El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-03-05

~ ROM behind the curtains the fam
lily watched Arthur and his fl
ancee stride down the street
Arthur was their hope, their pass
port 70 superiority among the neigh
bOrs in the little West street, for he
had brains and great ideas.
A few weeks ago he had had a story
accepted and published in a weekly
magazine, so that now he was called a
genius" by the family.
a little Iartner down the street Het-
tie -Hullard had seen the going of Ar
thur RaynOr, and even now stood
watching for his return.
Hettie Hullard gasped as Arthur and
his companion passed her window
Then her heart sank, for indeed Ar
thurs girl was worth looking at. She
was tall, well built and graceful, and
her hair. under a big black hat, proved
to be a pale golden, and her complexion
delicate pink
Brilliant and warm. the pair went
forth glad and happy to go where they
could rejoice IN the beauties OF Mature
AFTER they mad eaten their dinner
they sat on the bench, DOrOthea de-
claring 1t was too hot to go oyer the
downs.
Arthur drew his latest story from his
pocket and, read it aloud to her He
had three more accepted lately, and
was now working in real earnest
DO YOU like it2' he asked
you give up the shop, Arthur, and so
in for writing only; ii would be 50
much nicer"
Ny darling" he exclaimed. 1T is far
too precariOUs a living. and I cant af-
ford to give up a good situation yet"
She flung pebbles into the ripping
waves
But I hate to think OF YOU there. -
she protested; your hands get so dirty.
Now, if you were in the drapery line
or something like that but Oil-and
irOnmOngery-"
4 have good money. dear-better
than I should get in a Diapers Why.
take control of this place when old
Mr. Evans has to go OUT
Arthur moved resuessly-
But DOrOthea answered
Il think this is rather dull"
We'll, we will go and have tea; then
go up over the links; it is grand Up
there
She assented and rose swiftly. shaEz-
ing out the creases in her frOck-
As they came down from the hills
later to catch their train, the moon was
rising, it cast silvery shadows over the
sea, and envelOped the downs in a
magic mist
Arthur paused.
Isn't it beautiful he cried Il love
September, and these nights. DOrOthea.
doesn't il all seem wonderful
.'Yes-I don't think"
If revolver. had been fired off at
his ear, Arthur RaynOr could not have
started more
''DOrOthear he said. his eyes wide
and panied
oh" she cried. do you think I want
TO stand here shivering all night, while
You talk lot of rot If you are not
careful you will lose the train, and
then We shall be in a nice hole"
There is plenty Of time" he nut
tered in a dull voice And looking az
him. his 'fiancee' saw that the
sparkle had left his eyes and his face
was drawn and white
Almost in silence they journeyed
back home.
yes, I don't think" was all Arthur
heard
His dream was shattered. His lovely
idol lay cracked at his feet
he saw her safely to the door, but
made no attempt TO kiss her. and with
q toss Of her pretty head, she said:
Good night. III write to you"
1T was u months later.
The RaynOrs. of II Little West street,
no longer looked out for Arthur when
he came home. for he no longer was
their pride and hope He had packed
all his books into box, locked it and
flung the key away and when at home
he seldom spoke to anyone
Mr. Evans then threatened him with
dismissal. and Arthur somewhat
scared, came down Little West street,
looking white and III
Hettie, her face flushed stopped him.
"HallOr she said You look as 4
you were going to your own funeral.
wish was" he muttered-
HeJtie gazed at him contemporary
What a coward you are, Arthur"
she said scOrnfully- And yet I can
remember when you were as brave as
a lion"
That was a long time ago"
Not so long. But what I want to
know is-Ive got to go to LeWes on
Sunday TO see an aunt; viii you come:
Dad is on duty and I don't like going
alone"
IAN right. Hettie."
So this is how one September eve
ming. Arthur and Hettie found them
selves in the moonlight on the Sussex
downs.
Hettie heaved a sigh OF content
Isn't it fine, Arthur" she said oh,
I am glad I am young on nights like
this" She gave a soft laugh I'D
like to ride away tonight-ride and
ride"
where
ITO find your lost happiness" she
said, "and to give you back all you
had Oh. Arthur. aren't you selfish
and wrOng2 I used to weave such bis
hopes for you"
The family hailed Arthur's new
girl with rapturous delight. and their
hope" became a reality. for most peO-
pie now know Of Arthur Raynor-
author.
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