The Meeker herald., 1914-01-03

looked upon her a. barbarian. Tbef
criticisms hurt because she had left
all that she had to love out thers-ths
graves Of her parents.
mot excepting motoring-' dsciars6
Vincent
That's nice Of you" murmured syl.
via. II should not have said that. b.
cause ! am having 4 lovely time. and
1t is good Of you to take roe instead Ut
Madeline"
THE pleasure u NINE" protested
Vincent. but Sylvia thought that her
reference to Madeline had diverted his
thoughts to that nckle maiden. for be
was very quiet for long tims after
that.
It was lovely ride along the shors
Of the sound. with now and then de-
tour through some shaded road They
reached silversands At o'clock and
had luncheon at an inn that overhung
the water It was novel and delight.
full experience for the girl who had
never seen anything save the rolling
plains of her loved western home.
As they sped homeward she shyiy
thanked Jerry for the pleasure be bad
given her. ~ really believe shall
turn traitor to my horses" she smiled
Again Jeffry looked down ut her. and
their eyes met In strange glance.
Gray eyes and brown were withdra wu.
but there was a new. sweet sensation
flooding Syivia's being. while Jsflry
looked dixzily ahead between the twin
pillars Of dust that went bofore his
tires.
He had admired Madeline Grimm and
believed that he wanted her for bis
wife. but he had never felt like this
when they were together. Usually they
wrangied over unimportant matters.
Tut Madeline was beauty. an impert.
GUS one. and he had had NO dimcuity
in persuading himself that be WAS
III love with her. Az for Madeiin@-if
there was room In her heart for any
one save herself It WAS occupied by
Teddy Blancton If one Judged BY ap-
pearances. From sheer Jealousy and
doggedness Jerry had sworn that be
would win Madeline for his wife. but
uow-somehow be didn'. care.
He realized that to marry meant
something more than carrying Oh the
seasons beauty. but be had been das.
sled by her. Hers was little Sylvia
He looked down at her charming face
and promptly forgot all about Made
line.
The way homewari wan taken more
leisurely. for Jerry wanted tn talk to
Sylvia. They became quite good
friends during the afternoon. and when
Jeffry left her at the door Of the Crit.
On home 1t was his determination to
see her often. ~
Ere his car left the curb trim maid
ran down the steps and begged him to
come within. a. Mrs Grimm wanted to
speak to him.
jerry found her in the library pale
and anxious looking.
what u the matter. Mrs. Grimm
he asked. "Has anything happsnedr''
n don't know what to do. -JAR.y.~
she said. with agitauon. "Aadsiins
has not been homo"
well. that Ii not very unusual. q
III" he asked. with a reassurinR smile.
perhaps she il with Cleo Delphi orr
Mrs Grimm shook her head. II can
not ind any trace Of Der. Je6ry. 1
have teiephoned to Cleo a. we'll ~ to
several other girla-in fact. to every
place where she might have been-but
she has not been seen today. II u very
strange Her voice quavered.
THAT is strange" agreed Jerry. wor-
ried In his turn. "Shall l 60 ont and
Try to get some trace Of her where-
Sxvn rNI
4 sleuth. and anyway I'm sure shs'n
ne back BY dinner time"
"Oh, do 20 and look for her. jerry:
there's q dear. Norah says Madeline
wore her motor wraps. but she saw
her walking down the avenue. That's
all know about It"
.Have patience, dear Mrs. Grimm.
I'll telephone you the instant ] learn
she's safe" he hurried out. meeting
Sylvia In the doorway. "Your aunt
needs you" he whispered and. do.
parted.
Sylvia and Mrs. Crime spent an anx.
ious evening. Hour after hour passed
without word from Jeffry Vincent.
when ell at once the desk telephone
bell rang sharply.
Mrs Griffin had been sitting before
II all the time. She drew 1t toward
her and spoke huskily.
"Yes2" she called.
Mrs. Grimm. this ID Jefry Vincent.
She 10 all right I'm coming mp to tell
you at once. Goodbyr' And before
she could frsme question be had Ssft
his end Ofsthe wire.
The two watchers In the library walt
| ed his coming eagerly.
When Ills firm step sounded In the
hall Sylvia's heart dew up Into her
throat and then sank heavily. for ahe
suddenly recollected that Jerry was
Madeline's lover and she must side
| ber own growing interest 10 aim.