The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-05
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had played. He was DeBlnnlng tO mend again and if he let himself become angered and excited he might have a relapse.
 Dudley was in the hall waiting for her. He was cool in his greeting and did not speak as they crossed to the mess hall for break fast. He ate in silence for which Dona was thankful as she was try ing to decide what to do.
 After breakfast they strolled out side and Dudley faced her. Do we go for a ride in the carr" he asked
 Want to?" Dona hedged.
 What do you say?"
 "I'll go." Dona made the plunge wildly.
 "This afternoon?"
 Dona nodded, She could not trust her voice. :.
 T want to get in another half days riding" Dudley spoke like a spoiled child. He was hurt and plainly felt abused.
 Dona almost burst out laughing, in spite of the fact that she was grateful for the delay.
 Dudley caught the gleam of laughter in her eyes and scowled. whats so funny?" he demanded.
 Nothing, dear, only you look so awfully mad" Dona patted his hand.
 Modified, Dudley took her arm and they walked slowly back to the main building. Asper was sitting up in bed eating broth and toast. "Top of the morning!" he greet ed them.
 "Feeling lots better, aren't you, Dad?" Dona said eagerly. l Asper scowled at the broth. "If | I don't get some real herman food pretty soon I'll waste away"
 Dona laughed and pated his arm. "Sick folks can't have short cuts for breakfast" she chided him. l "A cut of steak is what every man should have for breakfast" " Asper growled. He looked up at Dudley and his scowl vanished. How are you this morning, son?"
 T had a good sleep," Dudley as- sured him without smile. "Fine way to have you kids tied up on your honeymoon" Asper rumbled.
 Don't worry about us," Dona cut in hastily.
 "No, just forget our honeymoon and get patched up so we can take a real one." Dudley's grin came through.
 "Tll be with you this morning, :" Dona said, batting her fathers pil- low up against his back as she spoke.
 "No. You kids run along to- gether." Asper showed back the empty broth bowl.
 "Dud is riding out on scouting tour," Dona explained.
 Asper grunted and strengthened. "Young man, you'd better stay in camp with your wife. This family doesn't need any widows" l Dudley met Asper's eyes levelly. "I'm riding, sir," he said. II have a theory. worked out and I want to test 1t. This afternoon Dona and will go for a car ride to make up for my running off,"
 Asper grunted but it was plain that Dudley's attitude pleased him. Dudley turned to Dona and smil- ingly claimed kiss. She flushed as she gave it. Dudley certainly believed in taking every advantage he could of circumstances.
 Swergin appeared just then in the doorway. He scowled at Dudley and Dona.
 Come in and meet the newly weds!" Asper called. l Swergin glared at the blushing couple but did not offer congratu- lations. He faced Asper. Jest came | up to report that another man was shot last night" It was plainly with an effort that Asper Delo kept from bursting | out angrily. Dona moved to her fa- | ther's side and faced Swergin.' "The man was not seriously wounded, Dad. I was down at the corrals when they brought him in." Swergin gave Dona a level look | which she returned with flashing eyes. It was plain Swergin did not care much for Asper's nervous con- dition.
 "We'll have Ball in pretty soon now" Swergin growled. "You missed a good chance last night" Dona could not refrain from rubbing it into the big tim- | Der boss.
 This time Swergin shot an in- quiring gaze at the girl.
 She met his eyes smilingly and, with a frown, he turned to leave. "I'll be back by noon," Dudley called from the door. "If you don't stay in camp you'll be hauled back!" Swergin threat ened.
 Dudley smiled broadley. He was wondering if this was really to be his lucky day. Had he known what sundown would bring Dudley Win ters might not have been able to muster that smile. <T, Ro COnfinun6N