Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1913-02-26

YOU for one night. that We were only
both OF us Incorporating. trying our
selves out, / told yoa then you'd do;
but / didn't know what ! meant /
don't believe / loved YOU then. al
though now II seems always have.
know I always viii Those things are
nothing-you shall have everything
you want-handfuls OF jewels. There's
nothing YOU want 10 do that you shall
not do, You can't dream OF anything
that I'll not get for youi You were
made for me in every way in the
world-every little way. as I've come to
know. little BY little. all this time
But now. tonight. it's all come over
me at once. don't know that
planned. when I came here. to do more
than to stand between you and talk
But--this--caught me all at once,
don't know how. It's the truth before
Cod I never loved a woman before
now-I don't know what II was. vir
a-Jennie-girl-I love you! We're
going 10 be married tomorrow"
mir. Rawn" she said, her voice
trembling. Il must ask you to consid.
err well before you make any mistake
Ia mistake which would mean every
thing for-for me. You have no right
to jest"
"I'Il show you who's in earnest" he
retorted. his hand cruelty hard on her
wrist as he forced her back into the
seat. Wen go home from here as
man and wife that's what well do.
Wen 20 from the train. not to the Of.
fee, but to Graystone Hall. I'll find
a preacher in the morning here. It's
wonderful, love you! II they want
to talk. well give them something to
tank about Let them come to the
Little Church Around the Corner-to-
morrow-and see US. you and mel"
He had both her hands in his large
ones now, and was looking into her
eyes, intoxicated, mad. She leaned
just gently toward him. Forgetful of
their situation, he caught her in his
arms, and kissed her full.
Mr.. Rawn, how could YOU" she
said at last. softly, seeking to olsen
gage her hand. It's like a dream, I
have worked so hard. SO long. Life
has had so little for mel"
But you love me-you can? ?" he de-
handed.
ooh. Mr. Rawn," she said. lifting
her eyes TO his face. then gently turn
ing them aside.
You do-you have-tell mel Con-
fess it!"
She laughed now, ripplingly, her coli
or rising, and at least was spared that
instance Of her perjury. John Rawn
accepted It as her oath.
They parted after a time. she scarce
remembered how, he to couch which
knew no sleep, she to one that long
remained untouched
In her own room Virginia Delaware
stood for long time before her mir
ror. in silent questioning Of herself,
her brows just drawn into a faint YER
teal frown. At last she nodded APP
prOyingly. satisfied that she would do.
A wave Of consciousness, of delight in
her own triumph. swept across her.
She stood straight, swung back her
shoulders, gaZed at the superb image
in the glass through half-shut eyes.
There was no question OF IL, She was
g very beautiful woman, stately. gra-
cious-and aristocratic. So. It was
done. She had won. She caught
giimpses OF the jewels blazing at her
throat She removed them and tossed
them lightly on the dresser top as she
turned to call for her maid.
Madam is very beautiful tonight
ventured that tactful creature when
at last she had performed her closing
duties for the day.
Virginia Delaware looked down
upon her with the amused tolerance
Of the superior classes.
you may perhaps find little silver
on the dresser, maid" said she gra-
eiously.