The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-04-18

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With you tonight. an not equal TO
H-now.
Phil noticed O little flush creep into
Anne's white face Is she talked and
10 wondered what Dolly bad said
Il prefer TO remain with you Il you
are able 10 put I'D with ne"
-Of course ! an Open q window.
Phil! Mothers Nlac bushes arc a.
ready in bloom"
The soft b&lmy breath Of southern
springtima, freighted with the sweet
cess Of early 6nSers blew in and
nightingale, startled By the shaft OF
light from the open window. broke In
TO O melody Of song. Warm life was
waking In the earth and In the breast
Of every creature stirred the world-oid
mystery OF mating.
Anne" Phil said quietly. Il am In
love with q woman who does not care
for me. What must I do about it,"
One Of Anne's hands moved restless
ly over the diamond pin that held the
spray Of valley lilies on her breast i
i don't know" she said. 81 wouldn't
like to think that anybody had spoiled
your life yet we are responsible. each
Of us. only for our own personal hap.
piness."
"Oh, no." interrupted Phil quickly.
Il cannot make my happiness, only
the woman love can give 1t to me-"
Anne deliberated. Perhaps you
are right" she said. Much Of the re.
sponsibility of the world seems TO rest
ON the women"
THAT is natural They are more
able than men,"
"The thought Is enough to make US
try to live on a very high plane"
what do you know about Dolly
Carter?" asked Phil slowly. II &C
knowledge the fact that she Is q very
charming woman in advance"
81 know that she Is a true, sincere
friend" answered Anne readily. "and
l also claim that she is exceptionally
beautiful" Anne was not numbered
among the foolish ones Of earth who
attempt to underestimate the charms
Of other women.
"She was great today in that pink
something, wasn't she?" Phil. remem
bering Anne's flushed face when he
had inquired about Dolly determined
to take a chance and act on the ad
vice of his late counselor.
The color fed from Anne's cheeks
end her voice seemed to her to come
with an effort.
81 never saw her as bright and an
mated. She must be very happy. Don't
give up, Phil. Perhaps she will change
her mind and-and love you In 70
turn"
Phil had never known Anne to hest
tate and his heart gave bound at the
wild hope that che was jealous Of
Dolly.
"And you, Amer" He could not
keep the eagerness out Of his voice
when are you going to marry Lore
Brandon?"
81" said Anne rising. expect never
to marry"
"Anne," cried Phil facing her, anne
I love you. You'll have to know it, yor
must know it now. have known thai
your mother favored Lord Brandon
and my pride kept me quiet, but II
have to take my chance. love you
Ann. I want Won. Ia II enough ?"
"But what-what about Dolly p
questioned Anne breathlessly.
"She will dance at our wedding,
said Phil, his arms about her. "Sh<
knows and begged me to take my
chance"
Listen" Anne whispered. "the birds
are kindred spirits tonight"
Outside in answer to the nightin
gales mad wooing, came the tender
thrilling music Of his mate, flooding
the lilac scented fragrance Of tn,
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