The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-01-07


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outstders. and he storm q vuetD
that rushed 10 her hips mst . 80
pressed torrent Of tears that
checked all speech. Then she ~
lowed barrow to replace her e3oak
and went quietly out without again
looking at her husband. ~
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II must try II I can wire my
mother and let her know that the
children are going to westover."
Vance said presently. by way a
explanation to The Stranger, a he
went toward the closet In the corner
Of the entrance-han. where his spe-
cial business telephone wal located
Halt IN hour passed before his
return; the outer door was opened,
the butler received q telegram and
signed for IL, then there was more
opening and closing Of the telephone
booth. When Vance finally came
back to his den next to the living
room. II was to throw himself back
in an easy chair with . sigh. COM
binsd Of relief and self-satisfied con-
viction. Offering . cigar to The
Stranger. he Lit one after examin-
ing 1t critical lily. and after q few
puns began to talk genially. yet
half at random.
II well knew how it would be-"
he said; If I had gone out . should
have missed an important tele-
gram"
As The Stranger did not reply at
once. but in his turn lay back watch
ing the smoke rings that made wide
halos about the younger mans head
before vanishing. Vance repeated
his statement
Doubtless the message would
have been here on your return"
There was a vibrance Of sarcasm
in The Strangers quiet tone.
"Ah. yesl but I gained my in
formation two hours in advance OF
that condition"
Can you 5 your knowledge be-
fore tomorrow"
NO. but at least ! have II over
night"
AT a very large price. /, seems
10 me-"
Vance did not seem to hear the
last sentence, so deeply was he
absorbed in the train OF thought
that followed the telegram. Then
realizing that his guest was speak,
ing he glanced at The Stranger, who
was sitting erect eyes fixed on the
monotonous flicker of the gas logs,
his silence being that which beIoEgs
to judgment in suspense. a quiet
often more compelling than action.
"A penny for your thoughts" he
said.
Thought IL often . journey in a
silent world Of hope. fear and men,
Org, that can not always be ex-
pressed Ia words" The Stranger re-
piled.
That may be. Doctor Amunae.
but just nov you look as II you had
something definite in your mind an
idea that concerns either myself or
my work"
Perhaps. though. II IS also ihe
memory CT a primal l-w-Ihoa
shalt not commit adultery"
what do yoa naeanY OF whom
ire you spcak4ngg" Vance surauz
his feet and stood arnsping the
back, over which he leaned
oward The Stranger.
"of youl On. do not rage or
protest. I am not speaking o. th.nas
'ther than ! know and have seen
oday. You hold your goddess Trade
text to your heart. where Eleanor
lie. Is il the less adultery
because the idol is a m~onsiroux
instead Of human eeshga
you talk of what you Know moth
cried Vance. You do e..
Understand"
DR.. Amunde looked up and nc
expression OF his eyes made Ng-sa
hesitate and theE avoid their ses..a-
ng rays.
Il understand. because l exc
Misunderstood