The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-04-17

on Lydia and then went questioningiy
to Brood's face. The girls confusion
had not escaped her notice. Her hus-
bands manner was but little less con-
victing. Her eyes narrowed
"Ranjab said you were expecting
us" she said slowly. She came for
ward haltingly. as IL in doubt as TO
her welcome. Are We interruptIng?"
"Of course not" said Brood. flush
OF annoyance. on his cheek Lydia is
tired. ! sent Ranjab down to ask
Frederic to-"
Frederic interrupted. a tribe too
eagerly. I'm walk around with you,
Lydia It's raining. however. Shall
get the car out. father7"
mo. mol" cried Lydia. painfully con-
scions OF the rather awkward situa-
ton. And please don't bother, Freddy.
! can go home alone. It's only STEP.
She moved toward the door. eager to
be away.
'11l go with you" said Frederic de-
cisively. He stood between her and
the door, an embarrassed smile on his
lips. i've got something 70 say TO you.
LYDIA" he went on, lowering his
voice.
James. DEAR" said Mrs. Brood.
shaking her finger at her husband and
with an exasperating smile ON her
lips, you are working the poor girl
too hard. See how late IL Isl And
how nervous she is. Why, you are
trembling, Lydiai For shame, James"
Il am little tired" stammered
Lydia. I'VE are working so hard. you
know, in order TO finish the"
Brood interrupted, his tone sharp
and incisive. The end is in sight.
We're a bit feverish over IL, | sup
pose. You see, my dear. we have just
escaped captivity in Lhasa. IL was a
bit thrilling. fancy. But we've
stopped for the night"
80 | perceive" said Yvonne. a
touch OF insolence in her voice You
stopped, | dare say, when you heard
the vulgar world approaching the in
ner temple. That is what you broke
into and desecrated. wasn't it?"
THE inner temple at Lhasa." he
said. coldly.
Certainly. The place you we're
escaping from when we came in"
II was clear TO all OF them that
Yyonne was piqued. even angry She
deliberately crossed the room and
threw herself upon the couch, an act
SO childish, SO disdainful that for
full minute no one spoke, but stared
at her, each with different emotion.
Lydia's eyes we're flashing. Her lips
parted, but she withheld the angry
words that rose to them. Brood's ex-
preston changed slowly from dull
anger to one of incredulity. which
swiftly gave way to positive Joy. His
wife was Jealous!
Frederic was biting his lips nerv-
ously. He allowed Lydia to pass him
on her way out, scarcely noticing her
so intently was his gaze fixed upon
Yvonne When Brood followed Lydia
into the hail 10 demonstrate, the young
man sprang eagerly TO his stepmoth-
er's side.
Good Lord, Yvonne," he whispered,
that was nasty thing to say What
will Lydia think? BY cad. IS II pos
sible that II are jealous? OF Lydia?"
"Jealous?' cried she, struggling with
her fury. Jealous Of that girl! Poofl
Why should be jealous of her? She
hasn't the blood OF a potato
Il cant understand you he said in
great perplexity. "You--you told me
tonight that you are not sure that
you really love him. You"
She stopped him with a quick ges-
ture. Her eyes were smoidering.
"Where IS he? Gone away with her?
Go and look. do"
They're In the hail. shall take
her home never fear fancy he's try
ing 70 explain your insnuating"
She turned on him furiously. Are
you lecturing me? What a tempest IN
a teapot"
"Lydias as good as gold. She"
Then take her home at once"
sneered Yyonne. This is no place
for her"
Frederic paled. You're not trying
TO say that my father would-Good
Lord. Yyonne, you must be crazy!
Why. that is imposslblel lift
He clinched his fists and
glared over his shoulder, missing the
queer little smile that fitted across
her face.
You do love her, them she said,
her voice suddenly soft and caressing.
lie stared at her In complete Devil
derment.
'I--I-Lord. you gave me shockl"
He passed his hand across HIS moist
forehead. 1T can't be so. Why, the
very thought Of it,"
Il suppose I shall hive to apologize
TO LYDIA" said she. calmly Your faith
Their will exact IL OF me, and shall
obey. Well. ] am sorry. How does
It sound. coming from me? I am