The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-06-27
CHAPTER xIx.-censInusd.

He waited and looked at her curl
ously as II wondering what her an
swer would be. He waited some time,
and then slowly she said:
Il think-you had better got"
You don't mean that" he ex.
claimed. In genuine surprise.
She shook her head affirmatively.
Yes, do" she said; your father
wants you to take your position In
the world. the position you are entitled
to. the position your association with
me prevents you from taking"
Howard drummed his fingers on the
tablecloth and looked out OF the win.
dow II seemed to her that his voice
no longer had the same candid ring as
he replied:
Yes. father has spoken to me about
IL. He wants to be friends, and +"
He paused awkwardly. and then add
ed; Il admit rve-rve promised to
consider It. but"
Annie finished his sentence for him:
You're going to accept his ofrer.
Howard. You owe 1t to yourself. to
your family. and to-" She laughed
as she added; Il was going to say to
millions OF anxious readers"
Howard looked at her curiously. He
did not know II she was testing or In
earnest. Almost impatiently he ex-
claimed:
Why do you talk In this way against
your own interestsg You know ia
like to be friendly with my family.
and all that But II wouldn't be fair
to you"
I'm not talking against myself
Howard want you to be happy. and
you're not happy. You can't be happy
under these conditions. Now be hon
est with me-csn your"
Can your" he demanded.
No. she answered. frankly. mot
unless you are Slowly she went ON:
Whatever happiness I've had In life
owe 70 you. and God knows you've
had nothing but trouble from me. /
DID wrong to marry you. and I'm
willing TO pay the penalty. I've eyened
matters up with your family: now LET
me try and square up with you"
-Evened up matters with my fam
ny be exclaimed In surprise. What
do you meant"
With a smile she replied ambiru-
ously:
~oh. that's a little private matter Of
my own" he stared at her unsh,a
10 comprehend. and abe want ON
grsrely: Howard. you must do
what's best for yourself. IN pack
your things. You can 90 when you
please
lie stared gloomily out Of the vim
dow without replying. After ALI h.
thought to himself. IL was perhans for
the best shseklsd a. he was nox
be would never be able TO aceomn,,.h
anything. II they separated. hi. fstbsr
Souid take him into his business
tAfs you'd begin for him all over
again II would be better for her
100. OF course. he would never Co.
ret her. He would provide for her
His father would helm h,,n
arrange for that Lighting q cigar
site. he ssid. carelessly:
~wsll-perhaps you're right Nav.
's little trip through Europe wont |
10 me any harm
-Of course not" she said. simnlv
Busy with an obstinate match he
I'D not hear the sigh that accom-.
'Anied her words or see the look Of
'gony that crossed her face.
But what are you going to dor" he
inquired. after a silence.
With an effort. she controlled her
Ioios- Not for ALI the world would
he betrsy the fact that her hsart
vas breaking. With affected ipd,f.
srence. abe replied:
oh. l shall be all right shall 70
Ind live somewhere In the country for
few months. I'm tired Of the city,
SO am L." he rejoined. with a ges-
ure OF disgust But hate like the
leucs to leave you alone"
That's nothing" she said. hastilv
"A trip abroad is just what you