sEsrS nfpfFied the EIam Harnish s es6 from Kiondike when first laid Ives on him long ago than marry you Fitting before me now" He shook his head slowly. That's one too many for me. The bore you know and like a man the less you want to marry him. Famili-