Arizona republican., 1912-04-22

 pressively i'll the doOrway-"remem- Der that I am to see Miss OHara alone"
 With eyes and pointed finger-tips raised towards heaven, Ernestine as sured him of her complete under standing, an1 at the same time exc cuted a series of rapid dips which were intended fitly to express her ap- preciation of his bounty
 So Willy departed with a light heart, although Ahmed proved so heavy and struggling a burden that Gaines wasted no time in hustling him into a taxicab, lest his loud out cries secure the interest of the pas sers-by and lead to further complica- tons
 But an hour later, in response to Ernestine's telephone. he was again at the apartment His entrance was dramatic. Ernestine threw open the door and then burst into torrent of joyous eXclamations-very staccato- while Ahmed glared frenZiedly from the prison Of Willys arms and fought wildly to escape. Then she discreetly retired. just as Rose flew across the room and Willy staggered wearily in. His hair was dishcvelled this an artistic touch of his own Ahmed held one end of a torn neck tie tightly ill his claws-this an un- wittingly artistic touch of Ahmed S l while his clothes looked as if he 1 might have been in a serious strug- gle. a result produced by crawling over the floor for an hour or more
 "Oh, Willy! You've found him. When? Where? Darling kitty clasping Ahmed close to her heart He was all safe home again. And l dil he have dreadful time, and was he so lonely and frightened?" But in | spite Of these tender words and ca resses, Willy noted with thrill of joy that it was not upon Ahmed that her eyes were fixed, but upon him.
 How did Mir. Darke get him?" was her next question.
 Willy played his trump card I'm afraid I shall have to claim that honor" he said; "Darke has had nothing to do with it"
 oh" she cried again. You, I might have known it. You always Go everything for me. And did you have a desperate struggle?" anxious ly. You look it. Was Senator Wodebu-n very"
 He was not Rose put that mon strous idea out of your head Neither Senator Wodeburn nor Mrs. Allen hat anything to do with Ahmed's disap l pearance. Some day I will tell you the whole story, but ask me no ques tions now. Let it be enough that Ahmed is home again. There are 1 reasons why-"
 You dear Willy" The beautiful naughty Miss O'Hara dropped Ahmed indifrerently upon chair. She | drifted nearer Willy Gaines, and al most before he knew it she haC | impulsively kissed his cheek.
 Willy made no effort to return tha embrace, although what the renunci ation cost him the world will neye know. Thank you, Rose" he saiC stiffiy.
 i She drew hastily back in wounded resentful surprise What was thi! incredible thing After all thes' years. had Willy ceased to love her The world rocked.
 Then she lifted her wonderful gra. eyes to his, storm flashing through mist of tears You don't seem to ap preciate my gratitude!" She mean kisses.
 "A grateful kiss now and thel , along life's dusty highway means lit l tie to me" said Willy with gentle cold indifference.
 At this Rose turned her back ol him, and walking over to the windoy gazed out into the gathering night f A moment later Willy saw her If her handkerchief and furtiVely wip , her eyes, Then he realized that tn . pose he was striving to maintain wa ] too strenuous. He could not hope { y keep it up. He strode across tn room and threw his arms boldl around her.
 "Ah, Rose, I want them fresh ever day, every hour. You know it. Civ me one more token of gratitude, Ros' and I will show you my appreci' tion."
 But Rose scorned to answer hin and the more earnestly he pleaded tb I more vehemently she shook he l' averted head.
 But here Ahmed, not only hungr but greatly annoyed that he was no $ as usual, holding the center of tt Il stage. began to execute a number { h hollow mieus, and at that familif l. sound, Roses indignation vanishe ', Slowly. she turned forgiving an
 even repentant cheek toward Willy
 Just because you risked your Il
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