The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06

Ny MARGARET RAND.

uuf't aHH ftnf't att'f ''' "f~
day meal. Out In the hammock un'
der the tres. MIlly pretended to read,
but her moody gaze was fastened on
the distant mountains.
Presently. voices ana laughter drift
ed across the air and Alta came out
on the piazza. surrounded by practi'
oally all the male contingent VI the
hotel. They paused us they passed
The hammock aud Harold called !,
Come ON. Mllly. we're going over to
the Robbers Cave
"Oh. Yes. do come" rushed Alta.
Come and help me take care " all
these boys"
Thank you" answered Mllly,
coolly. but prefer my hammock 10.
day"
As the rest moved on Harold lIn'
gered a moment Don't see why you
will never 10 anywhere with Alta"
he expostuIated. shes nm awfuIly
Jolly girl"
THAT Is hardly the way she I'm
lresses me-" replied MIlly. but as u
movie ynnp she Is perfect"
"well," faltered Harold. II promised
to 90. aud I've got Atlas sunshade.
IN have 10 hurry. Good,by, MIlly."
From corner OF the piazza Mr.. Bor'
den. proprietor OF the hotel. and his
wife. watched this little scene with
indignation.
THAT young good.for.nothing~ Mr.
Borden stormed. waiting ON MilIy
nnnd and foot until this movie queen
appeared. aud then running after her
like all the rest OF them. Thought he
had some sense"
ut makes II rather dull for Mllly."
said his wife regrelfully.
"rve got an Idea" said the old man.
slowly. There must he some young
college fellow who would be glad Of
vacation free and chance TO devote
lImself to pretty GIRL
A few days later Stanley Hall ar
rived, and after long conference
With Mr.. Borden was Installed as one
5f his guests. He was clean-cut.
athletic young man. fine dancer and
delightful companion. and Alta was
Oiled with amazement and envy. as he
ignored her charms and devoted him
self TO Mllly.
Late that evening Stanley had left
Mllly In secluded corner OF the
piazza and gone Ia search OF her wrap.
Presently from D. open window came
the low-toned conversation Of ALTA
and Harold.
"0f course I'm not certain" said ALI
ta, "but II struck me as queer from
the first that 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 go to hotel and devote himself TO
young lady.
They moved away from the win
dow and Milly fled TO her room.
Tired out, she ut length flung her.
self upon the bed and slept In utter
exhaustion. Toward noon she awoke.
Stanley was l0unglng restlessly about
The piazza when ut length she made
her appearance.
81 was afraid you were Ill., he said
with relief. "You disappeared last eve
ming and no one knew why"
81 owe You an apology for that"
she said.
"Mllly," he said, you are adorable "
Surely, that speech is not part
Of your bargain" she answered.
my bargain y he repeated In puz-
zled tone.
yes" she replied cuttingly. "Dld
you not bargain with my uncle to res /
cue his wall-hower and provide her
with entertainments
A dull red flushed the mans face
and neck.
IT'S true, isn't IT." she persisted.
"Yes," he answered quietly. But
what difference does that makeY
difference y she cried, choking.
This That | am ashamed to look any
ones-in the face again. / could die
with the shame and humiliation of II
all!'
Don't, Mllly," said the man in a
hurt tone.
ut Is true, isn't it?" she demanded
.'Yes, 1t Is true" he answered gently.
Il was told there was little girl up
here who through no fault OF her own
was having rather stupid time and
HI affectionate old uncle asked me to
help him swing things her way little,
hats all. He offered a certain pay
nent for my time, but for the rest
hat | have given you he cannot recon-
pense me. Only you can do that
\iilly."
what have you given me that he
ias not bought and paid for?" she
.ried derisively.
my love-" he answered steadily.
"You-you love me !" she murmured
Dear heart" he answered, taking
Ter hands, do you not know?
For moment her alteration thrilled
Ter; then she drew away and covered
Ter face.
"Those people at the hotel" she
'hispered; they know. How can
meet them again?"
sweetheart" he said gently, what
OeS II mattar9 -Thov will roSs o,+ ~