The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-18
CHAPTER TX.
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putting the fact with certain brutal bluntness after the habit of his class. 'eI guess you'Tl have to quit seeing young Glider The bulls are wise His father has made holler."
 Don't let that4worry you, Joe,'' she said tranquilly. She allowed 8 few seconds go. by, then added as if quite indifferent, "I. was married to Dick Gil der this morning. There came a squeal of amazement from sAggie, a start of incredulfty from Carson.
 seYes,' Mary repeated evenly, stI was married to him this morning. That was my important engagement" she added with smile toward Aggie.
 Aggie sat erect, her baby face alive with worldly glee
 ttOh, gee. what Iuckr' she excla1m- ed noisily. Why, he's king fish, he 1s Gee, but Pm glad you landed him !''
 seThank you,'' Mary said with smile that was the result of her sense of hu- nor rather than from any tenderness.
 It was then that Carson spoke. He put a question of vital significance.
 SDo you love Mm?"
 The question caught Mary all unpre- pared, but she retained her self con trol sufficiently to make her answer in a voice that to the ordinary ear would have rev yealed no least tremor.
 ssNo,'' she said. She offered no ex- planation, no excuse; merely stated the fact in all it's fnalfty.
 'sThen you won't leave us p Carson asked. Were going on as we were before?'' The hint of dejection in his manner had vanished. t'And you won't live with him?'
 .sLive with him?'' Mary exclaimed emphatieaIly. 4Certainly not!''
 Carson was still patient in his deter imitation to apprehend just what had come to pass.
 s.Does he understand the arrange ment2s was his question
 ssNo, not yeti Mary admitted, with out sign of embarrassment < Carson was intAntly Considering an other phase of the situation, one sug- gested perhaps out of his own deeper sentiments.
 He must think a lot of you,' g he said grave1y. Don't he?'
 TT suppose so'' &
 Carson spoke very softly, but with an intensity that left no doubt as to the honesty of his purpose.
 teI'd say throw up the whole game and go to him, if you really care.''-
 There fell tense silence It was. broken by Mary.
 "T married him to get even with his. father,'' che said. That's all there is to it. By the way, expect Dick will be here in a minute or two. When he comes just remember not -enlighteD him."
 ''Afr. Gilder.' Fannie announced.
 ~Any one with him?'' kT1a 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 own wishes in the matter, had no thought of flight, and, if the truta be told, Mary was glad of the sustaining presence of another woman. She got up slowly and stood silent, whiEe Az gie 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 frmer, better in every way. It seemed, indeed, that here was some one of a resolute character, not to be wasted on the trivial and gross things. AC CdOS1I G4dEy III HIS dE11S W1Ln Hello, deart" smothered in the kiss he implanted on her lips.
 Mary strove vainIy to free herself.
 Don't, oh, don't?' she gasped.
 Dick released his wife and smiled the beatifc smile of the newly wed.
 'sWhy Hot?" he demanded, with smile.
 ''Agnes'' It was the sole pretext to which Mary could turn for a momen- tary relief.
 The bridegroom faced about and perceived Agnes. He made formal bow and spoke quietly.
 sI beg your pardon, Miss Lynch, but''-a smile of perfect happiness shone on his face-s.you could hardly expect me to see any one but Mary under the circumstances. We were married this morning"
 Aggie accepted the news with fitting excitement
 Goodness gracious! How perfectly 1ovely!"
 'fYou bet it's lovelyp' Dick declared He turned tosMary, his face glowing with satisfaction.
 Mary" he said, sI have the honey moon trip all fixed. The Mauretan1a sails at in the morning, so we wil1''-
 Where is your father?'' the bride asked, without any trace of emotion.
 70 Lord! had forgotten all about dad. I'll tell you what we'll do. We'll send dad a wireless from the ship, then write him from PaFis''
 What was your, promise? I told you that wouldn't go with you until you had brought your father to me and he had wished US happiness g
 Mary, Dick said reproachfulIy, you are not going to hold me to that pro1niseg'
 T am going to hold you to that prom ise, Dick"