Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-10-27
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CHAPTER XxI-(CoNTINUED).
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she Whispered, bleak awe in her eyes.
Suddenly she realized what Adam
Cars death would mean to Eric. Her
heart gave a bound OF hope, of ex-
nltation: The only Witness! Why
a positive thrill In the voice, only to
find the words dying on her lips. She
auailed before the look In his eyes. ooh.
what u brutal thing to say" she cried.
putting her hands to her cheeks and
staring at him with shamed eyes. How
selfish l m What u little beast!"
He looked bewildered. II don't under
stand all this he said. HE isn't dead.
poor Mr.. ADAM" he went on, uncon-
scious OF the appellation. That's the
worst Of 1t. Better OFF a thousand fold
than the way he is. He can keep a
secret. you say All. he can that! I
know how we'll he can keep a secret.
He ma never betrayed my secret. Not
q word from him-not a single word.
He Will die without breathing 1t to
y soul. Ten thousand devils could not
choke or beat 1t out of him. He would
die ten thousand deaths in agony
rather than say the thing that would
hurt me. And now he Is lying in there.
votceless and But what is this I'm
saying7 I am terrifying you. my poor
little sweetheart. Ranting like a mad
man! Forgive me-"
II am afraid. Jack" she whispered,
directing a look of AFFECT terror at
the mOti0nless curtains. as IL expecting
them to part and reveal a thing of hor-
TOT. I cant stay here. What Is 1t?
What has happened? For heavens
x tell me at once. 1 shall scream
She was edging farther away from
Come outside" he said quickly.
Is no place for you. dear"
He was moving toward the door, but
'hs stopped him with a word.
After a moments hesitation. h
hdr her gaze from the curtains
way. Jack. dear. for a little while.
rorgive me for disturbing you. or
course. l could not have known. You
re needed here. You cannot leave. |
VIII 60 away. l."
Il cant let you go until / know what
9 happened." he urged. Don't be
AFRAID Tell me. I can be of no service
TO hin" with a jerk of his head
3oward the inner room. HE doesn't
heed mo. My mother-she wants me to
Pc near at hand In case-in case Of
fTeli. Q know what I mean. He's very
DIV. He may die-like this and he
tapped his fingers sharply In Illus
Eation. IT'S as bad as that. Stay.
we can 20 into her sitting room. In
Pere. Mary. It used to be my den when
lived at home. We AN talk I'm"
10 stopped. struck by her
Listen" she whispered. DO YOU
Aear1 10 that's that. his breathing?
q. how horrible!"
come. he said resolutely. taking her
~ the Arm. She suffered herself to be
sg 1nto the little roc Oft the parlor.
70 took ner to q sofa by the window.
mo rat down beside her. suddenly
sIaaping her cold little hand In his.
sDon't mind me-" he said, his voice
breaking. What al I do-for you?'
She crtnged. How can 1 ask any,
ming OF you when a moment. AGO 4
= rejoicing in the hope that Adam
that your@Oh, Jack, I can't say Il!
= can think OF him ar your father.
Mny-wny-1 her eyes were wide
vOu
Don't . It. dear" he broke in.
rs, ! am what Q think. but don't
sAy It" He covered his eyes with his
treo hand, the other crushing her fin
GERS IN q grip Of despair.
She raised hts hand to her lips. Hia
nnsers relaxed. He uncovered his
yes 20 STARE at her In wonder
:ove ~ inst the same" she de-
HI started up. .s'Good God. Mo-,
kCa nus nay that again
nut I dos- shs ai.sisted. ..Alwaxs.
Jeck-always!"" rs
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