The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-03-02
CHAPTER v.

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daughter. The lady was studiously icy
to Evelyn, and the girl was utterly
miserable Robert Percivnl was away
| with Mackenzie. In his absence. al.
| though IN, two women ate dinner to
gether and kept each other company
afterwnrd IN the drawing room. their
conversation was limited to the sim
plest commonplaces. The return Of the
men eased thu tension. Perciyal ex-
cused himself almost at once to write
some letters, and as Mackenzie made
evident his eagerness TO get Evelyn by
herself, Mrs. Robertson seized a
chance to steal away to her own room.
For some time after her departure
the girl and the man were silent This
was the first time In Mares life that
his heart had been really touched by
woman. and In spite OF his years
and experience. he was almost as
bashful as a young boy.
At length their eyes met, and the
girls lowered. while the color mount
ed In flood TO her hair.
The man was by her side In an In
slant. lie had read In the shy, retreat
Ing glance what he longed 20 see.
"Evelyni 1-I-I--belleve you care
for me, really believe you do" he
exclaimed. "You do, SWEET" he de-
handed. his voice trembling.
yes" whispered Evelyn.
Now. Isn't Il strange" asked Mar
Gus, after they took up their conversa-
ton again. "thnt while was gone I
always thought OF you, but not just
like this. Honey, girl. how long have
you loved me? Before--before todayf"
81 think always" confessed Evelyn,
with growing flush.
What a fortunate man Marcus Mac
Kenzie considered himself Just at that
momentl He had won the prettlest
girl In Ithaca; aud she loved him.
"And to think I only came home
last night" he exulted. "This time
yesterday you were free. my Eve. At
this moment no power can take you
away from me-"
Dreadful recollections Of Oscar In
truded upon Evelyn's new happiness.
Oh. If she only had the courage to tell
Marcusl Would he keep on loving her
and help her to get free. or would he
She glanced Into his face. There
were upon II the marks OF breeding.
OF pride In himself, his wealth. POSI-
ton and power. She knew how highly
he regarded the conventions OF society
II she should disclose TO him the
secret OF her marriage To the farmer,
he would see nothing but the blot upon
her and turn away In disgust. No, she
couldn't tell him. Despair over
whelmed her and made MacKenzles
arms burdensome. With an effort she
smiled family and Withdrew from him.
II don't want to let you go. darling"
he laughed. 1T seems like n beautiful
dreaml"
Eve wished passIonately that she
were at liberty TO make the dream
come true.
"You are my beloved" asserted Mar
eus, and with the girls whispered
"yes," no allowed her TO leave the
room.
Evelyn went Immediately 10 her
mothers apartment aud. opening the
door, slipped In and sank down upon
the floor at Mrs. Robertson's side
"Fve told him I'd marry him." she
said, with trembling lips. "AIother
dear. oh. please. mother dear, don't
you think you could borrow some mon.
ey from Robert for mel | must hive
IT, After Tn married TO Marcus, I
could get II oil back for you. know
| could. I've Just got to have a lot
OF money, and you can't expect me IN
ask Marcus"
Mrs, Robertson drew away with a
SILVER
III you 30 forgot yourself. your
family and your name ms TO do such n |
thing, I should disOwn you. Evelyn"
she said, inallty la her tones.
Evelyn rose YEARLY. She could |
imagine the heights Of her mothers
scorn II she discovered the actual sit.
uatlon. She felt that she would rather
tell Mackenzie than the unsympa-
thetic. frOwnlng woman In the chair.
"There's no use, mother In trying 10
talk To you" she muttered. "Pil man.
age some way. though only God knows
how"
Mrs. Robertson took up her book and
gazed sternly at her daughter over the
top Of II.
Every WELL Evelyn" she said. I'm.
"You're 81 age. II THAT'S
the way you feel about II, there's moth.
Ing more 10 he said"
whereupon the speaker began 10
read, and a very hopeless girl crept
out OF the room.
When Evelyn was repairing the rav.
nges made by her emotions, Polly
crept into the Robertson gar.
den. Her fear OF Mrs. Robertson was
mingled with thrilling happiness.
She had seen Granny Hope and Wee
Jerry eat the fresh eggs Daddy's
promise would keep him oui Of trouble
With old Mare; and the beautiful
stranger would help theml
She gave piercing little trim. the
signal she had always used 10 cnl
Evelyn from The house. Almost M once
! figure stepped from the door 10 the