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CONTINUED.
CHAPTER TX.
A Bridegroom Spurnsd.


1t was Carson speaking. Mary regard.
ed him inquiringly. and he continued.
putting the fact with certain brutal
bluntness after the habit of his class.
II guess you'll have to quit seeing
young Glider. The bulls are wise. Hi:
father has made boiler"
Don't let that worry you. Joe" she
seconds 90 Dy. then added as il quite
Indifferent. II was married to Dick Gill
der this morning There came a
squeal of Amusement from Aggie. a
start of incredulity from Carson.
Yes" Mary repeated evenly. Il 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 luck!" she exclaim-
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.
1t was then that Carson spoke. He
put a question of vital significance
DO 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 ordinary ear would
have revealed no least tremor.
NO" she said. She offered no ex-
PLANTATION. no excuse: merely stated the
fact in all its finaity.
Then you won't leave us:" Carson
asked. We're going on as we We're
beforey' The hint Of detection in his
manner had vanished. And you won't
live with him.
Live with him." Mary exclaimed
emphatically. 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
nut sign of embarrassment.
Carson WAS intenty 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
.ravely. Don't he?"
II suppose So"
Carson spoke very softly. but with
an intensity that left no doubt as TO
the honesty Of his purpose
I'D say 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 minute or two. When he
comes just remember not tO-enlighter
him"
MIR. Glider" Fannie announced.
"Any one with himT'
mo. Miss Turner" me maid an
swered.
Have him come in Mary ordered.
Carson made hasty excuses and
went out on the heels Of the maid.
Agyie. however. consulting only her
)wn 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-
yie rega rded her curiously. A 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 some
one of resolute character. not to be
wasted on the trivial and gross things.
He caught Mary in his arms with
Hello. DEAR" smothered in the kiss he
implanted on her lips.
Mary strOve vainly to free herself.
Don't. oh. DON'T" she gasped.
DicD released his wife and smiled
the beatific smile of the newly wed.
why not?" he demanded. with q
smile.
"Agnes!' 1t was the sole pretext to
which Mary could turn for momen-
tary relief.
The bridegroom faced about and
perceived Agnes. He made formal
bow and spoke quietly.
II beg your pardon. Miss Lynch.
but'-a smile of perfect happiness
shone on his face-'you could hardly
expect me to see any one but Mary
under the circumstances. We were
married this morning."
Aggie accepted the news with fitting
excitement.
Goodness gracious. How perfectly
lOvely!
You bet it's lovely" Dick declared.
He turned to Mary, his face glowing
with satisfaction.
Mary" he said, II have the honey.
moon trip all fixed. The Mauretania
sails at in the morning, so We wilP'-