The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-04-29

a good deal and talked jerkily: Man
was surprised to discover that he
rather bored her: she was relieved
when he rose to go.
when shall I see you again?' he
asked
Nan was family amazed.
Whenever you like" she said.
Come over when you like: I am al.
ways glad to see you"
II wish I could believe that" he
said bluntly.
How is Mr.. Lyster?" Nan asked.
She felt that 1t was a safeguard
to thrust Peters name between them.
Arnott pulled his cape over his
eyes savagely.
He hasn't been up to the mark
lately" he said. Chap seems to be
worrying about something"
Nan caugbl her breath.
"worrying!"
Yes" Arnott did not look at her.
IF I didn't know him so well, I
should say he was worried over bust.
ness matters, but as it is
You mean money!" Nan asked.
He shrugged his shoulders.
I've always found him most
scrupulous; one Of the straightest
chaps I know" He glanced down at
her. But you don't want me to tell
you that" he added.
NO" said Nan. II don't need you
to tell me that"
They were walking slowly down
the garden, and Arnott suddenly
turned, looking at her with pleading
eyes.
Miss Neutrality-suspicious. won't
think I'm an awful rotter II If I
ask you "a personal question:"
"No-please do" She thought she
knew what was coming. He ran an
agitated finger round his soft collar.
TITS about Lyster You -.
would it be possible for-for any
other fellow-to-to-stand a ghost
of a chance. I mean-a ghost Of
a chance-with your
The words were incoherent; his
face was fiery red long before he had
finished.
"Of course. I know people don't
ever care twice in the same way
but but if you met a decent chap
chap who would go straight
and-and be good to you-perhaps
in time oh, 1 hope you don't
hate me for asking you?"
Il don't mind you asking me-" she
said, frankly. Though | should
it from some people. And
mind telling you-though there
s hardly anyone else in the world l
would tell-that I'm afraid I'm-I'm
me Of those poor creatures-who
ant forget. I've never cared for
except Peter in all my
lie. A little sigh shook her.
1 don't think it's likely that I shall
yer care for anyone else. "\she added.
Arnott squared his shoulders.
THANK you" he said quietly. Il
Understand"
He stood beside her for a moment.
hen suddenly he caught her hand in
is and raised it awkwardly to his
ps.
Nan gave a little protesting cry.
ut somehow she vas pleased, and
she could say a word he had
pened the gate and was striding off
own the lane at a tremendous rate.
There was a suspicious moisture
Mans eyes as she looked after
i'm.
He'd make somebody a splendid
usband," she thought. Il wish-T
most wish " but she did not f.
nish the sentence. &
What was the use Of wishing any. 4
s
She heard the boys voices down
le road, and the next moment they
turned the bend and were com
g towards her. with Peter Lyster
:
1t vas TOO late for Nan to escape.
hey had allSeen her, she knew. and
audie ran forward from the others me
wards her. calling out that he had BIZ
und a birds nest with four eggs SIX,
it. rim
Nan opened the gate. She felt as :
she were walking on air. r.
oh. Claudiet" she said reproach. &
lily She bent )ver the child to hide
r face from Peter oh. [ hope
u didn't take them che said.
He wouldnt let me- he said with A
backward jerk Of his head IN IS
ter's direction. Is
Quite right. 100 Nan declared: e
e had to l.eet Peter now; she
'ced her eyes to his face.
Go Be Continued