The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-14

RI shall learn n You cared for me a
all or II II was just that l caught yor
on the rebound"
"What do you meanT She facet
him tensely. Such scenes were new
to her. Trouble, Of a sort, she had
known. But never anything like this
1t had been hard enough to see hel
resources dwindling steadily, witbou,
the means Of repienishing them, and
with actual pepury staring her in the
face. But now Ethel knew that that
was az nothing compared with the
situation in which she had unwittingly
placed herself To be tied for life to
man who did not love her-whc
seemed an absolute brute--that was
worse, thousand times. than any
mere financial dIficulties.
| streetman did not at once reply to
her. For few moments he regarded
her balefully. as II she were already
hateful thing in his eyes.
| ~ wonder, my dear" he said At last,
"I wonder II today 1t is only 1 that
count with you or II you have-memo-
ries. We shall see.~
| mo, no, Henryr' she protested.
"Tm-rm very fond of you.v she said
brokenly.
| "FondT The smile that be gave
her was nothing II not cruel Come.
then! Kiss me" And he attempted
to embrace her. But she pushed him
away from her.
mol All that il over. Not until we
can let people know. This secrecy
makes me feel a. II were not your
wife. What Georgy said is enough to
make me believe, almost, that It has
all been just some horrible intrigue"
Nonsense; nonsenser' he scoffed.
III promise you now that next week
we make our marriage public, will
you believe me?'
Eyes, Henry! l willw she said in =
voice IN which there rang renewed
hope.
He stepped quickly to her side again
Henry Sfreetman was not the sort of
man to misc any opportunity that Of
fered.
But to do that" he stipulated, II
must secure for France this informa-
ton concerning the fleet. That will
mean promotion for me-money-
much money! And with that 1 need
no longer wait on my family. You
underestimate" he asked her.
Eyes. Henry l dor
Good That's settled. And you
will take the first opportunity to speak
to Sir GeorgeT He was filed with
elation at the happy turn Of affairs.
But he was doomed to quick disap-
pointment. You WHY" he persisted.
mol"
"WhatY he exclaimed, scarcely be-
lievirR his ears.
II understand that for some reason
you are trying to brIbe me with these
promises Of yours to betray Sir
Georges confidence. But I'm sick of
this deception. won't do 1t any
longer; and you oughtn't to ask 1t of
me-"
"1ndeedP he said, with a vicious
show Of scorn. "And II 1t should hap
pen to come to Sir George anonymous
ly"-he stressed the word-"that you
had already betrayed his confidence
what would your position be hereY
He watched her narrowly, to see what
effect his threat might have upon her.
You wouldn't do thntT she ex
as sudden fenr gripped her.
All Mt once 1t struck Ethel that her
position had indeed become desperate
She had not dreamed that she would
ind herself in such IN impasse-and
1t the hands Of her husband, of all
people.
Il should not like to do It," Street
nan replied. But intend to learn
shall learn--nbout the fleet tonight: |
md through your he declared, with
determination.
She turned upon him like some |
hunted wild thing then. ready to fight |
in one last, mad effort.
"0hl So that's what your love, your |
affection, amounts to, is it?''
put 1t any way you choose" was
lis callous answer. But must have
his Information. Come! What
10 you sayY
what Is there for me to say7"
"Exactly! he retorted. 81 am glad
o see that at last you appreciate the
ituation-" They both started then at
he sound of voices. ut is Sir George.
streetman said II shall leave pres
'ntly. But shall some back in an
lour. And you will have found
'ut about the fleet?"
"Oh' suppose sol' she replied.
But 1t makes me hate myself-and
our
Really? What pityr' he said with
mock sympathy.