Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-10-28

Dig room stella CarQulnex was al th'
plano, playing softly. Carqulnez him
self had been forced to &c to Colder
to discuss a commission. Their chile
had gone to bed Maria was softl,
grooming a iuiiai,y at HE FAR emf d
the patio garden, putting Mary Nor
gan's baby--of which she had Oo
been ashamed--to sleep.
Caleb and Betty were silent. He
was trying to find words for what ne
wanted to. ten her In hitting language
and finding It difficult. His emotions
COMPOUNDED him in this supreme issue.
The nearness OF her. the consciousness
that to gain her was everything, "a
lose her meant all the Joy taken out
Of success and life. now and To come.
set his heart pounding TIL he thought
that she must surely hear It, Slapped
his confidence. fa.
Betty" he said at last "you saved
my life. What do you want to do
with IT."
She did not affect to misunderstood
him. He had known she wouif not
do that. There was something estaB-
lished between them, a bond that had
made their silence filed with magnets
Ism. Caleb hoped that It was love,
with her, as II was with him. As he
sat, hands on knees. leaning toward
Nher in the dusk. trying TO read her
face he, felt his fingers trembling.
Every atom of him longed for her,
reached out for her in an ardor that
seemed to belong to another Caleb
Warner. lately created.
what do you want me to do with
it?' she asked.
share it, Betty. All ways and al
ways"
"AlI waysr She had risen. stand
ing by one OF the posts OF the pergoia.
jasmine wreathed. Now he stood OPP
posite to her, close and looking down
at her upturned face. The curves OF
her month maddened him He clenched
his hands until his nails stung his
desh, hanging on to himself. restrain
Ing a desire to WOO her only with
Kisses. His reason fought with hts
passion. He knew BETTY Clinton Was
not to he won that way alone. Some
thing ran riot IN his veins injecting
his being There was no CONCEALED
blood there. for all Of Baxter's sneer.
And It affected the girl. He could
see her sway a little and he suddenly
caught her in his arms.
Yes. all WAYS. Betty. Lover and |
mate and partner IN everything. You
are the other half Of me. To share IN
all things JOY and sorrow. love and
work. Love first Betty. and then wen
20 on together with the work that Will
he ours. planned together. done to-
gefher-and so TO love again.
She had not resisted him. Her head
had lain against his shoulder She
fitted i, searching his faee Then.
'veif I'll IRE dusk. he saw fTers become
softly radiant. ms. satisfied. she
-aIsed her lips to his. her hody. soft
ind Infinitely human. cllnglng close 10
lis. And. for time. he knew that
he was not lacking In the passion
hat had possessed him.
'we~shali 20 on together. she said
quite whlle-.always
N and on. Caleb Bringing water 10
hlrsty places and to thirsty people7
gending work with love to make all
'erfect7 Anything else would only
mean staghation IN the end" I
II am the Water-Bearer,n he Said
q was a little inclined to yaunt in hls {
rlumph. you remember the sign
I Aqnarius p. {
"You must give me mine back
gain" I
II shall. The two fishes. Joined to- &
ether with ribbon water-crea- d
1res. Betty. You and !. in the same v
cement bound by love"
The music within became louder. d
lded In a crash Of chords. Stella h
arquinez came to the patio entrance. n
what are you two dOlng7 Moon v
g in the dark?" she queried. "Oht' q
le added softly. "HoneymoonIngl I
n so glad-my dears. Where are yon al
ling. Betty? b
u am going to tell Maria" che said 81
she swiftly passed them. Caleb a.
W tears on her face as she went d
rough the door He knew they were
ars Of happiness "a
you are lucky. but tardy." Mrs. 70
lrquinez said to Caleb. ct don't IL
low that you deserve her. You dis u
pointed me last month. at our little ~
~
II wanted to finish my work." said
leb simply. &c ns
Stella CarquInez laughed softly. -
-Diosl Once a Yankee always ~ ~
nkee But you're well mated. Bet liS
here she comes with Maria. after ~
Senior" said Maria. stately for all "a
j weight. ut Is very well You
J make my senorita happy an she, e.,
senior. the good God Is very kind 10 -
II An now ! am TO make Luis -
,py, my senorita says. He needs IT.
ne one to look after heem. for he ~
,nIy n great child. We shall throw 20
ay those two rugs OF the puma ~,
en-. MY knees have worn on the -
r. But we shall stiIl pray-for two 49, -.