The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-12-25
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married to film 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 luck!' she exclalm-
ed noisily. why he's a king fish, he
Is. Gee, but I'm glad you landed hint!
THANK you." Mary said with a smile
that was the result Of her sense of hui
NOR rather than from any tenderness.
1t was then that Carson spoke. He
put a question of vital significance.
ado you love him?"
The question caught Mary all UMPIRE
pared, but she retained her self ON
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
beforeY' The hint of detection In his
manner had vanished. And you won't
live with himT"
Live with him?" Mary exclaimed
emphatically. Certainly mott"
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. o 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 W deeper
sentiments.
HE must think a lot of you." he said
gravely. Don't heT" ~ }n'
IL suppose So"
Carson spoke very softly, but with
an intensity that left no doubt as to
the honesty Of his purpose. 81
I'D say throw up the whole game
and go to him, II you really care"
There fell a tense silence. It was
broken by Mary.
81 married him to get even with his
father" she said. That's all there Is
to 1t. BY the way. ] expect Dick will
be here in a minute or two. When he
comes Just remember not to~-enlighten
him"
"Mr. Glider" Fannie announced.
"Any one with him."
mo, Miss Turner the maid an
swered.
"Have him come in" Mary ordered.
Carson made hasty xcuses and
-.z. -. Al. kAln 90 Ahp ,natd
Aggie. however. consulting ouly her
own wishes In the matter. had no
thought of flight. and, IL the truth be
told, Mary was glad Of the sustaining
presence of another woman She got
up slowly and stood silent. while Ag-
gle regarded her curiously. A moment
later the bridegroom entered. He was
still clean cut and wholesome. Some
sons of wealthy fathers are not after
four years experience of the white
lights Of town. And the lines Of his
face were firmer, better In every way.
1t seemed, indeed. that here was some
one Of a resolute character. not to be
wasted on the trivial and gross things.
He caught Mary In his arms with
"Hello, dear" smothered In the kiss he
implanted on her lips.
Mary strove vainly to free herself.
"Don't, oh. don'tr' she gasped.
Dick released his wife and smiled
the beatiic smile Of the newly wed.
"Why not?" he demanded. with q
smile.
"Agnesw 1t was the sole pretext to
which Mary could turn for a momen-
tary relief.
The bridegroom faced about and
perceived Agnes. He made a formal
bow and spoke quietly.
81 beg your pardon. Miss Lynch,
but"-a smile Of perfect happiness
shone on his ~face-"you could hardly