Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-24


Alix's heart sink.
"And that" Cherry said In a wills
per. "is my husband r.
She paused. staring down at the
table. one hand supporting her fore.
head. the other wandering idly among
the breakfast things. Her look was
somber and far away. Alix, standing.
watched her disiressedly. through q
long minute Of silence.
"Weil w Cherry said lifelessly, look
Ing up at her sister with dulied eyes.
What now7 It's still for better or
worse. suppose?"
Allx sat down, and for moment
covered her face with a tight-pressed
hand. When she took II away there
was new serenity and resolution In her
tired face.
NO. she said. with a great sigh. 81
think perhaps you're right He hasn't
lie should have no claim on you
now r.
"AIix." Cherry demanded. "would
you forgive hlmY'
Perhaps wouldn't" AlIx said,
after thought
Perhaps you wouldn't" Cherry
echoed. incredulously.
We'll. I'm not very good AIix said,
hesi,atlngly. But a VOW Is vow, you
know. II II was limited. then my
my fulnllment OF II would be limited,
suppose. or course" she ndded,
honestly, I'm talking for myself
only"
"And you would quietly forgive and
forget % demanded the little sister, IN |
bitter scori.
II say | hope | wouldp Alix cor
rected her. Even If this Is true"-she
added, with n glance at the lavender
letter-"stili, suppose the rule of for
giving seventy times seven times"
Cherry interrupted her with a burst
Of bitter and rebelllous weeping.
"Oh. my God. what shall dor she
sobbed with her bright head dropped
On her arm.
Don't cry. Cherry. Cherry |" Alix
said. her own tears trimming over.
She came to kneel beside her sister,
and they locked their arms about each
other. and their wet cheeks touched.
Don't cry. dear T she said, tenderly.
mn all come straight. somehow, and
ven wonder why we took II so hard
Now listen TO me, SIS" ms soon as
;herry had somewhat regained her
'ompcsure. Wen ascertain about
his letter; that's only fair. If Martin
lenies it,"
"Of course he'll deny III" Cherry
Interrupted. from the bitter knowledge
the had of him.
Allx again felt daunted for second
~ the sheer ugllness and sordldness
II the natter but she returned to the
barge brayey
suppose we get Peter TO ask him."
he suggested suddenly. "Peter has a
wonderful way of getting the truth
ui OF peoplel" Poor Cherry, the very
mention OF his name makes her
vince. Allx thought. watching her
lister sorrowfully. "If Martin can
Peter that II Is not true,
hen that makes all the difference In
he world" she added. aloud. "rhen
gu tell Martin frankly that you have
he old house ready to live In. and you
ant to live there. He"
Hell never agree to that" Cherry
aid. Shaking her head. "But II this
! true?" she asked. again Indicating :"
nc letter.
Then tell him that unless he agrees =
bsolutely TO n separation" Allx said. ;,
hat you VIII get a divorce :" :,
and live here. alone. under that ),
vt OF cloudg" Cherry said. with -
Altering eyes "Oh, Welt" she said. :,
sing. and going toward the door.
Is horrible - horrible - horrible 49,
hateyer ! do What Is your ldca- -
at we should dine. and 20 to the "
rnbenm tonight as II nothing had l.,
'ppencd and let all this walt until
~ can ask Peter to cross examine !.
artIn1" ~
Il wonder II Martin would tell me3
ny couldn't | pretend that | opened -,
at letter by mistake aud Brighten ..
~ 1870 RAh'''hiN a ~ y tlNtf ri
TX said. -.
you could" Cherry admitted. life En-
SLY. -But you may be sure Il is hs
Ie enough" she added as
Then leave II to me e. Alix said. ~,
nd don't feel too sad Cherry. n,
u're young. and NE may take a ca
n that chanpes everything for you.
a always have rete.-peter and ma
back OF your m.
Alir. you're the best sister girl M
r had" Cherry said. passlonately.
ting her hand on Alx's shoulder. Ma
wish were as big rs YOU are do
hes made me So wretched," Wits.
81 Cherry, 1ith trembling lips. Oh,
li sometimes I've been sick u life ina
! VIII investigate this letter. and drr
~ noi ifus i'u fFy again. Anxf
~ pNlf win hin. A. he wants ma fh,
lf li' ife here ono study French d