The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-20

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ing here, like this, to die"
This rash declaration was ignored.
will you tell me your name nowf"
asked the girl
Tom Phinhey," that young gentle
man replied simply. II shan't ask
yours-not just at present-but mean
to know 1t some day. l mean to have
you to myself some time, SO that can
look at you to my hearts content. l
know you are beautiful"
The response to this, whisper though
1t was, revealed flash of spirit.
Much good 1t would do to you to
ask! If you don't remain quiet shall
leave you at once"
If silence was what she wanted, sure
ly she could not complain of the in
tensity of that which Immediately en-
sued. 1t remained SO long unbroken
that the girls fortitude failed her.
'Well?" The tremulous whisper con-
veyed a distinct impression to Tom
she was afraid. Are you going to
stop talking SO silly?"
But he did not speak; indeed, he was
once more holding his breath.
After another pause
Are you asleep?" the girl whispered.
Have you-have you-fainted?"
Not a sound from Tom
Presently he felt little hand touch
his breast, as lightly as feather and
warm glow flowed through him that
effectively banished the chill of his
damp clothing. Then the hand flut-
tered to his face and, in the darkness,
rested a moment upon his mouth.
Afterwards Tom stoutly asserted
that what he did was wholly inadvert-
ent, citing as valid corroboratiye evil
dence the fact that he had had no time
to will the act; and at the same time
he contended that because the act was
inadvertent, it was sincere and there
fore to be condoned.
Anyhow, he kissed the softest and
sweetest palm in all the world.
The immediate result, however,
nearly spelled disaster for this mid
night enterprise. The hand was with
drawn as If it had touched live coal,
and the girl rose to her feet, utterly
disregardful OF the noise she made In
doing SO.
Tom could hear her painting; In i'm
agination he could see her standing
white and rigid with terror, and he
was promptly contrite.
you are frightened" he said, alb
jectly apologize.
"Oh, AMI ami" she moaned. "If
you knew what this meant for me you
wouldn't be SO foolish. All my life
long I have been afraid of the dark
not just shivery afraid. but frightened
clear out of my wits. And you-you"
Tom caught a sob-'you make it so
much worse. didn't know what had
happened"
What do you think of mel" he
groaned
Il think you are a cheeky young
man. must have been insane ever to
have thought of aiding you to es-
CAPE"
Don't say that" he muttered in
hoarse CONSERVATION. Forgive me-
please do. shan't take back anything
I've said or done, but I'll promise to
be good-to do exactly what you say"
There fell another pause. Then
"Will you promise that?" whispered
the girl.
II have promised" Tom whispered
back.
"On your word Of honor?"
"on my word of honr as a gentle.
man"
He heard long sigh of relief, and
the girl cautiously resumed her for.
mer position at hts side.
Here is my plan." she said, land
you must be obedient in every little
detail. shall have to blindfold you
again and lead you some distance from
the house. Have you any idea where
you are?''
Not Simmer Of one"
And II you we're out OF sight Of the
house. you couldn't find your way
back to IT."
III you told me not to shouldn't
even try to find It,"
Very well. Now let me unite your
hands
The task was not an easy one, fol-
the knots had been tightly tied and
were still damp. But presently hia
hands were free. and the 1rst unhaua
pered movement Of his arms wrune
| from him q gFoan Of anguish.
Hush! :" the girl cried In alarm.
I'll couldn't help Il" apologixed
Tom. 1T hurts Hike tn very det lilke
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