Evening journal., 1922-03-01

helpless or restore me to health
pital tomorrow" He spoke with
forced cheerfulness.
"Oh. l shall be thinking OF you and
wishing for the success OF the opera
ton with all my might" the girl
cried sofetly. 81 think II were able
I to &c about as you do now I would
: not have the courage to risk such a
hazard"
Il did not mean to come to you
again until-unless / could come as I
was before" he went on. but be-
( ing near I could not resist the temp
tation of IA little chat with you.
was determined not TO tell you of
my chance to get really well, but
you see how your kindness has dis
armed me. Please don't come to the
hospital. but If all goes well may l.
may1 look you up once more?"
In the darkness Fay could feel
her cheeks suddenly flush and tingle,
and little. uncomprehended warmth
and glow settled about her heart.
"I shall be here waiting to see
you. Captain Warren. whenever you
come"
When they reached the driveway
Captain Warren paused beside a
car that was parked at a little dis
tance from the others, and held out
his hand.
"If-if things shouldn't go just
right. you must promise to let me
know she begged, but l am sure
/ feel that they Will SO l won't
say good-by.' captain, but Just good
night until you come again"
He held her hand very tightly for
a moment, 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 awniri
and a strange. nuttering sensation
|, within her breast.
' ~Fbeg your pardon; did frighten
your" Kenneth Clayton stood before
her. Il could scarcely believe my
ewes at first when Ifsaw you coming
toward me just now. Have you
been for a little stroll?"
.sYest. 1.-THE house seemed TO
stifie me-" she stammered, her one
thought being TO get away she
liked the grave. quiet man and ad-
mired his forcefulness. but just now
she wanted TO be by herself. TO try
TO anaiyze this new emotion.
"I have something that I am very
anxious to say 20 you" There was
more Of command than pleading in
his tone. 81 looked for you every
where both yesterday and today.
Won't you spare me just few min
utes. Miss Tudor7"
Fay caplulated.
They stole into the house and out
upon a little porch. Kenneth cay
ton brought chairs from within the
rooom. and they seated themselves
we'll In shadow.
II have never married AZ you
know" he began. This is the only
house which It has been for several
years my habit TO visit. When
found myself still anxious to avail
myself OF its hospitality after your
departure for France fancied that
IL was only because I admire your
aunt for her beauty and charm and
more than all. her congeniaity as
a splendid pal. but now know me
truth. II was because Twins
memory Of you fingered here.
.ew ii the other day when I stood
the hall and you came down the
irs"
Mr. claytoni" Fay rose pre-
,itately from her chair. Really
please hear me out" he pleaded
should not have spoken now. bu
erious disorders at one OF my fac
+ tories demand my immediate pres
ence there. and I should like 10 fee
before I go that you have at leas
listened to me. have no delusion
that YOU love me now. Fay but
! have never failed in anything tina
I have undertaken. and I cannot fal
now in the one thing which ] de
sire more than all else in the world
ask. I beg Of you that when ! re
turn you will give me an oppertunit
TO win your love. to make you care.
"Oh. I should not have listene
to youv Fayscried IN distress.
admire you. I honor you for III
splendid things that you have don'
and II am proud Of your friend
shin. but could never feel towar
you as you wishi"
"Will you tell me one thing truly
He possessed himself OF one OF he
hands and held It firmly. rs theI
any one else? Am ! trespassing
Have you found some one else f'
whom you care ?"
Fay shook her head.
~Therc--there Is no one" sh
said family.
rTncn ] am satisfied He tow
cred above her and laid both hand
gently on her hhhuoldrce6t qacf
gently on her shoulders. Il am Will
ing % take my chance. Oh. m
bar. my dear. shall make yo
lave me-"
II must not lct you 20 away will
bet thought. Mr.. Clayton. ! ca
f.xer- care for you, not in tho val
y,u mean"