Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29

been our objective. But she was
breathing quickly. and | knew that
IL was not the short walk which
was causing those almost painting
respirations.
II was not my place { urge her
confidence by so much as a word
until she vas ready 10 give II 10 me
herself. I reminded myself OF this
sternly. for my impulse was 10 put
my arms around her and ask her
what was troubling her. Instead. |
began to cut twigs from the branches
with the pruning shears had
brought with me for the laurel.
Camouflagc.
These will be wonderful for the
wreaths. Mary" ! said as ! clipped
and made a little pile OF my trove at
the foot OF the tree.
Marvellous" she agreed perfume.
tor1iy. her yes on her W clipping
shears. But when she had cut per
haps a dozen small branches. she
looked across at Mrs. TIGER and the
BOYS. already working DEEPER into
the wood. and then shot an apprais-
ing glance az the underbrush beyond
our cluster OF trees.
Suppose we try the trees on the
other side OF hal underbrush." she
suggested We can come back here.
later We ought not to take too
much from any tree"
THAT IS true" | agreed as readily
as II | took her statement AZ face
value. instead OF realizing that she
simply was camouflaging her inten-
ton OF getting me AVA from the
ears o. the others.
followed her through the under.
brush. thankful when the vines
caught al Us that we had worn
heavy clothing suitable for a woods
expedition. On the other side the
holly trees were large and heavy
with berries. but as ! expected. Mary
made no move 10 pick them In
stead she walked toward a fallen log.
and began brushing the vines and
leaves from IL
Mary's Story.
Please sit down here for a min.
ute. Auntis Madge." she said II
guess o know 7 didn't drag you
through thai mess Of brush lust to
cut holly that We could get over on
hat other side iust as we'll"
"Yes. | know that. child" | told
her encouragingly And ! am all
ears. rs Marion would say"
sat down on the log. and took
her hand 70 pull her down beside
me. But with a quick movement she
sank down in the leaves at my feet
and folded her arms across M knees.
looking up at me tensely.
Don't saw anything ahcut getting
chilled. or about the ground being
damn." she said. Il have on the
thickest things and ! want to feel
something cold. I'm burning up.
Feel my hand"
took " in mine n shook my
head AZ her
you haven't any fever. Mary" |
told her If YOU had. I'd rush YOU
home and put YOU 20 bed But your
hands are cool though your face is
flushed. You are simply wrought
UP. dear Tell me what's troubling
YOU. and let's Sc u we can't lind
a remedy
7 put ms hand c%aressingiy on ner
head. and she caught IL and drew II
down convulsively against heT
throat
What would | do without you
Auntie Madge?" she choked. I've
been wanting to tell YOU about this
ever since | came home. but | never
could muster up courage. because
Il concerns Noel. too. and | felt as
II I ought not o. discuss II with
out knowing. But he II so strange
lately. and | am desperate. | lust
can't stand Il any longer Here"
She thrust her hand into q pocket
OF her coat and brought out a folded
letter which she handed TO me.
Please read thRt beauty and tel
me what YOU think Of H." she said
Continued Tomorrow
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