The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-27

ring he tossed into drawer of his
desk.
Sylvia" said her married sister one
day, what has become OF Bob?"
Really" said Sylvia indifferently
Il haven't the slightest idea"
Mrs. Jameson stared at her. "Wha,
has happened? You have quarreledr
she asked quickly.
I'VE are no longer engaged ex
planned Sylvia. you see, Lisa, Bob
is terribly jealous--he was frightfulIy
angry because talked so much to
that delightful Mr.. Enright, the nov
elist. He was actually rude to me-"
"you we're flirting" accused Lisa
bluntly.
mot at ALL" fiared Sylvia, hotly.
Then you really meant all you
looked at Mr.. Enright?" asked the old.
er woman slowly.
Well" Sylyia's voice broke.
Every one was talking, and I'm
not a bit surprised that Bob was
angry. But as long as you don't care
If the broken engagement is well
come relief to you, dearie. ! am glad
for your sake Lisa bent and kissed
ler sister and walked toward the door.
BY the way, dear had a glimpse
,f Bob this aftarnoon--he was having
tea at Berry's-with Madge Fentbn"
she vanished
"Madge Fenton!" Sylvia's voice
wavered into little sob. She was
her dearest friend. and Sylvia knew
that II there was one other girl In
The world who fancied Bob Lorson
It was Madge Fenton. And now
Madge. taking advantage of Sylvia's
confidence. was making herself agree
able to Bob
"A few days later, while scanning
the morning paper, Sylvia read mar
riage notice-Robert Lorson and
Madge Fenton had been married
quietly the day before and we're sail
Ing at once for voyage around the
world.
Sylvia, with face afame and heart
Of ice, laughed at her own reflection
In the mirror.
Liar! cowardl Cheat" she
taunted herself.
Robert Lorson came back to
America alone His bride was rest
Ing in an unknown grave in some AL
pine crevasse.
Long months afterward Sylvia met
him riding In the park. The scene
OF their meeting Was sheltered
bridlepath. Both drew rein.
Then Robert poured out his heart to
her and asked her to marry him. He
had never ceased to love her. he con.
fessed He did not attempt to excuse
his hasty marriage to Madge Fenton;
that explained itself
you will not want to marry me
when tell you all. Robert" said Syl-
via gravely. Then she told him about
the two letters she had sent.
'Of course | realized that you had
made mistake he said eagerly. "As
soon as | read the opening line and
saw It was intended for Madge re-
folded 1t ard sent 1t to her. I'll ad.
NIT was tempted to read all OF IT,"
"And Madee exchanged letters with
your" asked Sylvia in muffied tone.
He nodded "She asked me to meet
her at Berry's. We had tea together
and exchanged letters"
"And so you didn't read the letter
I wrote to Madge?'
Certainly not-how could I?'
Il want to tell you what wrote to
her" went on Sylvia in a strained
voice and because the letter was
written in fre on her memory she re
peated It word for word.
III | had read it all, darling.
would have come to you at once" he
said tenderly. II thought you didn't
care"
Il am not worthy OF you she said
'I--nixed up those letters
sent Sylvia's TO you
because was too proud to confess
myself In the wrong. but ! wanted
you to know that loved you in spite
OF all. did not appreciate that you
had higher code OF honor-that you
would not read what was not intend
ed for you. have been punished for