Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-05


why do YOU look 50 very Iiere"
she laughed suddenly,
Il was thiuking," he said. somewhat
lamely.
And diSAgrccahle rs the thoughts
must be judging from your frown you
win not sell them for penniesT" She
iingled some coins in tiny pocket Of
her Jacket,
Il was thinking what Id do to the
man who ever caused you one heart
ache,' he burst out paSsionately.
She paused aud faced him with
blank look in her eyes, "Why--why do
you say such u thiugy" she asked with
an effort.
Because EuniCe, because love
you. You needn't turn away. or
course know II is Of no use I'm not
the sort to attract you--hut II relieves
my mind 10 tell YOU" he ended bitter
ly, lie did not look at her face; his
eyes were fixed ON the dead leaves ON
the ground under their feet.
How do YOU know that IL Is OF no
useY' she said quietly, and as he look,
"EuniCew His hands went out and
were withdrawn, clinched, to his sides.
'oh, ,f course | know I'm not the
type YOU admire one has only to read
your stories to recognize that Eunice,
But, Eunicc, II YOU ever need me I'll
fight FOR you until the last
ii need You now, Mark" she said nj
most iuaudihly
"Ah!" His hands clasped hers this
time, aud he looked at her eagerly.
who is 1t, Eunice? You needn't be
afraid to tell me-" he urged
The fringcs lifted. and In another
instant he would have glimpsed
heaven in their depths. but then there
came an interruption. Firm footsteps
trod the crisp leaves, aud there came
into view the massive form Of Percy
Rainier rundcrson. His hands were
stuffed In his pockets. and his fair hair
was rumplcd and tossed out of It's
usual order, He stopped short at
sight OF the two, and as his glance
fell on Eunice's lovely, agitatcd coun-
tenance light came into his eyes.
AM lntuNht uau TIC WttuH W
myself" he stammered awkwardly.
81 thought you had gone to church
with Dora and Dick" observed Eunlce.
recovering her composurc, IL was TAX
ing Mr.. Ellsworth over To the ruined
chapel, Won't you Join us?"
THANK you; no. was about to
turn back We started for church. but
a In
roads The Grcnvilles came along
and offered seats for two. and, as l
was ont of humor for church. | walk
ed back" He made as II to retrace
his steps, but Eunice's carelessly put
question checked him.
"Who was with Alice Grenviller
she asked.
"Why-cr-T Tommy Lapham. ! be-
lieve, and err her father was driving
the machine I'm afraid you'll be late
for luncheon II detain you any
longer" he said. and, with nod OF
farewell that included Mark, leaning
against n nearby tree, Mr.. Punderson
tramped back over the fallen leaves
and was soon out of sight.
"Shall we go onT' asked Eunice.
Their walk was resumed In n silence
that was not broken by any reference
to their interrupted conversation.
grImness had settled around Marks
lips, and his chin looked more square
than ever Eunice's fair brow was
puckered In II frown. and there was
troubled look In her eyes.
When Mark did open his lips once
more II was to speak of the brilliant
autumn coloring or the scampering
gray squirrels that crossed their path.
At last they emerged upon cleared
space browning a high blum that Jut-
ted into the sea. Here were the
charred and crumblcd ruins Of once
beautiful stone chapel.
Mark removed his Int and drew
deep breath of the sweet pure air.
''Windymere Is beautiful. but II had
my choice I'd build n home right here
on this headland," he said thoughtfully.
There IL good road that leads Into
the highway" observed Eunice quiet
" as she seated herself on the stone
steps OF the ruined editice. Il have
bought this land, Mark. DOM you
think II will make beautiful home
for met" She was looking at him
through dropping lnshes.
Yes" he returned duly. staring
away at the gIistcning waves. He was
thinking Of the ideal life Ennice would
lead with her poetic husband II she
married PundersOn. And he was sure
that she cared for the Engishman.
II want 10 tell You something about
Mr.. Punderson," went on Eunlce. 81
am sure you viii understand that 1t Is
entirely confidential"
yes" he repeated grimly,
We'll. Mr. Pundcrson Is very much
In love with Alice Granville. and she
Is flrting outrageously with every man
she meets. Just at present II II Tom
my Lapham. whom no one takes se-
ri0usIy, yet poor Mr.. Punderson Il alb
surdly jealous. IT he understood wo-
men he might see that Alice Is In love
with him and that she Is afraid some