Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-02-12
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Hayes to feign surprise, for. although
he knew the situation. he had been
confident that such a thought had
never entered Mary SHADES pure-nind-
ed thoughts.
The pent-up emotion OF days broke
and Mary sank sobbing into chair,
burying her face in her hands. With
the expression of the thought that
heretofore she had never admitted
even to herself, her self-control van
ished and she cried out desperately:
We'll, what do you think he wanted
that divorce for so suddenly"
People usually do get divorced
when they can't get on. don't they?"
Hayes was willing to lie to shield her
from the knowledge that he knew
would be the bitterest part of all the
NORWOOD that she had already tasted.
Sometimes | wonder" Mary con
tinued, rehectively, sometimes I'm
almost positive that-No Slade. isn't
that sort of a man My husband isn't
that sort of man, Rob"
mo, OF course he isn't"
you didn't know what ! was going
to say she objected.
yes, | did About women"
He never noticed any other WON
an" she told herself positively.
Mo- Hayes agreed.
you haven't heard of anything like
that. have you?" she questioned.
mo. no. haven't" Hayes was find
ing the REORGANIZATION extremely
trying, convinced as he was that Mary
must be saved from the knowledge OF
Katherine at any cost "If there were
anything, you'd hear 1t. Don't worry"
Robert" and she looked at him in
tently. Would you tell me if"
mo would mott" asserted Hayes
vigorously. Haven't you got enough
trouble now?"
But. Robert. you are my friend
aren't you? You ought to-"
He was saved from any further
questions along that unwelcome line
by the sound of the doorbell and a
moment later Merritt opened the door
without ceremony
WE'LL" Hayes was far from cor
dial.
81 beg your pardon for entering &c
abruptly" Merritt was the same ole
talkative, suave, good-fellow, Pm-your
| friend-Merritt, but / was bound to see
Mrs. Slade. I'm for the Slade family
but I'm for all the Slade family, so
hope you won't make stranger o.
me-"
|
Mary was politely Indifferent ans
Hayes, with back turned, was tapping
his foot uneasily on the floor. Alto
gether not the warmest welcome |
man ever received.
This man is likely to publish any
thing you may say, auntie," Haye'
warned over his shoulder.
"Oh, come now, Hayes" objecte,
Merritt, I'm here on a perfectl.
friendly visit ! well remember thi
little place." and he looked about.
stopped here some years ago and MI
Slade brought us a drink of water
Slade was in his shirtsleeves, re
mepber. Big man, Slade!" and b.
eyed Mrs. Slade inquiringly. "Bil
mani" he exclaimed again as Mar.
remained silent, her features givinI
no clew to her feelings.
We'll. my wife has gone off to Eu
rope on a long-extended tour" Mei
rift was determined to make converse
ton if he had to do 1t alone. TN
quite alone. In fact, we're in the sam
boat-alone."
I'm not" Hayes burst forth
Thank God I've got my troubles, bu
I'm not married, so I'm not quit
alone"
Merritt laughed good-naturedly. gla
at any kind of response.
Pardon me. Hayes" he cleared hi
throat nervously. I'D like to talk wit
Mrs. Slade."
"Oh. all right" and with his hand
thrust into his pockets. Hayes strolle
leisurely into the kitchen.
MY dear little woman" Merritt be
gan in his most engaging manner. a
soon as Hayes had left the room. "Yo
have my deepest sympathy and mos
profound respect Your position
touching. If youn excuse me for say
ing it. l can see your side of 1t, too
Now the point is this. A week az
when you called at the senator's house
Slade had just said you were goin
East to live permanently. | must sa
very few women-very few-would d
as much for man. For instance, Mn
Merritt, know, wouldn't. | needn
tell you that the whole community wi
admire you for your reserved dignity
if you 60. Mrs. Slade."
I'm not going" Mary's voice wa
ominously quiet.
You're going to oppose the
vorce?"
yes" came the soft answer.
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