Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-05-27

IN part at least. from the enchant-
ment fallen upon them.
Wainwright managed artfully TO he
beside the girl as the general exodus
was begun. He was filled with an un-
reasoning indignation that wholly OBJ
scured his sense Of humor as he heard
the dialogue between DIR. Forbes and
Mrs. Blount az they passed on their
way toward the door.
"lour daughter il dainty creature.
Mrs. Blount," the physician was say
lng with enthusiasm.
Mrs. Blount swept an approving look
over her own majestic frame.
Yes All our family are just like
that"
ideally, the woman is indecent"
was Wainwright's angry thought.
"Come on. Cortland" Forbes called
over his shoulder as he reached the
doorway. Wainwright turned agaiI
TO the girl beside him. The others
were all out of the room now. and
she looked up at him with a little
smile. SO wistful that il set his pulses
bounding in wild longing TO comfort
her why. for what. he knew not
"Shal we go now" she asked tim.
idly
'Nes-no-that is wait. just mo
ment" Then, as she faced him with
a certain shrinking bravery born OF
/ long yearning. their eyes met and held
IA a lingering look that stirred each TO
the deeps. And, in that look. the
lAan's memory stirred and leaped 10
/ life.
Amusement crept into the lines Of
his face, and awe glowed I'm his pierc-
ing expression. The girl stood rigid.
pale from stress. waiting patiently OF
body. with an infinite impotence OF
the heart.
Il can't be mistaken" Vain
wright murmured. His voice grew
trmer. vibrant with conviction. subtly
caressing: Surely It's the same little
girl. oh. surely It's my little savior OF
the Chicago street. isn't it? Tell me!
Butt know The final words rang
triumphantly, though uttered so softly.
The girls words came falteringly for
her heart raced with happiness.
Then you-you remember mer'
Impulsively Wainwright put out his
hands. With equal impulsiveness Lu-
Gene laid her slim fingers within his
warm clasp.
"Eemember your he cried, with a
laugh OF sheer JOY. well. yes, | think
| do"
rha 1a1 nf n loo
in the depths Of the girls being.
after all these years." she breathed
The rigidity OF her pose relaxed.
Yes, after all these years" he half
whispered 1T is wonderful-wonder-
full"
YES" she agreed simply, nor dared
TO lift her eyes to meet the warm re-
gard that reached TO her heart.
Not wonderful that should remem-
Der you the man explained namely,
quite unaware of his words in contem-
plation OF her loneliness "Only Won
derfu that we should at last meet
again like this"
she spoke sedately enough, though
with n happy quaver in the music OF
her voice.
They will be waiting. We must 90"
But the glamour was still on the
man. and he spoke again. his tones
fun OF reverent tenderness:
What a princess you've grown 10
be-
The girl turned away resolutely.
though her heart was listening TO the
singing OF his praise for her.
I'VE must go" she commanded.
Wainwright aroused himself.
Yes" he said very softly as he walk
ed beside her, 1--WE must go And
then he added still more low. ITO
gether."
The days that followed this first
meeting were halcyon ones for the low
ers-for lovers they were. Lovers they
had been. In a fanciful. dreamy alto
gether extravagant fashion. since the
few seconds together I'm Chicago years
ago. with never word exchanged be
tween them.
Lovers they were OF a different sort,
from the instant OF the association
brought about by the Vaccinations OF
the Master Mind. There was never
any tiniest suggestion OF doubt OH the
part OF either The love that had been
no more than romantic chimera
was sprung into full. glorious life-the
single reality In the universe, the he
ginning and the end OF all things
Little by little Wainwright. self con
scious. fearful as never before. dared
10 profess his adora ton. Ana. by so
much as he dared TO speak. she shyly
dared To listen. until Mt last the SUI
preme confession set them Drumming
with ecstasy. For once. it seemed that
there was no obstacle 10 prevent the
smooth running OF the course Of true
love The Blounts. concisely adv ised
10y Andrew. welcomed Wainwright as
suitor for l.ucene's hand. For the !
rest the young man was his own mas |
Ter, the pOssesSor OF an ample fortune. |
There was nothing TO occasion delay. |
and. as soon as sufficient rousseau
could be assembled. the marriage took |
place.
After n heavenly honeymoon sea son. |
the bride and groom established them
selves joyously In n country place |
near New York, with the admirable |
Andrew In charge Of considerable |
stan OF servants. The arrangement !
they were invited to n long visit with |
their daughter and son-in-law. before
leaving for their home IN the west.