Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-07
CHAPTER v.
Struggle

more hidtOuS and hopeless ii
became. He began 10 feel that be had
been TO blame. Why had be allowed
the foolish pride OF lovers quarrel TO
keep them apart for two weeks?
When le came downstairs he pduSed
at the dtmr. Harriet WAS playing and
singing again. and the soft tones Of her
voice were healing He walked gently
to the door Of the music room. leaned
against the paueI aud watched and
listened
Al Mst she stopped reluctantly. tip
ped her golden head sideways in CO.
qu-tti>h Iittte triumphant movement
and in the uuainrest Imitation OF
uIanS voice said:
Il congratulate you. Miss Harriet
like thai very mhrh."
do You, pSIfeSS"rt Oh. I'm SO glad
To please yau'
She shook her curls with genuine DE-
light and played out the little dialogue
With vivid imaginary touches.
Stuart laughed.
The girl Ieaped to her feet. hlnShing
scarlet. rushed to his side aud seized
his hand
Ibid you see me. Jim? Was | very
fOOlish!"'
the professor. You will some day sing
before kings and queens. little girl
He left her waving and smiling to
him from the steps He walked with
new vignr and deepening sense Of
gratitude to her HIS breath deepened.
and his step grew firm and swift. He
would light for his own. He would go
straight to Nun aud laugh at this an
nouacenent. He would compel her to
hear him. Ii was an absurd hour to
call. but all the better.
Mrs Primr0Ses greeting was so cor
dial. so genuinely friendly. that for
moment he was puzzled. Could it be
possible he had misjudged her?
She pressed his hand warmly and
lingeringly. 3
oh. Jim. I'm so glad you've come:
Why have yoa stayed away so long!
It was so foolish OF you. You gave up
without struggle. I'm shocked be-
yond measure at Nan. ! told her that
bis millions would never bring happi !.
ness unless her heart went with them
that her love for you was thing
she couldn't lay aside as cloak she
bad worn. | told Nan the day she
promised to marry Mr.. Biyens that you
were worth a dozen such men. no mat
ter how many millions he had. You
have always been my choice-yOu
know that"
Stuart could control himself no long.
er. He rose and faced Mrs. Primrose
with look which brought her elo
quence to an abrupt end.
Mrs. Primrose. for once In my life
! am going to tell you the truth. You
have always been my bitterest foe.
you brought Nan to New York TO get
her away from me"
The mothers eyes blaZed with hon.
est wrath.
Yes. did; and I'm glad l did it
you ungratefuI wretch
And you have always been busy
poisoning her mind against me and
corrupting her Imagination with
dreams Of a life Of luxury"
And. thank God. I've succeeded at
last in bringing her 70 her senses 10
time to save her from throwing herself
away on you. Jim Stuart"
AS Mrs. Primrose left Nan quietly en-
tered the room. Her face was set for
battle in a proud defiant smile. She
was totally unpsepared for the way in
which Stuart met her
With quick step he was at her side.
seized both her hands in a grip Of fierce
and in low tones Of vibrant
passion said:
This thing don't go with me. Nan
won't accept It. I'm going to fight
fight for my own-for YOU are mine
mine by every law Of God and man.
and you ure worth fighting for!'
The hard smile Of defiance melted
FROM the beautiful face. and Il flush OF
tenderness slowly overspread her
cheeks. 1t was sweet 10 be loved like !
that by strong maSterful man. She :
started to speak. and he raised his +.
hand:
Il know. dear. you said our engage
ment was broken. | don't believe you :
mean it. couldn't The news OF .
rQur engagement to Bivens came as .
bolt out Of the blue sky. | refuse to .
accept such an act aS final, You did ii .
)ut Of piQue. You don't mean it. You ,
amt mean it! told yon the other +
DAY had a surprise for You have. !
It's worth a day. You promised me
one in the country before our foolish .
quarrel. want 1t now. You will
,Ome:'
She hesitated moment and said:
Yes"
Within an hour they had reached the .
Hills overlooking Grave>end bay. and .
he magnificent sweep Of water below
he Narrows, Nan had scarcely spoken
On the Notwithstanding Stuart's Ques-
ions in friendly mods. smiles and mon
,sy liza bteS.