The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18

from headquarters. He didn
put name toit. but I'm on.
1t was Carson speaking Mary regard
ed him inquiringly, and he continued
putting the fact with certain bruta
bluntness after the habit of his class
II guess you'll have to quit seeini
young Glider The bulls are wise. Hi
father has made boiler"
Don't let that worry you. joe" sh,
said TRANQUILITY. She allowed a few
seconds go py. then added as II quite
Indifferent. ~ was married TO Dick GIL
der this morning" There came a
squeal OF amazement from Aggie. a
start of incredulity from Carson
Yes" Mary repeated evenly. II was
married to him this morning. That
was my important engagement" she
added with a smile toward Aggie.
Aggie sat erect her baby face alive
with worldly glee.
''Oh. gee what luckr she exclaIm-
ed noisily. why. he's king fish, be
is Gee. but I'm glad you landed himr'
''Thank you Mary said with smile
that was the result of her sense of hui
NOR rather than from any tenderness.
IL was then that Carson spoke. He
put a question of vital Significance.
"Do you love him?"
The question caught MARY all unpre-
pared, but she retained her self con-
troll sufficiently to make her answer in
a voice that to the ordinary ear would
have revealed no least tremor.
NO" she said. She offered no ex-
PLANTATION. no excuse; merely stated the
fact in all its finality
''Then you won't leave us?" Carson
asked Were going on as we were
before?' The hint of detection in his
manner had vanished, And you won't
live with him?"
Live with hlm?' Mary exclaimed |
emphatically. Certainly notl'
Carson was still patient In his deter
mination to apprehend just what had
come to pass
Does he understand the arrange
ment?" was his question.
mo. not yet" Mary admitted. with
out sign OF embarrassment
Carson was intently considering an
other phase OF the situation. one sug-
gested perhaps out of his own deeper
sentiments
gravely. Don't he?"
IL suppose So
Carson spoke very softly. but with
an intensity that left no doubt as to
the honesty of his purpose
I'D say throw up the whole game
and go TO him, II you really care
There fell tense silence 1t was
broken by Mary
II married him to get even with his
father" she said. That's all there is
TO IT, BY the way. | expect Dick win
be here In a minute or two. When he
comes just remember not to-enighten
him"
MIR. Glider" Fannie announced.
ANY one with him?"
''No. Miss Turner" the maid an
swered
Have him come in" Mary ordered.
Carson made hasty excuses and
went out on the heels OF the maid.
Aggie. however. consulting only her {
,wn wishes In the matter. had no
thought of flight and. II the truth be
told, Mary was glad OF the sustaining
presence Of another woman. She got
up slowly and stood silent. while Ag-
yie regarded her curiously. moment 1
alter the bridegroom entered. He was
IT'LL clean cut and wholesome. Some I
IONS of wealthy fathers are not after :
our years experience of the white T
lights of town. And the lines of his a
ace were firmer. better in every way :
{ seemed. indeed. that here was some ,
me OF resolute character. not to be :
wasted on the trivial and gross things. :
lie caught Mary in his arms with :
Hello. dear" smothered In the kiss he !,
Implanted on her lips. =
Mary stroye vainly to free herself. !,
Don't. oh, don'tr' she gasped !.
Dick released his wife and smiled y
be beatifc smile of the newly wed .
Why not?" he demanded. with a u
mile. e'
"Agnes| it was the sole pretexG to g
which Mary could turn for a momen- o
airy relief a
The bridegroom faced about and
perceived Agnes. He made formal r'
DOW and spoke quietly. q
Il beg your pardon. Miss Lynch.
'ut"-a smile of perfect happiness g
hone on his face-'you could hardly p
expect me TO see any one but Mary W
inder the circumstances. We were
married this morning" e,
Aggie accepted the news with fitting al
excitement
Goodness gracious! How perfectly
ovely!' q,
You bet it's lovelyp' Dick declared. w
de turned to Mary, his face glowing rs
With satisfaction. n
Mary" he said, Il have the honey m
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