Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-19

He threw himself into a chair, de
eiined coffee with unnecessary abrupt
ness, and asked for brandy. MYRTLE
with little pain ct her heart. no
lnfreQuent visitor there. took her place
apart from the others. near Lord Hin
terleys, and. spreading out the news
papers commenced her evening task.
The world seemed very good place
to Lady Mary as. from the depths OF
her chair under the cedar tree on the
following afternoon. she watched Chris
topher. conducted as far as the terrace
by the butler, descend the steps lightly
and move across the lawn toward her
he walked with the dignity and as
surance OF q man whose life is being
wOrthily lived. II was q long way
across the lawn. and the girl who
waited for his coming had time for
crowd OF pleasant thoughts as SHE
watched the approach OF the man on
whom she had set her heart Every
thing that he did and had done In life
appealed 10 her He had sentiment
enough-~that was proved by the ten
derness FOR MYRTLE 70 WHICH he had
confessed that night at Monte Carlo.
night which she had always remem-
bered as one OF the unhappiest OF her
life. She had long since been con-
WINGED. both by his manner and Myr-
tiles, that the tenderness. such as Il
had been. had become merged 10
purely fraternal and kindly regard. or
his retIcence toward herself she
thought nothing. he was possessed.
as she well knew. OF very high sense
of honor, and she had always felt that.
however greatly she might have de-
sired to hear his declaration. he would
say nothing until he had passed def
nltely out OF the someWhaf miscei-
laneous category of rising young men
into the position Of one whose future
is assured Today he was the young
est X c.. and a seat In parliament
was almost within his reach. She
thought Of her own fortune with a
deep sense OF pleasure. II was larger
than he imagined, larger than any one
else except herself and her father
knew. Christopher would be free to
make the best OF himself. free for all
time from any shadow Of financial
worry. How well he looked. how
strong and eager She held out both i
her hands as he drew near. and her
smile Of welcome made her for q mo-
nenf radiantly beautiful.
How delightful TO see you, Chris
Iopher !" she exclaimed. .And what
news It's just what you
wanted. isn't II, and just what we all
wanted for you"
He took her hands and stood smiling
Town at her Her heart was beginning
o beat more quickly She hoped that
le would suggest walking In the
,Brdens.
He did not not sit down. nor did he
Hlggest the gardens He had looked
round for moment. almost as though
disappointed 10 find her alone. Still
ler heart did not mIsgive her. She
bought him a little nervous. and she
nlled tolerantly.
-You were dear to telegraph to me
[ once, she said Il can't tell you
ow interested and fattered | was"
Il wanted you all to know" he de-
Jared, looking around once more.
How is every oneY'
In excellent health, thank you she
Father is having his usual
fternoon sleep. Gerald has been
ere, but, as dare say you know, he
ent away this morning. We must
llk about him later, Christopher.
am rather worried-but that can
ait VIII You sit down, or would
1u Ike to see how wonderful the
lrdens are ~ h
He looked at her little APOLOGIZE v
lily. yet without the slightest idea Of d
Nv great an apology was needed. q
II wondered" ne said. III could "
e MYRTLE" Ia
-MyrtilcT' Mary repeated. II
He assented little sheeplshiy. Jet Il
lth rather engag ing smile.
II wanted 70 see her and tell her "
'out it, he confded "She won't 81
Iderstand just what It means. per I
ps, but she's so much more Of q
oman now" G
His voice seemed to come from q y
az way OF. II seemed all part OF 9 NJ
rrible nightmare. something unreal,
me black thought. the Pigment Of 8 w.
eturnal fancy. Then she was con
loas Of his Standing before her. q
1tfnG. expectant. with the eaRerneas 4
lover In HIS eyes. M
'Mytile went dewn to gather some III
yes" she told him. "You viii end 1 m
: at the end Of the perRola- no
de WIS gone almost before the
rds had left her lipa gone with ha
ne SORT Of mumbled excuse. uncon- be
Qua Of the tragedy be had created. ru
msiIy obvious bf the fierce strue- tn
which had kept her calm and col rel
ted. She turned her head and SD
tched him 60 watched his long.
ser footsteps. saw bis tall figure sh,
op as be entered the pergoIa. Bier
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