The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-07-22

cHAPTER sEvEN-cen.Inusd.

II was not iadyiike but, at that
moment the lady was temporarily
absent.
Mother, I'm glad you say that"
the girl answered still very calmly,
although her fingers trembled little
as she felt the yiolets, and her voice
was not quite steady. at shows that
am not so stupid at home as ] am
ct school,"
The girl rose and threw down the
yiolets and her mild and llstless man
ner. A look OF defiance flied her
face and her figure. Mrs. Bling arose,
her eyes aglow with anger.
I'D like to know what you mean"
she said under her breath,
II mean that II am liar, you
taught me how to be II. Ever since
was knee.high. you have been teach
Ing me to deceive my father. ! am
not going to do It any longer. / nm
going to find my father and tell him
the truth. shall not walt another
minute. He win give me better adj
vice than you have given. hope"
The words had fallen rapidly from
her lips and, as the last one was
spoken, she hurried out Of the room.
Mrs. Bling threw herself on the couch
where she lay with certain bitter
memories, until the new maid came
TO tell her that It was time to dress.
She was like one reminded Of NOR
tally after coming out of ether.
'Oh. Lord I" she murmured YEARLY.
II feel like going to bed How can
live through that dlnner2 Please
bring me some brandy"
Phyllis learned that her father was
at his office, whittier she proceeded
without moments delay. She sent
In word that SHE must see him alone
and as soon M possible. He dismissed
the men with whom he had been talk
hg and invited her Into his private
ONCE.
well, girl, guess know what is
on your mind" he said $50 ahead"
Phyllis began to cry.
"All right You do the crying
and I'll do the talking" he went on.
II feel like doing the crying myself,
, but II you want the job, I'll resign
IL to you. Perhaps you can do enough
of that for both of us. began to
smell a rat the other day. SO sent
4 for Gordon King. He came this morn.
y ing, had long talk with him, He
told me the truth. Why didn't you tell
met What's the good OF having father
I unless you use him at times when
his counsel Is likely to be worth hav-
mgr would have made a good
father, II had had half a chance.
should like to have been your friend
and eonfldant In this important en-
terpriss. l should have been a help
/ 70 you. But, somehow, couldn't get
/ on the board of directors. You and
your mother have been running the
} plant all by yourselves and guess
it's pretty near bankrupt. Now, my
Girl, there's no use crying over split
tears. Gordon King is not the man
OF my choice, but we must all take
hold and try to build him up. Per-
haps we can make him pay"
Il n do not love him." Phyllis sob
bed.
10 You married him because you
\ wanted to. You were not coercedr'
n "No, sir"
q tim sorry, but youn have to take
b your share Of the crow with the rest
OF u.s." he went on. with a note OF
sternness in his tone. my girl, when
make a contract i live up to II
and l intend that you shall do the
same. You'll have to learn to love
a and cherish this fellow, II he make:
Nit possible. Yeu and your mother
believe In wemsn's rights. l dom
.cbjscS to that. but ysu mustn't thini
that you have che right 20 break you
skgresments unlsss there's q good rea
ran fer f. My girl. the marriage con
osract IN the most binding and sacret
OF all contracts I want you to d,
ysur best 60 make this enc q success
There wan the tinkle of the tele
pAsns bell. Mr.. Bling put tina RI
isrsivex 10 ais ear and spoke into IN
lAstYument AZ follows:
=. Yes, she's hereI I knew all tn
-Mefs before she told me. Mr.. De
iaa@f Hes on his way back to Ne,
Ysrh- Left on the six-ten. Charge
N,me Co present his regrets and fare
wells TO you and Phyllis. I though
Mt best for him TO know and to &
Yea. we're coming right home to dresi
Nsar. King win take Mr.. Delane's plac
Z the table Wen make a elea
NSgc&ss Of the whole business. Brac
Up and eat yocr crow with smilin
ace. I'll make little speech an
reseat Mr. and Mrs. King to on
rs@nds At tss end Of II. On, nov
st out the sobbfng and leave this u
Nsfaiaflsd business to me and don
Nsyorry. Wen be home in three mil
tea
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