Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-26


held her hand tightly and carefully
watched her steps. Next came Elnora
dressed with equal richness, a trihs
taller and sleuderer. almost the same
type Of coloring. but with different
eyes and hair. facial lines and ex
preston.
As the crowd pressed around the
party an opening was left beside the
fish sheds. Edith ran down the dock
Henderson sprang after her. catching
her arm and assisting her to the street
Help meT she cried. clinging to him
He put his arm around her. almost
carrying her out Of sight into little
cove walled by high rocks at the back
where there was q clean floor Of white
sand. and logs washed from the lake
for seats. He found one Of these with
back rest. and hurrying down to the
water he soaked his handkerchief and
carried 1t to her. She passed It across
her lips. over her eyes.
"Hart, what makes your she said
wearily. My mother doesn't care
She says this Is good for me. Do you
think this is good for me. HartT
Edith. you know I would give my
life II l could save you this" be said
and could not speak further.
He held her carefully. softly flaming
her. She was suffering almost more
than either of them could bear.
II wish your boat was here" she
said ut last ~ want to sail fast with
the wind in my face"
There is no wind. l can get my
motor around in a few minutes"
Then get IT,"
lille on the sand. I can phone from
the first booth. It won't take but q
little while"
Edith lay on the white sand and
Henderson covered her face with her
hat. Then he ran to the nearest booth
and talked imperatively. Presently ne
was back. bringing hot drink that
was stimulating. Shortly the motor
ran close to the beach and stopped.
Henderson's servant brought row.
boat ashore and took thsm to the
launch.
Hour after hour the boat ran up
and down the shore. The moon arose
and the night air grew very chilly.
Henderson put on an overcoat and
piled more covers on Edith.
"You must take me home" she said
at last. "The folks will be uneasy"
He was compelled to take her to the
cottage with the battle still raging
he went back early the next morning.
but already she had wandered out
over the island. lnstinctively Hender-
son felt that the shore would attract
her. There was something In the tu-
multi Of rough little Huron's waves
that called to him. It was there he
found her. crouching so close the water
foam was dampening her skirts.
MAY l stayf" he asked.
81 have been hoping you would
come" she answered Its bad
enough when you are here. but It Is
q little easier than bearing 1t alone.
"Of course you know there il some
thing / have got to do. Hart! Will you
60 with me?''
"Of course"
II might as well give up and get 1t
pyer," she faltered.
That wus the frst time In her life
that Edith Carr ever had proposed to
give up anything she wanted.
Help me. HartT
Henderson started around the beach.
assisting her all he could Finally ne
stopped.
Edith. there Is no sense In this!
You are too tired to go. You know
you can trust me. You walt in any Of
these lovely places and send me. You
will be safe. and I'll run. One word
IL all that Ia necessary"
But I've got to say that word my
self. Hartr"
Then write 1t and let me carry It
The message is not going to prove
who went to the Office and sent It."
THAT Is quite true" she said drop
ping wearily. but she made no move
ment to take the pen and paper he
offered