The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02

Edith Mead was not hard to ap-
proach. In fact, her eyes wore
contented look as they followed her
niece and the aristocratic Greek
about the decks. Il am rather sorry
they are not really mates she
unused,
The remainder of the sea trip was
nj least unique to both Anne and
Milton. Many time ringing laugh
ter met the ears Of fellow passengers
and set them to wondering what was
happening between the Greek and
the American girl to cause much
amusement.
We are having fun ever our-en-
gagement, pro tenn, are we not. Mil
ton? II We were really engaged I
wouldn't enjoy calling you dearest
half SO much as | do now Anne
laughed 1t is so prossRic when /
call Hillary pet names. We have
known each other foreeer-he and l.
Perhaps you are right" assented
Georgopulo, and for my own part
begin to wish yeur Hillary did not
exist" He looked suddenly at her
and would have said more but she
stopped him with her ready smile.
'Remem Der" she admouished, you
promised not 10 love me-
The Greek responded 10 her smile.
I" am trying my best to keep the
promise, Anne
1t was not until Anne had been
presented to the Greeks father that
things began 10 take on a different
aspect Domestic atmosphere was
rampant in the continental home and
Anne found herself engaged in ear
nest and taken into intimate fam
lily conversation that at times en-
barrassed both her and Milton.
But there was strained atmos-
phere in the room that sent Anne
home at an early hour. She pleaded
the fatigue of travelling as her ex-
cuse.
During the drive home Milton was
strangely silent. The dark head Of
Minerva with its soft knot OF black
hair and its smooth white brow
floated before him in the moonlight.
culiarly restful. And he was en-
gagged. TO all appearances, to--Anne.
Milton" Anne's soft voice broke
the silence. don't worry. We will
manage to break our engagement
il will not be difficult ! am not
Greek girl has been selected for
you. II is a pity that we are SO
premature in our desire 10 escape
the matrimonial market. Anne drew
suddenly back into her corner of the
carriage. swift desire to escape
itEdlE iIIoflS III any case swept nNHT nsT.
Only by an effort did she refrain from
hurting IL out into that moon-lit road,
Unaware OF Anne's emotions, Milton
drew nearer her. will you wait,
just one week. Anne. before saying
Goodzby TO me? / am upset tonight.
You and your dear friendship have
been SO much to me that / could not
possibly part with them tonight"
WIN you during that week, see as
much of Minerva Peneus as possible"
Anne's voice Questioned
Yes" said Milton gravely, Il will
Another week passed. Milton led
Anne down TO the foot Of the garden
and drew her TO the stone bench be
side him His voice and gesture were
weary
= 1T is no use. Anne" he said, ''the at
traction was only for a moment. |
cannot love her He put his hand
over Annes and held 1t firmly You
are leaving in the morning~-it must
be good night and good-by now" He
took her other hand and drew to her
feet. The fact that her fingers were
free of rings sent blood rushing
through his body. He had intended to
let his lips rest highly on Anne's cheek
at parting. Instead their lips met and
Milton's arm crept about her until
she was close in his arms
Anne" he breathed, "Anne!" After
a moment he found his vol, e. You
are trembling like leaf, loved one
A smile crept into Anne's eyes,
tremble," she whispered to him. II did
to Hillary. l am not now she added
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