The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-17
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wanted 70 Tess up 10 you this
morning, Poll" Oscar ran on. .It's
funny thing, but I reckon care
more for your little finger than for
Eyes whole body. Maybe some day
after get all her cash --"
Polly coughed down lump that
persissed-in coming up In her throat.
sGou needn't spiel Towns TO me. Os-
rar." she guiped. fan | believe In be.
"a honest. So. before your woman
ssnnes. ! might as well give you a bit
~ my mind. II owned you from your
zap 20 your boots wouldn't use you
FIR doormat In front OF Daddy's
shantyf"
Ne shot q look Of amazement. The
ccffident smile faded from his face,
and his lips snggcd at the corners.
Then be arose 10 his feet.
II been thinking about you all day.
he broke forth. you've got every
thing Hooks, notion and brains. |
want you. Pollyop and I'm going tc
kiss ven this time. SO help me God r.
He took q step toward her and Polly
scrnmbled up. Just at that moment
Evelyn Robertson entered. Oscar Ben.
nett turned swiftly. and Polly, very
pale, placed herself Mt Ewes side. And
as the wind foamed the lake to fury
end shook Granny Hopes forsaken lit
tie hut. the man and two girls stood
siIcft long. tense minute.
Then Oscar smiled nj Eveiyr, a tri
unphant, Insulting mule.
$50 you thought II best 10 ml1d me
my lady, he laughed II guess after
while you'll come 10 know | mean
What say.
Eve tried to speak but could not
Polly squeezed her arm encouragingly
You're q mean duffer. oscar." she
thrust in. sYour woman's scared Of
you, that's all Try beln' better. an
see how she likes II"
shes got good right to be DID
scared" grnnted Bennett. "Now oui
with u. Eve. What's the rumpusf You
haven't sent me a cent for a month";"
With shaking fingers Evelyn pushed
hack her wlnd-hlown hair.
Il couldn't get any money, Oscar
she walled. my allowance Is all gone
gave every cent Of It TO you. You
know very well mother won't give me
any more"
She had one card left to play. and
she, hoped II would take the trick.
y might as well tell you." she con
tlnued. the steel In her eyes wIplng
away the blue. Mother hasn't any
money. All thought we had belong.
60 Cousin Bob"
She ceased speaking md waited al
Instant 10 note how her news strucl
her husband. He flung up clenchet
fist.
The devil take you. Eye!" he cried
Don't try to put anything over on nj,
like that You're the biggest liar Ii
Tompklns county"
Tint he partly believed her Shove,
In lbs manner.
"l'd never a. married you II I'd
known that two years ago Oscar as
serted hoarsely. sYou can be dea,
certain Of that. my lady. You wer
pretty careful TO keep your none
troubles to yourself. SIT down. both q
you You're shiyering like two cats.
ImputsIvely Evelyn went toward hin
ooh. Oscar, listen, listen to me-" sh
said, trying to steady her voice. .
want to be free. | can't. can't lly
this way any longer"
A coarse oath fell from Bennett
lips.
.You don't need to-" he shoute
''You got home to come ton
home. You can do the work my 8
saother's doing. It's your job, not her
You're my wife, by ginger, and as
said to Poliyop here, ven live with m
or you pay UP. ! don't give tinker
d--n which you do"
His voice grew deep as he finishe
and an evil. haunting smile drew
his mrs Evelyn shnddered and swaye