The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-01-29
CHAPTER TX.
A Brideg room Spurned.

that Cassidy was up mere
from headquarters He didn't
put name to It, but I'm on
II was Carson speaking. Mary regard.
ed him inquiringly. and he continued,
putting the fact with certain brutal
bluntness after the habit of his class.
81 guess you'll have to quit seeing
young Glider. The bulls are wise His
father has made holler."
Don't let that worry you. joe she
said TRANQUILITY She allowed few
seconds go by. then added as If quite
Indifferent. 81 was married to Dick Gil
der this morning" There came a
squeal Of amazement from Aggie.
start of incredulity from Carson.
EYES," Mary repeated evenly. 81 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
"Oh, gee. what luckr' she exclalm-
ed noisily. why. he's king fish. he
is. Gee, but I'm glad you landed him"
"Thank 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.
"Do you love himY'
The question caught Mary all unpre.
pared, but she retained her self con.
troll sufficiently to make her answer in
voice that to the ordinary ear would
have revealed no least tremor.
mo-" she said. She offered no ex-
PLANTATION, no excuse: merely stated the
fact in all its finality.
"Then you won't leave us?' Carson
asked. Were going on as we were
before?' The hint of detection In his
manner had vanished. And you won't
live with himT
Live with him?" Mary exclaimed
emphatically. Certainly not!'
Carson was still patient In his deter
mlnation to apprehend just what had
come to pass.
Does he understand the arrange
ment?" was his question.
mo. not yet" Mary admitted. with
out sign of embarrassment.
Carson was intently considering an
other phase of the situation. one sug
gested perhaps out of his own deeper
sentiments.
HE must tAInh lot of you" no salo
graveiy. Don't he?"
II suppose So"
Carson
an intensity that left no doubt us t.
the honesty OF his purpose.
I'D say throw up the whole gam,
and 90 to him. II you really care"
There fell tense silence. II was
broken by Mary.
II married him to ret even with hi,
father" she said. That's all there is
to 1t. BY the way, | expect Dick will
be here IN u minute or two. When he
comes lust remember not to-enlighten
him"
Mr.. Glider Fannie announced
ANY one with him?"
mo. Miss Turner" the maid an
swered.
nave him come in" Mary ordered,
carson made hasty excuses and
went out on the heels Of the maid
hggle' however. consulting only her
own wishes In the matter. Ind no
thought Of fight. and, II the trutb no
to'd' Mary was glad OF the sustaining
presence OF another woman. She got
up slowly and stood silent. while Az.
gie regarded her curiously. A moment
iater the bridegroom entered. He was
SUI clean cut AID wholesome. Some
sons OF wealthy fathers are not after
-FOUR yeats experience of the white
nshts or town. And the lines of his
race were hrmer better In every way,
u seemed Indeed, that here was some
one or resolute character, not IN no
wasted on the trivial and gross things
ne caught Mary In his arms with
memo DEAR! smothered in the kiss be
Implanted on her Inns.
Mary strove valnly TO free bnrse,f
DON'T OH don't!' she gasped.
DICK released his wife and smiled
the Deatifc smile of the newly we'd
why not:' he demanded. with
smile. VIZ"
Agnes! 1t was the sole pretext TO
winch Mary could turn for a momen.
tary relief.
inc bridegroom faced about and
reviewed Agnes. lie made formal
DOW and spoke quietly.
neg your pardon. Miss Lynch
out "a smile of perfect happiness
enohe on his face-'you could hardly
cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
" cuts and bruises, mamas sore throat
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