New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-20

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"a il somsshing about ths-ths
Princess % Mlehlla Fslls2s
Yes. Ma
fhene Nas 4 lORg silence, thea Ma
inquired. 'M0Nld Fea like 10 tell
me something about the little Rrinr
sssss somstimss Il helps, 10 talk"
Met yet"
Wont geu stay an have supper
Hilh Allie sR' meF We're awful
lonesome with "a gene, Allies out
sem'F's butt Nould do me coed 10
know you was here an it'll do you
good 20 stay feu can rest yourself
while ] take mF nap"
Ma BFiskew did net wish TO take
a nap, but she knew that Gray needed
the selaee OF his own thoughts Just
row, go, when he agreed, she sent
him downstairs,
hFay's brain, like his body had
grown tired and fsFeFish, To be
sure, little more than a day had gone
by since he had sailed forth like
knight, but II seemed year, an age,
and every hour brought new and
heeReF distress, He found II possible
HOW, for the first time, 20 relax a BIT
physically so he closed his eyes and
lay back in an easy chair while the
twilight stole In upon him,
He heard Allie enter the house,
but he did not stir, He would have
10 put on the mask saon enough, for
OF course, she must never suspect, on
Buddy's account, The room, which
had grown agreeably dark, was sud-
denly illuminated. and he lurehed 10
his feet 10 md the girl facing him |
from the door, She was' neither
startled nor surprised al his presence, |
and when he tried 20 smile and TO |
sreet her In his accustomed manner,
she interrupted him by saying:
u know YOU were here"
so? Then Ma Is awake again."
Allie shook her head vaguely. u
knew you were here the minute ]
came in. can most always tell"
There had been a shadow of smile
Upon her lips, but II vanished: look
OF growing concern erept over her
tace. whats the matter? What
ever has happened, Mr., Gray"
Why. nothing. ] was feeling tired.
worn out. INDUCING myself In a
thoroughly enjoyable III OF the blues"
His voice broke when he tried to
laugh.
Allie uttered a quick. low cry, q
wordless. sympathetic sound. her
dark eyes widened. grew darker; she
came forward a step or two, then she
halted. Would you rather be
alone?" she asked. lie signified his
dissent. and she went on: Il know
what the blues are like. ] sit alone
in the dark good deal"
She busted herself about the room
Tor a few moments, Strengthening
things, adjusting the window shades.
Allie had the knack OF silence.
blessed attribute in man or woman,
Ind to Gray's surprise he found that
Ter mere presence was comforting.
She startled him by saying. suddenly;
you hurt! Hurt badly"
He looked UP at her with an In
tinctive denial upon his lips. but
the futility of deceit he
lodded. Eyes. Allie"
The girl drew deep breath. her
trong hands closed, harshly she
aid: IT could kill anybody that
,urt YOU. I wanted to kill Buddy II
hat time. Is it those Nelson's II
lave they got you down." There II
vas something fierce and masterful IN
lllie,s concern. and her inquiry car
led with it even more than proffer
+ help; she had, in fact, flung herself II
nto a protective attitude. She sug-
.ested nothing so much as lioness II
oused
mo, no. 1t is nothing like that.
merely fooled myself-had dream.
on wouldn't understand, my dear H
Allie studied him soberly for mo-
nent "Oh yes, I would! do! II
nderstand perfectly Nobody could
understand as we'll as ! do" II
What do you mean by that" II
1--WE been hurt, too" She laid
and upon her breast That's why
sit in the dark" II
my dear child! I'm sorry. Gus
aid you were unhappy, but thought II
. was merely-the new life. You're I