Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-28

house." Marie answered. With touch Il
pride,
-wsil. as saaa as you're NJ, Fu, them on
ana walk about Walking vii hs gooi Tor
you. and when you sit down set 70 on that
lace you said you'd make foF Has,"
ligt, madam. the eaFsT- Marie said. ~lia
eyed.
20. Anderson or somebody can DO the
heavy work ani run the eFFaRds aRd y9u
can drive me. You turn into a giE toF .
while
Eyes. madam Marie said. submissive eus
amazed,
Clad in feminine garments. Marie found
herself a person % leisure, Even the Lace
making vas forbidden toF a few days. be.
SIDES the materials had 10 be ordered from
town. which neeessitaied a dslFy, "cah.
slider that you're having holiday. Walk
about" Mrs punharto-kent commanded.
Get that head Of yours well as soon as
possible"
wllletls. Marie discovered. was tho man
who had carried her up 20 the house when
sha was hurt on the Brst morning Marie
was able TO so down into the garags Mfs.
punbarten Kent brought him In and nitro
duesd him. "Angouleme. this Is wiilstis.-
she announced. with her usual abruptneAA
He's the night watehmah. 80 II anything
seares you again. just remember that he's
about and call him"
Marie liked wlllatts instantly. Though hs
looked rough. he had a nice sfnlls.
" IL ia q pleasure to meet you. Mr. Wil.
letts." she told him. 3" wish 20 thank you
that you bore mo 20 the garage tho other
night. From experience know that an un-
conscious person ls heavy" and. 10 WiliettS
evident surprise she held out her hand for
him 10 clasp. Her bis eyes looked more than
ever tho larger part OF her face. for her
accident had told on her
20. that was all right" he said. with some
embarrassment You're no weight at ali
besides Breck and / had you between u.s.
His obseryant eyes softened pleasantly; few
men would be proof against such a glance
as Marie bestowed on him. for when Brcck's
name was mentioned the light in Maris's
eyes became positive glow So Brcck had
helped carry her. Mrs Dunharton.K Kent had
not told her that
Her morning walk was down the driveway
and designed 10 prove 10 Mrs. Dunbaytonr
Kent that she was obeying her. Mrs. Dun
barton Kent sat In her room In the morn
ings and would see her. II she could keep
up her courage she would take longer walk
in the afternoon about which she would tell
no one.
So. In suit and furs and a little toquo.
Marie circled the house and started down the
driveway and was captured at once by the
breath OF spring. 1t was both chilly and
warm. invigorating. The birds were an.
nouncing their arrival. Marie stopped st
the edge Of the park and watched them.
They were greatly enjoying themselves
- ~.
be much peasanter for them when the leaves
came out.
Are you conjuring the birds, Mar1ef" .
voice behind her asked.
She turned quickly. 1t was West He had
come from the house and had crossed the
lawn. SO she had not heard him.
Marie smiled brightly. "No. monHeur-
still. do not know the meaning Of the word
conjuring' l was thinking that soon In the
trees there would be nests"
It's the nature Of birds-and men-to
build nests, II we can persuade a woman to
help U.S." He held out his hand, his eyes
intent yet smiling. and when Marie gave
him her hand he held it "Are you feeling
as well as you look, little Marie?" From
the entire front Of the house they could b
seen. Mrs. Dunbarton-Kent from her sitting
room, Bella from the library, and Gibbs from
the dining room were witnesses Of the meet.
ing. West knew that they were.
I think I am altogether we'll, monsieur,
and partly because Of the beautiful roses I
think they brought the spring. and who could
be Ill in SO lovely weather."
Vests gaze swept her admringy. AN
you going for a walK?" he asked.
"A little-in the park, monsieur"
=" May I come with you?"
Marie was more surprised now than she
was embarrassed. Most men either looked
or made pretty speeches. but there was some
thing determined about the way In which
West looked and spoke. quite different from
his manner when he had talked with her In
the garage. Suddenly there was about him
the air Of the determined lover 1t was
astounding. and when she spoke 1t was with
! reluctant air. but I shall walk such Q
little way"
VERY well. Just to the park entrance,
.hen?"
Perhaps, monsieur-but You are without
your overcoat. I am afraid you will take
cold"
I'm not in the least afraid OF taking cold
I'm warm from head to heele. It's do
light to see you again. Gomez"
Having shown the proper degree Of reluo-
ance. Marie had no objections to offer. How.
'ver, she looked at the trees and the road, at
my object rather than at West
you really feel all right AGAIN." West
lsked.
Altogether we'll. monsieur-only a little
any,"
You feel weak. I've worried terribly
bout you. The other night I didn't know
'ou were hurt until Gibbs began fussing
round the house trying to find lint and
hings for Aunt Bulah. When went out
o the garage and saw you laid out on your
ed unconscious had shock. You looked
hastily. Marie"
He spoke with such feeling that in sheer
ratitude Marie looked at him. Il will never
orget your kindness, monsieur. You and
FRS. Dunbarton-Kent, you have made me
appy so I begin to love Kent House."
West looked at her in way that made
or eyes fall. II hope you will love Kent
louise stu better. or, rather that you will
,ve--a DunbartonKent better. As told
ou, am thoroughly sick Of this nfe-ehere
no satisfaction in a merely social exist
nee. I want to settle down and work.
ave several inventions to which Ia like to
i've my time. I can't work here; family
'oubles cast pail Of gloom over everything.
want home OF my own. I'd like to 90 to
anada-what do you think Of that, Mark?
ONE beautiful place on the st. Lawrencc?"
There are such places, monsieur, where
ou could work most peacefully" Marie an
vered with determined steadiness
West looked at her lowered lashes and
'imson cheek You are utterly sweet.
arie," he said with sudden passion. In