The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-02
Chapter 1903
DOUBTS.


Ruth dear, I'm so glad" Gaby was
saying, holding Ruth in an affection
ate embrace She let her go to look at
her. Then her sense of humour tri-
umphed and she began to laugh. For
Ruth was as white as ever and looking
even more frightened.
Il must say that for an engaged
young girl, you look lugubrious,' she
cried:
I'm worried-about this other"
Ruth turned to Myra, looking at her
seriously for a minute.
"Myra, do you believe me now? I
had no intention of getting Tim down
here. It's true he came-he phoned
and asked me, and said you couldn't
come because you had to stay home
to take care of the baby. And he
came alone. He didn't stay long" She
hesitated, thinking she should tell the
rest, wondering whether Tim would
mind.
He was going as you phoned It's
true I lied. I don't know why"
Gaby made a little movement of i'm
| patience. But Ruth was protecting
! Tim so she went on.
We sat here and talked about books
and my work-and things I don't re-
member"
! We'll, OF course I'm not Jealous
Myra put an eXtravagant accent on
! the last word. Tins very much in
! love with me-he never cared for any.
one else and he never will l just
wanted you to know I could see
through what you were trying to do
/ Gaby was still on her feet. her eyes
blazing as she looked down, at Myra.
Ruth, if you're not going TO tell
7 am" she cried out suddenly. Don't
be so SNUG and self-satisfied, Myra
You've married Tim-legally and NOR
ally he's your property, and you're not
going to let him forget it either. But
take care, You can't keep a mans
love by repeating every day that yoJ
own it, and by doing nothing tc
deserve it.
You'll lose him sometime. I know
for I've known more men than yol
ever had, the good ones and the baC
too, and I've had to be clever enough
to see through the bad ones. Anc
Tins no paragon of canstancy."
Ruth will never get him away from
me-"
Ruth doesn't want him. She know!
too many men that are much more in
teresting than Tim. Talking to hin
bores her, if you want to know. She'
outgrown him, as she has outgrowl
, you too. Besides, she's in love witt
one of the finest men I ever met. Blu
all that will only make Tim like he
, the better Watch out, 1t won't b.
Ruth that gets him away from you
q. it will be somebody else. You litt
f idiot, | could do it myself if l wante
to, So could half a dozen women
= know. But why waste time on hin? ?
4 And Gaby turned away, walking owe
towards the window. She stood there
2 slim graceful little figure in he
! light dress, against the dark silk c
the curtains.
5 AS far as that goes, your devote
Tim lost his head last night and trie
e TO make love to Ruth" She paused
I Waiting the effect of this on Myrs
I Ruth made a sudden motion of protes
A He kissed her. You may be able t
= imagine how unpleasant it was fo
g Ruth, with her feeling of loyalty t
! wards Langley Now go on HON,
# You wanted to find out about las
9 night. Now you know all about It,"
e She turned her back, staring out tn
:. window. Ruth, feeling weak and he'll
!. less again, sank down in the big chat
Il Myra started to speak, and as she di
/ the door opened and Marie came in IL
a the tea tray. Myra stood there, pu
'. ting on her coat and hat, waiting Il
4 the maid to go.
5 Again Gaby saved the situation.
"Oh Marie, will you come here ar
fasten these hooks" She extended
slim hand and arm. The tight sleev,
T OF her dress were unlocked at Il
p wrists. Marie came to adjust Il
d little fasteners, a task that require
n some moments.
O Myra, seeing the ruse, turned al
If left the room without a word.
As soon as she had gone, Gal
laughed.
All right, Marie" she said. Thank
L There Ruth, I got rid of her witho
.e giving her a chance to say somethir
s nasty Oh, what a relief"
10 But why did you tell her abo
e Tim-kissing me-" Ruth watch'
re Marie disappearing through the do
:. with her loaded tray.
she had it coming to her." Gal