Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-07-09
CHAPTER XIV.
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tree, . grsen clad girl and man bend
Ing over her very closely flashed into
view. Edith Carr caught her breath
with snap. Polly Ammon gave Tom
Leyefing . quick touch and wickedly
winksd ct him.
Several days before Edith had re-
turnsd from Europe suddenly. She
and Henderson had called Ut the Am
mon residence, saying that they were
going 10 motor down to the Limberlost
to sec Philip few hours and urged
that Polly and Tom accompany them.
Mrs. .Ammon thought 1t better to have
Polly along to support Philip than to
allow him b confront Edith unexpect-
eddy and alone. Polly was full Of
spirit. She did not like Edith and did
not relish the thought Of her 40 sis
ter. Two days before her father had
extracted promise Of secrecy, given
her Philips address and told her to
send him the finest emerald ring she
could select. Polly knew how that
ring would be used. What she did not
know was that the girl who accompa-
MED her went hack to the store after
ward. made an excuse to the clerk that
she ilata Deon sent &C BE absolutely
sure that the address was right and 20
secured It for Edith Carr.
Two days later Edith had induced
Hart Henderson to take her to Ona.
bashe. BY the aid Of maps they To-
Gated the Comstock land and passed
It merely to zee the place. Henderson
hated that trip and implored Edith not
to take 1t, but she made no effort to
conceal from him what she suffered,
and it was more than he could endure.
The sunlight etched with distinct
ness the scene ct the west end Of the
chain. Instinctively, to save Edith.
Henderson set the whistle blowing.
He had thought to 60 on to the city.
L Polly Ammon stood, crying, "Phil,
phil" Tom lowering was on his feet
shouting and waving. while Edith in
her most imperial manner ordered him
to turn into the lane leading through
the woods beiide the cabin.
AFix It some way that I get min
ute alone with her." she commanded
Ga he stopped the car.
THAT 10 my. sister Polly. her nance
Tom Levesins. . friend Of mine NAM
"a Henderson and began Ammon.
edith Carr" volunteered Elnora.
sAnd Edith Carr" repeated Philip
Ammon. "Elnora. be brave for my
sake Their coming can make no diff.
ference IN any way. I won't let them
stay but few minutes. Come
with me!'
"Do I looked scared?' inquired Ell.
nora serenely. "This is why you have
not had your answer. I have been
waiting just six weeks for that motor.
You may bring them to me at the
arbor."
She could SEQ that Miss Carr was
splendidly beautiful. while she moved
with the hauteur and grace supposed
to be the prerogatives Of royalty. And
she had instantly taken possession of
Philip Ammon. But Ammon also had
4 brain which was working with rapid
IT.. He knew Elnora was watching
% he swung around to the others.
JAGive her up. Tomy' he cried. II
didn't know ]: wanted to zee the little
nuisance % badly. but I do. How are
father and mother! Poiiy' Dc gooo 70
Elnofa. d Whispered.
m-huA assented Po1y. Ana aloud.
= never saw sucn Z beauty. Inomas
Asquith L1vering. you come straight
hero ana nike my hand!'
Edith's move to compel Ammon TO
approach Ulnora beside her had been
easy TO 80: also fts failure. Hender-
son stepped into Ammon's place as he
turned TO bis sister. Instead OF taking
Poliyss hand Lever1ng ran to open the
GATE Edith passed through frst. but
Polly darte6 in front Of her on the
run. with Phil holding her arm. and
swept up 70 Elnora. Polly looked for
the ring md saw It. That settled mat
tiers VIII her.
''You lovely, lovely. darling sirl!''
she cried. throwing her arms around
Elnora and kissing her. With her lips
near Elnora's ear. Polly whispered.
~Sister-dear, dear sister,.
Elnoras drew back, staring at Polly
u confused amusement. She was I
BEAUTIFUL GIRL dressed in some wonder
ful way. Her eyes were sparkling
and dancins, and % she turned to