Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01

were wonderfully In tone. AK grew
grave under inspection, Collingsford
nervous. There Ii no newsT" he
asked.
None" said Alx and a far-away
look came into her eyes as II her mind
were off, thousands Of miles, intent
on search Of Its own.
Collingeford broke the spsll. He
jumped up and said he had come for
just one thing--to take her out for a
walk. 1t was one Of those nippy ear
ly winter afternoons cut out to ft a
walk. Allx must put on her things.
She did and together they walked the
long length of the avenue and out into
the park.
by that time they had decided 1t was
quite warm afternoon after all-~al-
most warm enough to sit down. They
tried IL. Collingeford sat half turned
his eyes. And just as he was going to
say word Alix gave him full, meas
urlng look and said, almost hastily, "It
Ia too cold. after all. Quite chilly. 1t
was our walking so fast deceived u.s."
she rose and started tentatively to-
ward the gate. "Come ON, Honorable
Percy" she said playfully.
Collingeford caught up with her and
said moodiiy, "If you call me Honor
able Percy again shall dub you Hon
est Ailx."
They were walking down the ave-
nue.. Honest Alix isn't half bad"
he continued thoughtfully, 1.-THE race
has got into the habit of yoking the
word honest to our attitude toward
other peoples pennies but It's good
old word that stands for trustworthy,
sincere. truthful and all the other adj
jectives that fit straight riding"
Speaking of riding, Mr.. Coliinge-
ford, you're riding for a fall" Alix
glanced ut him meanlngiy.
How did you known he stammered
and then went on rather sullenly.
Anyway, you're wrong. I'm not. But
was just going to-" He prodded vi
ciously at the cracks In the pavement
with his stick.
Don't" said Alix. Don't do that,
I mean. You'll break your stick and
It's the one I like"
Collingeford turned a flushed face
to her. Lock here, Alix," he said.
you are honest and sincere and all
those things / said. Don't let's hedge
hot Just now. III your bad luck
doesn't let up~-if you learn anything
anything you don't want to know
can't say 1t right out--would YOU
d'you think you ever would--"
Alix did not smile. He was too
much in earnest and she liked him too
much--was too much at one with him
not to feel what he was going
through. II like your Honest Alix."
she said, after pause, "and I'm go
Ing to let her do the talking for a mo
ment. IL learned absolutely that
that Gerry can never come back to me.
there Ia no man that would turn to
quicker than to you" Collingeford
gave her grateful look and the flush
| under his tan deepened. Don't mis-
understand me-" she went on II like
you whole lot. but have never
thought Of marrying anyone but Ger
ry. I'D like to marry Gerry. I've new
or married him yet. Not really"
They walked on for some time in ST.
lance. Collingeford's thoughts had
| raced away southwartis and AK
followed them unerringly. Don't
make one horrible mistake. Percy"
she said when she was sure. Don't
ina gine that l could ever love the
bearer Of III tldings."
Collingeford flushed. this time with
shame. mo, Of course not" he STAN
| mered.
You see--or can't you seer' she
| went on. that all this new life OF
mine I've hung on to single hook Of
| faith. l could not break out from this
| probation for any other man. do
not mean that woman can love but
| once~~not necessarily. But do think
| that ones life must spring from new
chry sails to meet a new love fairly.
Second loves at first sight have tang
Of the bargain counter and the ready
made. Love Is not \ chance tenant
He must build or grew into a new
home"
| They walked on In a full silence.
| Calllngeford's shoulders dropped. For
the FIRST time In his life he felt old,
You are right--you are always right"
| he said at last. II shall go away
somewhere where It's easy to sweat"
Somewhere where it's easy to
sweatr exclaimed Alix. what an
ugly thought"
ats only Bodsky," said Cellingeford
reminisccntly. "Bodsky says you can
drown any woman's memory In sweat
Good old Bod! l wonder where shall
fnd him."
"Oh." said Alix, III it's Bodsky's,
one mustn't quarrel with 1t simply be-
cause 1t ia ugly. But"
"But whatw said Coilingeford.
Il was going to say. But what naked
languager Perhaps II Is one Of those
truths one shrinks from because II
starts In by Shaping ones face, Any.
way, even II II Is truth, it's horrid,
It hurts woman to be forgotten"
Collingeford smiled. "Just So" he
said and stopped before an uptown
ticket agency. "Do you mind." he