Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-09
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he had sailed, ana how he came to be
there when he had been supposed 70
have been. in st. Petersburg but the
week before? His state Of mind was
anything but enviable. Besides an
this, Gordon was just rejecting tnat
the last he had seen sof his hat n
coat was in the church. What a
become Of them, and how could ne go
to the station without a hat Ineh
opportunity "Jeff.' arrived.
your train leaves at ten three" ne
he enjoyed the importance Of having
made all the arrangements. i've Sc
cured the stateroom as you cabled me
to do, and here are the tickets n
checks. The trunks are down there
all checked. Celia didn't want any
nonsense about their being tied up
with white ribbon. She hates all
that. We've arranged for you to slip
out by the f~re-escape and down
through the back yard Of the next
neighbor, where q motor. just q PLAN
regular n from the station, will ne
waiting around the corner In the
None Of the party will know you are
gone until you are we'll under way
The a they think you wifi take IS
being deliberately adorned with white
at the front door now, but you won't
have any trouble about it. I've fixed
everything up. Your coat and hat are
out Of the fire-escape, and as soon as
Celia's ready Til show you the way"
Gordon thanked him. There was
nothing else to do but his c~ountenance
grew blank. Was there, then. to be
other mans bride with him in order
to get away And how was he to get
away from her Where was the real
bridegroom and why did he not ap-
pear upon the scene And yet what
complications that might bring up
He began to look wildly about for q
chance to nee at once, for how could
he possibly run away with a bride on
his hands? If only some N were
going with them to the station he
could slip away with a clear con
science, leaving her in good hands,
but to leave her alone, Ill, and dis
had rid himself Of a lonely dog and
a suffering child. though 1t gave him
anguish to do the deed. but leave this
lovely woman for whom he at least
appeared to have become responsible,
he could not, until he was sure she
would come to no harm through him
Don't let anything hinder you!
Don't let anything hinder you!"
It appeared that this refrain had
not ceased, for an instant since it be-
gan, but had chimed its changes
reception without Interruption. II
acted like q goad upon his conscience
now. He must do something that
would set him free to 30 back to
Washington. An inspiration came to
him.
wouldn't you like to go to the
station with us?" he asked the youns
man. 1T am sure your sister would
like to have you"
The boys face lit up joyfully.
"Oh. wouldn't you mind? I'd like
it awfully, and-if it's all the same
to you. I wish Mother could so TOO
It's the first time Celia and she were
ever separated, and I know she hates
it ierceiy to have to nay good-by with
the house full Of folks this way. But
she doesn't expect it Of course, and
really it isn't fair to you, when you
haven't seen Celia alone yet, and it,
your wedding trip
There will be plenty Of time TO:
u.s., said the compulsory bridegroom
graciously, and felt as II he had per-
jured himself. 1t was not in his ma
lure to enjoy a serious masquerade 81
this kind.
81 shall be glad to. have you both
come" he added earnestly. II really
want you. Tell your mother"
The boy erasped his hand impul-
xively:
II say" said he, you're all right!
I don't mind ~confessing that I've
hated the very thought Of you for 4
whole three months, ever since Cells
told us she had promised to marry
you. You see, I lever really knew
you when I was r little chap, but ]
didn't used to like you. / took ar
awful scunner to you for some reason
I suppose kids often take irrational