Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-22

ISdNHCu NllN SISIlNiS a. ehN
had luncheon ut an inn that overhunS
the water. 1t was novel aud delight
full experience for the cir! who mad
never seen anything save the rolling
plains of her loved western home.
AS they sped homeward she shy!y
thanked Jeffry for the pleasure he had
given her. 81 really believe | shall
turn traitor TO my horses" she smiled.
Again Ieffry looked down at her. and
their eyes met in a strange glance.
Gray eyes and brown were withdrawn.
but there was n 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 beauty. an imperi-
Gus one. and he had had no dihicnlty
in perSuadins himself that he was
In love with her AS for Madeline-tf
there was room in her heart for any
one save herself 1t was occupied by
Teddy Blancton If one judged by ap-
! pearances. From sheer jealousy and
/ doggedneSs Jetfry had sworn bhat he
would win Madeline for his wife, hut
Gow-somehow he didn'. 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 facs
/ and promptly forgot all about Made.
line.
The way homeward was taken more
leisurely. for Jeffry wanted to talk tc
Sylvia. They became quite gooc
friends during the afternoon. and wheL
Jehry left her ar the door Of the Grit
fin home 1t was his determination to
see her often.
Ere his car left the curb a trim maid
ran down the steps and begged him 10
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. Grimm"
lie asked HAS anything happenedw
uOl hUbN Whit ~ uO. JcuIN,
she said. with agitation. Madeline
has not been home"
"Well. that is not very unusual. Is
it?" he asked. with a reassurng smile.
perhaps she is with Cleo Delpin orr
Mrs Griffin shook her head. IL can
not find any trace OF her. Jerry.
have telephoned TO Cleo as we'll as to
several other girls-in fact. to every
place where she might have been-but
she has not been seen today. 1t il very
strange" Her voice quavered
THAT is strange" agreed Ieffry. wor-
ried in his turn. "Shall | go ont and
try to get some trace of her where
abouts? You know I'm something OF
a sleuth. and anyway I'm sure she'll
be 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
al know about it"
Have patience. dear Mrs Griffin.
I'll telephone you the instant / learn
she's safe" he buried out, meeting
Sylvia in the doorway Your aunt
needs you" he whispered and de-
: parted.
Sylvia and Mrs Griffin spent an anx-
ious evening Hour after hour passed
without word from .Ietfry Vincent.
: when all at once the desk telephone
bell rang sharply.
Mrs Griffin had been sitting before
it all the time. She drew it toward
her and spoke huskily.
"Yes?" she called.
Mrs Griffin. this is Jeffry Vincent.
t She is all right I'm coming mp to tell
you at once. Goodby" And before
e she could frame question he had lef,
1 his end of the wire.
: The two watchers in the library wait
r ed his coming eagerly.
When his firm step sounded in the
2 bah Sylvia's heart few up into heI
I throat and then sank heavily, for she
: suddenly recOllected that Jeffry was
2 Madelines lover and she must stiht
g her own growing interest in him.
( He looked grave when he came In
: and took Mrs Grifin's hands in his
Dear Mrs. Griffin. be prepared for a
n surprise" he said quietly. ''Madeline
+ is safe and well. but she was married
), to Teddy Blancton this afternoon. anC
they are on their honeymoon trip now
9 in Blancton's motor
q Married. shrIeked Mrs. Griffin lr
horror Then. suddenly recollectin:
that Teddy Blancton was as good {
n match as Jeffry Vincent. although tho
= poor boy was dreadfully homelY oil
J. face and not at all "Madellne's style.
d she found room In her heart 70 pity
n JefIry.
t MY poor. poor boy. what shall yor
C dOI' she cried.
Iefry did not appear TO hear her
?. although his lips were smiling He wa,
looking down over her shoulder at Syl
Was lovely. flushed face Brown eye.
met gray once more. and in this glanr,
2 each read the blissful fate in store fo
q chem
OF course Jeffry would have to MARI,
a Sylvia now instead OF Madelice.
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