The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-11-21
CHAPTER v.
StruaqIe.

tue pToDiem OF NAN ylelulni
to the lure of Blvens gold th,
more hideous and hopeless i
became. He began to feel that he hac
been TO blame Why had he allowed
the foolish pride of a lovers quarrel tc
keep them apart for two weeks?
When he came downstairs he paused
al the door Harriet was playing and
singing again. and the soft tones OF her
voice were healing. He walked gently
to the door OF the music room. leaned
against the panel and watched aud
listened
At last she stopped reluctantly. tip
ped her golden head sideways in co
quettish little triumphant movement
and in the quainlest imitation of a
mans voice said:
II congratulate you. Miss Harriet
like that very muchr'
do you professor? oh. I'm so glad
to please you
She shook her curs with genuine de
lighr and played out the little dialogue
with vivid imaginary touches
Stuart laughed
The girl leaped to her feet. blushing
scarlet, rushed TO his side and seized
his hand
Ibid you see me. Jim2 Was very
foolish?"
Certainly not quite agree with
the professor You will some day sing
before kings and queens. little girl"
He left her waving and smiling to
him from the steps He walked with
new vigor and deepening sense of
gratitude to her His breath deepened.
and his step grew firm and swift. He
would fight for his own He would 20 !
straight TO Nan and laugh at this an
nouucement He would compel her to |
hear him. II was an absurd hour to
call. but all the better
Mrs. Primroses greeting was so cor.
dial. so genuinely friendly. that for
moment he was puzzled Could it be
possible he had misjudged her?
She pressed his hand warmly and
"Oh. Jim. I'm so glad you've come!
Why have you stayed away so longi
II was so foolish Of you You gave up
without a struggle. I'm shocked be.
yond measure AT Nan. told her that
his millions would never bring happi.
ness unless her heart went with them
that her love for you was Il thing
she couldn't lay aside as cloak she
had worn. told Nan the day she
promised to marry Mr.. Bivens that you
we're worth a dozen such men. 40 mat
.er how many millions he had. You
nave always been my choice-you
Know that"
Stuart could control himself no long
n. He rose and faced Mrs. Primrose
With look which brought her elo-
luence TO an abrupt end
Mrs. Primrose. for once in my life
am going to tell you the truth. You I
ave always been my bitterest foe.
lou brought Nan to New York TO get 9
Ter away from me"
The mothers eyes blazed with hon
st wrath
"Yes did: and I'm glad l did IT. I
GU ungratefu wretch ?
"And you have always been busy e
olsoning her mind against me and Il
orrupung her Imagination with b
reams of life of luxury" o
And thank God. I've succeeded at q
list in bringing her to her senses in o
me to save her from throwing herself 0
way on you. Jim STUART
AS Mrs. Primrose left Nan quietly en- s
cred the room. Her face was set for o
attic in proud defiant smile. She
'as totally Lnprepared for the way in |
'hich Stuart met her s.
With quick step he was at her side. n
,ized both her hands in grip of fierce
.nderness and in low tones of vibrant p
assion said: II
This thing don't go with me. Nan, I
won't accept it, I'm going to fight
ght for my own-for you are mine W
line by every law of God and man. NJ
nd you are worth lighting forv' ki
The hard smile of defiance melted ro
ON the beautiful face. and a flush of IN
.nderness slowly overspread her al
,eeks. 1t was sweet to be loved like
lat by a strong. masterful man. She
arted to speak, and he raised his Oh
and: W
Il know. dear. you said our engage sc
ent was broken. don't believe you va
can It, | couldn't. The news of III
our engagement to Bivens came as a &c
pit out OF the blue sky. refuse to g
.cept such an act as final. You did 1t ~
1T of pique. You don't mean It, You
int mean It! | told you the other
~ had a surprise for you. | have. =
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