The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-01-16

with the hnuteur and grace supposed
20 be the prcrogatives OF royalty. And
she had Instantly taken possession Of
Philip Ammon But Ammon also had
a brain which was working with rapid
fly. lie knew Elnora was watching
so he swung around to the others.
"Give her up. Tomr' he cried II
didn't know wanted TO see the little
nuisance so badly. but do. How are
father and notherp Polly. be good TO
Elnora." he whispered
"Um huh. "assented Folly. And aloud.
Il never saw such a beauty. Thomas
Asquith lowering, you come straight
here and take my handr
Edlth's move TO compel Ammon TO
approach Elnora beside her had been
easy to see. also its failure. Hender-
son stepped into Ammon's place as he
turned to his sister. Instead OF taking
Polly's hand lowering ran to open the
gate Edith passed through first, but
Polly dartcd in front OF her on the
run. with Phil holding her arm. and
swept M 10 Elnora. Polly looked for
the ring and saw It. That settled mat.
tiers with her.
"You lovely. lovely, darling girr'
she cried. throwing her arms around
Elnora and kissing her With her lips
near Elnoras ear. Polly whispered
SISTER dear. dear sister,
Elnora drew back. staring ~ Polly
In confused amazem'ut She was a
beautiful girl. dressed In some wonder
full way Her eyes were sparkling
and dancing. and a. she turned 10
make way for the others she Kept one
of Elnorn's hands in hers Edith bow
ed low. muttrrcd sonIrthing ana touch
ed Elnoru's fingers In that instant
only pity was ln Elnora's breast for the
flashing dirk beauty.
"Come into the shade" she urged
"You must have found Il warm on
these country roads Won't you lay
aside your dust cnnts and have a cool
drink philip. would YOU ask mother
20 come and bring that pitcher 10 the
sprInghouseT
They entered the arbOr. cXclaimlng
at the dim, green GOODNESS. Mrs Com
stock came deliberately. talking to Am
mon as she approached EInora gave
her one searching look, but could dis
cover only an extreme brightness Of
eye TO denote any unusual feeling
Polly instantly went to her and held
up her face 10 he kissed Mrs Com
stocks eyes twukled. and she made
the greeting hearty
Soon the pitcher was empty, and FL
nora picked il up and went 20 refill II.
While she was gone Henderson asked
Philip about some trouble he was hav.
Ing with hls car They went TO the
woods and began n minute examlnn
ton TO lind defect which did not ex
list Polly and lowering were having
an animated conversation with Mrs
Comstock. henderson saw Edith arise.
follow the garden path next the woods
and stand waiting under the willow
which Elnora would pass on her re
turn IL was for that meeting he had
made the trip. lie got down on the
ground. tore up the car. worked. asked
for help aud sept Philip busy screwing
bolts and applying the oil can. All the
time Henderson Kept an eye on Edith
and Elnorn under the willow. But he
took pains TO lay the work no asked
Philip TO do where that scene would
be out OF his sight. When Elnora
came around the corner with the pitch.
or she found herself facing Edith Carr
4 want a minute With you" said
Miss Carr.
Very we'll replied Elnora, walk.
ing on
"Sci the pitcher on the bench there"
comma AIDED Edith Carr as II speaking
to n servant
Il prefer not TO offer my guests n
warm drink" said Elnora "l'll come
back II YOU really wish TO speak with
me"
Il came solely for that" said Edith
Carr
1T would be pity TO travel so far in
this dust aud beat for nothing. I'll only
he gone n second
Elnora set the pitcher before her
mother Please serve this" she said.
Miss Carr wishes TO speak with me-"
The girl slowly and Gravely walked
back to the willow.
"WilI you be seated" she asked no
lltely
Edith Carr glanced at the bench.
while shudder shook her,
NO. prefer to stand" she said
Did Mr. Ammon give you the ring
you are wearing. and do YOU consider
yourself engaged 10 hlmf"
by what right do YOU ask such per
sonal questions ms thoscf" inquired III.
nora
by the right of a hetrothed wife.
have been promised 10 Philip Ammon
ever since | wore short skirts. All our
lives we have expected 10 marry. An
agreement OF years cannot be broken
IN one insane moment Always he has
loved me deyot,dly Give me ten min
utes with him aud he win be mine for
all time"
II seriously doubt that" said Elnora.
but am perfectly willing that you
should make the test | will call him"
stop" commanded Edith Carr II
told you that It was you | came to
see"
II remember" said ElnOra.
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