The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-13
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into the living room.
Good night. Peg." he said.
What hurry We are In to GET rid
D me! An night like this may uev.
er come again"
Suddenly a quick fash of Jealous,
startled through her.
Are ye g0in' back to the dancei
Are ye goin' to dance the extra ones
fe wouldn't take me back forT
mot II you don't wish me to-
"Plaze don't" she pleaded earnestly
Y wouldn't rest aisy If thought of
Ye with yer arm around one OF those
fine ladies' waists as 1t wns around
mine such little while ago-an' me
oil alone here. Ye won't. will yer
mo. Peg. l will not
He bent down and kissed her hand
reverently.
At the same moment the sound Of
high power automobile was heard In
the near distance.
Take care" cried Jerry. go in.
Some one is coming"
Peg hurried in and hid just inside
the windows and heard every word
that followed.
AS Peg disappeared Jerry walked
down the path to meet the visitor. He
rame face to face with Christian
Brent.
"Helio. Brent" he said in surprise.
why. what in the world cried
that astonished gentleman.
The house Is asleep" said Jerry ex.
planatorily.
so | see." and Brent glanced up at
the darkened windows. Jerry re-
marked:
"Just coming from the dance? I
didn't see yon there"
NO" replied the uncomfortable
Brent. Il was restless and just stroll.
ed here"
"Oh! Let us go on to the road"
Right" said the other man. and
they walked on.
Before they had gone a few steps
Jerry stopped abruptly. Right in
front OF him at the gate was u forty
horsepower automobile.
"Strolled here? Why. you have your
carl" said Jerry.
Yes" replied Brent hurriedly. 'Tts
a bright night for spin"
The two men went ON out OF hearing.
Peg crept softly upstairs. Just az
she reached the top Ethel appeared
from behind the curtains on her way
down to the room. She was fully
dressed and carried small travelling
bag.
Peg looked at her in amazement
ETHEL" she said In a hoarse whis.
per.
"You!" cried Ethel under her breath
and glaring at Peg furiousE
please don't tell any one you've
seen me" begged Peg.
go down into the room" Ethel or.
dered.
Peg went down the stairs into the
dark room Ethel followed her.
What are yon doing bere:"
I've been to the dance. Oh. We
won't tell me aunt. will ye? She'd send
me away. an don't want to go now.
indade don't"
ITO the dance?" repeated Ethel in.
credulously. Try as she would she
could not rid herself 0f the feeling that
Peg was there to watch her.
ITO the dance" she asked again
"Yes. Mr. Jerry took me-"
Jerry took you?"
yer mother wouldn't let ME 60. So
Jerry came back for me when ye were
all In bed. an hp took me himself.
An enjoyed it SD much. AN don't
want yer mother 10 know about It, Ye
won't tell her. will ye:"
81 shall most certainly see that my
mother knows Of It,"
"Ye willi" cried poor broken hearted
Peg.
II shall You had no right to 60"
why are yc so hard on Inc, EthelT
Because detest you
I'm sorry" said Peg simply. "Ye've
spoiled all me pleasure now"
Poor Peg turned away from Ethel
and began TO climb the stairs. When
she was about halfway up thought
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quickly into the room and went
straight across to Ethel.
AN what are you dom here-at
this time O. night? An dressed like
that? An with that bag? What does
It name? Where are We goin'f''
go to your roomr' said Ethel. livid
with anger and trying to keep her
voice down and 10 hush Peg In case
her family were awakened.
do ye mean to say ye were goin'
with
Ethel covered Pegs month with her
hand
Keep down your voice. you little
foolp'
Peg freed herself Her temper was
up too. The thought Of why Ethel was
there was uppermost In her mind as
she cried:
"He was here minnit ago. an Mr..
Jerry took him away"
Hep said Ethel frightenedly.
mfr. Brent" answered Peg.
Ethel went quickly to the windows.
Peg sprang in front of her and caught
her by the wrists.
Were We goin' away with himf An.
swer mel" insisted Peg.
YES" replied Ethel vehemently.
"And l am"
"No. ye're not" said the fndomlta.
| BILE Peg holding her firmly nv fhe