Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-05-21

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Then unconsciously he began caress-
ing the other wrist. which also was
discolored and swollen. Van Vechten
observed.
Rocky Cove-h.m. What's hap
pened to your wrists"
Tom flushed and tried to hide the
tclltale wrists, but finding this impos-
sible he came suddenly back to earth.
Rudy" he abruptly announced. Il
mean to find job
"A laudable ambition" commented
his friend. still cycling him curiously.
Il never had a job myself. nor any
desire for one; which. as has been
pointed out to me more than once. is
nothing whatever TO my credit. What
do you purpose doing. may inquirer"
Pm serious" returned Tom. scowl-
ing Il mean just what | say. | in
tend to go to work. Think OF all the
years I've squandered in idleness-"
Heaven Forbid" broke in his
friend. Il can imagine only one thing
that could set you to rejecting upon
tie desolate, dreary waste OF your mis-
spent life. And, mirabile dictu ct visu.
it has come at last, Who Is this para
gon of her sex that has quickened
your"
Tom colored again. "Shucks!" he
g.owled sulkily. "A fellow might as
we'll try talking seriously to an idiot
Believe me-" said Van Vechten
earnestly. Il never was in a more
sober mood in my life. Mayn't | be
permitted some vent for my stupefac-
ton? You appear here. utterly unlike
the chap | know, and sit for minutes,
about as garrulous as a corpse, then
overwhelm me with the amazing reve.
lation that you are-at last-in Lowell
Tom. my dear fellow. feel as II ]
were participating in a miracle. Tell
me frankly all about her."
She has the tenderest. most mu
steal voice in the world" said Tom
fervently.
That's the genuine poetic touch.
said his friend. And her ir?-hei
eyes? Is she tall or short-Psyche, OF
Diana? Hebe, or Hippolyta?"
II don't know" stammered Tom
What"
Tom twisted and squirmed uneasily
in his chair.
Dash it ALL" blurted he at last. 81
was an ass for coming here; might
have known that you'd screw every
thing out OF me. When | say | don't
know what she looks like, | mean lust
that, but il makes me out a blooming
lunatic. But / haven't seen her. ]
haven't the least idea what she looks
ike. Yet l want to find her worse
than ever l wanted anything in my
life"
Inc others aspect grew grave enough
now. 1t was plainly manifest that
since they had parted Sunday. Tom
mad undergone an experience OF some
klnd' that had affected him profound
ly.
Suppose" said his friend sympa.
MEDICALLY, you tell me all about her."
And Tom did. He began with HE
gay upon the waters OF the sound. con
ciudlng this stage OF his adventure
with an account OF the motorboat and
its occupants.
Al mention Of the white-haired ser
want, Van Vechten started violently
out managed to restrain the eiacula
eon tnat leaped to the tip OF his
tongue. His interest was now doubled
ana ne settled himself to harken to
.ne narrative, which he followed
tnenceforward to the end with a con
ceptlon that inspired Tom to genuine
eloquence.
Al the close OF the recital Van yecb
ten remained long time absorbed in
thought. 'eu IL
To think" he said finally. "tba,
you-o1 all persons-should have blum.
uered into an adventure like that,
But, tommy, 1t is unfortunate that Won
pledged yourself not to hunt for The
uouse. suppose it occurred to Won
mat tnese people are the same who
occupied thirteen-thirteen?"
Tom nodded.
Ihen listen to this" Van vecbten
pursued. During your absence Paige's
silence has assumed a really disou,ot
ins aspect; l am now deeply con.
cerned about her-even now n, a,.
ing replies to dozen or moro cah,o-
grams l sent of this mornine ~.
soio purse was found yesterday in thai
house." Ill tna'
his friend stared at him blanklv
How the dickens did II got tharo ..
he exclaimed.
To be sure. And what bas no..
pened to my cousin? Those arc 80
questions that I am extremely an~
ious to have answered as soon 90 No.
siole; questions that must no 20
swered, In fact. Do you not zoo h.,
your promise to the unidentified 800 ~"
iaoy has tied our hands at a vital re
ment? VIAL mo-
You said that the girl who corau..
ed you from the Rocky Cove house IN
timated that you might indeed acc har
-soon-under some strange cons,
lions Have you any idea what sha
what Sne
Not the least" replied Tom. mon,u
Wish l did. But she was mighty sar;
GUS and solemn about 1t, can tel, Won
that" 'oii you
Alter much mora consido.,