The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-08-08

were 80 very close together that A.
seemed to whisper to her at times
linen as they arose to separate, Aids
seized both hands of the Handsome
young Fellow and held In a feryent
GASP, meanwhile looking earnestly
into his eyes.
VINO can he bel And she?" reflect
co Bruce In troubled way. Gan it be
possible that her heart is already en-.
gaged and that I am blindly hoping
Tor love that can never be miner"
Bruce grew depressed and was half
minded to cease his visits to the
Wrenn home. He was mapnanimous
concerning Aida. for although their re-
iations had been friendly she had
really never given him any definite en-
enlargement as sutton. She was no
ccquette, he was sure Of that. and he
blamed his own sanguine nature for
the daring presumption that Aida's
handclasp had at times been lingering
and tender, and that her eyes respond
ed alphabetically to his own ardent
glances.
Il can hardly break the engage
ment for this evening"" meditated
Bruce, but tomorrow -
Aida and himself were to attend a
party at Wildwood, a few miles dis
tant on the trolley line. Bruce called
for her that evening. Never had she
looked so beautiful. A pretty locKet
and chain he had never noticed before
were her only jewelry adornments.
Bruce sighed as he recalled that but
Tor his discovery of the day, he in
tended to present her with a friend
ship ring he carried In his pocket. Her
acceptance Of 1t would have decided
him as to the fact that there was some
real depth to the interest she had man.
Tested in him.
And, further, never had she been
more charming in the kindly. pleas
ant way in which she received his at
tentons. He partly took heart of
hope that he might be entertaining a
suspicion without foundation. Still,
he was constrained and unhappy all
the evening.
AS they left the trolley car on the
return trip and proceeded towards
Aida's home. the latter paused abb
ruptly with little cry of dismay.
"Oh. dear" she exclaimed, her hand
to her throat. 81 have lost the locket."
Are you sureT questioned Bruce
"Oh. yes. had it when got aboard
the car"
She shook her dress and they re-
traced their way to the trolley station |
1t was bright moonlight. but their
searching eyes discovered no trace |
Of the missing article of jewelry.
you had better let me see you
home" suggested Bruce. Then l Will /
return and wait till the car comes
back on its return trip. 1t may be that
you lost the locket on the car"
Il shall wait up for your report"
said Aida. 81 am very anxious about
he locket."
Bruce signaled and halted the car
ID 1t returned. At his first Question
the locket and chain the
conductor produced the lost article.
''Just found 1t under seat" he eI-
blamed, and Bruce FASTENED TO i'm
,art the glad news TO Aida. He turned
he locket over and over In his hand
IS upper case came open.
ut is as l feared !" he half groaned.
nd well he might. for bright ray Of
Moonlight revealed a circular photo
raph within the case. Ii was that Of
he man he had seen with Aida that
ow OF the existence Of rival Bruce
ad one thought only in his mind-to
eturn the locket to Aida and forget
er.
Just a minute, please" spoke a
dice behind him as he neared the
Trenn home. and Bruce faced new.
stounding circumstance. Turning. he
Dnfronted the original of the photo
raph
"You are Mr. Tyrrell." spoke the
Their. Il have heard Aida-that is,
Iiss Wrenn-speak of you and have
zen you once or twice before this.
also know you are her close friend.
I'll you do me a great favor? Are ,
III going to her homer 4,
"Yes," answered Bruce, and gruffly.
Id darkly suspicious. =
"Wil you hand her this note?" and
e other rendered folded paper.
"Why should ~" resented Bruce, :,
awning back coldiy.
Must l tell your" questioned his !,
mpanion. Eyes, l will. 1da says
u are a man to trust Well. then, p
am secretly married to Aida's sister. q
ID the note tells her that Marcia will
here in the morning to break the
WIS to her parents"
OH .,
II was passed by as mere common .,
ace aspiration by Aida's brother-in- :,
". For Bruce ii expressed relief, =,