Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-18

uopos tOl Betty asked when the
had left the town behind. She DIRE,
In her horse as she spoke, and the
went forward at a walk under tn
splendid arch OF the forest and over
carpet OF vivid leaves.
Il reckon he will, Betty" respond
ed Darlington. Unfavora BILE as hac
been his original estimate OF the
judges character, events mad greatly
modified II.
He really seems quite sure, doesn't
he7" said Betty
There's not q doubt In his mind, "
agreed Darlington
he was still at Belle Plain, living
In what had been Wares office. while
the Cavendishes were domiciied at
the big house. He had arranged with
the Judge 10 crop part OF that hope
ful gentleman's land the very next
season; the fact that a lawsuit inter.
vened between the Judge and posses
sion seemed trifiing matter. for Car
/ rington had become infected with the
{ judges point OF view, which did not
admit Of the possibility OF failure; but
be had not yet told Betty OF his plans.
Time enough for that when he left
Belle Plain
His silence concerning ths future
had caused Betty much thought. She
wondered II he still intended going
south into the Purchase; she was not |
sure but II was the dignifed thing for |
him 10 do. She was thinking OF this
now as they went forward over the
rustling leaves. and at length she
turned In the saddle and faced him.
Il am going 10 miss Hannibal
dreadfuily-yes. and the Judge, and
Mr. Yancyl" she began.
Il am 10 be missed, too, am 1, Bet.
tyr he inquired. leaning toward her.
You, Bruce?-Oh. | shall miss
you. too. dreadfully--but then. per-
haps In five years. when you come
back"
Five yearsl" cried Darlington. but
he Understood something OF what was
passing In her mind. and laughed
shortly Five years, Betty7" he re
peated, dwelling on the numeral.
Betty hesitated and looked thought
full Presently she stole a surrepti-
tious glance at Darlington from under
her long iashes, and went on slowly
Ra though she were making careful
choice OF her words.
when you come back in three
ears, Bruce"
Darlington still regarded her fixed 4,
y There was light in his black =
yes that seemed 10 penetrate to the .
most secret recesses OF her heart ana
oul.
Three years, Betty2" he repeated h
gain =
Deity. her eyes cast down, twisted "
er rein nervousiy between her slim, h.
'hte fingers but Carringtons steady ),
lance never lcft her sweet lace. a
'amed by it's halo Of bright hair She a,
ioie another look at him from be- III
cath her dark lashes !,
Three years, Bctty?" he prompted. =,
Bruce, don't stare at me that wa,, :,
makes me forget what | was going =,
sayl When you come back-next %
a, -" and then she lifted her eyes n,
hts and he saw that they were full a
sudden tears. Bruce. don't go q,
~ ASH 81 away di All on
Darlington slipped from the SADDLE ~,
d stood at her side. IA,
DO you mean that Bstty?" he
ked He took her hands loosely In ,yt
: and rtlentlessly considered her ia
msoned face Il reckon 1t viii al 40
Iys be right hard TO refuse you any NV
lng-here is one settler the pur- 90,
ase VIII never get" and he laughed 40
lily ,r,.
IL was the Purchase-you were go ,oa
! tberei" she cried -
No, wasn't Betty; that notion
ID Its natural death long ago When
are sure you Will pc cis Rs
ain with just the Caycndlsi as.
going into Raleigh to wait as best
can until spring" lie spoke sc
'vely that she asked in quick alarm RI
ana then. Bruce-whatg"
And then Oh. Betty. I'm starv
- All In a moment be lifted hsI
nder figure In his arms. gathering 81
close to him. And then. this disco
this-and this. sweetheart--and dissc
re-and~-oh. Betty Betty!" files