The Washington times., 1923-01-18

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By Vincente BIascO Ibanez
Author OF "The Four Horsemen
sof the APOCALYPSE and Other
Novels Of World Renown.
GHE forgot everything around
her. Her eyes were stil
~ open, but the vision Of the.
sea, the golden sunset In the
sky, and even the pine boughs
forming a canopy above their
heads had disappeared from her
gaze.
suddenly she saw them an Once
more, and at the same time she
drew back her shoulders, repell-
ing him.
mo, 1 won't. = stop!
Someone win see usT'
a Change of Mood.
The prince was an athlete. but
his emotion weakened him. Be-
uides, his energy was scattered
m the double effort Of trying to
master the woman and at the
same time enjoy her caress IN
the Overwhelming fury Of his
passion. She. bent and straight
ened several times with All the
suppleness OF a reptile, and
finally succeeded in escaping
from the chain Of his arms.
.LubimoH, coming to himself
again, saw Alicia standing in
front Of him. raising her hands
to her hair. to her tilted hat and
the boa. which had slipped from
her shoulders.
Let. us co. she said, with
angry brevity.
And the Prince, repenting his
violence. followed her, crest
fallen. After walking a few
steps. she seemed moved by the
silence. which showed his re-
pentance, and smiled again.
She hesitated for a moment at.
the archway OF the entrance.
warn you" she said, shak.
ing a teasing finger at Michael.
that II you return to your old
tricks, shall cali for help. Do
yon promise you'll be good?
Word OF honor? ss All right.
Se9ahead; I don't trust you"
He went ahead down the STAIR
way to explore. The walls OF
the Museum seemed to expand as
they continued to descend. Be-
sides the building with its roof
at their feet, there was a second
Building below, rising from the
rocky slopes with its stone walls
ptefced by large windows. AT a
turn OF the path the Prince fall
tered to wait for his companion.
She was slowly descending,
maintaining a distance of several
steps between them. With the
ltghtness Of a spring which is re. )
leased Michael slipped up the
several steps that separated them
and with his arms embraced that
adorable body. He could not
climb any farther; Aiicia's hand
frepuised his head with a nervous
violence.
Sne was angry at her helpless
ness; she could not escape him.
tIet me goi It's ridiculous,
Stop"
Knocked off from a blow from
her slender hands, the Princes
hat rolled down the steps. And
Michael. realizing that his posi-
ton was indeed ridiculous. re.
leased her, and together they
Quietly retraced their steps toward
the open shore.
Deep Humility.
Without protest Alicia allowed
Michael to put his arm in hers.
leaning upon it. He expressed
such deep humility! He seemed
repentant for the liberties he had
taken, and asked her forgiveness
with a pale smile; her emotion
was such that she made not the
slightest movement when his arm
freed itself from hers and encir-
cled her waist.
Thus they walked along, closely
mixed, forming a single body,
taking step after step mechan-
ically. without looking where they
were going. He with his eyes
fixed on hers, watched her face
closely, hoping for a glance, and
q. .monosyllable that would mean
her acceptance. But Alicia was
afraid Of meeting those implorinR
eyes. and turned her own away.
Tell me yes" Michael MUIR
INJURED. ut isn't for nothing that
we have met; it is not for nothing
that you have sought me out.
We shall rebuild our lives that
have been 50 nearly wrecked by
our vanity and pride. Let US be,
although It is rather late, what
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