The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-01

philanthroptst who mas been nj
tentive TO Mrs. Tudor, and
CAPTAIN WARREN, who saw VII.
bur fall In battle. Captain War
rem explains to Fay that his hip
was shattered during tho Argonns
drive.
GO ON WITH THE STORY.
There is a certain operation
which will either leave me utterly
helpless or restore mo to health
again. and l am going to the hos
pttal tomorrow" He spoke with
forced cheerfulneSs.
sph, / shall be thinking Of You
and wishing for the success Of the
operation with all my might" the
girl cried softly. 81 think II were
able TO get about as you do now
would not have the courage TO risk
such hazard
II did not mean to come to yor
asain until-unless could come
as was before" he went on. "But
being near ! could not resist the
Temptation OF "a little chat with
you OF my chance to get really we'll,
you of my chance to get really well,
butt you see how your kindness has
disarmed me. Please don't come to
the hospital, but II all goes well
may I-may l look you up once
tnofe?.
In the darkness Fay could feel
her cheeks suddenly flush and tin,
gles and little, uncomprehended
warmth and glow settled about her
heart
ri shall be here waiting to see
you, Captain Warren, whenever
you come"
When they reached the driveway
C&tain Warren paused beside a
carFthat was parked at a little dis
lance from tho others, and held on,
shiaFhandS III t
etfTitsthtngs shouldn't go just
Fight you, must promise to let mo
KNOW" she begged, "but I am sure
L FEEL that they viii! So won't
say gooy-Dy,' captain, but just
good night until You come again"
2 He held her hand very tightly for
aSmoment, then stepped into the
car and was whirled away down the
drive. She stood where he had left
her, watching until the lights OF his
car had disappeared around a turn
In the road. Then she went slowly
toward the house, her brain awhirl
and a strange, fluttering sensation
within her breast.
81 beg your pardon; did frighten
yon?. Kenneth Clayton stood be
fore her. II could scarcely believe
my eyes at first when saw you
coming toward me just now. Have
you been for little stroll?"
Eyes, 1.-The house seemed 10
stifle me-" she stammercd, her one
thought being to get away. She
ikedSthe grave, quiet man ana adj
mired, his forcetulness, but just now
she wanted to be by herself, to try
to analyze this new emotion.
.I have something that am very
anxious TO say to you" There was
more of command than pleading In
his tone. II looked for you every
where both yesterday and today.
Won't YOU spare me just few min
iites, Miss TUDOR
Fay capttulated.
They stole into the house and out
upon q little porch. Kenneth Clay
ton brought chairs from within the
room, and they seated themselves
well In shadow.
81 have never married, as you
know" he began. This is the only
house which 1t has been for several
years my habit TO visit. When
fefnd myself sill anxious to avail
myself Of Its hospitality after your
departure for France l fancied that
e was only because admire your
aunt for her beauty and charm and
more than all. her congenlallty as
"a splendid pal, but now I know the
truth. 1t was because a living
memory Of you fingered hero.
knew It the other day when | stood
nthe hall and you came down the
INF. Clayton" Fay rose pre-
dipftately from her chair. Really,
-
aPlease hear me out" he pleaded
should not havo spoken now. but
flons disorders at one Of my fac
Hes demand my immediate pres
eiice there, and should like to feel
before / SO that You have at least
listened to me. have no decisions
ahat, you love me now, Fay: but
&aye never failed In anything that
fhaye undertaken. and cannot fail
now in the one thing which de.
sire more than all else in the world
Task, ] beg Of you that when / 70
ttirn, you will eve mo an Opportu
fiityyto win your love. to make you
care!s
abh, 1 should not have listened
% you'll" Fay cried in distress. ~
admire you, / honor you for the
fplendid things that you have done,
and III am proud OF your friend
nip. but I could never feel toward
roh as you wlsh!"
sSyilIi you tell mo one thing
stfni ~" He possessed himself o!
one oi her hands and held It firm.
ii. rs there any one else? Am
lraspassing? Have you found some
1ne else for whom Sou care?"
Fav shook her head.
There there Is no one" she
aid faintlYs