San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-01
Variety of Interesting subjects Discussed for Home Reading
A Woman ObSeSsed
(C) 1928 Carolyn Beecher

ness and remained silent also, Won
dering. as did all who met her, how
that likable chap, Bruce Conway,
came to marry so uninteresting a
woman.
The supper over-to Muriel it had
been one long hour of torture-an
orchestra appeared and the rooms
were rapidly cleared for dancing.
Anxiously Muriel looked about for
Bruce, but not until she saw him on
the floor dancing with Elizabeth had
she been able to locate him. Once
again she blamed herself for her lack
of tact. He had told her if there was
dancing he would have the first dance
with her and she had coldly refused.
thinking if she didn't dance he would
not.
As he whirled past her again ana
again with the beautiful Elizabeth
Longworth her anger grew and her
Jealousy became unbearable. Watch
ing her opportunity. the next time
they came near she caught his sleeve
and stopped him.
Il want to go home, Bruce. I am
ILL.," She could scarcely move her
stiff and tightly drawn lips. She was
white as chalk and really looked i'll.
"Oh, am so sorry. Mrs. Conway.
Elizabeth said before Bruce could
control himself to answer. LET me
take you to the guest room. If you
lie down a few moments perhaps you
will feel better. 1t is warm here"
Il want to 90 home" Muriel paid
no attention TO Elizabeth. Her eyes,
hard and incorporating, were fixed
upon Bruce.
Very we'll" He was almost as
white as she as he answered. Then
turning to Elizabeth he said:
please excuse me. am sorry you
lost part of the dance"
Don't think of me-" she muir
INJURED. not understanding why Muriel |
ignored her kindly meant suggestion. |
Can l help you find your things, |
Mrs. Conway"
"No-the maid-I don't need help"
Muriel said, and taking Bruce's arm
dragged him along with her. He could
not break from her without making
scene, so he quietly let her lead him
to the door of the room where she
had left her wraps. He waited, livid
with anger, until she appeared again.
de felt no sympathy for her and had
no faith in her plea of illness. In
tuition told him she had come only
because she knew he would go with
out her and that she had planned to
compel him to take her home. Just
as she had at the smaller affairs of
Ann Mason's.
You must say goodnight to Mrs.
he said as they started
down the stairs.
VERY well, although / don't think
It necessary. Her daughter will tell
her was ILL.," She made no further
objection when Bruce led her up to
their hostess and made his excuses.
Il am so sorry you are i'll. Mrs.
Conway. l shall send tomorrow to |
learn how You are" The kindly |
woman looked distressed.
There will be no need. Nv head |
aches usually last but a night"
Bruce was amazed by Muriers rude |
ness. What possessed her to answer
woman so much older. a woman of |
position. in that manner? He smoke |
more warmly than he otherwise |
would; thanking Mrs. Iongworth for
the pleasant time he had had and
regretting their early departure.
He helped Muriel into a taxi, then
sat back in his corner of the seat
trembling with anger, not daring TO
trust himself to sneak.
g, at is so nice to be alone with you."
She moved closer.
He kept silence.
Il love you so when we arc alone
You see. it always makes me i'll when
you insist upon being with others.
i can't bear it-can't bear to have vo,,
dancing and talking with them. Al
s,upper-oh. how l suffered. I could
hear you laughing while I was So
knew you were with that |
girl hate her. How can Won laugh
and joke with people when Won know
it makes me i'll? 1t is only because
of my love for you that I get these
me?" 'u SotfS hor
Sorry for you, I'm deyilish Sorry
Tor myself You had a charming man |
take you in to supper. WHY couldn't |
you enjoy yourself? Don't talk TT |
you do L shall say things | don't wanr !
to say. Sorry for you.n
so Ito BE Continued