Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-07-29
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BY MARGARET RAND.
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and In darkened rooms the guests
doyed and rested after the mid
day meal out In the hammock un-
der the trees, Milly pretended To read'
but her moody gaze was fastened ON
the distant mountains.
Presently. voices ana laughter drift
ell across the air and Alta came out
ON the piazza. surrounded by practi-
,ally all the male contingent of the
hotel. They paused Ms they passed
the hammock aud Harold called;
/ Come ON, Mllly. we're going over to
the Robbers Cave"
| "Oh. yes, do come" gushed Alta.
! Come and help me take care 81 all
these boys"
/ Thank YOU" answered MIlly,
coolly, but prefer my hammock to-
day"
As the rest moved on Harold lin
gered moment. Don't see why you
will never 20 anywhere with Alta"
he expostuated. "She's an awfully
jolly girl"
THAT Is hardly the way she Inn
presses me-" replied Milly, but as
movie vamp she ls perfect"
| Well" laltered Harold. II promised
to go. and I've got Atlas sunslnde.
I'll have to hurry. Go0d-by. Mllly,"
From u corner of the piazza Mr. BOr'
den, proprietor of the hotel. aud his
ne. Mutcled this little sceLe with
Indignation.
"rhut young good-for-noihing Mr.
i,orden stormed. WA ting ON Nelly
| hand and loot until this movie queen
appeared. and then running after her
HE all ne rest Of them. Thought he
had some sense"
1T umkes II rather duh Tor Milly."
said his wife regretfully.
rive got an idea" said the old man.
slowly. There must he some young
college fellow who would he g'nd of a
vacation free and chance to devote
hnn>clf 10 pretty girl"
A few days later Stanley Hall ar
rived, and after long conference
with Mr.. Borden was installed as one
/ III his guests. 'ie was clenn-cut
athletic young man, line dancer ant
delightful companion. and Alta was
hlled with anuz, ,nent and envy. az he
ignored her charms and devoted him
self To Milly.
Late that evening Stanley had left
lily In a secluded corner of the
piazza and gone in search Of her wrap.
Presently from an open window came
the low-toned conversation OF Alta
and Harold.
"Of course I'm not certain" said All
Ia. but IL struck me MS queer fiOnl
the first thnt Mr. Hall couldn't see
anyone but Milly Osborne. And now
this letter from Bob says one Of the
professors asked him II he would like
to 20 to hotel and devote himself ~
young lady
They moved away from The win
dow and Milly fled to her room.
Tired out. she AT length dung her.
: self upon the he'd aud slept In utter
exhaustion. Toward noon she uwOke
Stanley was lounging reStlessy about
the pinZza when al length she made
her appearance.
II was afraid you were H. he said
, with relief. You disappeared las, eve
ming and no one knew why"
II owe you an apology for that
. she said.
: "Milly," he said. you are adorable.
surely. that speech IL not a par
!. Of your bargain" she answered.
MY bargain :" he repeated In a puz
zled tone.
. Yes" she replied cultingly. "Dic
!, you not bargain with my uncle TO res
, cue his wall-hower aud provide he
4 with entertainment"
A duh red flushed The mans fac,
4, and neck
, ITS true. isn't hi" she persisted
. YES" he answered quietly, "Bu
, what difference does that mukey'
y difference - she cried choking
h This! That ! am ashamed TO look any
. one IN the face again could di
with the shame and humiliation of
an"
Don't, Milly," said 'he man In
hurt tone.
"It Is true. isn't ~" she demanded
.. YES. II Il true" he answered gently
81 was told there was little girl n
here who through no fault Of her Ow
was having rather stupid time, an
a. HlfectiOuate old uncle asked me {
= help him swing things her way little
tlAts nj. lie offered certain pay
nlent for my time, but for The res
lhL | have given you he cannOt recon
pense me. only you can do tina
-, Milly."
what have you given me That h
- has not bought md paid fOrT' Sll
cried deris!vely.
70, My love" he answered steadily.
- "Nnu---yOu love me =" she murmare
incredulouSly.
~, "Drur heart" he answered, lakln
her hands, "dO YOU not know
49, For moment her alteration lhrlle
her; then she drew away and cOvere
her face.
@ "Those peoSle al the hotel III
whispered; they know. How can