Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-05
GLoria's Romance
FIFTH INsrALLMENT.

itTp0nt, adiu Judge fTetihdIs nc
two elderly men stood watching the
dance which was in full swing at the
coming out party Of Gloria Stafford
The men were related TO each other
by marriage--thc marriage OF Stat
ford's son David and Freemans
daughter Lois whatever relations
that made them.
Pierpont Stafford nodded worried
assent 10 the judges statement and,
turning his eyes reluctantly from the
grace and charm Of bis own girl, who
was dancing with an almost lyric
poetry OF motion, cnfolded III the
arms OF Richard Freneau. Pierpont
looked for Judge Frecman's girl, Lois.
10 find a specific cause for the judges
Golcfnl remark What he saw puz-
zled him considerably He saw Lois,
not dancing but watching Freneau
and Gloria There was look Of
unmistakeable jealousy and helpless
rage on her face He saw bis son
David speak to her and put his hand
on her arm, only TO have her shake
him of and move away into the
crowd.
pierpont felt suddenly terribly
afraid for his sons honor and a
gnawing ache at his heart for Lois
father. who stood beside him. But il
was far too delicate situation for
the two men TO discuss-yet.
Children are hostages 10 fortune
as Bacon, the playwright. said" Pier
poni mnrmured, putting his hand on
the other mans arm After all, how
little i IS we can really save them
from"
Gloria was being watched jealousy
by yet another Dr. Royce, who, with
The mixed feelings of a lover and an
older guardian, felt cut 10 the quick
as she passed directly in front OF him
IN Freneau's embrace He could see
the look Of perfect joy in Gloria's
eyes and there was rapture IN the
whole happy swing Of her youthful
body Anger at Freneau's unworth-
mess Of this pure being almost choked
him When another man took Gloria
away from Freneau for the last half
Of the dance and Freneau reluctantly /
walked away, Royce asked for
word with him. moving toward the /
library where they could be alone
Freneau followed with uneasy braya-
do Once safe frop observation, Doc
tor Royce let his rage break forth /
You contemplate fortune hunterl 4
Five years ago warned you 10 keep
away from Gloria. You lied TO her |
then and your life is still one long lie "
Freneau's face blanehed with fury,
and he raised his arm to strike Royce
but before the calm contcmpt-in his
eyes he changed his mind. lie de-
eided TO forcRo the blow for the pres
ent and laughed as bravely as he
could Royce pursued him with an
alarming threat
What il tell Of your affair with
certain married womani"
frencau gave a surprised start, at
tempted to speak, changed his mind
again. He was guilty OF too much TO
risk challenge. He was guilty OF
too much to risk challenge. Shrug-
ging his shoulders, he moved sullcnly
of and out OF the room.
Royce smiled TO himself. 1T was a
bluff, but II worked" He had caught
a glimpse OF Lois Jealousy and faint
suspicion had risen in his mind. Now
be wondered II it were confirmed.
Royce walked after Freneau and
had the satisfaction Of seeing him de-
part without bidding goodbye to
Gloria. II
Royce thought he had won a signal
victory, He would have taken little
pleasure in il had he known that
freneau left so obediently because
Gloria had already granted him
whole afternoon TO be spent in her
company alone on the following day.
treneau felt so certain OF his ability I
to win promise Of marriage from her
with this opportunity that he could
afford the seeming compliance with |
the order Of DR.. Royce.
AS he descended the outer steps of
the Stafford home footman signaled ,
hls car to pull into the driveway. A il
tramp who had been lettering on the /
street watching the gorgeous crowd i
OF guests, caught sight Of Freneau |
and seemed TO go mad with rage. He s
rushed forward shouting accusations s
freneau struck out yieiously with his I
walking stick, The tramp fell 10 the
ground, while Ffeneau, leaping into I
ms limousine, motioned his chauffeur I
10 make haste He leaned out Of his /
car as II turned and smiled 10 see the !
tramp pick himself up awkwardly and
run after him, rushing wildly through !
the traffic Of Riverside drive.
As ffeneau's car turned into a side
slfect the tramp, still IN pursuit. was 4
tsngnt ~ an oncoming automobile
ana knocked sidewise One uf Die /
rear wheels passed over his legs The /
car was stopped instantly aud the oe.
fupanss picked him up 60 hurry him
20 y hospital
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lnlsk tragedy Tic could not tell haw
BADLY the man was huft nor how 4
.nueh he could depend oa his own res a
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