The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-04-27


explained. II she had been asked. VIII,
the agony OF doubt had given place Il
q warmer glow about her heart wher
she thought OF Daddy Hopkins. Away
on up there In the gloom OF tile prison
he had received mothers benedIc
tion; Polly believed this with all her
soul. Jerry and she too had come In
for their share; and this new conf.
dence lifted the shadow from her eyes
a little and Iessened the stabbIng hurt
In her side.
| The thing that tormented her most
was Jerry's constant mourning for his
father. Day by dny she had rncked
her brains for ways TO amuse him, but
as soon as the novelty OF the play had
worn or. the old-time cry would be-
gin;
"wnnt 10 play horse wifi my Daddy
Hopkinsi Wee Jerry wants Daddy
Ifopkinsl'
She was looking Mt him one morn
ing after one OF his spells OF weeping.
and wistfully considering II there
might be a way to hurry him on 10
Auburn for day. when Evelyn Rob-
ertson suddenly appeared In the
shanty door.
For a long time Evelyn's conscience
had made her uncomfortable. Even
though her days were exceedingly
busy. the remembrance OF the squatter
girls pale. pleading face tormented
her. and she was fearful Pollyop
might not keep the promise she had
made. and Marcus Mackenzie would
be lost forever.
So astounded was Polly Hopkins TO
see the girl that she neglected 10 ask
her In. Overlooking this, Miss lob
ertson stepped into the room In cm-
barrassment.
"Pollyop." she began. catching her
breath. II just had to speak TO you.
I'm going TO be married to Mr.. McKen-
Gle. and came to talk TO you about Il
and---and to bring the baby some
candy"
Her expression grave with surprise.
Polly scrutinized her coldly.
"Jerry'd rather have his Daddy
Hopkins than candy" she retorted.
frowning.
Miss Robertson drew back little,
shaking her head.
II couldn't manage that, I'm afraid"
she said soberly, "but--"
Poilyop shifted uneasily.
"Mebbe you could get Old Marc to
say ! could take Jerry TO Auburn.
thenf" she ventured. "Jerry1l die II
he don't sec his daddy. He's gettin'
thinner an thinner every day. He's
been yelling like mad all mornln.."
Evelyn pondered on this an instant.
Eyes, ! could do that. I'm sure" she
answered. smiling broadly. 'Td love
to do II. too"
The fOrlorn droop at the corners
OF Polly's mouth disappeared.
"Mebbe, II could get something to
wear" she hesitated.
IL Ind never occurred to Miss Rob.
ertson how Pollyop managed for cloth
Ing. She had so much herself she was
blind TO another's need; but, as she
had come to demand favor, then per-
haps she had better offer as much as
she could.
Polly" she calculated. you've been
awfully good to me. and you can have
any one OF my dresses you want, aud
keep II too. And I'll persuade Mr..
Mackenzie to get you permit to 70
TO Auburn" ~
Polly felt her heart grow big. Then.
after all. she could take Wee Jerry TO
his daddy.
~ s'spose-f s'spose." she hesitated,
trembling. "you couldn't tell your cous-
In" Her throat caught IN a sob but
she cleared It. and went on, "just tell
I'm Oscar wasn't my manr
Evelyn Robertson had often lived
over the horror OF the minutes when
the shameful secret OF her marriage
20 Oscar Bennett was 80 nearly dis
closed to Robert PercIval. More than
once had she congratulated herself !
upon the cleverness with which she !
had avoided thar danger To be sure
her escape had been at the expense
OF Polly's reputation. She regretted |
the necessity but reasoned that q good |
name could not be much Of loss to |
squatter.
"Of course couldn't do that" she |
returned sharply. "why--why should |
you want"
The sIuatter girrs gaze lifted 10
the speakers face. and tears welled
over the frlnged hds, Then Evelyn
read the truth; and her eyes glinted |
and narrowed
"Aierciful Heavens. you're In love
with my cousinT she exclaimed. els
that what you meang"
The brown head fell forward, ana
a hame-hot face was hidden In the
curls.
"And he loves you. too" cried Ev-
eiyn. In disdain. "Whut a fool was
not to discover that befOrel How per.
fectiy awful That's what has been
the matter with him for months"
She snatched Pollyop's arm and
shook her
sits absolutely mad OF you to think
OF my cousin In that way" she con.
llnued. her voice hoarse with fear.