Cheyenne record., 1918-07-04


for the trail-breaker had to nght his
way through snow along the best route
he could nnd. The moon was high
when at last they reached the road
house.
CHAPTER XIV.
0lane Changes Her Mind.
The news Of Eheba's safety had
been telephoned to Diane from the
roadhouse, 30 that IN the family from
Peter down were ON the porch to well
come her with mingled tears and
kisses. Since Gordon had to push ON
to the hospital to have Holt taken care
Of. II was Macdonald who brought the
girl home. The mine-owner declined
rather brusquely an invitation to stay
to dinner on the plea that he had busi-
ness at the once which would not wait.
Impulsively Sheba held out both her
hands to him. Believe me, am thank
ing You with the whole Of ny heart,
my friend. And I'm praying for you
the old Irish blessing, God save you
kindly"
The deep-set, rapacious eyes Of the
Scotsman burned into hers for an In
stant. Without word he released her
hands and turned away.
Her eyes followed him, q vital. dyna-
mic American who would do big, law
less things to the day Of his death.
She sighed. He had been q great flg-
ure In her life, and now he had passed
out Of 1t.
As soon as she was alone with d.
ane, her Irish cousin dropped the little
bomb she had up her sleeve.
I'm going to be married Thursday,
d."
Mrs. Paget embraced her for the
tenth time within an hour. She was
very fond Of Sheba, and she had been
on great strain concerning her safety.
That out Of her danger had resulted
the engagement Diane had hoped for
was surplusage Of good luck.
you lucky, sensible girl"
Sheba assented demurely. II do
think I'm sensible as well as lucky. It
isn't every girl that knows the right
man for her even when he wants her.
But know at last. He's the man for
me out Of ten million.v
"Tm sure of It, dear. oh, am 20
glad.- Diane Rugged her again. She
couldn't help 1t.
"One gets to know q man pretty
well on a trip like that. I wouldn't
change mine for any one that was ever
made. like everything about him, Di.
/ am the happiest girl"
TIN SO glad you see It that way at
last" Diane passed to the practical
aspect Of the situation. "But Thurs
day. VIII that give Us time. my dear7
And who are you going to have heref'
"Just the family. I've invited two
guests, but neither Of them can come.
One has broken leg and the other
says he doesn't want to see me mar
ried to another man." Sheba explained
with a smile.
$50 Gordon won't come"
Yes. He'll have to be here. We
can't get along without the bride
groom. It wouldn't be q legal mar
riage, would itr'
Diane looked at her, for the moment
dumb. "You little wretch" she rot
out at last. $50 it's Gordon, IL lit
Are You quite sure this timer Not
likely to change your mind before
Thursdayr'
"I suppose. to an outsider. do seem
fckle," Miss O'Neill admitted smilins.
ly. 'eBut Gordon and I both under.
stand that"
"And Colby Macdonald-does he un-
derstand 1t toor'
''Oh, yes" Her smile grew broader.
sHe told me that he didn't think I
would quite suit him, after all. Not
enough experience for the plaza"
Diane flashed . Suspicious look of
inquiry. -Of course that's noosense.
What did he tell your
~Something like that. He win marry
Mrs. Mallory. I think, though he dossn't
know It yet"
You mean she viii get him a IL
rebound" said Diane bluntiy.
THAT isn't q nice way 10 put Il. He
has always liked her very much. He
II fond Of hse for what shs 4. WAT
attracted hin i1 NJ Wero t. tAinep
his Imagination gave to nA.~
.AAd 0ordoe nkss yos. 4 suUDssA
for what yoa arsr
sheba did Mt resent H. lassas ~
Of friendly aara@. 4 Gupppoo -
has his faneles about ~. IT,, ~ ~
the time he nnde out what I a. m
have TO put up with ma."
TIE arrival Of Elliot inteEfupesd CO.
f3denees. He had cone. - saiA = ~
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