Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-03
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how do you feel this morning.
I'm good deal better"
He nodded comprehendingly. Her
terror gone, she would naturally pick
up from now on.
"And I'm crazy to 90 homo. When
can we start?"
Think you'll be strong enough two
weeks from todayf"
"Oh, yes. I'm going to get stronger
every minute" She spoke boldly,
but she no longer felt boldH She had
entered this room with great re-
solve; and now she was afraid. Afraid
of what? She did not know. unless
1t was that William did not look
homely this morning.
That's the way to talk" said he.
briskly. 'T'll see about passage to-
day. Gee! but I'm homesick pup
myself"
1t was the prospect Of her freedom
that had put this new spirit into her.
Well. that was logical. But he was
going to be very. very glad to walk
into Burns. Dolan & Co.'s and get
into his working toys again. God
bless tobacco and God bless work;
a man could manage to forget q good
deal by the aid Of these two comforts.
He sighed.
what made you sigh like that?
she asked.
who. me? didn't sigh. did IT,
Like a house afire. What made
your" Never in ell her life had. she
been so happy. what made your"
she repeated.
II can't tell you, sister"
She. held out her hand, palm up
ward. He eyed 1t. his expression one
Of. mystihcation. He was poles away
from the true meaning Of the gesture.
The fact is, the idyl was about to be
written. He advanced toward her ir-
resolutely. es.
Whats the matter, sister,
Don't you ever ca11 me that again,
William Grogan! 10 want
my rings"
Mystincation resolved into blank
stupidity.
do you hear met Ny rings! -
Or don't you want me? Are you go
ing to let me GOT"
He started to run HIS fingers
through his hair, but she caught his
hand and drew It down. clinging to it.
And you thought was going to
lot you go! Oh, man, mani II you
could only sec yourself q little az I
see you. And II God had made It
possible for me to love you as you
are worthy to be loved! There 10 NO
flame or IRE in what offer you; but
I'd give you my hearts blood II you
wanted 1t or needed 1t. There are
some dreams that never come true:
and yours and mine are Hike that.
But you are the bravest and kindliest
man ! have ever known. and think
you'll understand me. And don't
think for moment that it's sacrifice
ON my part. No. want you;
couldn't get along without you: and
I want to belong. What good there
70 In me you stirred and brought into
life. And once thought was SUI
perior!"
The blood was rushing into his
throat and drumming In his ears.
She went on. He hadn't the power to
interrupt her.
II will be true wife to you. Will
liam Grogan. will work for you
and with you, will try to make you
happy, help you In your ambition, be
with you and Of you until the end Of
time. And you thought I was going
to let you go! You put me ON . ped
estal, and you've seen what poor stun
It was made OF. But didn't put you
on pedestal. When my eyes opened
you were already ON one. all gold.
Will you help me climb up there with
your That 10. II you want msfs
want youf" He dared not touch
her yet. 34
"Ye-ah!" She laughed and tugged
at his hand again. do You remem-
ber the day of the typhocnf You
called me q little fool ! wasn't. !
was . great and glorious fool. VIII
you ever forget the feel Of the wind
and water in your hAirf 50 You
held me pretty t.sAt he. A.y: Sup
pose you do 1t again and kiss me, be-
ing as am your true wifef And do
1t before the nurse comes ana sends
me back to bed"
CHAPTER XVII.
william sat sprawled in . comforta-
BILE canvas chair before the door Of
his room. The long gallery
was deserted except for himself. He
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