The Coolidge examiner., 1933-06-09
CHAPTER VIIl-continued

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Take your choice" she an
swered, pressing his extended hand
and looking into his eyes. who
could tell what Fate Is doing to-
Gay? I have been hard at work In
the hospital. | was seeking a
breath of fresh air and ! find you.
What say you to that?"
II think that the air Is good"
You are like all men"
rs that a compliment"
81 like men"
"Still. fear that you have no
high opinion OF them," he said.
II have been warned
"And no wonder. There Is a lot
OF gunpowder in men and women
and often they are near the fire.
II you could see yourself In that
black costume with the waving
plume and the golden bralds, If
you could see the glow in your face
and eyes. am sure that you would
think Of us with charity"
But you-you are glowproof.
You are buried treasure. You are
in love with Pat YOu could not
be induced to think OF other
girls"
Il am in love with Pat but
have not ceased to be human.
can still enjoy beauty"
And love it," she answered with
Il smile. You were quite frank
about that at the dance. Don't
worry. shall not tell her."
what | said do not remember.
II my gallantries were excessive, |
should be pardoned. Your grace
and beauty filled my eyes, and then
| was not quite myself"
"Yes, | am not deceived. 1t was
you and the old Madeira
1T gave me headache"
And me n heartache-an anus
ing heartache."
"Why?"
you spoke like a knight of old
and my heart ached because men
are not sincere You do not care
a straw for me. and yet. when we
went out for a look at the stars,
you kissed my lips and said that
| was irresistible. You deceiver
Look into my eyes and tell me how
may one know when man is
speaking the truth? Have !
changed or have you?"
She drew close to him and her
eyes were filled with that power
which has often checked and
turned the currents of history.
He laughed saying: "Coquette
You are the most charming priva-
teer in the world"
rs such amusement only for
gentlemen" she asked with a red
glow in her smile.
You are better armed" he said.
Lets have a truce and parley."
There was an unexpected note in
his voice His gentle words had
somehow suggested that he thought
this playing had gone far enough
Her manner changed. Her face had
turned serious.
IL want you to be worthy of Pat"
she said. Pat is my dearest friend.
Are you quite sure that you love
herr"
AS sure as yon bluebird that the
spring is here"
There's only one way to seep
sure of it,"
"And what is the wayT
Give up the good things of life.
STOP drinking wine and kissing girls
and 90 To meeting and to prayers.
Some day want to see you mar
Red"
Having heard galloping hoofs be-
hind them. Colin turned his mare
and saw a familiar horse and rider
rapidly approaching. The rider was
Amos Farnsworth. He slowed his
pace and drew up beside them ask
Ing:
BE this Miss Woodbridge"
at is" she answered.
IL have a message from Lady
Washington which it's very par.
tic'lar." Amos began. "She wants
to see We as soon as horse-foot can
take ye to gineral headquarters
which I'm to escort We. She says
there's a robber on this road"
'Oh. d-n the robberm Nancy ex.
claimed in a whisper.
She drew on her glove and smiled
as she turned TO the young man say.
ing. I'VE must delay our parley,
will lend you n little token. There's
magic in it. Perhaps ii will bring
Pat 10 us"
She withdrew her glove and took
from her breast small arrow oi
perfnmed ivory. Breaking the silker
cord that held IT. she gave him the
token. Thereupon she wheeled her
horse and rode away at a swift gal
;np with Captain FarnswOrth. Colir
sc-Veyed the shining trinket still as