Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-21

full experience for the girl who had
never seen anything save the rolling
plains OF her loved western home.
AS they sped hOmeward she shyly
thanked Jeffry for the pleasure he had
given her. II really believe shall
turn traitor to my horses" she smiled.
Again lefry looked down ut her, and
their eyes met In Il strange glance.
Gray eyes and brown were withdrawn,
but there was a new. sweet sensation
flooding Sylvia's being. while Jeffry
looked dizzily ahead between the twin
pillars of dust that went before his
tires
He had admired Madeline Griffin and
believed that he wanted her for his
wife, but he. had never felt like this
when they were together. Usually they
wrangled over unimportant matters.
But Madeline was a beauty. an imperi-
Gus one. and he had had no difficulty
in persuading himself that be was
IN love with her. AS for Madeline--if
there was room in her heart for any
one save herself 1t was occupied by
Teddy Biancton II one judged by APP
pearances. From sheer jealousy and
doggedness Jeffry had sworn that he
would win Madeline for his wife. but
uow-s0mehOw he didn't care
He realized that to marry meant
something more than carrying off the
seasons beauty. but he had been daz-
zled by her Here was little Sylvia.
He looked down at her charming face
and promptly forgot all about Made
line.
The way homeward was taken more
leisurely. for Jefry wanted to talk to
Sylvia. They became quite good
friends during the afternoon. and wheh
Jeffry left her at the door OF the Crit
fin home II was his determination to
see her often.
Ere his chr left the curb a trim maid
ran down the steps and begged him TO ,
come within. rs Mrs. Griffin wanted to
speak to him.
! Jeffry found her in the library pale
! and anxious looking.
| What is the matter. Mrs GriffinY'
he asked. "HasAnything happenedY"
81 don't know what to do, Jeffry."
she said. with agitation. Madeline
has not been home"
We'll, that is not very unusual, Is
| it?" he asked, with reassuring smile.
Perhaps she is with Cleo Delphi orr
Mrs. Griffin shook her head. II cam
not find any trace OF her. Jerry.
have telephoned to Cleo as we'll as to
several other girls-in fact. 10 every
place where she might have been-but
she has not been seen today. 1t is very
I Str yniNn nr1D ynraA
THAT is strange" agreed Jeffry. wor-
ried in his turn. shall l go ont and
try to get some trace of her where
abouts? You know I'm something OF
sleuth. and anyway I'm sure she'll
he back by dinner time"
oh do go and look for her, Jeffry;
there's a dear! Norah says Madeline
wore her motor wraps. but she saw
her walking down the avenue. That's
81 know about it,
Have patience, dear Mrs Griffin.
I'll telephone you the instant ! learn
she's safe" He hurried out, meeting
Sylvia in the doorway. Your aunt
needs you" he whispered and de-
parted
Sylvia and Mrs. Griffin spent m anx-
lOuS eNtilllE. nun ~ l'i hOhi B"e'NN
without word from Jeffry Vincent.
when oil at once the desk telephone
bell rang sharply.
Mrs Griffin had been sitting before
It all the time She drew il toward
her and spoke huskily.
"Yes?" she called.
Mrs. Griffin, this is Jeffry Vincent.
She is all right. I'm coming mp to tell
you at once Goodbye And before
she could frame "A question he had left
his end of the wire
The two watchers In the library walt
ed his coming eagerly
When his firm step sounded in the
hall Sylvia's heart dew mp Into her
throat and then sank heavily. for she
suddenly recollected that Jefry was
Madeline's lover and she must stIfie
her own growing interest In him.
He looked grave when he came In
and took Mrs Grifiin's hands In his.
Dear Mrs. Griffin. be prepared for a
SURPRISE" he said quietly. Madeline
is safe and well. but she was married
to Teddy Blancton this afternoon. and
J they are on their honeymoon trip now
, in Blapctons motor
'Marriedr' shrieked Mrs Griffin IN
horror. Then. suddenly recollecting
that Teddy BianctOn was as good a
,, match rs Jeffry Vincent. although the
poor boy was dreadfuly hOnely OF
=, face and not at all "Madelne's style"
she found room IN her heart to pity
Jeffry.
MY poor. poor boy. what shall you
dO?' she cried
Jeffry did not appear TO hear her.
: although his lips were smiling He was
looking down over her shoulder at SyI-
i Via's lovely flushed face. Brown eyes
met gray once more, and In this glance
=, each read the hlissful fate In store for
them
OF course Jeffry would have to marry
u sylvia now instead of Madeline.
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