New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-01-21

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from headquarters. He didn't
put IL name to it, but IN on. y
1t WAS Carson speaking. Mary regard.
ed him inquiringly. and he continued,
putting the fact with a certain brutal
bluntness after the habit Of his class
81 guess youth have to quit seeing
young Glider. The bulls are wise His
father has made Il holler."
Don't let that worry you. Joe" she
said TRANQUILITY. She allowed few
seconds go Dy. then added as it quite
indifferent II was married to Dick Gil
der this morning." There came a
sqneal Of amaZement from -Aggie. "A
start OF increduIity from Carson.
Yes Mary repeated evenly. 81 was
married to him this morning. That
was my important engagement she
added with a smile toward Aggie.
Aggie sat erect. her baby face alive
with worldly glee.
''Oh, gee. what luck"' she exclaim-
ed neisily Why, he's a king fish. he
is. Gee. but I'm glad you landed him.
"Thank YOU Mary said with a smile
that. was the result of her sense of hu-
NOR rather than from any tenderness.
1t was then that Carson spoke He
put a,auestion Of vital significance.
DO you love him?''
The question caught Mary all unpre-
parcel but she ,retained her self con
troll Sufficiently to make her answer i'll
a voiee. that to the ordinary ear would
have revealed no least tremor.
no" she said She offered no ex-
planaticn. no excuse; merely stated the
fact in All its fnality.
2: ''Ehen you won't leave us?'' Carson
asked We're going Oh 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
empllatically. Certainly not!'
Carson was still patient in his deter
mination to apprehend just what had
come to pass.
docs he understand the arrange
ment?'' was his question.
No. 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 think lot of YOU he said
gravely. Don't hep
IL suppose SO.
Carson spoke very softly. but with
an intensity that left no doubt as to
the honesty of his purpose.
It'd say throw up the whole game
and so to. him, If you really care
There fell a tense silence. 1t was
broken by Mary.
II married him to get even with his
father" she said That's all there is
to it.. BY the way, expect Dick will
be 'hcs'e in a minute or two. When he
comes Just remember not to-enlighten
him.
''Mr. Glider" Fannie announced.
"Any one with him?''
mo. Miss Turner, the maid an
swered.
Have him come in" Mary ordered.
Carson made hasty excuses 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 regarded her. curionsly. \ moment
later the bridegroom entered. He was
still clean cut and wholesome. Some
sons OF wealthy fathers are not after
four years experience Of the white
lights of town. And the lines of his
face were tirmer. better in every way.
1t seemed. indeed. that here was sone
one OF resolute character. not to be
wasted on the trivial and gross things.
He caught Mary III his arms with
Hello. dearr' smothered in the kiss he
implanted on her lips.
Mary stroye v;linly 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
sniIea
- Agnes" 1t was the sole pretext to
which Mary could turn for. a nomen-
tary Telicf.
The bridegroom faced about and
perceived Agnes. He made formal
bow saiid spoke quietly.
81 beg Your pardon. Miss Lynch.