Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-12

was taken In London year ago.
sent copies only to personal friends
who. know, would not give them
away" She thought il over and added:
THE Quains had no copy; it's quite
impossible that one should have got to
America"
None the less" he maintained
stubbornly, its mine, and got 1t in
America"
a can hardly be expected to be,
lieve that"
Pm sorry"
You persist in saying that you got
. in American
Il must"
"When?"
After Won lert the QGains"
"How?" she propouEded trium
phantly.
Il can't tell you, except vaguely. II
you'n be content with the substance
of the story. lacking details, for the
present"
For the present? You mean you'll
tell me the whole TRUTH"
Sometime, yes. But now, | may
not. A dear friend of mine
owned the photograph He gave it to
me at my request. ! came to India,
and on the steamer lost It; In spite
Of my offer of reward, / was obliged
to leave the boat without .. when we
got to Calcutta My friend here
knew how highly l valued it"
"Why?"
Because I'd told him
81 don't mean that. Why do you
value it so highly?"
Because of its original" He took
heart of despair and plunged boldly.
She looked him over calmly. DO
you mean me to understand that you
told this friend you had followed me
to India because you were in love
with me?"
Precisely. . Thank you"
She laughed little, mockinGly,
Are you, Mr.. AMBER"
In love with you? Yes"
And how soon will you be free to
tell me the whole truth?'
Only after we're married"
She laughed adorably. Mr.. Am
ber," she protested, you are danger
ous-you are delightful! Do you really
believe l shall ever marry your"
II hope so. ! came to India to ask
you-to use every means in my power
to make you marry me. You see,
love you"
And and when is this to
happen, please-in the name of i'm
pudenee?"
AS soon as can persuade you--to
night, if you will"
Obi"
He was obliged to laugh with her
at the absurdity of the suggestion.
Or to morrow morning. at the very
latest" he amended seriously. Il
don't think we dare wait longer
why is that?"
Delays are perilous There might
be another chap"
already?"
He fell sober enough at this. But
there isn't, is there, really?'
She delayed her reply provokingly.
At length, Il don't see why I should
say, she observed, but l don't mind
telling you-no, there isn't-yet.' And
as she spoke. Farrell called Sophia"
from the window Of the drawing room.
She stood up, answering clearly With
the assurance that she was coming,
and began deliberately to move to-
ward the house.
Amber followed, deeply anxious.
1--WE not offended your"
mo" she told him gravely, but
you have both puzzled and mystifed
me. I shall have to sleep on this be-
fore I can make up my mind whether
or not to be offended"
And will you marry me-"
"oh, dear! How do I know" she
laughed.
You won't give me a hint as to the
complexion of my chances?"
She paused. turning. The chances,
Mr.. Amber" she said without affecta-
ton or coquetry, ARE all in your IA
vor if you can prove your
case. do like you very much, and
you have been successful in rousing
my interest in you to an astonishing
degree. But shall have TO
think it over; you must allow me at
least ~ hours grace"
You'll let me know tomorrow morn
ing?"
YES"
= "Early?"
You've already been hidden to
breakfast by Mr.. Raikes."
Meanwhile, may have my photo
graph"
Mine, If you please, I
think not II my decision is favorable.
you shall have 1t back-after break
fast"
THANK you" he said meekly And
as they were entering the Residency
he hung back. I'm going now" he
said; its good night. Will you re-
member you've not refused me the
privilege of hoping?"
I've told you like you, Mr.. Am
Der" Impulsively she extended her