The Carlisle independent., 1915-04-29
CHAPTER ix-Continued.
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Tt sounds rather ominous."
 If he waits long enough you may discover that you love him and his go- ing would give you infinite pain. Then is the time for him to go."
 Good heavens!" he cried, in aston Ashment. What a remarkable notion of the fitness"
 That will be his chance to repay you for all that you have done for him, James," said she, as calm as a May morning.
 By jove, you are a puzzle to mel" he exclaimed. and a fino moisture came out on his forehead.
 Let the boy alone, James," she went on earnestly. He is-"
 See here, Yvonne," he broke in sternly, that Is matter we can't dis cuss. You do not understand, and cannot explain certain things to you. came here just now to ask you to be fair to him, even though may not ap- pear to be. You are"
 That is also a matter we cannot discuss" said she calmly.
 but It IS d tnlHS we are gong to discuss, just the same," said he. Sit down, my dear, and listen to what have to say. Sit downl"
 For a moment she faced him defiant ly. He was no longer angry, and there 1n lay the strength that opposed her. She could have held her own with him if he had maintained the angry at titude that marked the beginning of their interview. As it was, her eyes fell after brief struggle against the dominant power in his, and she obeyed, but not without a significant tribute to his superiority in the shape of an indignant shrug.
 He took one of her hands in his, and stroked it gently, even patiently. 'I will come straight to the point Fred eric is falling in love with you Wait! I do not blame him. He cannot help himself. No more could I. for that matter. and he has youth, which is a spur that have lost. I have watched him, Yyonne. He is-to put it cold loodedly-losing his head Leaving me out of the question altogether if you choose, do you think you are quite fair to him? l am not disturbed on your account or my own, but-well, can't you see what cruel position we are likely to find ourselves"
 Just a moment. James," she inter- rupted, sitting up very straight in the chair and meeting his gaze steadfast- V HyUil1 h0 and come straight to the point, as you have said"
 He turned a shade paler Well" he began deliberately, it comes to this. my dear: One or the other of you will have to leave my house if this thing goes on."
 She shot glance of incredulity at his set face. Her body became rigid.
 You would serve me as you served his real mother, more than twenty years ago?"
 "The cases are not parallel" said he, wincing.
 You drove her out of your house, James"
 q have said that we cannot dis cusS-"
 But choose to discuss it." she said firmly. "The truth, please. You drove her out?"
 ''She made her bed, Yvonne," said he huskily.
 Did she leave you cheerfully, glad ly, as would go If loved another, or did she plead with you-oh, I know it hurts! Did she plead with you to give her chance to explain? Did she?"
 'She was on her knees to me-" he grated, the veins standing out on his temples.
 Yyonne arose. She stood over him like an accusing angel.
 And to this day, James Brood-to this very hour, you are not certain that you did right in casting her off"
 T tell you, I was certain-I was sure pf-"