The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-11-29

Of linen. was g%arrulous to the point of
noiSiucSs. He confined his remarks to
the colonel. or, in Il general way. to
the tables near by, with an occasional
furtive glance ut his wife's set. :un-
smiling face by way OF noting the eff
feet on her. The topics were common.
place enough: the weather, the pros
poets ahead. the .~imrreyemcnts to he
made in the show as business got bet
tCr.
b.. Ms ,IsTaddock. who sat at the colo
tne''s left, was 50 n~oticeably pale and
rcp"c>@ed that Dayid wondered # she
world be able to go to the end Of the
N%rctched ~.travesty without fainting.
Cnutterublc despair hung over her
lowered eyelids; il stood put plainly. in
tue lines At the corners Sc her mouth.
Christine seldom looked. W from her
plate. she sat next 10 David. lie felt
the restraint and embarrassment un-
der which the @-gl suffered Her cheek
went red on more than one occasion
when her fathers course humor Offend
ed her deli ate StnSihilitiesix she paled
under the vpi'rd, i~ASinuatipg compli-
ments of the ~-other. once navid's
hand accidentally touched hers below
the edge Of the table. His strong fin
GERS at once closed over hers ana for
many minutes he held them tight. I'M
known To any but themselves.
The CHASTITY meal drew to a close,
Tho na1nr,bI 1aarS,pr f,ry,-ari Vv-1r ,y, -
ing through half closed lids at the
profile Of the woman beside him.
well, we viii have many Of these
Jolly little Spreads he was saying in
his oiliest tones. Birds Of a feather,
You know. Ia. ha. That's rather a
clever way of putting it, ell. Jackg'
Rradlock LAUGHED boisterouslv. He
had liahtcd a cigar regardless Of the
walters polite announcement that
smoking was not allowed.
Yes, we will dine together frequent
~. ] like these gay little affairs"
won on the colonel, not ever attempt
inc TO conceal his shrug of disgust for
Rradaock. Il am leaving for home
tonight, but | expect to return In two
or three days. You must all Join
hands in breaking me into the circus
business. Don't let me be a-what is
it Won call it? a rube. that's it. Well
he the shows happy family. Every
circus has . happy family Yes. pom
my soul, | like the life. | enjoy these
quiet, impromptu little suppers."
David was suddenly conscious that
Rraddocks eyes were upon him. lie
met the gaze. c~uriouslv impelled. The
mans face was almost purple: the
look in his eyes was not Of anger, but
Of q shame that spranc from what
little there was Of manhood left IN
him. Braddock looked away quickly
and m instant later announced that it
was time to get back to the lot"
In front Of the restaurant they came
upon ArtfuI Dick Gronk. The pick
rocket made no attempt to~sreak ia
them, but when It's eye'raught Dfyfa's
he closed ii slowly in a very express
sivc wink.
Paddock hurried on ahead. explain
inc that he WAS obliged to look after
something ut the grounds.
IN look after them" said the colo
mel affably. with Jacks assistance"
lie supplemented. Christine clutched
her mothers arm. The colonel and
David dropped behind, fer the narrow
sidewalk was crowded. In this fash
ion they made their way to the show
rnnpJ Mrs Brnddork and Christine
did not nee look behind. Colonel
Grand chatted amiably with his young
companion, but never for an instant
was his gaze diverted from the
straight. proud figure of the woma
ahead.
He entered the dressing tent with
them. There he quietly said goodby
Il the three Of them. The tears Of in
dignation were still standing In Chris
tines eyes. lie Willfully misinterpret-
ed their significance. A hateful ten