The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-10-13

Martini AK said, perplexed. But
can't people who don't love each other
live together in peaceY' she added,
with a half smile.
"N-n-ot as man and wife" Cherry
stammered.
Alix sat back Oh her heels, in the un-
graceful fashion Of her girlhood, and
shrugged her shoulders.
Think of the people who are wor-
rying themselves sick over bills, or
sick wives. or children to bring up p
she suggested hopefully. my Lord. II
you have enough money, and food.
and are young, and well-l"
yes, but, Alix," Cherry argued
eagerly, "I'm not well when I'm I'M
happy. My heart is like lead all the
time; | can't seem to breatheI Peo-
ple-isn't it possible that people are
different about that?' she asked
timidly.
II suppose they are" Alix conceded
thoughtfuily. Anyway, look at all
the fuses in history" she added care
lessly, "of grande passions. and muir
ders. and ~elopements. and the fate Of
q man and woman hated each other
too much. or loved each other too
much There must be something in
It all that | don't understand. But
what ! do understand" she added, az
ter a moment, when Cherry, choked
with emotion, was silent. "is that Dad
would die Of grief if he knew you were
unhappy. that your life was all broken
up in disappointment and bitterness !"
But is that my fault?" Cherry ex-
claimed, with sudden tears.
Ali1, after watching her for a trou-
bled minute, went to her and put her
arm about her. Don't cry, Cherry"
she pleaded ~sorrowfully.
Cherry, regaining self-control, re-
sumed her work silently, with an &C.
casional, sudden sigh. She had opened
the subject with reluctance; now she
realized that they had again reached
a blank wall.
OdtS dlLCi dlCH tdlh Ill llC
moonlit garden Peter found chance
to speak alone to Cherry.
Are you readyr" he asked.
Quite ]" she said. raising blue eyes
to his.
Its tomorrow, then, Cherry I" he
said.
Tomorrow" He saw the color ebb
from her face as she echoed him. This
was already late afternoon; perhaps
her thoughts raced ahead to tomorrow
afternoon at this time when they two
would be leaning on the rail of the
little steamer, gazing out over the
smooth, %boundless blue of the Pacific,
and alone in the world.
Tomorrow you will be mine p he
said.
That's all / think off, she an
swered. And now the color came up
in a splendid wave Of fame, and the
face that she turned toward his was
with proud surrender.
He told her the number of the dock
they discussed trains.
1--WE sail at eleven said Peter, but
shall be there shortly after ten. I'll
have the baggage on board, everything
gangplank. You have your baggage
give it to me-"
They we're waiting in the car while
marketed. Cherry opened her
purse and gave him the punched card
board.
'IT tell Alix that / have a last
dentist appointment at half-past ten"
she said. IF she goes in with me.
vell go to the very door. But she
says she can't come in tomorrow, any
I'll write her tonight. and drop
he letter on the way to the boat. To
morrow, then !" was Cherry's only an
'wer. I'm glad it's so SOON"
,ver the side of the car to kiss her
Alix received the kiss, smiled,
md stretched in the sur.
Heavenly day to waste in the ethyl"
Alix.
II known" Cherry said ~nervously.
She had been so strangely nervous
nd distracted in manner all morning
hat Alix had more than once asked
Ter If there was anything wrong. Now
he questioned her again.
"You mustn't mind mel" Cherry
aid with a laugh. I'm desperately
nhappy." she said, her eyes watering.
I'D do anything in the world to help
GU, Cerise =" Alix said sympathet-
,ally.
II know you would, Sis! l believe"
berry said. trembling, that there's
othing you wouldn't give mel"
That's easily said" Alix answered