The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-01-23


at last. "Thc folks will be uneasy"
He was compelled TO take her to the
cottage with the battle still raging
He went back early the next morning,
but already she had wandered out
over the island Instinctlvely iiender-
son felt that the shore would attract
her There was something In the tu-
multi OF rough little Huron's waves
that called to him II was there he
found her crouching ~ close the water
foam was dampcning her skirts.
MAY ! stayi" he asked
IL have been hoping you would
come" she answered ITS bad
enough when you are here, but II Is
little easier than bearing II alone.
cor course you know there is some
thing have got TO do, Hart! win you
90 with me-"
"Of course"
IL might as well give up and get It
over" she faltcrcd
That was the hrst time in her life
that Edith Carr ever had proposed to
give up an, thing she wanted.
Help me IIartr
ucndcrstL started around the beach.
assisting her all he could Finally he
stopped
Edith. there is no sense In thisl
You are too tired TO 70. You know
you can trust the. You wait In any OF
these lovely places aud send me. You
.,4lI L.. 10 nj
is all that Is necessary
But I've got to say that word my
self, Hart
Then write IL and let me carry IL.
The message IL not going 10 prove
who went 10 the office and sent IL
THAT is quite true. she said drop
ping YEARLY. but she made no move
mcnt to take the peu and paper he
offered
Hart. you write It," she said at
last.
Henderson turned away his face He
gripped the pen, while his breath suck
ed between his dry teeth.
Certainly" he said when he could
Ammon. Lake Shore hospital. Chi
cago" He paused with suspended
pen and glanced at Edith. Her white
lips were working. but no sound came.
Miss Comstock Is at Terrence
O'More's, on Mackinac island" prompt
ed Henderson.
Edith nodded
signed. Henderson" continued the
big man.
Edith shook her head.
"Say. She is well and happy, and
sign, Edith Carr she painted.
mot on your lifer' flashed Hender.
son.
For the love Of mercy. Hart, don't
make this any harder! II is the least
l can do. and II takes every ounce OF
strength in me to do IT,"
"Will you wait for me hereT' he
asked.
She nodded. and. pulling his hat lower
over his eyes, Henderson ran around
was back. That evening they were
sailing down the straits before a stiff
breeze and Henderson was busy with
the tiller when she said to him. Hart.
want you To do something more for
me. want you TO go away"
Every WELL" he said quietly, but his
face whitened visibly.
"You say that as II you had been
expecting II"
81 have. knew from the beginning
that when this was over you would
dislike me for having seen you suffer.
Does II make any difference TO you
where go;"
II want you where you will he loved
and good care taken Of you"
Thank you" said Henderson, smil.
ing grimly. Have you any idea where
such a spot might he found;'
at should Ice with your sister at Los
Angeles. She always has seemed very
fond OF you"
THAT is quite true" said Hender-
son. his eyes Frightening little. 81
will go 10 her. when shall l startT'
at once"
Henderson began 10 tack for the
landing, but his hands shook until he
scarcely could manage the boat. Edith
Carr sat watching him indlfferently.
but her heart was throbblng painfully.
"Why j. there 50 much suffering In the