The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-01-16

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said tranIuilly She allowed II few
seconds 20 ny. then added MS II quite
Indifferent. II was married to Dick Gil
der this morning." There came Il
sau.nl of Amusement from Aggie. a
start of incredulity from Carson.
YES" Mary repeated evenly. II was
married to him this morning. That
was my important engagement" she
added with n smile toward Aggie.
A.gie sat erect. her baby face alive
with worldly g!ee.
"Oh. zee. what luck" she exclaim.
is Gee. but I'm glad you landed him."
"Thnnk you." Mary said with a smile
that was the result of he. sense of hu.
7mor rather than from any tenderness.
1t was then that Carson spoke. He
put q question of vital significance
$40 you love him?"
The question caught Mary all unpre-
pared. but she retained her self con
troll sufficiently to make her answer in
a voice that to the 1rdinary ear would
udNt Z AK Io CoS titlllOt.
NO" she said. She offered no ex-
PLANTATION. no excuse: merely stated the
fact in all its finality.
Then you won't leave u.s." Carson
asked. Were going on as we. were
before?" The hint Of detection in his
manner had vanished. And you won't
live with him?"
Live with him?" Mary exclaimed
pmphatically. ''Certainly not"
Carson was still patient in his deter
mination to apprehend Just what had
come to pass.
Does he understand the arrange
ment?" was his question.
NO. not yet" Mary admitted. with
out sign of embarrassment.
Carson was intently considering IN.
other phase of the situation. one sug-
geSted perhaps out Of his own deeper
sentiments.
He must think a lot of you" he said
graveIy. Don't he?"
I'll suppose So
Carson spoke very softly. but with
Oil Ililtil"ilN lIi'l wi IL" W 40 W
the honesty of his purpose.
I'D Il throw up the whole game
and GO to him. if you really care"
There fell a tense silence. 1t was
broken by Mary.
Il married him to get even with his
father" she said. That's all there is
to it. BY the way. | expect Dick will
be here in a minute or two. When he
comes inst remember not to-enlighten
him"
"Mr. Glider" Fannie announced.
"Any one with him?"
NO. Miss Turner" the maid an
swered.
Have him come ill.," Mary ordered.
Carson made hasty 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 truth be
told. Mary was glad of the sustaining
presence Of another woman. she got
up slowly and stood silent. while Ag-
gle rega rled her curiOusly. a moment
ldtcE Tie ititeSIttIll tlittItt. ne WAS
still clean cut and wholesome. Some
sons OF wealthy fathers are not afte!
four years experience of the white
lights of town. And the lines of his
face were firmer. better in every way.
1t seemed. indeed. that here was sone
one of Il reSOlute character. not to he
wasted on the trivial and gross things.
He caught Mary in his arms with
Hello, dear" sm0thered in the kiss he
implanted on her lips.
Mary strove vainly to free herself.
Don't. oh. DON'T" she gasped.
Dick released his wife and smiled
the beatific smile Of the newly wed.
why not?' he demanded. with a
smile.
"Agnes!" 1t was the sole pretext to
which Mary could turn for a momen-
tary relief.
The bridegroom faced about and
perceived Agnes. He made a formal
bow and spoke quietly.
81 beg your pardon, Miss Lynch,
but"-a smile of perfect happiness
shone on his fare-"you could hardly