Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-03-23

WISICIlcO!
Morgan was startled; she had
told Roemer of her marriage then
what else had she told him?
1--WE come for my wife," he
said sharply, and what I've done
or what she does-is no concern
of yours"
Page Roemer's face blazed with
anger. tits this much my con-
cers-she came to me tor help!"
Richards thin lips frightened, he
turned his eyes on Nancy, met
hers and held them.
rs that so?" he asked her in =
low voice, did you come to this
man for help?"
Nancy, still leaning on the table.
swayed a little.
Il don't know-why I came"
she replied at last, family.
to her. ~
Nancy, I've come for you" he
repeated in his low deep voice, his
eyes searching her face.
She me- them and her face ou;v-
cred like a child's. She lifted her
hands from the table SLOWLY.
sroplngly, and tried to walk to-
ward the door, but her steps falt-
cred and she swayed. Richard put
an arm around her, guiding her.
|, Nancy cried Page, Il won't
let you go like this! It's got to
be explained; you're too wretched,
Look at her, Morgan, does she look
like a bride? What have o
done' 1t you're a man you'll let
her CO."
Richard stopped, turned SLOWLY
and measured him.
.aiS Is no aIIa1r OF your, Roe
mer, Richard said shortly.
neither you nor any other man will
interfere between me and my wife.
Come, Nancy"
Without another word Nancy
turned weakly and went out with
her husband.
1t had turned cold; a February
wind touched her face like an icy
hand, She stood waiting on the
curb while Richard whistled up A
taxi and helped her into it. She
leaned back in the corner and shut
her eyes. She felt weak and ill
and, when her eyes closed, she
seemed to behold visions. She saw
Roddy's blank face and open
mouth when she gave him the
money. and her father! Then she
felt Page Roemer's kisses on her
face, and the hot bushes burning
her own cheeks. A newly welded
wife in another mans arms! Nan
Icy groaned suddenly and hid her
face in her hands.
The taxi stopped and Nancy
stirred and looked up.
"Be careful of the STEP said
Richard calmly, holding out his
hands.
He held her firmly, keeping
his hand on her arm, while he paid
and dismissed the man. Then
they went up the path together.
Not a word was said, but Nancy
found it difficult to walk alone.
He opened the door and she walked
unsteadily into the house. She
had NO other place to go.
"T'll telephone to your mother
at once" said Richard, "rhey're
anxious. Sit down here, Nancy
until l come"
He pushed chair forward and
she sank into it. She was lying
back in the chair with her eyes
closed when she heard Richards
quick step in the hall.
"You will be my guest, Nancy
until you can decide what you wish
to do" Richards voice said grave
ly. "It's the best way to avoid
scandal. I"-he hesitated-'I can
send a marriage notice to the news
papers. Afterwards it will be as
you wish. l." he stopped again.
She was leaning back on the pill
lows, her face averted.
She dreaw a long breath. "Thank
you,' she said simply.
Then she arose, passed him, and
went to the door. She put out a
steady hand now and opened IT.,
looking into the front hall. 1t
was empty. She was going with
out a word, but Richard reached
her. He caught her in his arms,
pressed her close to his heart.
Nancy" he said hoarsely, pas
sionately, my wife-stay with
NEEDN'T go-sray, I'll make you