Evening star., 1926-09-08
THE EVENING STORY

and often his voice said much, but
there were no words to tell her how
he felt toward her. And she lightly
had hidden her own feelings. She had
read the books, eaten the bonbons,
worn the flowers, but in no other
way did she express herself to him.
And in no other way she would, she
told herself now as she looked wist-
fully at the roses.
shant let him know" she said
to herself. I'm sure he's fond Of
me, and he never has looked at
another girl since he came here: but
perhaps he Is not fond enough TOTO
ask me to marry him. lin get
ting tired Of waiting to hear what
I want to hear. Maybe he'll never
say it, Tears added to her troubles
with her nose and eyes. But no
man ever shall keep me dangling the
way Hal Todd kept Cornelia Miller
II years. and then she had to pro-
pose" IT was an awful thought. IT
could never propose to anybody Tiff
died OF love. But. oh. dear. 7 do
wish--'' She was sobbing now un-
restrainedly. And the roses seemed
to mock her. IF ever get over this
cold I'll go away somewhere she
promised herself. II know--I'il go
to Cousin Celia's and stay all Sum-
mer. 1t will be lonely on the farm,
but can help her sew and mind the
children. I'll not have the air of
waiting for a man to make up his
mind. Roses are cheap! I'm sick Of
roses"'
Sue had a very bad afternoon. all
alone in her room. It was raining in
torrents, too; and there is nothing
so doleful as to be half sick with a
cold and have to hear the steady
beat Of raindrops on piazza roofe
And all the time those roses smiled
and smiled as if they knew no end
of secrets.
DR.. Buckley looked in at S.
You're doing fine" he said. You'll
have hardly touch Of cold in another
- hours"
The minute I'm well enough shall
start for Celia g." Sue told herself
The doctor drove away in his closed
in the silent street. Clara brought up
a tray Of food. but Sue could not
touch 1t. She could see that Clara
was offended as she bore the tray
away. But what did that matter
When she was alone again she be.
gan TO take things out Of drawers
and pack them in q bag. Tomorrow
she might be well enough TO 60. At
least Dick could not follow her there
with his idle offerings. Probably he
would be hurt and angry and 1t would
end 1t all. but she did not care. If
he did not mean anything il were
oest to have 1t over with at once
Al z o'clock. as she was consider
ing about breaking the Celia plan to
Aunt Valia, Clara looked in the door
Your feller'S here and he wants
10 see you. Come on downstairs.
Don't wait--just as you are.'
Sue saw herself in the glass. Tears
and cold had done their worst to her.
Il can't" she breathed.
You got to- Clara was firm.
Hes going away. or something.
Hes all upset. Don't you be a silly
now. Come on down.
She caught Sue by the arms. And
Sue went just as she was.
There said Clara. and pushed
her into the library. where Dick stood
with waiting look on his face. He
made one step forward and had both
her hands.
Dearest" he said desperately, 1.-The
firms sending me to Warwick and I
can't go without telling you I love
you" Here he faltered a little, losing
some Of his boldness. live been
trying to tell you every way 1 knew
for two years that you're the only girl
I'll ever want to marry. I've said it
with flowers and
Sue grew radiant.
'Oh. Dicky" she gasped. II just
longed for you 10 say il with words.
And you have And it's all right"
Then she. too. came to a pause. for
he had taken her in his arms.
At that instant Sue was pretty sure
she heard contented sniff as If Clara
had been listening 1t the door.
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