The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-18

q, startled look on him. In very truth
she had never given a thought to the
matter. In some Of the novels she
had read, there had been much about
beautiful women; but it had never oc-
Cured to her to think of herself rs
one
You angelp' he. said fervently.
you. I swear it! Love you, Why,
there's not a man with eyes in his
head and a heart in his bosom who
could help loving you. But it isn't
on Gods earth" poor Ronald's eio-
quence, never a strong point of his.
broke down, and he flung up his head
with gesture of despair of ever be-
sit isn't that only; it's-it's-or, well,
I can't tell you why I love you; but
I do"
She was still silent 1t seemed as
deprived her of the power of speech.
She drew her hand from his, which
let 1t go reluctantly, and looked away
from across the moonlit sea.
her.
well, Cara?" he said. in an agony
Of suspense. "You are not angry"
NO." she said. speaking at last,
in
voice. mo; I am not angry. Should
I be? No; do not speak to me. IL
want to think-and I cannot. Oh, If
you would go, and leave me
alone-!"
ST can't do that" he said earnest
ly. ST can't go until you tell me
whether-- Cara, don't you care for
me-a little?"
She looked at him. with her brows
drawn; then went away from him.
81 was glad when you came she
said. sit was lonely-no, did not
feel lonely till yesterday, when
when you had gone--I must 60
She rose; and he sprang to his feet
and caught her arms.
mo; you must not go till you tell
mel" he said, his voice steady enough
now, firm and compelling. do you
think can let you leave me without
knowing whether you care for me
enough to marry me, Cara?"
ITO marry you?" she said, as If
this was another startling problem.
''To be my wife," he said as gently
as he could. Listen, Cara! You
have said I must go: dearest. / may
be going away for some time
She did not start, but he felt her
CULVER, and into her eyes flashed
something which rendered his at
tempt at calmness futile Suddenly
he took her in his arms and drew
her to him; his lips bent down 20
hers; but, as suddenly as he had
caught her in his embrace, he check
ed the approach of his lips,
"Noi" her said. st won't tifi-till
you tell me I may. Cara, look up 1T
| me, tell me that there's no hope for
me, that you don't and can't love me,
and Tll-Tll let you go; I'll leave
you---"
She raised her eyes slowly, her lips
moved; then suddenly all the strength
Of will and body seemed to desert
her, her resistance to his grasp re-
leased, her eyes closed, and, with a
deep sigh, she surrendered herself;
her head sank and her face hid itself
on his breast, her arms hung loosely,
powerlessly. at her side.
He gathered her to him tightly;
then he raised her head slowly, look
ed into the eyes upturned to him,
and glowing with the passion that
went out to meet his. Slowly. al
most reverently, his lips met hers
and chung in long kiss. No word
was spoken; they were still silent
when, some moments later, he drew
her down beside him, her head rest
ing against him, her hand clasped In
his.
In truth they neither of them were
able to realise what had happened
could not yet fully grasp the infinite
joy of their mutual love. There were
no more doubts, no more wonder, to
torture and Cypress her. Nature had
spoken, and with a whisper had dis
PEELED her innocent ignorance of the
great secret And for Ronald there
was at that moment no past and no
future; the present was sufficient TO,
him.
"You are happy, Cara?" he said al
last.
She looked at him, and her lips
curved with a faint smile. it was an
swer enough; and, in acknowledg-
ment of her mute admission, his arm
frightened round her.
'I'm glad, dear" he said, in the
simple but effective phraseology OF
Love. ST was afraid you'd send ms
about my business. That would have
been a bitter, bad ending for mel
He laid his hand lovingly on hel
head. What ripping hair you've got
Cara! Never say anything like it
J soft as silk, and the loveliest colour
} And your eyes-Ill show them tt
you when we come across looking
glass together. l shall have the mos