Graham guardian., 1921-11-04
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CHAPTER XII.-Peter eonfesses HIS
love to Cherry. and she admits like feel
Ing for him. A situation bordering on
hidden guilt Is created. In the doctort
he had borrowed. Anpe's claim falls 10
the ground and Allx and Cherry are
financially independent Heartbroken over
their tragic position, Peter vainiy seeks
a solution which shall make for the mu-
tusi happiness of Cherry and himself, but
there seems no way.
CHAPTER XIII.-Mrs. North, Martin
Lioyd's aunt. has her suspicious concern.
Ing Peter and Cherry and the lovers feel
the danger of the situation.
CHAPTER XIv.-Joyee urges Cherry
10 leave Martin ard go away with him
to some remote part of the world whers,
they can live their lives together. She
finally consents, feeling that Alix viii for.
give, and Peter makes arrangements for
their Journey.
CHAPTER Xv.-The day of their de-
parture arrives. Peter had gone into Fan
Francisco. where Cherry was to meet him
the boat Cherry meets Martin. who has
left his situation at Red Creek and II on
his way to her Terrorstricken. she man
ages to get word to Peter and goes back
to Allx's home with Martin. On the way
she musters courage sufficient to tell him
the truth about her feeling for him. Mar
TIN processes nlmSelt unaDlo. 10 unuer-
stand her grievances.
CHAPTER XvI.--Apprislng Alix Of the
situation between himself and Cherry,
Martin 'insinuates that someons has been
repudiates the Idea, and Martin has no
conception OF the real truth. Later. some
observations made by Martin. and her
OF the love existing between Peter and
Cherry. Heartbroken. she passes the
night wandering In the woods, unable to
make up her mind as to the course she
viii pursue.
CHAPTER xvII.-.Caerry gets an Ancn-
ymous letter from Red Creek coupling
Martins name with that Of woman
ter to Alix, and the latter questioning
Martin, he practically admits the truth
OF the accusation. Divorce Is now openly
talked of, Peter and Cherry arrange TO 70
CHAPTER xvIII.--saturday morning
Peter realizes from Alix's manner and
ambiguous remarks that she Is aware Of
the situation. He does not tell Cherry
Alx and Martin depart for Peters ca bin In
the automobile. leaving Peter and Cherry
to follow them on foot On the way they
are met by a Woman who, on the verge
Of Mysteries, informs them the car. with
Alix and Martin, has gone over preci-
plce. They find Alix dead and Martin so
badly injured that II is felt death would
be happy release.
CHAPTER XIX.--Although hopelessly
crippled the doctors announce that Mar
tin will live cherry tells Peter she feels
she must devote her life to caring for her
husband, and she and Peter part.
CHAPTER XX.-In his cabin Peter
finds note written to him by Alix on the
morning Of her death. In tho note she
tells him of her Intention to commit sui
eide and take Martin with her. Feeling
that for him life is ended. Peter. with
Alix's dog, Buck. her constant companion.
sets out on a journey which has no desu-
nation. and Cherry takes up her MARTYR
4om with her crippled husband
Il have to go into town rather early
tomorrow" Peter remarked. "Porter's
giving a breakfast at the Bohemian
club"
"Why not walk up TO the cablnf"
Cherry suggested in shaking voice
81 have to take the car up. Yoa
three walk Come on, anybody whs
wants to rider Allx said.
"rhey can walk" Martin said. get.
ting into the front seat. ME for the
little old busr
Cherry came out OF the house with
her hat on, and Buck leaped before
her into the back seat. Allx watched
her as she stepped up on the running
board, and saw the color flicker In her
beautiful face.
II thought you were going TO walkl"
Peter said neryously lie had saun-
tered up to them with an air OF In
difference.
"Shall II" faltered Cherry. She
looked Mt Allx, who had not yet
climbed Into the car and was pulling
on her driving gloves. Allx. toward
whose face the dog was making enger
springs, did not appear interested. so
Cherry turned 10 Martin. "wslk with
us Mart?" she said.
"Nix." Martin said comfortably. not
stirring.
"I'll he home before you. Pete, and
wait for you" AIix said. She locked
ut him Irresoutely, us II she would
have added more, but evidently de-
clded against Il aud spoke again only
In reference 10 the dog. Keep Buck
with you, will you Peter" she said.