The Ordway new era., 1916-11-24
CHAPTER xxx.


upon the sidewalk: An ample young
woman. placid OF face: a black-c!ad'
thin young man. whose expression was
one of habituai anxiety, habitual wari-
ness and habitual eagerness. He pro
PEELED n perambulator containing the
third-and all three were newly
cleaned. Sundaytied. and made tit to
dine with the wite's relatives.
How'd you like for me to be that
young fella, mammal" the husband
whispered. Hes one Of the sons, and
there amt but two left now"
The wife stared curiously at Bibbs.
We'll. | don't know" she returned.
He looks to me like he had his own
troubles
Il expect he has, like anybody else.
said the young husband, but | guess
we could stand good deal II we had
his money"
We'll, maybe, If you keep on the
way you been. baby II be as well fixed
as the Sheridans. You can't tell" She
glanced back at Bibbs. who had turned
north. He walks kind of slow and
stopped over. like"
so much money in his pockets It
makes him sag. | guess" said the
young husband. with bitter admira-
ton.
Mary. happening to glance from
window, saw Bibbs coming. and she
started. clasping her hands together
in sudden alarm. She met him at
the door.
Oh &c 10
matter? | saw something was terribly
wrong when L You look" She
paused. and he came in. not lifting his
eyes TO hers. Always when he crossed
that threshold he had come with his
head up and his wistful gaze seeking
hers. All poor boy she said, with
gesture OF understanding and pity. Il
know what It is!'
He followed her into the room where
they always sat and sank into a chair
You needn't tell me-" she said
They've made you give up. Your IA
theirs won-you're going to do what
he wants You've given up"
Still without looking at her, he In
clined his head in affirmation.
She gave & little cry OF compassion
and came and sat near him. ~Bibbs,"
| she said. i can be glad OF one thing.
though its selfish l can be glad you
came straight 10 me. Its more 10 ne
than even II you'd come beca ause you
we're happy" she did not speak gain
I fo- UtrIe while: then she sald-
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