The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1921-04-29
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II was afraid"
For me-or Of me7" With the
question her laughter rang out Her
eyes challenged him.
THE Queen rides out today" he
quoted softly as he helped her into
the car.
where" as she Struggled down be-
side him.
He named an inn some miles away.
But why 60 theref'
We'll, one must eat; and 1 remem-
Der that you love to dance"
You wouldn't like itT"
He leaned to her. mot for single
minute, but"
1--WE won't go, then"
well, whereri
She told MIN and he stared at her,
wondering.
"You told me you never wanted to
see that place again-that you wanted
to forget"
"That was more than a month ago."
You mean that now you dOn't-T
What would you forget if you
couldY
First of all that my wife has de-
cided to divorce me-"
You're sorry?"
"As the devil" explosively. "And
for all the sins Of omission and COM
mission that made her think she would
be happier without me-"
And now she could not look at him.,
though she tried. "YOu say these
30 she IN
sm0thered tones.
ITO you first of all Allie" He
leaned to her again, his breath hot on
her cheek.
There's the place" she cried, con-
scious even as she spoke that it was
a mistake. Then, in a rush of swift
confusion: Perhaps you can't help
being yourself, but. 1 should think
you'd get tired of your own wilfulness
at times"
'Do / need to confess it?" She
glanced at him with slant eyes. Il
got tired long before you showed me
''That your wife was tired of finding
you always cross and impatient. You
can be awfully Grabbed" she inter-
posed.
Il haven't a doubt Of 1t !" The new
air of humility sat well upon him.
but It's the: nature of crab to pre-
sent hard outside-they get softer
and sweeter the deeper you CO."
She smiled through humid eyes. ~It's
because rye begun to realize that
that l am running away with you like
this"
"Aie we running away
"Don't you know"
"There" lie slowed for the stop as
she leaned forward, seeking out with
eager glance the little rustic house
aIoong the trees. ut looks just as IL
did that fist time we came here. But
you've taken the name down ~
"Why not? Honeymoon Camp doesn't !
seem fittmg-now."
"But 1t looks as If 1t might be re- |
lated to honeymoon even now"
open the door. please. I'm going
in"
Don't you realize that you can't
you ought not?"
Are you going to prevent It'll"
"All right, but warned you" said |
Bryne.
@Well have lunch" she said, tug
ging at the side hampers. Take them |
In, please
WED better start back as soon as |
possible" he said as they pushed back
their chairs.
She looked up quickly. I'm not go
ing back"
but you can't stay here-alonep
Il planned Oh having you for COM
pany."
He checked the impulse to draw her
'nto his arms.
IF that's alive must ret back be-
fore dark"
"YOu--you-want to goY
"Only for your sake" as quietly as
his bounding pulses would allow. "Ill
wait outside If you'll hurry"
She let him go. Then, picking up a
magazine-relic Of their former visit
she sat down at the window, pretending
10 lead. Presently, she looked up,
smiling, as she met the accusing look
IN his eyes. He did not suspect that
Hhe had let him stand In the doorway,
while she appeared to be absorbed in
the story.
1.-The gasoline-its all run out :" His
tone accused as we'll as his eyes.
You
And If I did'yshe asked, shame