The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-17

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Gladys speedily dressed and Joined
her lover In the garden. There no
took her IN his arms. and they re-
pested their vows that come what
may nothing should part them
The Ginning OF church bell
caused Frank to start away sud
denly.
4 must be going. dear he said:
run IN and tell mother that am
going. shes sure TO be down BY
now"
As a matter OF fact. Gladys found
Mrs. Railton hurrying down the
stairs. her face drawn and white.
her eyes full OF suffering and sor-
row.
Hes gone. Gladys she said.
gone without saying goodbye 20
sis mother"
The tears began 20 flow down her
cheeks. but they ceased suddenly as
Gladys told her that Frank was
waiting outside. and with a low
murmur of relief che hurried into
the garden.
She looked 20 little and old. so
fran and worn. that Franks heart
went out 20 her and he wished for
her sake that he was not going. But
IL was too late now-the die was
cast
Their arms about each other.
Gladys and Mrs. Raiiton watched
theE loved one leave his home. and
then when he had disappeared from
sight they turned slowly and
walked into the house.
When Mr.. Raiiton heard that his
son had actually gone. he WINGED
percsptibly. for he had cherished
the hope that during the night
Franz might have changed. and all
would go well again
lie sat through breakfast with.
out speaking a word. his face dark
and moody. At the close OF the
meal he stood up ready to 90 to
the mill. and his wife handed him
las hat and Stoves.
There's only you now. John" she
saic. her voice tremulous "Oh.
can't you get our boy back?''
Don't speak OF him to me-" an
sNered AIR Railton in low tones.
4 postcard came from Frank at
Leeds on the following morning. II
merely contained the words. All
well. Will write as soon as l have
made my plans.-Love. Frank"
The postcard was addressed 10
Mrs. Ballton. but later on in the
day there came n letter for Gladys
II was love letter. and contained
no further news OF Franks plans
II was over @ week before he sent
any definite news. and then In a
letter 10 his mother he told her that
he had become acquainted with a
man and was going into business
with him.
Al supper that evening Mrs. Rail-
ton read the letter out to her hus-
band. who made no comment be-
yond saying;
Il am not Interested"
But GLADYS noticed that he care
fully waited until the letter had
been read through before he uttered
the chilling words
Several weeks passed by. during
which both Gladys and Mrs Rail-
ton heard from Frank from time to
time. lie stated that he was not
dissatisfied with the way he was
getting on. but he would not give
any address because he said he wa,
pigglng Il In n garrett. and Mrs
Railton and Gladys addressed their
letters Poste Restante
once more Mrs Railton nppeaied
70 her husband II was after-xhe
had received the letter referring 10
the garnet
There. John" che exclaimed.
See how he Is workingi Would M.
have gone and lived in a garnet h,
he were as you said?'
"Of course hc would" answered
NJ. Railton. 1T gives him more
money 70 spend in other ways"
But Il was merely obstInacy that
caused Mr. Railton to speak like
this. merely determination to
show that he was not In the wrong
As matter Of fact. the longing
20 see his son again was almost
more than he could bear. but ne