The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-02
Copyright, 1909, by Doubleday.
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 Oome into the Shade,'' she You must have found it warm these country roads. Won't you lay aside your dust coats and have a cool drink? Philip. would you ask mother tc come and bring that pitcher in the sprinPhouse:''
 They entered the arbor, exclaiming at the dim, green coolness. Mrs. Com stock came deliberately, talking to Am mon as she approached. Elnora gave her one searching look, but could dis cover only an extreme brightness of eye to denote any unusual feeling. Polly instantly went to her and held up her face to be kissed. Mrs. Com stocks eyes twinkled, and she made the greeting hearty. -@s '.-
 Soon the pitcher was empty, and Ell nora picked it up and went to refill it. While she was gone Henderson asked Philip about some trouble he was hay ing with his car. They went to the woods and began a minute examina- ton to find defect which did not ex- ist. Polly and Levering were having an animated conversation with Mrs. Comstock. Henderson saw Edith arise, follow the garden path next the woods and stand waiting under the willow which Elnora would pass on her re- turn 1t was for that meeting he had made the trip. He got down on the ground, tore up the car, worked, asked for help and kept Philip busy screwing bolts and applying the oil can. All the time Henderson kept an eye on Edith and Elnora under the willow. But he took pains to lay the work he asked Philip to do where that scene would be out of his sight. When Elnora came around the corner with the pitch CT she found herself facing Edith Carr
 'T want minute with you," said Miss Carr.
 Every we'll" replied Elnora, walk ing on
 ''Set the pitcher on the bench there," commanded Edith Carr as if speaking to a servant.
 'I prefer not to offer my guests warm drink" said Elnora 9TH come back if you really wish to speak with me"
 T came solely for that" said Edith Carr.
 ''It would be pity to travel so far in this dust and heat for nothing. I'll only he gone a second"
 Elnora set the pitcher before her mother. Please serve this," she said. Miss Carr wishes to speak with me-"
 The girl slowly and gravely walked back to the willow
 "Will you be seated?r she asked DO. litely.
 Edith Carr glanced at the bench, while a shudder shook her.
 No. I prefer to stand" she said. Did MT. Ammon give you the ring you are wearing, and do you consider yourself engaged to himr'
 By what right do you ask such per- sonal questions as those?" inquired Ell nora.
 By the right of betrothed wife. I have been promised to Philip Ammon ever since wore short skirts. All our lives we have expected to marry. An agreement of years cannot be broken in one insane moment. Always he has loved me devotedly. Give me ten min- utes with him and he will be mine for au time"
 'I seriously doubt that said Elnora But I am perfectly willing that you should make the test. will call him."
 "Stop!' commanded Edith Carr. "I soId you that it was you I came to see"
 'T remember" said Elnora.
 MT. Ammon is my betrothed," con- tinued Edith Carr. "I expect to take him back to Chicago with me-
 ''Then it is untrue that you twice rejected his ring, repeatedly insulted him and publicly renOunced him?''
 That was through you!" cried Edith Carr. '1 realize the spell of this place for a summer season. I can see just how you have worked to ensnare Aimr'
 Men would call that lying" said FL nora calmly. "The second time I met Philip Ammon he told me of his en- gagement to you. and I respected F. When he left me did not hope or ex- pect to see him again." Elnora's voice fell soft and low. And, behold, you sent him-and freew
 You exult in thatp' cried Edith Carr Let me tell you he is not free! If he married you before month you would read heart hunger for me in his eyes. He could not love me as he has done and give me up for little scene like thatI'
 n~Sy T. n-fiy yfyIy when you disgraced him in public" said Elnora. Killed it so completely he does not even feel resentment to- ward you