The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-08
1, KIT " FREW H'
 by JANE ABBOTT SX
by JANE ABBOTT.

An involuntary shiver went ov- CT Kitty. Gar saw it.
 Shed send me out of the room when anyone came in. I thought there was something about me that was queer-Id listen through the door while she showed off Gar's baby tricks. Probably Carol felt the same way I did That's the kind of things that leaves scars, Kitty"
 Jan had snugg1ed closer to his master. David's hands caught his shaggy fur, dug deep in it.
 T told you it wasn't pretty talk, Kitty. You can't get it, perhaps-you haven't run up against hatred, the kind that's put into child's heart, that eats into his soul. I've been afraid of it for you"
 I'm not going to let it touch mel" Kitty cried on sharply drawn breath. "Oh, Gar" she squared her shoulders, with val tent little air of strength. Why don't you forget it, David You could"
 T was too sensitive, more in irrespective than a kid ought to be. We'll, I walked out when was eighteen. She'd framed some petty things against me and I wouldn't deny it. It came to me all at once that I didn't have to deny it to her-that she didn't need to count. I got a job past ing advertising stuff on bill boards. I wanted to write-T used to grind cut stuff nights with a blanket wrapped around me because my room was so damn cold. I couldn't sell any of it--guess it was pretty bad. But it kept me out of mis- chief. After couple of years I got a chance on the Times, re- porting"
 And then you had Dorcas-"  Kitty broke in involuntarily.
 David nodded. Yes met Dorcas.'
 I'd kept in touch with my fa- her in his office. I used to drop around there late in the after moo to have talk with him. One night he took me home to dinner with him. didn't want ito put a foot into that house, but I sort of got it that he was lonely. After that went there to eat with him now and then, just as I did that night I met you He's talked about my moth- CT Two years ago he gave me this place. It's taken every cent I can scrape together to keep it up for it's worth it to me. It's safe-just as you said. I get a feeling when I'm here of belong ing to my mothers people. T. squares me up"
 He lapsed into a deep silence, then, which Kitty would not break through. she longed to tell him how grateful she was that he had let her into his confidence. Her heart brimmed with tender, word Cess affection.
 He reused after a little with a laugh. I haven't spilled as much as this to anyone, Kitty, I guess it's because you're you But what say to opening some of these cans?" He sprang to his feet. He took Kitty's hands to help her to hers. He kept his hold on them as she stood, straight and slim, before him for a moment.
 I've never brought anyone else here, Kitty. I've never wanted to-before."
 Thanks, David"
 They went down the trail on through the woods gray now for the sun was slipping over the hill top. David built a fire on the livingroom hearth, drew a low ta- ble to it and spread a cloth over the table top.
 It was when they had finished their meal, a cozy meal before the cracking fire that he turned to Kitty with a smile.
 You've forgotten. You were going to tell me something"
 She related every detail of her luncheon with Miss Lee and what Miss Lee had said to her. A little excited tone colored her voice. And I shall go on work ing even after" She stopped, coloring. "Oh, David, don't look like that. It makes me feel like a fool. I have to believe that Gar will find me, don't you un- derstand that? If I didn't wouldn't have anything. Even my love for Gar wouldn't be worth anything" Her voice sank to a whisper.
 Go on,," he commanded cross- ly.