White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-04

the long arm of the First Ten. Wei
have to stick it out here. Can't 20,
seer"
Yes, | can see."
But in her heart she knew that She
could have lived in a hut with this
man till the end of her days. She
abhorred the life, though she never
by the slightest word, let him become
aware of It. There was always thai
abiding fear that at the first sign OF
weakness he would desert her. And
she was wise in her deductions
Braine was loyal to her because she
held his interest. Once that failed,
he would be of and away.
The next afternoon the countess,
having matured her plans against the
happiness of the young girl who
trusted her. drew up before the Har-
sreave place and alighted. Her well
come was the same as ever, and this
strengthened her confidence.
The countess was always gesticu-
lating. Her hands fiuttered to EN-
phasize her word. And the beautiful
diamond solitaire caught the girls
eye. She seized the hand. Having
an affair of her own. 1t was natural
that she should be interested in that
of her friend.
- never ay that ring before"
A gift of yesterday" The countess
assumed a shy air which would have
deceived st. Anthony. She twisted
the ring on her finger.
Tell me-" cried Florence. you
are engaged"
Mercy, no."
rs he rich?"
NO. Money should not matter
when your heart is involved"
As this thought was in accord with
her own, Florence nodded her head
sagely.
1T is nothing serious. Just 6
fancy. l shall never marry again
Men are gay deceivers; they always
have been and always will be. Per
haps I'm a bit wicked; but | rathel
like to prove my theory that all mel
are weak. II | had a daughter IC
rather have ben be an old mans darl
ing than a young mans drudge.
distrust every mi | know. came
to ask you ana Susan to go to tn.
opera with ME tonight. You will
come to my apartments first. 70,
will Gomez"
TO be lure we Will"
Simple little fooli'' thought tn,
Russian ON the way home. She shall
see."
Il believe the countess is engage,
TO be married." said Florence t.
Jones.
Indeed, miss?"
Yes. couldn't get anything de
finite out of her. but she had
beautiful ring on her finger. Sh'
wants Susan and me to go to tn,
opera with her tonight. Will that b
all right"
Jones gazed abstractedly at tn,
rug. Whenever a problem bothere,
him he seemed to find the solution il
the delicate patterns of the Persian
rugs. Finally he nodded. II see n,
reason why you should not go. Only
watch out"
Jones. there is one thing that viii
make me brave and happy. Will 20,
tell me If you are in direct communi
cation with my father?"
Yes. Miss Florence" he answere,
promptly. But do not breathe thi
to n single soul. neither Susan no
Norton"
+" | promise that. But, ali, hastel
the day when he can come to M
without fear"
mat is my WISH also.
You need not call me miss. VIII.
should you
1T might not be wise to have an.
enc hear me call o thus familiar
ly;" he objected gravely.
PLEASE yourelf about that. Nov
| must telephone Jim"
"Jim?" the butler murmured.
He caught the word which was no
intended for his ears. But for ono,
Jones had been startled out of him
self.
rs it wrong for me to call Mr.
Norton JIM" she asked with a bi
of banter.
1T is not considered quite tn.
proper thing. Miss Florence, to cal
. young mar by his first name unles.
you are engaged to marry him, Of
grew up with him from childhood
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