Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-10-23

lou TO oulIn BlTl, ne dDrupLly
asserted.
what makes you think so7"
"Oh, there's something about you
Smith girls that gives you dead away"
"Giyes us away2 like thatP'
my phrase was unfortunate. like
Smith girls" he hastened to say.
In Ave minutes they were on the
frlendllest terms-talking Of mutual
acqualntances-a fact which both puz-
zied and hurt Berea. Their laughter
angered her, and whenever she glanc-
: cd ut them and detected Slona looking
into Wayland's face with coquettlsh
slmper she was embittered She was
glad when Moore came in and inter
rupted the dialogue.
Norcross did not relax, though he
considered the dangers of cross exam
inatlon almost entirely passed. In this
he was mistaken, for no sooner was
the keen edge Of Mrs. Beldens hunger
dulled than her curiosity sharpened.
where did you say the supervisor
Whht sue Teptuleu
'1he horses got away, and he had to
70 back after them," again responded
I1errle, who found the scrutiny OF the
other girl deeply dlsconcerting.
when do you expect him back"
ANY minute now" she replied, and
IN this she was not deceiving them, al
though she did not intend to volunteer
any information which might embar-
rass either Wayland or herself.
Norcross tried to create d diversion.
Isn't this charming yalleyp
Slona took up the cue. "Isn't t2
It's romantic enough to be the back.
drop In Bret Harte play. | love itw
Moore turned to Wuyland II know
a Norcross, Michigan lumberman,
vice president Of the association. Is
he by any chance a relatIee~
"0nly father" retorted Waylnnd,
with smile. But done hold me re.
sponsible for anything he has done,
We seldom agree"
Moores manner changed abruptly.
'Indeed And what is the son of w.
W. Norcross doing out here in the for
est servlce?"
The change In her fathers tone was
not lost upon Slona, who ceased her
banter ana studied the young man with
deeper interest, while Mrs. Belden, de-
tcctlng some restraint In Berries tone,
renewed her questioning, where did
you camp last nlghtf"
fright here"
II don't see how the horses got away.
There's pasture here, for we rode
right through It."
Berrie was aware that each moment
Of delay In explaining the situation
looked like evasion and deepened the
Significance OF her predlcament, and
yet she could not bring herself to the
task OF mlnutely accounting for her
time during the last two days,
Beden came to her relief. "Well,
wen, wen have 70 be moving on.
We're going into camp at the mouth
Of the west fork" he said as he rose.
"Tell Tony and the supervisor that we
want TO line ont that timber at the ear.
Hest possible moment"
Slona who was now distinctly co.
quoting with Wayland, held out her
hand, ~ hope you'll lind time tc
come IN and see us, know we have
other mutual friends II we had time
to get at Aeni"
His answer was humorous. II am q
soldier, am on duty. I'm not at all
sure that | shall have a moments
leave, but win call II can possibly
do SO"
They started on at last without hav-
ing learned IN detail anything OF the
Intimate relationship into which the
supervisors daughter and young Nor
cross had been thrown, and Mrs. Bel.
den was stu 80 much In the dark that
she called to Berrle I'm going to
send word to CHI that you are over
here. He'll be crazy to come the min
ute he tlnds Il out"
Don't do thutl" protested Rerrle.
wayland turned to Berrle, "That
would be pleasant" he said smlllngy.
Hut abe did not return his smile. On
the contrary. she remained very grave.
~ wish that old talobearer had kept
away She's going TO make trouble
for us all. And that girl, Isn't she a
Spcclaclel never could bear her"
"Why, what's wrong with her2 She
ecems a very nice, sprlghuy person"
"she's a regular play actor don't
like madeup people. Why does she 70
around with her sleeves rolled up that
way eud--and her dress open at the
throats"
"Oh, those are tho affectations OF
the moment She wants 10 look tough
and bcIsterous That's the FAD with
uD the glrls just now It's ouly q
harmless piece OF foollshOess."
She could not tell him how deeply
abe resented his ready tone OF camara.
derle with the other girl, but she was
secretly suffering. Il hurt her to think
that he could forget his aches and be
80 flcc and easy with q stranger ut a