Great Falls tribune., 1921-12-06
MY MARRIAGE
1v1 PROBLEMS
Adele Garrison's
New Phase off,.
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
The Moment Madge Had Alone With
Djcky

The assurance Of Col. Travers that
the rotund little inn proprietor,
kronish, would not suffer for his en-
forced part in the tragedy OF the
evening. took great weight off my
mind. The eleverness and devotion OF
kronish's wife. the earnestness of his
own frightened determination to throw
off the yoke of Smith-which had
held him for so long-had interested
of course, also glad that my assurance
to them had been acknowledged.
From the corner of the room /
saw both of them watching us in
agonized suspense. l also saw the
preparations for serving coffee which
they had made, and so l spoke quickly
to the officer
please let me have the reins of
authority for five minutes, Col. Trav-
ers. / prescribe hot coffee for every
body. Mrs. Kronish has it ready to
serve, as you see.
He glanced around quickly, then
looked back at me.
Il think l need not search far
for the source of that thoughtfulness,'
bowling gallantly.
Il wish I might take the credit" ;"
I said ruefully, but indeed, it was
Mrs. Kronish who thought of it.
We'll give standing vote of
thanks to Mrs. Kronish, then he
returned quickly. Pardon me-
He turned, went over to Dicky.
Cosgrove, and in a few more seconds
all who were left at the inn We're
seated at the tables, ravenously dis
posing Of the hot coffee and the
delicious rolls and cakes of Mrs.
kronish's providing. But before we at
down. indeed, as soon as Col. Travers
left me, ! had managed to cross to
Mrs. kronishs side unobseryed by
Col. Travers, and to murmur softly:
Everything is all right and seat
myself at table before he turned
my way again.
Thank the good God and you"
heard her say as l left her. and
was cheered by the homely genuine
ness of her Joy and gratitude.
AT Eight Thirty. Then7'
| do not remember ever seeing food
and drink SO rapidly dispatched. and
when Col Trayers rose we all follow
ed his example. He turned to Dicky,
grasping his hand cordially.
Mighty obliged to you, Graham"
he said.
For letting your man get away?'
returned Dicky, and I knew from his
tones now uiIltT Ills CuaStlu WIS at
the escape of Smith.
That was only the fortune of war.
in no sense your fault" the officer
rejoined. And now I'd advise you
to get your party home. The ladies
must be tired. Look here. young
fellow" to Ted. will you stay here
the rest of the night? / need you"
Ted flushed with pleasure.
will | stay" he rejoined exuber-
antly. "Oh, boy' I'll say so.'
He did not even glance at Bess Dean.
and | saw her look of surprise. She
had not yet learned that to a lad of
Ted's volatile type the newest adven-
ture has the strongest lure. He had
been absurdly fascinated by her, but
at this chance to join i'll a man-hunt,
led by the commander of the troopers,
he had forgotten her completely.
Good might. Mrs. Graham" Col
onel Travers bent deferentially over
my hand. "At $40. then?''
Il shall remember" | returned Sc
dately, and as he turned away l found
Dicky by my side. his face black with
a frown.
Whats the great idea?" he sneered.
Whats this to remember ut S:30?"
My heart gave little feline leap of
pleasure at his obvious jealousy.
A Thrill of Triumph
II can't tell you here murmured,
slipping my hand through his arm.
Only that it's about Lii. But do let's
hurry home. ] must fix UP that cut.
and, oh, Dicky! l know
! squeezed his arm eestatically, and
saw the frown vanish, but he bent a
puzzled look on me.
THE devil you do" he whispered
back. hut he had no time for any more
comment for Bess Dean came up to us
aud laughingly took hold of his other
arm.
Nothing like having enough femin-
inc adorers when the hero comes home
from the wars" she said audaciously.
and Dicky grinned mt her,
"rll bet many Turk would envy