Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-13

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MTHIs is not coercion" observed
i Preslow, and his eyes we're hard. =.
he seemed about to say something
mrther. then checked himself. TO Con.
stance it appeared that he held a card
in reserve, as though he considered It
unnecessary at the moment, but prob
ably useful later on. She wondered
what II was.
"I am obliged to you for your prom
la Of neutrality" The hardness had
vanished from Preslow's eyes. 1T
implies tacit consent. And now I can
,ee Audrey coming back with the flow-
ers. They look very wonderful. May
give myself the pleasure Of calling
asain?"
III you wish" There was no en-.
thusiasm in Constance's voice.
Preslow took his leave, and climbed
into his car.
Hardness took Lois to the Carlton
On the following day. He had passed a
worried light, and only his extreme
fatigue had brought sleep to him. He
net Lois with nervousness entirely
foreign to his nature, but her first words
soon put him at ease.
II hope you are prepared to be
ashamed of me, Jimmy" she said.
Because I've gone without my break
| FIST 80 that could eat lot"
There was the old banter in her tone,
and Hardness turned to look Mt her.
| She read the anxiety IN his eyes, and
her own softened. She squeezed his
fingers.
1--WE had topping night, and feel
tt for anything, jimmy" She low.
cred her voice. Don't worry, dear
old boy will you? I shan't, SO why
should you?"
Lucy luuCHtu cAptnSlFcly, IOT LUIS
had fine and discriminating taste in
such matters, and before the meal was
over Harkness was sure she was her
old self. Her repartee was as swift as
ever, and her eyes danced with laughter.
How would you like q day in the
country, Iois?" he asked.
rs 1t the hopping season.
NO." grinned Harkness. "I've got
. couple of horses running at Ling
field on Saturday. It's pretty course.
Shall run you down."
Lois eyed him mischievously. 81
really think the man has some ele-
ments of decency about him after ALL"
she murmured. "Racing! l shall GER
tainly come, whether you want me to
or not. What time will you want me
to be ready?"
We'll start as early as you like.
II you care to be ready by ten we could
have q long run round and finish at
Linsfeld. The first race is at one.
thirty. II we get there at half past
twelve 1t will give us time to have a
little grub in the club. will drive you
to town afterward In plenty of time for
your show, and perhaps you will find
me seat in the house."
Lois looked at him seriously. She
realized that he was seeking her COM
pany a great deal, and while she knew
there could be nothing In 1t, yet her
heart thirsted 80 for him 1t was enough
to have him by her side. rhe smile was
gone from her eyes when she spoke to
him.
You're leading a quiet life these
days, Jimmy"
Am I:' Hardness stared moodily
at the cigarette he was smoking. II
may be, but all the time I'm filled with
a tremendous restlessness. He laugh
ed little hardly. II shall do some.
thing soon, expect"
Lols's eyes clouded. Needless of the
people near them she leaned forward
and touched his hand.
Don't be silly, Jimmy, will you?
Don't do anything you might after
ward regret. You won't? Promise
Hardness looked at her. IL never
regret what do," he said steadily.
AND, anyhow, nothing much matters,
Lois bit her lip and said nothing, and
= great Hash Of illuminating thought
lighted Harkness's mind.
by God, LOIS" he murmured
hescely, what a weakling l am.
haven't to bear half that you have, for
I've brought all my troubles on myself,
and yet I'm flinging round like a spoilt
ooy' wanting to smash something be.
cause can't get my own way. And
you-you're just splendid"
Lois shook her head. Her smile was
tremulous.
,, I'm not splendid, Jimmy, really.
IN only just trying TO play the game.
I'm going home to sleep" she
adaed' standing up. II always have
iorty, winks in the afternoon. One
Jay expect ! shall be fat old woman
a. consequence. Are you going to take
me nome, or put me into taxi with
my name and address In my hand?"
III take you," answered Hardness,
'ousing himself to the occasion.
LOIS parted from Hardness at the
tauance to her fiat, and on reaching
n.r room rang up an exclusive semi
Preslow. '
:, Hello, Dicky. Is that YOU? | say.
I'm sorry to disappoint YOU, You re-
meu.oer ~" you asked me to 20 to Lingiicld
vi saturday with you? We'll, | forgot
saea l promised that I'd already fixed
wi ~" the very same place with an old
w. mr. I've just thought OF it. and rung
'ou up at once"
..!low Ireslow knew Lois was not adhering
III ,T,I'Gtty Ity to the truth, but he could not
With whom are Won poino9r no
asked. ~ "'' 'ou s''"s nc
NJ, Jimmy Harkness. made the ap-
sSU,antment sUa with him some days ago,
ana overlooked it,"
darkness - Preslow echoed the
GonS ss' 'Oh, all right. I'm disappointed