Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-01-04

rys cousin; a fhct wnich iesof
aim q decided advantage over otnef
men who discovered the little ladyt
charm. Hourly he grew In the beiief
that fate had deliberately taken
hand in bringing ;Asm together bu'
As he grew In love. 90 did he wax
strong In jealousy.
MAriory. finding that her old friend
looked unhappy when other men
daneled al her neck. encouraged the
other men 10 dangle. Barry had no
serious misgivings. however. until an
other Richmond cantered gaily into
the field. clad IN s.-e three-fold armor
OF being an old Enthusiastically good
looking-and, most fatal. Harvard
man. To cap all Miss Boston an
nounced her intention OF attending
the Yale-Prlnceton wearing only Har'
ward colors. For OF course I'm all Tor
Harvard, every time" she said. gaiiy'
All for Harvard Barry. reading
double meaning into the words. lost
all heart. Even the splendid victory
which fell 10 his old college could not
raise his spirits. loyal though he was
As he strolled home from the game
beside his sympathetic cousin his eyes
fixed moodily on Msrjory just ahead
with the infatuated Harvard man. he
decided to throw up the race and
leave town BY the earliest train.
They were approaching a corner
when the wild honkiag OF an automo-
bile sounded. nearing rapidly. Glanc-
ing up, with a little cry. Marjory
started forward impulsively; but the
next second she was gripped and
swung aside, while Barry's big figure
hurtled through the air TO where lit
he old woman. helpless with fright.
stood in the way OF a huge, onrushing
car He caught the frail old body in
his arm as he swooped across the
track. and the great machine raced
by with a white-faced driver clinging
to a balky wheel.
II was subdued Miss Boston who
came down TO dinner that evening and
a snubbed Harvard man who declined
her hostess invitation to remain and
partake OF the meal. But Barry knew
nothing OF II. for he came in late after
seeing his poor old woman home. And
he mentioned casually that he should
take the midnight train.
At this his cousin glared accusingly
at Miss Boston. who looked so peni-
tently back again that her friend re-
Tented into zone more chance
glance. then first coaxing Barry to re-
main until morning. adroitly drew
the others on to play bridge, while
Marjory smiled on her injured swain
and asked sweetly:
"Will you play my accompaniment.
Mr.. Walden? want to try this new
song found today"
Barry. rendered wise by past singed
angers. was not unduly elated by this
tardy recognition. Nevertheless. he
seated himself at the piano.
standing just behind him, the young
lady was fussing with a small pin.
and as he struck the opening chord
she uttered an exclamation OF pain.
Barry turned In alarm, to find her
regarding a minute scratch with woe
ful air
Can YOU tasten this clasp for met"
she asked plaintively. I've hurt my
finger"
Forgotten were ner evil deeds.
Poor little grill" he said; let mo
Try" Then Amusement grew within
his eyes as they fell on the trouble
maker--a small enamel pin in yellow
and black, with a pendant black.let.
tered yellow ribbon.
He looked hard at the downcast face
before hin, touched the ribbon with
tentative anger. and said in un.
steady tones
Il thought you were all for Har
ward"
Two serious red.brown eyes cast
Meeting glance into his. as n puzzled
voice asked mildly:
Harvard What's that?"