The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-06
CHAPTER LyIII.

AT MS onlce, whenever he felt dispose
Walter left them. While playing wit
closely. Finally she grew uncomfort
able and asked:
Anything wrong with me, Billf 70
look as II there were"
Il don't quite know, Sis. Haven
made up my mind. But what make
used TO be full OF fun mornings at home
came"
''As you have only been here to siee
Is that so wonderful? I have been to-
busy talking to you to find time L
laugh" She wondered what Bin woui,
say II he knew that tears were neare
than laughter: that she had found wha
she considered proof that Walter hat
spent the evening with Aimee Loree
that while they waited for him. he hat
been enjoying himself with the woman
OF whom she was so jealous. The WON
an OF whom she was afraid.
You have nice home" he changed
the subject.
Haven't I? And Walter is SO gen
ground now. HE INDUCES me dread
fully. l have the loveliest clothes, ant
he says as soon as ! am a little Older
! may have more jewelry. He thinks
am too young to wear very much. II
is really funny. Bill. Here am the
a.
one seems to think l am still a little
girl"
Every one7 What do you mean:"
'All Walters friends. OF course they
are all about his age and they know SC
much more. are so clever that / expect
do seem awfully raw and young to
them"
EVERY damned one of them would
give all she's got to be as young"
Then: ,.'1 take it you were talking
about the women. Men aren't apt to
object to YOUTH"
mo. his men friends are awfully nice
to me. But don't care about them.
They are so heavy. and I can't feel theJ
are interested in anything I say"
You are happy, Sis?'
How can you ask when you are
holding that precious baby. Wouldn't
any one be happy who had him?"
William said no more. but he was far
from satisfied with her answer, and in
tuitively Madge knew 1t. She would
have to be very careful or this big
her unhappiness, her jealousy, and
there might be an unpleasant scene be-
tween him and Walter.
Kitty Campbell called up and invited
them to dinner at the end Of the week,
also said they would call that after
noon about five. II she and William were
to be in.
CLARK is coming uptown early on
purpose" she added. after Madge as
sured her they would be In.
isn't that dear Of Clark?" Madge
said to William after she had explained.
You will be sure to like both Of them.
don't know what I should have done
without Kitty. She is about my age,
a trifie older, and full Of fun"
William was attracted at once to
Kitty and Clark Campbell. They were
the right sort and he was delighted that
Madge had their friendship.
THAT Kitty is a peach" he said to
himself. as he saw how really fond she
seemed of his sister II am going to
have quiet little talk with her zefore
/ go back"
After they left. Madge unconsciously
let William know that Walter had been
on hunting trip.
Stag party. I suppose"
No" The word hadn't left her lips
before shc was sorry she had spoken of
the camping party.
You don't mean he went hunting and
left you at home? If other women went
why didn't he take you? I'll bet you
are better shot, a better woodsman
than any of them"
"Oh. baby was too little to IeaYe." 1t
was all the excuse she could think Of
1T don't think so. SIS. You have very
competent help. You shouldn't remain
at home. Go with your husband. If
you were poor. could not trust any one
but dent commence by staying at home
Or"
Walter abruptly entered and ordered:
"Have dinner promptly and Wen dress
first. have tickets for 'Lightin'.'
Madge has wanted to see 1t ever since
Kitty Campbell told her it was very well
"oh, how iovelyi Make yourself very
handsome, William. Walter Is stun
ming when he is dressed and 1t almost
takes my breath to think I am to have
two big men as escorts"
CHAPTER LIx.
William knew Walter must have |
heard what he was saying to Madge. |
Neither had heard him come in and he |
probably had at least heard the clos !
Ing sentence. But In no way did he |
give the slightest evidence.
n HE wouldn't. he's that kind" VIII
liam muttered as he dressed. Il hope |
he won't take 1t out on Sis.s
| william was really anxious about |
Madge. Her high spirits, her lovely |
color. all gone in two short years. Why? |
disappointed one at that. or course
she loved her baby; who wouldn't love
a boy like Douglas. But loving baby
wouldn't make her happy. Even VIII
liam. unsophistlcated as he was. knew
that, He would watch closely ana be-
fore he left he would have real heart
to heart talk with Madge.
( Walter exerted himself through din
ner to entertain their guest. How
charming he could be when he tried"
Madge thought as she listened. saying
little herself, but fun OF pride as she
looked at both Of them.
/ What a nice time shall have" she
said to herself, a happy smile playing
about her lips.
what are you smiling at. Madgee
Tell us too, can't your" her brother
who had been covertly watching her'
: 1T would aatter you and waiter al
together too much. But was thinking
partly what a lovely time was going
10 have"
came SO seldom they assumed undue
to her. Once more he asked
Madge looked particularly well and
Walter had complimented her before
they came downstairs. She was wear
ing very pale rose colored dress
which gave her the color she needed.
II was cut moderately low. but her
slender arms were bare. She looked so
dainty, so sweet, that William won
dered how any man could neglect her.
Yet almost without real cause he knew
that she was neglected. that her mid
die aged husband was not making her
happy.
When he wrapped her cloak about her
shoulders he kissed the sweet face up
furnsd 10 thank him. and the mist that |
shadowed her eyesa the caress did not {
escape his keen eyes. But she gaily {
called Walter that she was ready first
and chatted so happily all the way I
.itting between them-that he Thought
perhaps he might be mistaken. II
They all enjoyed the play immensely.
Naturally 1t appealed TO the ranchman. 1
il was a play he could easily under I
stand, as land sharks were not un-
SHOWN in his country. That Walter Y
1ad chosen the play because OF him, in ,
toad m Madre. would have astonisued 1