Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-01-01

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they say? she asked, suddenly, as
she realized that her tender yearning
met with no response.
But her husband was In no COM
municative frame Of mind
You're not mad with me, are yerT
che questioned, wistfully, very much
like an eager child who has been re-
pressed.
NO." Slade replied, briefly and with
out much interest
Mary breathed quick sigh of relief
"Ah, then, we'll have nice, quiet,
pleasant evening"" she declared, add
ing coaxingly: Let's go upstairs and
have q game Of euchre. We haven't
played for ever 80 long,"
Slade looked at her, his eyes drawn
into deep frown 1t was true he
wasn't angry with her. but he was
angry at the thwarting circumstances
that were hemming him In. Her very
manner irritated him now-her quiet
contentment, her calm acceptance of
her failure to meet his guests and I'LL
her place as-mistress of his home mad
dened him. He was all the more de-
termined to fight for something else
to begin his campaign for a governor
ship and another woman that moment.
You can amuse yourself after I'm
gone," he answered over his shoulder
Then you are going out?" Mary's
voice echoed the disappointment she
felt.
YES" Slade continued to be mono
syllable. But l want to have talk
with you. Mary-we've got to come
to some understanding"
why, what" Mary began, and
then stopped. For the first time she
noticed his changed manner and his
averted eyes. She started to tumble
with her workbasket.
Il can't put 1t Off any longer. L
err" Slade stopped short He was
finding this attempt at an under
standing" much more difficult than he
had anticipated
What Is 1t you're trying to say.
Dan" Mary's voice was firmer than
his. whats in your mind? You keep
limiting at something lately and you
never finish it. What Is TT"
You're q rich woman in your own
name. Mary. Are you satisfied with
what I've settled on your?
why, yes," came the quick re-
Spouse, as Mary's puzzled eyes
searched his for reason for the
strange question. Then she added:
You've been mighty good to me, Dan. =
How would you like to go and live
in the country, Mary?"
Glad surprise filled the woman's
eyes. Her thin cheeks flushed as she
clasped her hands excitedly.
"Oh, Dan, you know I'd like It.
You're awfully good. father. knew
you'd back down and give in. This
10 no place for u.s."
you leave me out of the question.
And to his credit the man became
shamefaced.
II can't leave you out of the Ques
tion," she protested quickly. not ar
having entered her head. In her per
feet love and loyalty she was imper
vious to any hint Of neglect or disloy
atty from him. Had she known his
thoughts her first care would have
been to soothe him as one whose
brain, overtaxed with affairs beyont
her understanding, had suddenly
clouded.
For an instant the man was silent
His face was turned from hers and HI
was looking out the doorway through
; which the stately figure of Katherine
Strickland had just passed and through
which he hoped to walk some day
. governor.
"-I-wouldn't 60 with you, Mary.
he finally turned and looked he
sQuarely in the eyes.
"Why-where would you be? Wher,
: would you live? Where would your
She stopped and then finished. "Pshaw
That's all foolishnese, Dam"
Mary" Slade was firmer now. Hi
: voice had ring Of flnality. but Mar!
didn't understand. Il can't 60 on apol
ogizing for you eternally! You can
have q headache every night! mus
either have q wife who can be tn,
head of my household or none"
Into the woman's heart there leapet
a sharp fear. followed by the childish
idea that perhaps. because she wouldn'
90 to the opera, she was to be pun
J ished-sent away alone-until she wa
forgiven.
You're tired of me-" she suggested
III that were true and you filed tn
bill, we could put up with each other,
he returned brutally. but it isn't So
Don't you love me?" she hal
breathed the question timidly.
For brief instant something caugh
at SHADES heart and tugged and tugged
He turned with look OF infinite ten
: derness and said, simply: Yes, Mary
do" His tone was genuine and sin
cere.
Mary laughed little. happy laugh
At the sound SHADES mood change,