The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-07-24

suppose. however, that as hopeessly IN love We
s was must necessarily be blind to the effect ne
is producing the object OF ms aheesiVn ~ .aS.
taed for an instant during which the hai eosN
aed the stiffness with precise, staeeSso s'io~ ~ WV
Yesterday afternoon he went on evenly got
chance to steal twenty five thousand dollars
She started and leaned forward suddenly, her eyes
dark with apprehension "And-did youf she ASKED
NO" he answered quietly but came near enough
IN II "a realize where was drifting man came
into the ofice and offered me that amount as BRIDE
TO turn our stationery business over to him
oh she leaned back, evidently amused that's ALL
was afraid were gong to create scandal III 'ie
evening papers with photographs on inc front page
and ali that would have been death blow 10 your
prospects of getting the General Superntendency,
lie gave curious smile. so you've heard that
rumor too have you2 Well | hope you haven't or
dered an automobile planned country place on the
strength Of it, for far as ! know, there's nothing
in it, c
He paused struck by a sudden thought Suppose l
had taken the bribe quietly and there had been no
scandal what then" he inquired.
She shifted resentfully. 1T doesn't do TO be
Ouixotic" she returned evasively; everyone else IN
this town is doing that sort OF thing and taking ad-
vantage Of opportunities.
Then YOU think the standard of honesty is different
in New ork from that in keokuk, Tor instance: he
persisted
She jumped to her feet suddenly, with quyering lips
"Wly do you catochize so she cried, with Averted
face do you really want 70 force me into admitting
that think you foo' | can't understand why
in The world people refer to you as splendid business
man you're always letting chances TO make money
Slip b. What does successful man mean except one
who has money = She stopped herself with an effort
catching er underlip with her teeth.
His face hardened The carefully chosen words Of
his little speech had long since taken flight from his
mind
The word success may be interpreted in several
ways lie replied shortly
She shrugged her shoulders Almost everything
measured by its money value Even workers in the
hne ans aren't considered successful unless they can
sell their talent for high price. There's artistic sue
cess OF course, but il usually means that the person
who thinks he's made il Is starving somewhere IN
garret
The contempt in her tone stung him into sudden
realization OF the gulf that wdened momentariy be-
tween h>r viewpoint and his
- he worker who tolls 10 produce beautiful thing
has least justified his existence, whether the world
ever hears Of HIM or not he answered, letting the
words fall with cool deiberation Everyone who
lives owes something for the privilege of existence.
Did it ever occur you wonder what part you
play Cur system OF social economy: OF course not,
bl cause you never really make OF your mlpd;
your Ytaeous conversation depends upon random
thoughts and impressions that so below the
face The type of modern, fashionable woman to which
YOU belong contributes nothing at all to the world IL
tie support OF the whom you depend should
suddenly be removed and you couldn't find another
proyider, what would become of you' You have no
wage earning talent necessity to absolye you from
what IS popuarly supposed 10 constitute q woman's
Ise tuness, yet you avoid all domestic responsibility
and are not even willing 10 pay your debt to humanity
by bringing child into the word" -1f D.
She Whrrled around to face him with blazing eyes.
why should ! drudge there plenty of plain
women 70 do that Isn't beauty sufficient foE
living.
He laughed and she flushed hotly at the sound.
oh yes he replied but in that case you are at
once releg4ted to the capacity Of a pet, sort of
llaythmg tor a mans leisure moments and you're a
ltte too mperlous ior that role No, even as a TOY,
IN afraid you wouldn't prove entirely successful"
She turned toward the door, her face white and bit.
er You're brute she flashed, trembling with re-
eminent
In the silence that followed he struggled TO regain
s sell possession He had rather expected her to rush
rom the room in burst Of tears and was little
upFsea 70 see her hesitate, apparently intending to
Perhaps am" he said finally when I started
$50 no intention OF launching forth into TRADE against
ou your freedom It's quite impossible for us to 60
y ilVng together: on must realize it, too"
Her freedom" His face flushed slightly at the
uo'efiuge. 1t was his freedom OF which he was think
he morning will be time enough 10 discuss wsys
iiu means he went on For of shall divide
aa" IS yo "aTe ae5 equay 1 With you until you m4y
me sudden color that flooded her face showed him
nat nat he had struck the right note. Unconsciousy his
ha reverted TO Kensha", with his millions, his yacht,
utomQone9 prize dogs and horses WIla. more
auFai than hat he should yearn for beautiful wife
u M"lch 70 hang me expensive clothes ai.i Jewels he
onid SO amply afford to buy for herr
there was moments silence Then ~lv,at bsv.
on m been hearing about me" she demanded
~ e aaIusled the position Of two books on the tsbls
i exaggerated care.
. ou msunderstand me-" he said Il haven't tha
iGmest % Intention Of applying for divorce and ara
lkihg I9f granted that there is no cause for such
-ton' although you free to take the stem at an.
me me; m sure you are far too wise to accept esses
nee ice than matrlmony for your favors" r ="
lie saw her bite her lips TO keep back the tears on8
aniy lau pierced her
,rsI, ror moment she did not speak She stood ner
her hand ~ 'ANe nAhokerchieI
a, H al once he realized the inaty of this interview
m im her; She was standing less than Dozen fset
= o du yet they were separated efectually Ms II
e poles intervened. The thing was inev;,ab- Ea
iew now that 1t had been coming ever s;nce ,he;r
airlsge. he futile regret that swept over b;,n aas
's!tu III tne circumstances He clenched hia h,rds
will. 'Ns nc could throttle
~ suddenly remembered his first gliuose of her r.
90 90 at u lea party He made it point too never
e 10 tea-Parties She came in radiant from, h,;st
am On inc Drive He recalled huge bunch Of v;oj..
a. % sue nad worn IN the midst OF the heavv darL f
es "a mist gathered in mis-
, m going now" she said ar last
~ - h nc sHAaow OF the doorway where she stood h.
" net bright hair geam against the dusI Of tTo hi