Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-01-27
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she had indicated without word that
he might walk beside her. The serv
Ice had been Unattended, and the few
women who drifted away from II die
not walk In their direction, so they
found themselves alone.
Harriet opened the conversation
with frank yet reluctant confession
"I'm so sorry, Royl But II Is only
fair to you to say that I've changed
You will have to do what you thlnl
fit about It, OF course. But cant
pretend that rm--I'm playing yom
game any longer"
"What gamer" Blondln, falling int
graceful step beside her, asked pleas
antly.
II mean any possible-idea you
might have of Nlnal" Harriet said
bravely.
"oh, Ninal /" he shrugged his shoul
ders lightly. Don't take me too seri
ously, Harriet" he said. "Why, when
ever we are alone together. should you
promptly begin to cross-Questlon me
about that little person."
Harriet made faint, impatient
ejaculation.
well, anyway, you know where
standW she said.
"And you know where do" he an
swered, after pause. 81 can see Car
ter has no particular enthusiasm FOR
mel suppose that's your work"
-.
could only repeat. They had reached
the garden now, and were ut the foot
of the steps.
II don't quite see how you can take
that Tone" Blondin limited. ''Do you
expect to marry the boy?"
Harriet did not answer, except by
faint shrug. Her heart was sick
with fright, but there was no reason
why he should be informed that she
had definitely broken with Ward. But
he had never come so near threat
before.
"Of course / am entirely at your
mercy" she said, simply. Blondlr
watched her for full moment of 81
| lence before he said suddenly:
Look here. I'll make bargain
with you. If you will consent not Il
make any alluslon towel, to ter
years ago. I'll do the same. I'll give
you my solemn promise on 1t. Sa,
what you please about me now. You're
under no bond to protect me. cal
hold my own. But the past Is dead
Neither you nor ] will speak Of 1
without agreeing to do so. How abou
TT"
She hesitated, the black lashe
dropped, her restless hands twisting
and torturlng her handkerchief.
protected her. she thought, while leav
ing her free to oppose him.
'Tll agree she said, finally.
"Promise?"
"Oh, promise ~ She bit her lip, an,
frowned, as If she would add some
thing more. But no words came onl
her troubled eyes met his fully an
splendidly for second.
Then with brief, familiar nod sh
turned, and without another wor
went into the house.
The morning dragged. 1t was DIR
and hot, with promise of storr
later.
Madame Carriers breakfast had bee
sent upstairs, and Mrs. Tabor ha
Joined her, for when the old lady sen
message to Harriet, the two wome
were together, In elaborate neglige'
and a litter of Sunday papers wa
scattered about the beautiful bedroom
Upon Harriet's entrance Mrs. Tabo
gracefully rose to go, but she pause
for q pleasant good morning.
Alone with her determined old er
envy, Harriet assumed her usual al
OF respectful readiness. Madame Ca
ter had sent for herr
Eyes" said the old lady, lookln
almlessly about her before gatherin
her garments together. and sInlIln
into a chair. 81 wanted you to kno
that the young people propose
drive to Easthampton, at about tw
o'clock-my granddaughter has bee
here, teasing Granny for the plan, an
have consented. They will dir
til ere and be back at about-wel
after dinner"
"But won't that tire your IIarri,
asked.
81? oh, shall not go. Ward wi
Chappron his sister, and Nina, Am
Mr.. Blondin will see that they e
home in time. It's quite all right, Nil
Field; | am entirely satisfied. They
"But, Madame Carter" Harriet 4
terrupted her as she had expected
be interrupted. "Surely II would |
better"
, 1--WE won't discuss 1t, please, Mi
Field"
Harriet's cheeks reddened; she WI
silent.
, 81 mean that you and shall
| III u,,;.HIy cat unarriad IN a. faxy