The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-10-13

owner. Gradually the feelings Of re-
sentiment Peg rlghtfully held toward
the woman wore away. The tender
hearted circus girl was too happy In
the realization that her troubles were
over to bear for very long ill feeling
against the woman who had been so
Inundated in her failure.
Flip remained behind to supervise
the movement of the circus to winter
quarters. Peg paid hurried visit TO
the show before taking the train for
the East, and said good-by to the
friends who fairly mobbed her in their
eagerness to rejoice because of the
good fortune that had come to her.
For several days after the funeral
young Lund kept himself secluded in
his laboratory. Mrs. Lund was seldom
disturbed by either her son or Peg,
as the house was spacious enough for
the woman to be perfectly comforta-
BILE in her rooms. But every time the
| three met, by chance or by arrange
ment, there was less restraint and a
noticeable wearing down of their
estrangement.
Peg and young Lund had decided to
| postpone their marriage until the
show was safely stored in winter
quarters, that Flip might be free to
participate in the arrangements.
Young Lund was the most serious
minded of all the occupants of the
Lund mansion. Flip was taken into
his confidence, when the old clown
insisted upon knowing why Lund kept
himself so much in seclusion.
II am in my laboratory every hour
1 can be-" said Lund. Il have lately
neglected my studies, and am now try
ing to regain my former skill. When
have completed my experiments
studied deeply into the subject and am
ready to act, am going to fathom the
mystery of Pegs strange inheritance.
"Oh, my boy. If you could only cure
herl" the old clown exclaimed
Young Lund expressed no opinions
but continued day after day and long
into every night to experiment In MS
wonderfully equipped laboratory. lie
called other experts into consultation
read the best medical authorities upon
the subject, and was finally ready 10
operate upon the girl he loved.
Flip watched while Lund made ms
examination, and heard the young pIy-
stefan explain the cause of Pegs az
Fiction. When Lund had turned Oh
the electric current that had for rev
seconds been coursing through reg
head, the young specialist declareu
that her troubles were at an end
what has not been done by treat
: ment will be entirely eliminated, even
to the last vestige, by passing time
Lund declared. "She is young anu
vigorous, and there will be no more re-
eurrences of her nervous attacks.
When Mrs. Lund was informed Oh
the successful outcome of her son
experiments, the woman seemed to DC
heartily glad. Although 1t was ho'
: to be expected that complete reconcii'
: iation could be effected without Tue
t healing balm of time, Mrs. Lund hau
e greatly changed and seemed to sincere
5 ly repent her previous actions.
e And when Peg and young Lund were
Z quietly married in their beautilui
home, Mrs. Lund and Flip were ths
u only witnesses. That night the Luh0
q estate was brilliantly lighted, ana un
$ der the bright moon Lund led the
l. circus girl to the very spot where tneS
s. had stood beside the rountain when u
W had first told her of his love.
This time their fond embrace WA
Il undisturbed by the cruel fate that .
afflicted the circus girl. And whel
u their lips had met, Lund gently strokes
l. her beautiful hair and whispered:
IN "You are now mine alone. You hav'
ls ceased to belong to the public as 'fs'
re o the Ring"
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