Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1922-01-28
INV RUBY M. AYRES.
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Peter sent the porter for taNi-
cab, and stood beside Ainelte in The
dark porch, waiting silently,
There Was a great bitterness IN bis
heart, though he hardly knew why,
lie had considered this girl 4 nuis-
anee, and had not wished fer The
guardianship that had been thrus,
upon him: but now Il was ended %
spmmarily, he was conscious OF 4
strange resentment
For one thing, he hated Cayanagh,
aud the thought that this man was
Ninelte's father was more than dis
tasteful 10 him.
The porter returned, aud touched
his hat.
THE taSi, sir!'
Nothard awoks from his reyerie,
and followed Ainettr outside.
When they were driving away he
spoke 10 her for the first time.
We'll, your greatest wish las come
true" he said hardly. "You viii
have more money now than you will
know what 10 do with" #.
He felt her ewes upon him, though
he did not look ai her
"Nou will have your wish, too,
She said. You win be rid Of me.
Peter Nothard raised his eyes and
looked steadily al Nncige. II am
not aware that j ever said ! wished
10 be rid OF YOU" he said quietly.
'Sinette laughed. y4
Some actions speak louder than
words" she said. "Oh, ! know |
ought TO be grateful to you Tor all
You have done. and SO am, 5ut-all
the samew she drew a long breath.
I'm glad It's ended. | am glad I've
really got something OF my own
after all"
His face hardened.
I'VE don't know yet that this mans
story is true he objected. Il shall
want very conclusive proof
Ninette shrugged her shoulders.
II know its true! | think | always
knew il from the first time | met
him; there was something about him
something that attracted ne, even
though YOU called him a blaekguard,"
she added defiantly.
Nothsrd turned 10 open the door
as the taxi stopped.
We'll, we won't argue about II,
he said curtly. Il will just come i'll
with you for a moment and make ar
rangements for tonight"
He told the driver TO wait, ana
opened the door with his latchkey.
standing aside TO let Ninette precedc
him into the house. He switched OIL
the light and led the way into his
study, where the fire burned cheer
lily. Just as it had done that first night
when Nnctte walked into it, an I'M
invited guest.
III you'll excuse me moment
Nothard said. He went out of the
room and she heard him go upstairs
and call to the housekeeper; she
heard him speaking TO her for few
seconds, then he came back again.
Have made all arrangements for
you'll can go to hotel tonight, and
will come back about midday tomor-
row."
"Yes, thank you
They stood looking at one another
awkwardly for moment, then he
turned 10 the door:
"Well-good night"
Good night" he was out in the
hall before she spoke again. "This IS
different TO the first time | came
here" she said Historically.
Eyes" He came back, looked at
her for moment with hard eyes,
then said again. "Well, good night
shall see you tomorrow"
Ninette did not reply for minute.
"What are you thinking Of, Min
ctte?' asked Peter.
81 think" she said slowly. Il think
[ shall go back to your sisters housc
tomorrow to pack up my things and
bring them here" -.
Nothard.was surprised.
"Surcly you've no wish to go there
I gair--after what happened" he sail.
Margaret, or one of the maids can
see that your things are packed up al
right surely"
Nevertheless" said Ninctte grim
", Il think | shall go