The Washington times., 1920-06-28

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= Brandon had proposed to her.
His telling her that he loved her
had not distressed her. Even when
he assured her that was more
to him than she ever know
she did not feel fr I'd. 1t was
almost as II she child and
he a kindly grow 81 who was
Offering to take IRE Il her.
In fact, his demands were 40 un-
selfish that once she wondered IL he
understood just what her attitude
toward him was. She tried to ex-
plain.
Mr.. Brandon" she began.
You do not have to call me that
now, Bah" he reminded her.
She ignored the interruption.
Perhaps you do not understand
just how ] feel about YOU" she said.
"Will you please let me tell your"
He was standing by the car in
which she still sat- and he was
holding her hand. As he looked
upon her she noticed how steady
and kind his eyes were.
Tell me anything you like, little
girl" =
what I want to say is that I am
very young. very foolish, and that
/ am afraid l do not love you as
you ought to expect me to-"
''But--dear-you care for me. don't
you?"
''Oh. yes" she said, ~ am very
fond OF you. Only love-love-is-"
She stopped, flushing, her eyes
downcast. He pressed her hand
reassuringly.
Love is very beautiful and over
whelmins." he supplemented.
And very-heartbreaking" she
whispered.
Her eyes were full OF tears. He
recalled what Cynthia had said of
the child's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. her
heart awakening to n knowledge OF
what life held.
She was so young. He had con-
sidered this. That was why he had
not been more ardent in his love
making today. She was sensi-
tive little thing who had just dis
covered that she was capable OF
love. He would not demand that
she show him how deep was her
affection for him. It was enough
that she cared for him. She would
grow used to this new condition in
time. He must be very patient.
VERY SYMPATHETIC.
perhaps 1t seems heartbreak-
ing to you, dear, because you are
little more than a child. But soon
you will understand how much hap
.pincss II holds"
perhaps understand . little OF
II already" she said, still In
whisper.
For an instant she remembered
the hour with Robert on Saturday
night Yet. not ruspecting this. the
man was satisfied
That is all ask now. dear" he
said. "All beg for is the privilege
OF making you happy and of loving
you"
How strong and safe he was. No
need TO fear that he would deceive
her. Even though she did not love
him as she had loved Robert. how
good he was.
Weary and spent with the strain
OF the past few days she gazed
into his eyes. Then. drawing her
hand from his clasp, she laid It and
its fellow on his shoulders.
you are the best man have
ever known" she said solemnly. 1T
is very wonderful that you care for
me-"
He tried to Danish her too.serious
mood, although II brought n glad
throb to his heart.
Child, I am not such q very good
man. Not nearly as good AZ
Arthur-for instance"
He smiled. and she smiled back.
"Oh, I always except Uncle Arthur
In my statements" she admitted.
"For he is In a sfaAs by himself.
Nobody can ever take his place"
"1t II not his place that y want"
Brandon assured her tenderly, but
my own.
"And now, my dear" with q
ylance toward the west. I'VE must
be turning back toward home"
He was seated in the car by her